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Guide | 2 months ago

10 Tips for Filming Yourself at Home

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Practical step-by-step tutorial for filming creative shots of yourself at home. Creative camera angles, using a towel as a dolly, motorized dolly, POV tripod shots, fridge POV, sound effects, TV and phone as light sources, moving shadows, low-wattage fake sunlight, and moody window shots at night.

Sponsored by audiio: https://audiio.com/brandonli Discount code: brandon70 (70% off year 1 of audiio pro making it just $59!!)

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Thypoch lenses: https://geni.us/thypochlenses

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Ulanzi MT93 Tripod https://geni.us/UlanziMT93tripod

ULANZI F38 Video Fluid Head https://geni.us/ulanzif38fluidhead

SmallRig 99wh V-mount battery: https://geni.us/smallrig99vmount

Godox M40r light https://geni.us/godoxm40r

Godox RS100r light https://geni.us/godoxrs100r

Godox ML100r light https://geni.us/godoxm40r

Godox parallel beam adapter https://geni.us/godoxmlcfl5parallel

Godox inflatable tube softlight https://geni.us/godoxtubesoft

Edelkrone DollyONE v2 https://geni.us/edelkronedollyonev2

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0:00 Intro 0:40 Random camera angles 1:34 Using a towel as a dolly 2:31 Edelkrone DollyOne 2:53 POV shots on a tripod 3:57 Fridge POV and others 4:51 Sound effects - audiio sponsored 5:59 Using TV & phone as light sources 6:53 Moving shadows 7:47 Low wattage daylight 8:17 Fake morning light 9:31 Windows at night

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10 Tips for Filming Yourself at Home

Guide | 2 months ago

Practical step-by-step tutorial for filming creative shots of yourself at home. Creative camera angles, using a towel as a dolly, motorized dolly, POV tripod shots, fridge POV, sound effects, TV and phone as light sources, moving shadows, low-wattage fake s...

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Insta360 Luna Ultra: In-depth first look and tutorial

Guide | 2 months ago

The Insta360 Luna Ultra is here, and it brings a lot of fascinating new features like dual lenses, detachable remote control screen, log shooting, and advanced tracking. Sponsored by Insta360. Get Insta360 Luna Ultra: https://bit.ly/LunaUltra_BrandonLi Firs...

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Is Autofocus Anamorphic Finally Here (or is it just hype)? Blazar Talon 35mm + 50mm AF Lens Review

Review | 3 months ago

I’ve spent the last month testing the new autofocus anamorphic lenses from Blazar, and here’s my honest and unfiltered review. Spoiler: they’re not perfect, but they’re exciting! Sponsored by audiio: https://audiio.com/brandonli Discount code: brandon70 (70...

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How I made a Travel Film on a Phone | OPPO Find X9 Ultra

Guide | 4 months ago

I traveled across Thailand to shoot a travel film and vlog with the OPPO Find X9 Ultra. See the short film and the behind-the-scenes journey in this in-depth tutorial. Learn more: https://www.oppo.com/en/smartphones/series-find-x/find-x9-ultra/ Note: This w...

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Brandon Li x Freewell Magnetic VND/CPL kit - Slimmest, Fastest, 1-10 Stops + Mist

Review | 4 months ago

I co-designed a variable ND CPL kit with @FreewellGear because I needed something slimmer, faster, with a wider range than ever before. This kit has a unique stacking structure, allowing you to get 1-10 stops of light reduction + polarization in a slim, poc...

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Brandon Li x Freewell magnetic VND/CPL kit Teaser

Short | 4 months ago

I just co-designed an ultra-fast and portable Variable ND + CPL + Mist Filter System with Freewell Gear. Find out more: https://freewellgear.com/products/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-82-mm #shorts #variablend #filter #freewell

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Review + Pocket 3 Comparison — Worth the Upgrade?

Review | 4 months ago

This is my honest review of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 mini vlogging camera. I compare it against the Pocket 3, which has been my go-to BTS and vlogging cam for the last few years. Side-by-side comparisons so you can decide if it’s time to upgrade! This review i...

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Solo Tripod Filmmaking: Tutorial + Review [Thypoch Simera-C lenses, Ulanzi MT93 Tripod]

Guide | 4 months ago

My tips and tricks for filming solo cinematic shots with portable lenses and tripod. Featuring my honest review of my new kit: Thypoch Simera-C lenses and Ulanzi MT93 Tripod with F38 Video Fluid Head. Learn more: Thypoch Simera-C lenses https://geni.us/thyp...

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DJI Osmo Nano: How to do Action Movie Shots

Guide | 5 months ago

The DJI Osmo Nano is an action camera..so why not use it to make an action movie? Learn how to do wrist mount, chest mount, head mount, ground level, POV, overhead and more. Fast-paced tutorial with a pro stunt team. https://geni.us/djiosmonano Actors: @ELI...

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How to rig your Sony A7 V like a cinema camera [SmallRig Hawklock Cage & Tribex Tripod]

Guide | 5 months ago

See how I rigged up my new Sony A7 V step-by-step. I used SmallRig’s Hawklock Advanced Cage Kit & Tribex Tripod. In-depth gear breakdown and filmmaking tips! SmallRig Spring Sales: 18-31 March, up to 40% off! Amazon Link: https://geni.us/springsales Website...

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Honest review of a portable pro dolly: Edelkrone DollyONE v2

Review | 6 months ago

The Edelkrone DollyONE v2 is a compact, trackless motorized dolly for solo filmmakers. You can program repeatable moves quickly and control them with an app. And the whole kit can pack for travel. Is it really good enough for pro work? Watch my unbiased rev...

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DJI Osmo Action 6: Tips and Tricks for Creative Filmmaking

Guide | 7 months ago

Let’s get creative with an action cam! The DJI Osmo Action 6 has a bigger sensor and better lens, which gives you more filmmaking options than before. Let’s dive in! Get DJI Osmo Action 6: https://geni.us/djiosmoaction6 This video is sponsored by DJI. Thank...

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