How To Make A Short Film - Visual Breakdown

I picked up a Carlos Dolly randomly with Rollerblade wheels but I've never used it. I dont want to buy and haul giant metal pipes in my SUV.

But the idea to use PVC is genius level right there.

I'm curious how smooth you find that to be and if it's just way more than necessary where the bumps are so minuscule you don't even notice them or if you would prefer to use something like metal.

I actually did watch it. I started getting into filming after having 2 documentaries made about my terminal illness. I am hoping to finish my short first short film. If time permitting check out Fighting MSA Austin Crawford's Story. Thank you again.

re-visiting this. love your breakdowns and the information you share about your craft.

one suggestion on your small camera overhead setup, adding a second grip arm coming back to the stand to create a triangle for a little bit improved stability. you can sorta rig it with a cardellini and another grip head.

yo please make a video on how you built the dolly! Would love to see what kind of homemade gear youve used through the years

BRO YOUR SHORT FILM WENT CRAZY. I watched it and didn't realize you made it until I stumbled upon this BTS vid lmaooo

Hey bro did you shoot this open gate? Love the aspect ratio you guys used for this

I wish I had someone to shoot film with. I got an fx6 but I think my location makes it harder to connect with other filmmakers

What diffusion filter did you use on the camera for the short film?

We want a tutorial for the homemade dolly!

What lense did you pair with the fx3

what made you shoot on cine cam - vs any other. ?

Really fantastic work. Thank you for the breakdown!

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Great thanks

The DIY dolly is back! Loved the simple and direct setups done to grab amazing shots!

Beautifully put brother. <33 cant wait for the next one.

70% of this video is you trying to use yourself as proof but not wanting to sound vain. But give yourself some credit for some great work man! Also, I like how you guys use real cinema cameras and feel like using an FX3 is an "ego dip" but I took my Fuji X-T3 and put it in a rig and pretend it's a "cinerig" haha.

Oh, also, shooting "nearside key" makes me think a lot about the show "Barry". They do it a lot there, and it looks amazing!

yep overhead with venice 2 I've done and required some heavy duty rigging and bit of time lost and worst it didn't make the cut as the performance didn't match, fortunately I had plenty of coverage of the scene.

Another brilliant breakdown and just a great video, thanks for making it!💥 Could you ever break down how you made the buttery smooth dolly of yours?

The project reminded me so much of the end of the f***ing world. Both from the story, but above all from your work as DP. I like it very much!

I'll remember this intro. If I ever encounter you in the wild, I'm complimenting your pants.

killing it.

Loved the short and loved this breakdown, great work Carlo! Fun to see you and Danny work together again, still can't wait to see the feature. Keep these breakdowns coming, I think I speak for lots of people when I say we're enjoying all of them!

Awesome work as always! I couldn't stop laughing while watching the shortfilm 😆

Always appreciate these videos, execution on any level has their own challenges...!

awesome work again brother!

want to see more of that carlo dolly

do you make a lut in pre production for on set monitoring or you use just a simple rec 709?

As I said under Danny's video, you two make a winning pair (yeah I know I said pair... pants... no pun intended!). Great work, the short is gorgeous! 💪 And these breakdowns, they are gold.

Carlo you think we can get a tutorial on the homemade dolly?

insane work

Awesome breakdown! I'm really learning a lot as an aspiring cinematographer! Also, I would like to ask what key light w/diffusion on did you use?

The Creator is shot on fx3 🔥

Do you have a "how to" on building that home-made dolly?

With this video I was able to see the "fail" the position of the legs. When pants off, its straight and the top down shot is bended. :D
But I loved the video.

Bringing a person on for that steadicam shot would've been more money too and honestly. The gimbal and small camera works best for tracking shots man.

The tracking shot felt different to me. The shadows on the Venice look better. 99% of the 'normal' viewers won't notice though. Great case of using the right tool at the right time

create more bro love the shirts

I appreciate your film breakdowns bro, simple and easy to follow! You and Danny are a great duo and you both speak highly of each other 😮‍💨🔥

Great BTS. I loved the approach of using your DYI Home Depot dolly. No one would know that you used a make shift dolly for your shots. Brilliant idea.

This was amazing... I watched the short film as soon as you guys put it out... And shared to a bunch of people... This was soo well done... I couldn't stop laughing at the part when he says... "I like em too" and the killer guy starts laughing.... 😂😂😂

I want that Tee, where did you get it!? Love your content!

Hey Carlo! Love the video!! In your personal experience, how often do you end up using light meters to measure exposure for skin tones? I know nowadays with false colors in zebras. Some people may find them redundant but curious as to how often you use them. Thanks!

Thank you Gian Carlo for your insight and experience. Does Danny use that convenience store a lot?
How much did you guys use the FX3 vs the Venice for the short?

Nice work as always. Personal question: Does it hurt a bit buying the venice last year with the upcoming Burano?🥲by the way am I the only one thinking it sounds like: "yeah one Burano with extra sauce please!"