Matt Aitia

@UC3Uzf2S5On75ip89TjIyNWQ - 34.8K subscribers

I'm a Director & DoP passionate about sharing projects I have worked on and the experiences I have gained whilst doing so.

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Film your friends without ruining the moment

Film your friends without ruining the moment Matt Aitia

1.5K views - 2 weeks ago

Great short film, zero audience.

Great short film, zero audience. Matt Aitia

1K views - 1 month ago

How I Prep a Film Before Shooting

How I Prep a Film Before Shooting Matt Aitia

1.4K views - 1 month ago

$8000 short film, worth it? 🤑

$8000 short film, worth it? 🤑 Matt Aitia

3.5K views - 3 months ago

How to Make 2026 Your Best Year as a Filmmaker

How to Make 2026 Your Best Year as a Filmmaker Matt Aitia

2.7K views - 3 months ago

How I Shot The Film I Was Scared To Make...

How I Shot The Film I Was Scared To Make... Matt Aitia

10.9K views - 4 months ago

Nostalgic Skateboard Film | Get Up, Try Again

Nostalgic Skateboard Film | Get Up, Try Again Matt Aitia

160.3K views - 4 months ago

I never do this, but...

I never do this, but... Matt Aitia

1.6K views - 4 months ago

Your short film isn’t the problem, your strategy is...

Your short film isn’t the problem, your strategy is... Matt Aitia

3.8K views - 5 months ago

The best first project for beginner filmmakers...

The best first project for beginner filmmakers... Matt Aitia

4.5K views - 5 months ago

The S5iix isn't perfect, but here's why I'm keeping it...

The S5iix isn't perfect, but here's why I'm keeping it... Matt Aitia

5.6K views - 5 months ago

The camera I pick up when filmmaking stops feeling fun.

The camera I pick up when filmmaking stops feeling fun. Matt Aitia

1.8K views - 6 months ago

How to Location Scout Like a PRO

How to Location Scout Like a PRO Matt Aitia

2.2K views - 7 months ago

How I got in My Own Way as a filmmaker

How I got in My Own Way as a filmmaker Matt Aitia

2.1K views - 7 months ago

Why I’m choosing YouTube over film festivals...

Why I’m choosing YouTube over film festivals... Matt Aitia

5.9K views - 7 months ago

Anamorphic just felt right.

Anamorphic just felt right. Matt Aitia

2.5K views - 8 months ago

Planning a Short Film’s Look With a Production Designer

Planning a Short Film’s Look With a Production Designer Matt Aitia

1.3K views - 8 months ago

How to make a budget Cinesaddle

How to make a budget Cinesaddle Matt Aitia

6.3K views - 8 months ago

For the filmmakers who think they’ll “make it”...

For the filmmakers who think they’ll “make it”... Matt Aitia

3.1K views - 9 months ago

How I Use My iPad as a Filmmaker

How I Use My iPad as a Filmmaker Matt Aitia

28.3K views - 9 months ago

For the filmmakers who struggle with consistency...

For the filmmakers who struggle with consistency... Matt Aitia

2.1K views - 9 months ago

How to become a filmmaker in 2026… (it looks different now)

How to become a filmmaker in 2026… (it looks different now) Matt Aitia

3.3K views - 9 months ago

For the filmmakers that hate networking, this is for you..

For the filmmakers that hate networking, this is for you.. Matt Aitia

3.1K views - 9 months ago

7 directing tips you only learn on set..

7 directing tips you only learn on set.. Matt Aitia

3.2K views - 10 months ago

Short Film or Spec Ad? Here’s what you should make..

Short Film or Spec Ad? Here’s what you should make.. Matt Aitia

4.7K views - 10 months ago

The best thing I did for my filmmaking career..

The best thing I did for my filmmaking career.. Matt Aitia

5.5K views - 10 months ago

Camera YouTube has lost the plot.

Camera YouTube has lost the plot. Matt Aitia

7.2K views - 10 months ago

Don’t wait. Make the film. Here’s how I did it..

Don’t wait. Make the film. Here’s how I did it.. Matt Aitia

10.7K views - 10 months ago

I wanted to direct & DP but..

I wanted to direct & DP but.. Matt Aitia

1.8K views - 10 months ago

The pressure of making "good" films..

