Zach Ramelan
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Making a Hollywood-level film SOLO
How I made a Hollywood-level sci-fi as a solo filmmaker with my girlfriend.
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Learn how to make movies like I do:
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Speical thanks to
Matt Azzarello for his BTS wizardary
@MattAzzarello
My Partner in crime and life, Jacquline Dos Santos, for writing and starring in this epic!
Also, thank you, Genis Revas, for being J's stunt double!
Finally thank you Small Rigs for the powerful light we used:
www.smallrig.com/SmallRig-RC-450-COB-LED-Video-Light.html
Jump to my favourite bits!
0:00 Making a sci fi for under $500
01:10 Shooting a film Hybrid
2:10 The biggest mistake
2:44 1 year later
3:05 shooting it like Christopher Nolan
6:06 How we made our film BIGGER
8:35 The film we made
10:43 I wish I knew this before
11:23 what I learned making a Hollywood-level film
12:44 the biggest gatekeeper to your success
13:35 how to make a film like this
13:59 This will change how you make movies
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Відео

Shooting a low-budget film like David Fincher
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Try out AUDIIO: Use promo Code "zachr" to Get 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro!!! audiio.com/zachramelan Learn how to shoot scenes like this in our 4 week filmmaker bootcamp (Doors close today): www.cinematicacademy.ca/ The TEAM behind SWAY: Directed by: Charlie Hamilton x Zach Ramelan Produced by: Emmanuel Kabongo, James Stewart, Daniel Govia, Eric Yensu, Charlie Hamilton, Zach Ramelan Ex...
Why filmmakers should stop creating content
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JOIN OUR FILMMAKING COMMUNITY FOR 50% OFF www.cinematicacademy.ca/ 📲 Follow me: zachramelan 💪 Interested in Digital Mentorship? superpeer.com/zachramelan 🎥 My work: www.zachramelan.com 🎵 Best Music on a Budget (GET 2 EXTRA MONTHS FREE) Artlist - bit.ly/3XVnCs2 🎵 Cinematic Music (THAT TAKES NO TIME TO FIND) MusicBed - fm.pxf.io/Vy1eJA 🎵 Customize Dope Music for ANY Project - trackc...
How to shoot your first short film
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Master your filmmaking in 4 weeks (Founder's Launch closes July 7th): www.cinematicacademy.ca/ Behind the scenes captured by Richard Nixx Special thanks to the crew and talent behind this incredible film. Staring Jacqueline Dos Santos Katrina Anastasia Directed by Ramelan X Hamilton Story, Edited, and Produced by Zach Ramelan Written by Charlie Hamilton Produced by Eric Yensu, Jacqueline Dos Sa...
Making a festival level film in 45 minutes
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Make your own festival film with 4-week filmmaker: www.cinematicacademy.ca/ Behind the scenes captured by the one and only @MattAzzarello - CHECK OUT HIS BANGER UA-cam CHANNEL Music Featured in this video (also one of the best subscriptions) audiio.com/zachramelan 📲 Follow me: zachramelan 💪 Interested in Digital Mentorship? superpeer.com/zachramelan 🎥 My work: www.zachramelan.com ...
I made a masterclass for low-budget filmmakers
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Enroll Now: www.cinematicacademy.ca/ 0:00 why content creators are lying to you 0:48 You will make a movie in 4 weeks 2:00 how to make a movie solo, with a team, or full crew 3:00 Whats in the course 3:50 my formulas 4:30 this is a big deal
Making a short film like an A24 movie
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Make your own A24 Film in 4 Week Filmmaker: www.cinematicacademy.ca/ Try out Artlist and get 2 extra months free to any annual subscription: artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=Zach_Ramelan_64&Zach_Ramelan_64&Zach_Ramelan_64 Behind the scenes captured by: Richard Nicole or @RichardNixx on Instagram Cinematography by: Nik Pilecki The lenses we used: dzofilm.com/products/pavo-anamorphic.html Sp...
Why Furiosa is a masterclass on modern filmmaking
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Why mad max Furiosa shouldn't have made it to the big screen. Join 4-week filmmaker NOW: www.cinematicacademy.ca/ 📲 Follow me: zachramelan 💪 Interested in Digital Mentorship? superpeer.com/zachramelan 🎥 My work: www.zachramelan.com Go to my favourite parts of the video here: 0:00 A complicated franchise 0:21 the hardest movie to make.. ever 2:05 why did mad max work? 3:03 A game-c...
Making a Christopher Nolan Film Without Hollywood
