Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Can I create a Wes Anderson inspired short film by myself in my apartment?
I have to start off by saying this has been one of the biggest challenges I've ever taken on solely by myself. It was a great experience to really try my hand at everything. Some departments really suffered because of it, but it was a blast to make.
If you watched the videos and are sitting here thinking to yourself "hey what about tracking and dolly shots? Wes has tons of those" I don't disagree. I've got some sketches done up for how I would do those types of shots by myself, but for right now I figured everything else was as ambitious as I'm capable of for now. Let me know down in the comments if there's another style you want me to try next.
Links:
Juan Melara Kodak 2383 Power Grade: https://juanmelara.com.au/products/kodak-2383-powergrade
Free LUT Download: drive.google.com/open?id=1OiS1zwkoGUnEsuoVzhox2NrV9zOX03oc
Gear used:
Cameras: Black Magic Pocket 4k (A cam and BTS)
Tripod: Velbon Videomate 638
Camera Cage: Smallrig Half Cage for BMPCC4K
On Camera Monitor: Ikan 3.5
On Camera LED: Aputure M9
Camera Strap: USA GEAR TrueSHOT Camera Strap
Lenses: Meike 12mm, Meike 35mm, Rokinon 24mm (all MFT)
Light: Mole Richardson 2k Zip
Audio Recorder: Zoom H4N Pro
A Roll Mic: Apex 176
Can I create a Wes Anderson inspired short film by myself in my apartment?
I have to start off by saying this has been one of the biggest challenges I've ever taken on solely by myself. It was a great experience to really try my hand at everything. Some departments really suffered because of it, but it was a blast to make.
If you watched the videos and are sitting here thinking to yourself "hey what about tracking and dolly shots? Wes has tons of those" I don't disagree. I've got some sketches done up for how I would do those types of shots by myself, but for right now I figured everything else was as ambitious as I'm capable of for now. Let me know down in the comments if there's another style you want me to try next.
Links:
Juan Melara Kodak 2383 Power Grade: https://juanmelara.com.au/products/kodak-2383-powergrade
Free LUT Download: drive.google.com/open?id=1OiS1zwkoGUnEsuoVzhox2NrV9zOX03oc
Gear used:
Cameras: Black Magic Pocket 4k (A cam and BTS)
Tripod: Velbon Videomate 638
Camera Cage: Smallrig Half Cage for BMPCC4K
On Camera Monitor: Ikan 3.5
On Camera LED: Aputure M9
Camera Strap: USA GEAR TrueSHOT Camera Strap
Lenses: Meike 12mm, Meike 35mm, Rokinon 24mm (all MFT)
Light: Mole Richardson 2k Zip
Audio Recorder: Zoom H4N Pro
A Roll Mic: Apex 176