The pressure of making "good" films.. Matt Aitia

2.2K views - 11 months ago

Why you're scared to call yourself a “filmmaker”

Why you're scared to call yourself a “filmmaker” Matt Aitia

761 views - 11 months ago

How to make films look expensive $$$

How to make films look expensive $$$ Matt Aitia

11.8K views - 11 months ago

Why I spent $16,500 on my filmmaking portfolio..

Why I spent $16,500 on my filmmaking portfolio.. Matt Aitia

4.7K views - 1 year ago

The advice that changed my filmmaking career..

The advice that changed my filmmaking career.. Matt Aitia

2.2K views - 1 year ago

Michelin Star EDITING Tips

Michelin Star EDITING Tips Matt Aitia

3.4K views - 1 year ago

CORDUROY || Inside the UNSEEN life of Ski Grooming

CORDUROY || Inside the UNSEEN life of Ski Grooming Matt Aitia

6.1K views - 1 year ago

When shooting 16mm goes wrong..

When shooting 16mm goes wrong.. Matt Aitia

5.9K views - 1 year ago

Advanced Directors Guide to Pre-Production

Advanced Directors Guide to Pre-Production Matt Aitia

3.2K views - 1 year ago

Why you're no longer passionate as a filmmaker

Why you're no longer passionate as a filmmaker Matt Aitia

1.7K views - 1 year ago

Don't watch this gear video.

Don't watch this gear video. Matt Aitia

1.4K views - 1 year ago

I worked 263 days as a filmmaker, here's how..

I worked 263 days as a filmmaker, here's how.. Matt Aitia

3.1K views - 1 year ago

My goals as a cinematographer have changed..

My goals as a cinematographer have changed.. Matt Aitia

2.1K views - 1 year ago

Filmmaking advice you need to hear..

Filmmaking advice you need to hear.. Matt Aitia

6.3K views - 1 year ago

How to light a white studio (for video)

How to light a white studio (for video) Matt Aitia

2.2K views - 1 year ago

How to shoot a fashion film on a budget & skeleton crew (s5iix)

How to shoot a fashion film on a budget & skeleton crew (s5iix) Matt Aitia

15.8K views - 1 year ago

Being "cinematic" isn't enough anymore.

Being "cinematic" isn't enough anymore. Matt Aitia

3.1K views - 1 year ago

This film emulation sold me..

This film emulation sold me.. Matt Aitia

38.8K views - 1 year ago

How to build tension using this trick...

How to build tension using this trick... Matt Aitia

12.3K views - 1 year ago

Are you a filmmaker or just a YouTuber?

Are you a filmmaker or just a YouTuber? Matt Aitia

4.7K views - 1 year ago

How to Line a Script (Advanced Pre Prod Tip)

How to Line a Script (Advanced Pre Prod Tip) Matt Aitia

8K views - 1 year ago

How to build CLEAN rigs (1st AC tips)

How to build CLEAN rigs (1st AC tips) Matt Aitia

3.7K views - 1 year ago

Why you should make your passion projects

Why you should make your passion projects Matt Aitia

3.1K views - 1 year ago

Why I sold my cinema camera for this..

Why I sold my cinema camera for this.. Matt Aitia

27.1K views - 1 year ago

I used the Alexa 35 and regret it..

I used the Alexa 35 and regret it.. Matt Aitia

12.7K views - 1 year ago

How I shot this camping commercial (Alexa 35)

How I shot this camping commercial (Alexa 35) Matt Aitia

4.1K views - 1 year ago

What I learned making my most vulnerable video..

What I learned making my most vulnerable video.. Matt Aitia

1.4K views - 1 year ago

You're not a real filmmaker.

You're not a real filmmaker. Matt Aitia

10.8K views - 1 year ago

How to Light Night Interiors (Industry Standard Techniques)

How to Light Night Interiors (Industry Standard Techniques) Matt Aitia

5.2K views - 1 year ago

6 Overlooked Editing Tips For Any Video

6 Overlooked Editing Tips For Any Video Matt Aitia

2.9K views - 1 year ago

How to shoot 16mm film (Bolex)

How to shoot 16mm film (Bolex) Matt Aitia

31.5K views - 1 year ago