The Basic Filmmaker

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The Basic Filmmaker helps people create better videos for YouTube, focusing on audio and sound, video editing, and providing advice that anyone can understand, without all the technical jargon. He is a Filmmaker, Educator, Author, YouTuber, and No B.S. Guy. He also owns and runs Basic Filmmaker University, training thousands on the basics of YouTube. He loves coffee, hamburgers, and saying Blah Blah Blah :) All socials are here: geni.us/BasicFilmmakerSocials Thanks for stopping by! #basicfilmmaker #youtubetips #audio #video #sound #tips #tricks

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Dux Outdoors Handmade Rockers and Furniture: Project Final Video.

Dux Outdoors Handmade Rockers and Furniture: Project Final Video. The Basic Filmmaker

313 views - 4 months ago

Explore the Beautiful Dream Rock Silo: A Hidden Gem in Independence VA!

Explore the Beautiful Dream Rock Silo: A Hidden Gem in Independence VA! The Basic Filmmaker

640 views - 5 months ago

Basic Studio Setup. Keep it Simple to Start.

Basic Studio Setup. Keep it Simple to Start. The Basic Filmmaker

642 views - 6 months ago

TEXT TOOL Tutorial in Adobe Premiere Pro

TEXT TOOL Tutorial in Adobe Premiere Pro The Basic Filmmaker

439 views - 7 months ago

Making a Commercial. Step 1. Film Ideation. Dream Rock Silo.

Making a Commercial. Step 1. Film Ideation. Dream Rock Silo. The Basic Filmmaker

294 views - 7 months ago

Can YouTube's AI Make Videos?

Can YouTube's AI Make Videos? The Basic Filmmaker

417 views - 7 months ago

I Used Grok for YouTube and THIS is what Happened!

I Used Grok for YouTube and THIS is what Happened! The Basic Filmmaker

869 views - 7 months ago

5 Sound Tips in 7 Minutes to make Audio Pop!

5 Sound Tips in 7 Minutes to make Audio Pop! The Basic Filmmaker

485 views - 8 months ago

YouTube Success. Do's and Don'ts to win Big.

YouTube Success. Do's and Don'ts to win Big. The Basic Filmmaker

425 views - 8 months ago

10 Must Have Software Features + Color Tips.

10 Must Have Software Features + Color Tips. The Basic Filmmaker

467 views - 8 months ago

Ditched Audition? Premiere Pro is All I Need!

Ditched Audition? Premiere Pro is All I Need! The Basic Filmmaker

556 views - 8 months ago

Make Thumbnails That Don't SUCK for YouTube!

Make Thumbnails That Don't SUCK for YouTube! The Basic Filmmaker

404 views - 9 months ago

MORE EDITING TIPS You Can Use Right Now to Become a Better Video Editor. BFM 560

MORE EDITING TIPS You Can Use Right Now to Become a Better Video Editor. BFM 560 The Basic Filmmaker

348 views - 9 months ago

VIDEO EDITING TIPS Help You Become a Better Video Editor Quickly. BFM 559

VIDEO EDITING TIPS Help You Become a Better Video Editor Quickly. BFM 559 The Basic Filmmaker

433 views - 9 months ago

BETTER SOUND! Don't settle for "just OK." Try these Two Premiere Pro and Audition Tips. BFM 558

BETTER SOUND! Don't settle for "just OK." Try these Two Premiere Pro and Audition Tips. BFM 558 The Basic Filmmaker

422 views - 9 months ago

SIZE MATTERS when it comes to WATCHING Videos on YouTube. Edit for the VIEWER! BFM 557

SIZE MATTERS when it comes to WATCHING Videos on YouTube. Edit for the VIEWER! BFM 557 The Basic Filmmaker

546 views - 9 months ago

REVIEW @Storyblocks (unsolicited). B-Roll for all your video and film projects. BFM 556

REVIEW @Storyblocks (unsolicited). B-Roll for all your video and film projects. BFM 556 The Basic Filmmaker

