Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Tips and tricks for filming your life like a movie. Shooting from far away, multiplying yourself, overhead, low angle, mirror shots, focus pulling, working with portable lights, erasing lights & tripods in post, natural light, and more.
Camera:
filmschool.us/sonya7siiicamera
Get my co-designed Freewell VND CPL filter kit:
49-82mm
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86-95mm
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10% discount with code BRANDON10
Lenses:
Samyang
24mm: geni.us/samyangvaf24mm
75mm: geni.us/samyangvaf75mm
100mm: geni.us/samyangvaf100mm
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Lens: geni.us/viltrox16mmf18
Rokinon Remaster Slim Lenses: buyrokinon.com/products/remaster-slim-sony-e
H&Y Magnetic Variable ND CPL Filter: https://bdn.li/HY-CPL
KF Concept Mini Tripod amzn.to/3IbdibV
Ulanzi AT-O1 Tripod amzn.to/40Cbkaz
Ulanzi Flexible Mini-Tripod amzn.to/3Ggukop
SHINEWEE Carbon Fiber Extension Rod amzn.to/4nCGxVd
Zhiyun Molus X60RGB Light geni.us/zhiyunx60
SmallRig phone monitor: geni.us/smallrigphonemonitor
🎥 Learn how I make films at https://myfilm.school/2025-invite
🔴 Checkout my Gimbal Course: gimbalmasterclass.com
Music by Uppbeat! Get started for free: share.uppbeat.io/brandon
My Portfolio Page: vimeo.com/rungunshoot
✅ Subscribe: youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
👉 Filmmaking FAQ: unscripted.com/faq
👉 All Gear: unscripted.com/gear
👉 My Portfolio: vimeo.com/rungunshoot
👉 Instagram: instagram.com/brandon_l_li
✅ For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
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✅ Recommended Playlists:
👉 Brandon's Film School
youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
👉 Short Films
youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
👉 Cinematic Vlog
youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 SmallRig RC 450B COB LED Video Light: Location Shoot Test youtu.be/OL1wDp7OCKc
👉 I tested these POWERFUL Pocket RGB Filmmaking Lights [Zhiyun Molus x60, Fiveray M20C Tutorial] youtu.be/3q4fOEx_VTQ
👉 How to Delete Lighting Gear from Your Shots! (Featuring Godox UL150 & LC500R) youtu.be/bf-47KUygwI
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Filming from Far Away
2:08 High Angles
3:19 Overhead Shot
4:20 Runway Aleph for AI Object Removal
5:06 Low Angles
6:00 In Vehicles
6:51 Hands and Feet
7:46 Mirror Shot
8:21 Shifting Focus
9:00 Reflected Light
9:39 Portable Lighting
10:41 Erase the Light
11:11 Multiply Yourself
#filmingyourself #filmmaking #behindthescenes #solofilmmaker
Tips and tricks for filming your life like a movie. Shooting from far away, multiplying yourself, overhead, low angle, mirror shots, focus pulling, working with portable lights, erasing lights & tripods in post, natural light, and more.
Camera:
filmschool.us/sonya7siiicamera
Get my co-designed Freewell VND CPL filter kit:
49-82mm
freewellgear.com/collections/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series/products/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-82-mm
86-95mm
freewellgear.com/collections/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series/products/brandonli-freewell-86mm-vnd-cpl
10% discount with code BRANDON10
Lenses:
Samyang
24mm: geni.us/samyangvaf24mm
75mm: geni.us/samyangvaf75mm
100mm: geni.us/samyangvaf100mm
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Lens: geni.us/viltrox16mmf18
Rokinon Remaster Slim Lenses: buyrokinon.com/products/remaster-slim-sony-e
H&Y Magnetic Variable ND CPL Filter: https://bdn.li/HY-CPL
KF Concept Mini Tripod amzn.to/3IbdibV
Ulanzi AT-O1 Tripod amzn.to/40Cbkaz
Ulanzi Flexible Mini-Tripod amzn.to/3Ggukop
SHINEWEE Carbon Fiber Extension Rod amzn.to/4nCGxVd
Zhiyun Molus X60RGB Light geni.us/zhiyunx60
SmallRig phone monitor: geni.us/smallrigphonemonitor
🎥 Learn how I make films at https://myfilm.school/2025-invite
🔴 Checkout my Gimbal Course: gimbalmasterclass.com
Music by Uppbeat! Get started for free: share.uppbeat.io/brandon
My Portfolio Page: vimeo.com/rungunshoot
✅ Subscribe: youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
👉 Filmmaking FAQ: unscripted.com/faq
👉 All Gear: unscripted.com/gear
👉 My Portfolio: vimeo.com/rungunshoot
👉 Instagram: instagram.com/brandon_l_li
✅ For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
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✅ Recommended Playlists:
👉 Brandon's Film School
youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
👉 Short Films
youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
👉 Cinematic Vlog
youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 SmallRig RC 450B COB LED Video Light: Location Shoot Test youtu.be/OL1wDp7OCKc
👉 I tested these POWERFUL Pocket RGB Filmmaking Lights [Zhiyun Molus x60, Fiveray M20C Tutorial] youtu.be/3q4fOEx_VTQ
👉 How to Delete Lighting Gear from Your Shots! (Featuring Godox UL150 & LC500R) youtu.be/bf-47KUygwI
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Filming from Far Away
2:08 High Angles
3:19 Overhead Shot
4:20 Runway Aleph for AI Object Removal
5:06 Low Angles
6:00 In Vehicles
6:51 Hands and Feet
7:46 Mirror Shot
8:21 Shifting Focus
9:00 Reflected Light
9:39 Portable Lighting
10:41 Erase the Light
11:11 Multiply Yourself
#filmingyourself #filmmaking #behindthescenes #solofilmmaker
![I turned my friend into John Wick [test scene + breakdown]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O6q8ZFNbByI/mqdefault.jpg "I turned my friend into John Wick [test scene + breakdown]
I went out with my buddy @JamalCorrie and made a fake movie trailer. I like doing these little shoots to try out new filmmaking styles and techniques. In-depth breakdown after the short film. Learn filmmaking: https://filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
Jamals info:
https://www.youtube.com/user/JamalCorrie
Instagram @JamalCorrie
My Gimbal Masterclass: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/brandon/
GOT A QUESTION FOR ME? CHECK MY HUGE LIST OF FILMMAKING Q&A https://learn.unscripted.com/faq/
Music by Artlist! Join Artlist and get 2 extra months free!
