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Getting your film SEEN in the Age of YouTube is a different game. Your title and thumbnail have a huge effect in how many people will watch your movie. Give your short film or feature it's best shot by optimizing your title and thumbnail and planning ahead.
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00:00 Introduction
00:42 A mysterious visitor?!
01:25 Your film's title
06:31 Film titles on YOUTUBE
09:55 A message... FROM THE FUTURE
11:35 Posters, thumbnails, key art
12:27 Advice from a professional poster designer
15:01 Posters, thumbnails, key art - CONTINUED
17:01 Dude this is starting to feel invasive
About me:
I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.
DISCLAIMER: Links in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you.
Get 2 FREE months of world-class stock music: bit.ly/3HIcaYK
Thanks to Artlist for sponsoring this video!
Getting your film SEEN in the Age of YouTube is a different game. Your title and thumbnail have a huge effect in how many people will watch your movie. Give your short film or feature it's best shot by optimizing your title and thumbnail and planning ahead.
Thanks to John at chargefield.com for the interview.
Subscribe for more videos to improve your storytelling through film.
📬 Get my free filmmaking templates & bonus videos: standardstoryco.com/newsletter
Instagram: instagram.com/standardstoryco
🤝 Work with me 1-on-1: standardstoryco.com/consultations
🎓 Join my practical 30-day film school: https://wrapped.school
My current filmmaking gear:
Main Camera - amzn.to/475LBbO
Main Lens - amzn.to/476Whag
B-roll Camera - amzn.to/3q27OEq
Camera Monitor/Recorder - amzn.to/33ruCBB
Lights: amzn.to/3QwDqxo
Editing Laptop - amzn.to/3JnE8t7
Data Storage - amzn.to/3etQClO
Tripod - bhpho.to/43975mD
Microphone - amzn.to/3evKfhJ
Sound Recorder - amzn.to/3AdVuWu
My studio setup- kit.co/kentlamm
Business inquiries:
standardstoryco@gmail.com
00:00 Introduction
00:42 A mysterious visitor?!
01:25 Your film's title
06:31 Film titles on YOUTUBE
09:55 A message... FROM THE FUTURE
11:35 Posters, thumbnails, key art
12:27 Advice from a professional poster designer
15:01 Posters, thumbnails, key art - CONTINUED
17:01 Dude this is starting to feel invasive
About me:
I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.
DISCLAIMER: Links in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you.
