How to Practice Cinematography Solo

It’s possible to shoot great cinematography all by yourself with simple gear and creative techniques. Getting inspired, finding locations, using prime lenses and manual focus. Step-by-step examples of wide angle shots, creative defocusing, b-roll, and faking natural light indoors and outdoors. Plus neon lighting and using with AI to replace the lights. This video is partially sponsored by @DZOFILM DZOFilm Vespid 2 Cine Lenses US: https://dzolink.com/4onFCaK UK: https://dzolink.com/4nhLxNB AU: https://dzolink.com/3WSyKGo Get my co-designed Freewell VND CPL filter kit: 49-82mm https://freewellgear.com/collections/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series/products/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-82-mm 86-95mm https://freewellgear.com/collections/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series/products/brandonli-freewell-86mm-vnd-cpl 10% discount with code BRANDON10 Thanks buddy @naztlee @GODOXGlobal ML100R Lights https://geni.us/godoxml100rlight Godox parallel beam adapter https://geni.us/godoxmlcfl5parallel Godox inflatable airsoft tube https://amzn.to/3L2cXJN KF Concept Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/3IbdibV Ulanzi AT-O1 Tripod https://amzn.to/40Cbkaz Ulanzi Flexible Mini-Tripod https://amzn.to/3Ggukop SHINEWEE Carbon Fiber Extension Rod https://amzn.to/4nCGxVd 🎥 Learn how I make films at https://myfilm.school/2025-invite 🔴 Checkout my Gimbal Course: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/ Music by Uppbeat! Get started for free: https://share.uppbeat.io/brandon My Portfolio Page: https://vimeo.com/rungunshoot ✅ 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 =========================== 0:00 Intro 1:13 Getting Inspired 3:06 What Gear Do I Need 4:59 Low Wide Shot 7:12 Defocus Yourself 8:35 Telephoto B-Roll 9:47 DZOFilm Vespid 2 Prime Cine Lenses 11:13 Faking Indoor Sunlight 12:46 Balcony Shot 13:28 Medium Shot in a Chair 14:06 Faking Outdoor Sunlight 15:42 Neon Glow 16:53 Replacing the Light with AI #filmingyourself #dzofilm #cinematography #godox #solofilmmaker