https://artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=RunGunShoot_76&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=RunGunShoot_76&utm_campaign=RunGunShoot_76
0:00 Short Film
0:47 Breakdown intro
1:10 Gear
2:16 Shooting
7:21 Editing and Color
#filmmaking #a7siii #unscriptedstudio #johnwick
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![20+ Creative Smartphone Gimbal Shot Ideas [Insta360 Flow]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OXxuEaoqlwM/mqdefault.jpg "20+ Creative Smartphone Gimbal Shot Ideas [Insta360 Flow]
Over 20 ideas to get your creativity flowing with the Insta360 Flow smartphone gimbal! Get the Insta360 Flow (End of Season Sale 8% OFF): https://geni.us/insta360flowgimbal
Learn filmmaking from me: https://filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
🎥 Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
My Portfolio Page: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot
✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
🔴 Jumping from photography to video? https://filmmakingforphotographers.com/
👉 Filmmaking FAQ: https://learn.unscripted.com/faq
👉 All Gear: https://learn.unscripted.com/gear
👉 My Portfolio: http://www.vimeo.com/rungunshoot
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_l_li/
✅ For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
✅ Recommended Playlists:
👉 Brandons Film School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
👉 Short Films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
👉 Cinematic Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 Kyoto + Osaka Weekend Adventure [Shot on Insta360 One RS 1-Inch 360 Edition] https://youtu.be/oV8DbIam9_o?si=hkw9QEi6w1uG0BCo
👉 11 Filmmaking Shot Ideas - Insta360 One RS 1” 360 Edition https://youtu.be/awhRm5ruOuo?si=OpGOScB7H3LhYbNu
👉 Insta360 ONE RS Cinematic Short Film + Tutorial [Settings & Techniques] https://youtu.be/-d2I97LPx1E?si=c-p3FO99Az0c0MzI
0:00 Intro
0:27 Runway walk
0:51 Super Spin Around
1:29 Stargazing Spin
1:53 Front Power Walk
2:13 Side Power Walk
2:26 Side Power Walk (3x Lens)
2:46 Following Power Walk
3:13 Power Push In
3:26 Cinderella Stairs
3:49 Moody Skyscraper
4:21 Turn and Look
5:02 Cinematic Subway (walking)
5:15 Cinematic Subway (waiting)
5:37 Cinematic Subway (riding)
5:57 Squirrel POV
6:17 Drone Follow
6:34 Drone Pull Back
6:50 Drone Pass By
7:07 Auto Track
7:35 Auto Track (timeshift)
#filmmaking #insta360 #insta360flow #smartphonegimbal #gimbal
This video is sponsored by Insta360.")
![How to shoot FIGHT and CHASE Scenes - Hollywood Tricks & Tips [Zhiyun Weebill 3s + X100]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OnS5sLclqqY/mqdefault.jpg "How to shoot FIGHT and CHASE Scenes - Hollywood Tricks & Tips [Zhiyun Weebill 3s + X100]
I tried something new and made my first action short film! Watch the film + learn to shoot chase & fight scenes. Get the Zhiuyn Weebill 3s: https://geni.us/wb3s_BrandonLi
Get the Molus X100 light: https://geni.us/x100_BrandonLi
Fiveray F100 stick light: https://geni.us/F100_BrandonLi
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Lens: https://geni.us/viltrox16mmf18
🎥 Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
Join my film school to learn more from me: https://filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
My Portfolio Page: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot
✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted
🎥 Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
🔴 Jumping from photography to video? https://filmmakingforphotographers.com/
👉 Filmmaking FAQ: https://learn.unscripted.com/faq
👉 All Gear: https://learn.unscripted.com/gear
👉 My Portfolio: http://www.vimeo.com/rungunshoot
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_l_li/
✅ For Business Inquiries only: business@unscripted.com
✅ Recommended Playlists:
👉 Brandons Film School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72ZCEmO_bM&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnezWYDj5isoZ_iJU1nhjKv
👉 Short Films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_xBHxRpQDY&list=PL4HCvXRptWNk-esVFXU8NPfedqNvb6P3d
👉 Cinematic Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1VGIA2mdhg&list=PL4HCvXRptWNnMonL-zrqyuebC7SLzyMBf
✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 Zhiyun Crane M3 Tiny Gimbal - Filmmaking Test [Sony A7sIII + Gyro Stabilization] https://youtu.be/hg3z-lgV4B4
👉 Zhiyun Crane 2S Gimbal Performance Test [Sony A7III, 85mm, Sirui 35mm Anamorphic, 24-105mm] https://youtu.be/iZtuiB1zjow
0:00 Intro
0:25 Attack Jackie (short action film)
5:21 Behind the Scenes
5:41 Intro Scene
7:38 Knife Fight
9:05 Chinatown Chase
10:07 Beer Spill
10:49 Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Lens
12:40 Tuk Tuk Fight
14:20 Lion Fight
15:58 Trickers
16:24 Boss Fight
#filmmaking #behindthescenes #gimbal #zhiyun")