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I used Christopher Nolan's 5 Rules to make a Feature level short film in 3 days. GET THE BEST DEAL ON MUSIC: Use promo Code "zachr" to Get 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro!!! audiio.com/zachramelan DZO ANAMORPHICS Story video: ua-cam.com/video/lS6HJuiQZ-U/v-deo.html BTS video: ua-cam.com/video/b_iPpo34xnU/v-deo.html LIGHTING Zhiyun M20C : ca.zhiyun-tech.com/products/fiveray-m20c?ref=lRmZKv...
Hollywood is dead...
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Hollywood feels like it's a dying industry. Here's how one filmmaker is changing everything. Learn how I make movies: www.zachramelan.com/filmmaker 📲 Follow me: zachramelan 💪 Interested in Digital Mentorship? superpeer.com/zachramelan 🎥 My work: www.zachramelan.com 🎵 Best Music on a Budget (GET 2 EXTRA MONTHS FREE) Artlist - bit.ly/3XVnCs2 🎵 Cinematic Music (THAT TAKES NO TIME TO ...
Making a Netflix level film ALONE
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Making a Netflix level film ALONE
Making an HBO quality film - from start to finish
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Making an HBO quality film - from start to finish
Why 2023 Changed Filmmaking Forever
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Why 2023 Changed Filmmaking Forever
Why great filmmakers cut movies this way
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Why great filmmakers cut movies this way
Our new feature film | Shot on The SONY FX3 & ALEXA 35
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Our new feature film | Shot on The SONY FX3 & ALEXA 35
I Made a Film From Scratch (It Was A Nightmare)
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I Made a Film From Scratch (It Was A Nightmare)
Making Cinematic films With no Crew
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Making Cinematic films With no Crew
Shooting a Batman Beyond film without Hollywood
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Shooting a Batman Beyond film without Hollywood
Getting the A24 look in 3 mins
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Getting the A24 look in 3 mins
BATMAN INFINITY - FAN FILM
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BATMAN INFINITY - FAN FILM
Making the Batman film Hollywood won't
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Making the Batman film Hollywood won't
8 Habits to Increase Flow State for Filmmakers
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8 Habits to Increase Flow State for Filmmakers
Why more movies should be shot like this
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Why more movies should be shot like this
shooting a NETFLIX quality film with no crew
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shooting a NETFLIX quality film with no crew
Why Great Filmmakers Never Shoot This Way
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Why Great Filmmakers Never Shoot This Way
How mediocre films shoot with Hollywood cameras
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How mediocre films shoot with Hollywood cameras
How Mark Bone Makes a Documentary
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How Mark Bone Makes a Documentary
When filmmakers shoot everything on a gimbal
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When filmmakers shoot everything on a gimbal
How Much "No Budget" Films Really Cost
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How Much "No Budget" Films Really Cost
Shooting a feature like it's a short film
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Shooting a feature like it's a short film

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @hzubovi1
    @hzubovi1 Годину тому

    doesn't look like a Hollywood level movie

  • @olamoen315
    @olamoen315 3 години тому

    Looks good, but remember to make a cut on the snow for each new shot.

  • @helmutrauscher455
    @helmutrauscher455 8 годин тому

    Good Future-Batman-film

  • @VLADKING24
    @VLADKING24 14 годин тому

    Like what you’re doing bro..great work

  • @furkonige
    @furkonige 15 годин тому

    Hollywood-level film = ACES color gradding, you are using 709, try to use ACES 2, its free

  • @DaveSy
    @DaveSy 21 годину тому

    Awesome reflection of this solo filmmaking journey! I recall watching the BTS last year and it's cool to see the continuation and resolution of that work here.

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 18 годин тому

      Thanks for being apart of the journey Dave

  • @LouisFindlay
    @LouisFindlay 22 години тому

    Really enjoyed this. Always appreciate a BTS video. FYI, next time you need a BRIT to do V.O, give me a shout. I'll do it for free just to avoid someone using A.I. All the best Zach

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 18 годин тому

      Ya! Will keep that in mind man!

