Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Check out Frame Set for free: https://go.frameset.app/4opolhe

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

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

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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

How I shortlist: youtu.be/lXhpsqHN-QU?si=NabTRIgzNj-C7u3k

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - intro
0:59 - stages, from idea to final project
3:12 - stage 2, the core theme
4:57 - stage 3, “What if” scenarios
5:38 - having these will make a powerful film
6:53 - using Frameset for inspiration
7:49 - stage 4, create rules
8:36 - what Hollywood DP’s think about rules
9:37 - finding the style of Labor & Love
10:40 - the software I use for inspo
11:50 - stage 5, learn to pitch your project
12:40 - final thoughts


CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: markbone.com

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