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Film Making Basics: Everything you need to know in 8 minutes!

Alfie Vaughan · Feb 1, 2017 · about 8 min

Uploaded Feb 1, 2017 · 1.4M views (as of Oct 30, 2026)

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Establishing shots map out the scene.
Close ups direct the audience's attention.
Transitions matter more than people think.
He warns against cheesy built in transitions.
Colored gels set mood like color grading does.

What are the basics of filmmaking?

Vaughan runs through shot types from extreme wide to extreme close up and what each does, then covers transitions, color grading moods like blue for sci fi and red for horror, and lighting gels. He calls it a starting point.

Worth watching?Good value given. A fast beginner's guide to shots, transitions, color and lighting. Simple, practical and short.

ActionableLessons

Actionable

Shoot one scene using five shot types.
Try a simple dissolve instead of a flashy transition.
Experiment with one colored light.

Lessons

Basics carry most films.
Every choice directs attention.
Restraint looks more professional.

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Channel: Alfie Vaughan. Published Feb 1, 2017. About 8 minutes.

Learn shot types first; they control where the audience looks.

Quotes from the video

“this is an extreme wide shot or establishing shot”
“this is obviously just scratching the surface of the industry”

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FAQ: questions people ask

What's an establishing shot?

A wide shot that maps out a scene.

How long is it?

About 8 minutes.

Is it worth watching?

Good value given for beginners.