  • @TheStoriesWeTell
    @TheStoriesWeTell День тому

    Like the channel, but the clickbait titles with Hollywood level quality is not needed, it's not. It's nicely done, impressive to do on your own, but nowhere near the quality of a big Hollywood production, not even a arthouse production. Its in the details, and while you can really make interesting stuff on your own with such a small crew, in the end there is limitations regarding number of actors, sound, art direction, ligthing. Film is to use a nice German word a gesamtkunstwerk.

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 18 годин тому

      I agree man. Sorry if the title came across as clickbaity, I’m trying to make this a career too, and unfortunately YT prioritizes CTR as a way to succeed. That said I don’t want it to detract from the content so I appreciate your words.

  • @SaintProductions1
    @SaintProductions1 День тому

    where can I find the movie, I think you are saying "rogue wave"?

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 18 годин тому

      It’s not out yet! But I’ll be releasing stuff on it soon!

  • @gollestaniart
    @gollestaniart День тому

    This is great! Thanks for the inspiration

  • @RichardsShortHorrorFilms
    @RichardsShortHorrorFilms День тому

    Your justification for using AI actors is absurd. Replace "As an independent filmmaker with... "As a cheap filmmaker..." It would take almost no effort or money to hire a voice actor with their own studio off Backstage. I like some of your shots but cutting corners by not hiring an actor is wrong.

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 18 годин тому

      I agree that we should hire actors and real talent for our projects. That said, for weekend passion projects that don’t have a budget, I’ll continue using tools that are available so I can advertise my work and book gigs that do have money.

  • @benjamingentile1660
    @benjamingentile1660 День тому

    you guys rule!

  • @masterswell6678
    @masterswell6678 2 дні тому

    Trailer was sick

  • @ColinHuijser
    @ColinHuijser 2 дні тому

    Wow that looks exactly like a youtube film shot on a Sony A7C!

  • @BenPatrik
    @BenPatrik 2 дні тому

    That was legit. Really good insights here for beginners like me! Got my sub 💪🏼

  • @nihirashitap8370
    @nihirashitap8370 2 дні тому

    love how you mind the smallest details

  • @enb00025
    @enb00025 2 дні тому

    Well done bro! Excellent work.

  • @MrShanePhoto
    @MrShanePhoto 2 дні тому

    Step 1 write a script with a story worth telling. 😂

  • @filmalgarve3512
    @filmalgarve3512 2 дні тому

    nice!

  • @iitsvonvino
    @iitsvonvino 2 дні тому

    actors did fantastic

  • @iitsvonvino
    @iitsvonvino 2 дні тому

    so glad i found ur channel, THIS IS FIRE PLOT ALL THE WAY TO SHOTS

  • @RedHead-cq6mj
    @RedHead-cq6mj 2 дні тому

    I loved episode one its so great to finally get part two

  • @BryceDocherty
    @BryceDocherty 2 дні тому

    Thank you so much Zach for being genuine and just enjoying creating films. Im in The Art Of Documentary and mainly do docs, but I am starting to get into narrative a bit, more hybrid stuff. Following your curiosity as an artist is the best thing you can do. Im also so glad you and Jackie have each other to be creative with. Keep being you man!

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 18 годин тому

      Bro this comment means a lot. Funny enough AOD taught me so much about narrative filmmaking and storytelling across the board. Congrats on investing in your career. Thank you so much for the kind words, it fuels J and I to keep making stuff ❤️

  • @I_am_a_real_Eric
    @I_am_a_real_Eric 2 дні тому

    I really enjoyed this! I would watch a video editing if you made it!

  • @leonagraves3450
    @leonagraves3450 2 дні тому

    When you say “under $500” I don’t understand… how much did one of those jumpsuits cost? The camera? The mics? Post production computers and software? The time off from work? Staying in that location? Even the board you were riding costs money… it’s still very cool don’t get me wrong I just don’t get the budget being “under $500”!

