Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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LUTS Graded with my Cinema Pro Luts: https://mark-bone.sellfy.store/p/mb-cinema-pro-luts/
MUSIC Where I get my music from my films: fm.pxf.io/c/3541609/1347628/16252
Short Film shot on the Nikon ZR: youtu.be/aWSGXrirtNs
My full Nikon ZR review: youtu.be/IBaj67YL6iY
Want to become a documentary filmmaker? Join the 8000+ filmmakers achieving their filmmaking dreams in our academy. Enrollment opens for spring and fall semesters. Find out more theartofdocumentary.com
FREE FILMMAKING RESOURCES:
Pro Interview Lighting Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/pro-interview-lighting-guide
Interview Questions Playbook
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/interview-playbook
Interview Lighting Checklist (step-by-step)
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/lighting-checklist
Zero Budget Filmmaking Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/zero-budget-doc
GEAR I USED:
The NIKON ZR (BH): bhpho.to/4noufyz
DELKIN FAT GECKO CAR MOUNT/Suction Cup Rig: amzn.to/4goel5m
Wooden Camera Baseplate: bhpho.to/4pvGs6K
Small HD Monitor: bhpho.to/3zp1JK3
Cooke Sp3 Lenses: bhpho.to/4190Hwk
Nikon 70-180 2.8 Zoom: bhpho.to/4no8qiQ
Monitor Arm: bhpho.to/3V6EXOn
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - intro
1:02 - what do I mean by rules?
1:32 - rules on cinematic style & framing
1:57 - rules applied in Labor & Love
2:55 - camera movement, know these rules!
4:07 - why rules give you consistency
5:47 - how I keep my filmmaker brain sane - Milanote
7:56 - character presence, how are they embodied?
9:43 - they payoff, rules to end your film
10:26 - final thoughts
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: markbone.com
As an Amazon & BH Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sign up to Milanote for free with no time-limit: milanote.com/markbone1025
LUTS Graded with my Cinema Pro Luts: https://mark-bone.sellfy.store/p/mb-cinema-pro-luts/
MUSIC Where I get my music from my films: fm.pxf.io/c/3541609/1347628/16252
Short Film shot on the Nikon ZR: youtu.be/aWSGXrirtNs
My full Nikon ZR review: youtu.be/IBaj67YL6iY
Want to become a documentary filmmaker? Join the 8000+ filmmakers achieving their filmmaking dreams in our academy. Enrollment opens for spring and fall semesters. Find out more theartofdocumentary.com
FREE FILMMAKING RESOURCES:
Pro Interview Lighting Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/pro-interview-lighting-guide
Interview Questions Playbook
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/interview-playbook
Interview Lighting Checklist (step-by-step)
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/lighting-checklist
Zero Budget Filmmaking Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/zero-budget-doc
GEAR I USED:
The NIKON ZR (BH): bhpho.to/4noufyz
DELKIN FAT GECKO CAR MOUNT/Suction Cup Rig: amzn.to/4goel5m
Wooden Camera Baseplate: bhpho.to/4pvGs6K
Small HD Monitor: bhpho.to/3zp1JK3
Cooke Sp3 Lenses: bhpho.to/4190Hwk
Nikon 70-180 2.8 Zoom: bhpho.to/4no8qiQ
Monitor Arm: bhpho.to/3V6EXOn
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - intro
1:02 - what do I mean by rules?
1:32 - rules on cinematic style & framing
1:57 - rules applied in Labor & Love
2:55 - camera movement, know these rules!
4:07 - why rules give you consistency
5:47 - how I keep my filmmaker brain sane - Milanote
7:56 - character presence, how are they embodied?
9:43 - they payoff, rules to end your film
10:26 - final thoughts
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: markbone.com
As an Amazon & BH Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
