Beginner Solo Filmmaking Tips [Plus Gimbal Mistakes and Fixes]

Let’s get back to basics! I’ll give my filmmaking tips for background blur, autofocus issues, creative white balance, using extra headroom, and dealing with backlighting. Plus a section on beginner gimbal mistakes and fixes. Finally we’ll shoot a full scene 2 different ways - beginner version vs my version. Links below: Thanks to @FreeToUseSounds for learning with me! Short film actors: Dean Alexandrou (@deanalexandrou) Samantha Wong (@samanthawong1) Olya Petryk (@olyapetryk) Derek Chan (@derekchannel) Gimbal: https://bdn.li/DJI-RS4 @GODOXGlobal ML100R Lights https://geni.us/godoxml100rlight Godox parallel beam adapter https://geni.us/godoxmlcfl5parallel 🎥 Learn how I make films at https://myfilm.school/2026-invite 🔴 Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/ My Portfolio Page: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot Music from Uppbeat.io Get started for free: https://share.uppbeat.io/brandon ✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonLiUnscripted 👉 Filmmaking FAQ: https://unscripted.com/faq 👉 All Gear: https://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: 👉 Brandon's 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 =========================== 0:00 Intro 0:33 Background Blur 1:55 Autofocus 3:28 White Balance 4:08 Headroom 5:07 Backlighting 6:42 Gimbal Tips 6:54 Choosing a Follow Mode 7:35 Following vs Directing 8:06 Walking Too Fast 8:33 Orbit Shots 9:25 Shooting a Scene #filmmaking #cinematography #solofilmmaker