    • @Filmsource
      @Filmsource День тому

      Good points, tho keep in mind a lot of this things can be borrowed or sponsored, already owned. You don't add you socks and jocks to the budget because you're wearing them on the day. The budget may refer to things specifically bought for the shoot. An excellent way to save is to borrow or contra what you need that will keep what you perceive on screen as a cost, to not actually be a cost. Hope it helps.

    • @leonagraves3450
      @leonagraves3450 День тому

      @@Filmsource I greatly appreciate your vote of confidence and advisement in helping others to achieve their cinematic dreams. Though, I will say, I find “socks and jocks” to be a false equivalent of prosumer cameras, audio, and computer equipment.

    • @Filmsource
      @Filmsource День тому

      @@leonagraves3450 The message I intended to convey is that "contra" deals and borrowing help keep the budget down, ensuring that items on screen are not necessarily a direct cost. I am not involved in that particular video, just another viewer like yourself. However, I have been part of projects where the on-screen items did not reflect their actual costs. Cameras, microphones, jumpsuits, and other equipment might have been borrowed, donated, or acquired through other means, allowing these people to avoid paying for them. For instance, in one film, we had access to an army tank and a helicopter at no cost. We were even allowed to shoot at the location for free. I did however do a cost comparison after to see how much $ I had saved! - It's great when kind people come on board to help your projects look like a million bucks! :)

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 17 годин тому

      Hey chiming in here! The budget was minus my own gear. With my brand new FX3, MacBook Pro, and gimbal added the budget would be closer to $8500. I highly recommend all filmmakers to NOT buy anything, rather rent or borrow until you can get these things.

  • @shahedkhan195
    @shahedkhan195 2 дні тому

    how many camera film maker use in professional film making to take a scene ?

  • @theresemarkham9387
    @theresemarkham9387 2 дні тому

    Another great video!

  • @Zraihan98
    @Zraihan98 2 дні тому

    WHATS HER ONLYFANS bro ????????

  • @atmospheer3812
    @atmospheer3812 2 дні тому

    Yo another banger I think the editing side would be cool to see too, maybe like one video on it to see how it goes... Definitely more interested in the cinematography and shooting side of things, but the edit which brings it all together would be cool to see; the process.

  • @GabrielJThomas
    @GabrielJThomas 2 дні тому

    Nice work on the trailer!

  • @jeffrobnify
    @jeffrobnify 2 дні тому

    I for one like a Batman that kills sometimes

  • @DreamsToRealityLLC
    @DreamsToRealityLLC 2 дні тому

    Thank you bro for making this. You are letting current and new film maker know they you can still get your film done you just have to shoot and be willing to be creative.

  • @michaeloswald3776
    @michaeloswald3776 2 дні тому

    very cool! what was that desert location?

  • @AtakhanAliyev
    @AtakhanAliyev 2 дні тому

    You are amazing brother ! Keep doing it ! Good Luck !

  • @artmicca
    @artmicca 2 дні тому

    Sorry, you need to think out of the Netflix money box. Sky-fi is not about FX, you need to build a World of conflict and feed witnesses with adrenaline. You try to promote and make money with no budget. I'm sorry, that doesn't work.

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 17 годин тому

      Thanks for saying this, I agree! That’s why we had trouble finishing the film

    • @artmicca
      @artmicca 17 годин тому

      @@ZachRamelan You are making amazing steps to produce a quality movie! Do not give up! 💪

  • @MoondustProductionFilms
    @MoondustProductionFilms 2 дні тому

    Great insights Zach, it's very inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us. Please tell us which gimbal did you use during the shoot?

  • @Bandkstudios
    @Bandkstudios 2 дні тому

    Does she like hunger games or do you like the hunger games

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 17 годин тому

      We both like hunger games, but Jacquie loves it.

    • @Bandkstudios
      @Bandkstudios 17 годин тому

      @@ZachRamelan i have read all the books and i love it it is an amazing story

  • @andynonimuss6298
    @andynonimuss6298 2 дні тому

    But... shooting your girlfriend in the woods or your girlfriend on the beach is what every male videographer does. Good effort man, but don't kid yourself... the look, feel, setting, and acting are still far from Hollywood level.

