If you want to differentiate your work from others, you really need to get creative with your shots and camera movements. In this video I will be giving 3 tips on how to shoot better cinematic videos in the city.
The first tips is adding action to your subject. Having more motion with your subject can really excite the viewer, and it gives a more energetic feel to the video. The second tip is using extreme perspectives. Essentially you want to show a place through your own perspective, not through a reference from someone else. In order to achieve unique looks, using extremely wide or cropped lenses can help you find that look! The last tip is shooting handheld. Gimbal shots and handheld shots can play different roles when it comes to b-rolls. I personally like the feel of a handheld shot in this situation. It really adds a sense of intensity and realism to the shots.
The place we shot this video is in Otemachi, Tokyo.
00:00 Opening
00:51 Adding motion to the subject
02:42 Using extreme perspectives (Wide angle lens and macro lens)
03:58 Using Handheld shots over gimbal shots
Thank you for watching! If you want to learn more about Japan, check out my other socials!
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eiki_akiyama/
Other Videos:
Rediscover Japan - A different side of Japan
https://youtu.be/8q4JoAivW-I
Against the Waves - A story behind Kaiki Yamanaka (A Surfer's Documentary)
https://youtu.be/066L83m4bi8
Slow Down, you're in the Philippines - cinematic video
https://youtu.be/HiMDBRoedis
To Let Go Sometimes - Hong Kong (cinematic travel video)
https://youtu.be/CNS1WYAsgDU
Playlist:
My Films - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1-bB6mB3FG7zcNowGQRYfN0xuSkyTXL
Cinematic Vlogs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1-bB6mB3FGEZoro_0WbJ7_LTQENegZC
Premier Pro & After Effects Tutorials - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1-bB6mB3FEe1ggJVpKM1vbRAAlZJb8d
Camera Gears - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1-bB6mB3FFMus10Bkl5j2gfkEQK4yDR
About Myself:
I guess I'm a filmmaker, adventure photographer, storyteller, and content creator...
I'm based in Tokyo, doing freelance video work for both Japanese and international clients.
My interest for video grew when I first went backpacking on my own. In the beginning it was just for fun, but I slowly found myself loving to express through visuals.
Gear I shoot with:
Canon 5D mark iv - https://amzn.to/2xsV7dy
Ronin S - https://amzn.to/3c1vdg3
DJI Mavic 2 Pro - https://amzn.to/3fd6Qy3
Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - https://amzn.to/3fd6Qy3
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