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 17 годин тому

      Appreciate your comment, that said we both put a lot of effort into the writing, production, and post production of these videos - baking a bit of our soul into all our work. In exchange comments like these hurt. While as artists we can’t avid criticism we can continue to make art for those who want to watch it. Thanks for checking out the channel, sorry it didn’t reach your standard.

    • @andynonimuss6298
      @andynonimuss6298 5 годин тому

      @@ZachRamelan Sorry what I said stung you, but you put this on yourself by publicly proclaiming what you are doing is Hollywood level. It is clearly not. How many people get on American Idol thinking they can sing, when they really just sound bad and will never have a successful career in music. I'm not knocking your hard-fought efforts, just trying to bring you down to reality so you can get stronger, and produce better creative work in the future. If you really want to produce Hollywood level work, you are going to have to dig in, start again with a fresh perspective, and then come back stronger than before. Learn how to take a critique and grow from it.

  • @ZachRamelan
    @ZachRamelan 2 дні тому

    Should we make it a feature?

  • @vraalten
    @vraalten 2 дні тому

    Great creative work! Keep going and certainly do not use Hollywood as a prime example of aesthetics. As an artist you must carve out your own path!

  • @StanleyGurvich
    @StanleyGurvich 2 дні тому

    go ARTLIST! your grades are stellar btw!

  • @RichHackney_Editor_VFX
    @RichHackney_Editor_VFX 2 дні тому

    this is neither "hollywood level" not SOLO... so, bye

  • @Victor-Rojas
    @Victor-Rojas 2 дні тому

    Great job! Did you have to do ADR for the exterior shots?

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 2 дні тому

      Great question! Canadian Winters are usually dead quiet, so the sound was great out of the shotgun mic on my camera

    • @Victor-Rojas
      @Victor-Rojas 2 дні тому

      @@ZachRamelan wow - sounds very clean.

  • @cgustaff4807
    @cgustaff4807 2 дні тому

    1. Find locations that you can afford. 2. Write script that has a fresh story. 3. Gather actors. 4. Shoot. 5. Post. 6. Stick to 1 to 5 no matter what.

  • @UnderdogMotorsports
    @UnderdogMotorsports 2 дні тому

    Awesome work as always,, keep it up.

  • @mayastatic
    @mayastatic 2 дні тому

    Hollywood Quality.. next Video NETFLIX quality... maybe just try: Make a movie with NO Crew? Social Media is just Clickbait and nothing more....

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 2 дні тому

      Really appreciate you watching the video

    • @InTheStreetsWithQuis
      @InTheStreetsWithQuis 2 дні тому

      I think the quality video he’s trying to make is important. Cause if its just a cheesy home movie anybody can do that no video needed. IMO

    • @mayastatic
      @mayastatic 2 дні тому

      @@ZachRamelan I didn´t.. at least not all... Don´t get me wrong! You do good stuff! But it is not Hollywood nor Netflix.. If it would.. so.. why wouldn´t Hollywood do it your way instead and save millions? Just saying... doing honest quality content without the need of boulevard Headlines, is the true way of success... So it separates UA-camr from Filmmakers.. Look at Filmmakers Academy.. He is a true Hollywood DoP and does not say that as often I read it in Video Titles... I could say I met Roger Deakins bla bla.. and?? Now I am Hollywood or what? It is just stupid... in my humble opinion.. Besides that.. again, you make good stuff!

    • @mayastatic
      @mayastatic 2 дні тому

      @@InTheStreetsWithQuis True! Just needed to make my point.. wrote it above.

    • @greyesgabriel
      @greyesgabriel 2 дні тому

      @@ZachRamelan You'll never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you. You'll always be criticized by someone doing less. Keep up the good work man!

  • @patelmustakim8386
    @patelmustakim8386 2 дні тому

    Millions on the way❤

  • @sankeerthreddy295
    @sankeerthreddy295 2 дні тому

    Bro I learnt a lot from you man. I hope you make it big one day. Love from India….

  • @Filmlove453
    @Filmlove453 2 дні тому

    I love your channel. I'm about to film a short film, solo in two weeks your videos are a big help.

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan 2 дні тому

      Good luck on the shoot!

    • @Filmlove453
      @Filmlove453 2 дні тому

      @@ZachRamelan thanks that means a lot…