428 views - 10 months ago

Vibesta Peragos Disk LED Light 304P White and 304D Bi-Color Review

Vibesta Peragos Disk LED Light 304P White and 304D Bi-Color Review The Basic Filmmaker

364 views - 10 months ago

DON'T BUY YET! 19 Things You Need to Know BEFORE Buying the WRONG MONITOR! BFM 555

DON'T BUY YET! 19 Things You Need to Know BEFORE Buying the WRONG MONITOR! BFM 555 The Basic Filmmaker

450 views - 10 months ago

Why Your VOICE SOUNDS BAD (and How to FIX IT for $0)! BFM 553

Why Your VOICE SOUNDS BAD (and How to FIX IT for $0)! BFM 553 The Basic Filmmaker

832 views - 10 months ago

NEW (almost there) STUDIO WALKTHROUGH 2025. A Work In Progress. BFM 552

NEW (almost there) STUDIO WALKTHROUGH 2025. A Work In Progress. BFM 552 The Basic Filmmaker

657 views - 11 months ago

LEARN Framing, Backgrounds, the Rule of Thirds, and MORE! Make Videos Look GREAT! BFM 551

LEARN Framing, Backgrounds, the Rule of Thirds, and MORE! Make Videos Look GREAT! BFM 551 The Basic Filmmaker

493 views - 11 months ago

15 TIPs & TRICKs for Filming and Editing YouTube Videos! The Game Changer. BFM 550

15 TIPs & TRICKs for Filming and Editing YouTube Videos! The Game Changer. BFM 550 The Basic Filmmaker

608 views - 11 months ago

STOP the EXCUSES and START MAKING Your YouTube Videos NOW! JUST DO IT! BFM 549

STOP the EXCUSES and START MAKING Your YouTube Videos NOW! JUST DO IT! BFM 549 The Basic Filmmaker

706 views - 11 months ago

FINALLY FIXED! (Again) New YouTube Studio is Now Working! What a Pain it was! BFM 548

FINALLY FIXED! (Again) New YouTube Studio is Now Working! What a Pain it was! BFM 548 The Basic Filmmaker

541 views - 1 year ago

New YouTube Studio Setup FAIL! Can You Guess What Was Wrong (Without Cheating)? BFM 547

New YouTube Studio Setup FAIL! Can You Guess What Was Wrong (Without Cheating)? BFM 547 The Basic Filmmaker

877 views - 1 year ago

REUSEABLE WORKSPACES - Adobe Premiere Pro Basics - BFM 545

REUSEABLE WORKSPACES - Adobe Premiere Pro Basics - BFM 545 The Basic Filmmaker

832 views - 1 year ago

Color Correction and Color Matching in Adobe Premiere Pro - BFM 544

Color Correction and Color Matching in Adobe Premiere Pro - BFM 544 The Basic Filmmaker

3.7K views - 3 years ago

New RØDE Video Micro II Review - BFM 543

New RØDE Video Micro II Review - BFM 543 The Basic Filmmaker

1.5K views - 3 years ago

WHAT DO YOU WANT? An important channel survey for viewers - BFM 542

WHAT DO YOU WANT? An important channel survey for viewers - BFM 542 The Basic Filmmaker

593 views - 3 years ago

Is GEAR FEAR Real? How to overcome it - BFM 541

Is GEAR FEAR Real? How to overcome it - BFM 541 The Basic Filmmaker

683 views - 3 years ago

The MIND KILLER! What Stops You Making Videos and Films? BFM 540

The MIND KILLER! What Stops You Making Videos and Films? BFM 540 The Basic Filmmaker

1.1K views - 3 years ago

Don't Want To Get HACKED? Try This Brilliant and Proven Password Method - BFM 539

Don't Want To Get HACKED? Try This Brilliant and Proven Password Method - BFM 539 The Basic Filmmaker

1K views - 3 years ago

New DEITY V-MIC D4 Review - It Costs How Much!? - BFM 538

New DEITY V-MIC D4 Review - It Costs How Much!? - BFM 538 The Basic Filmmaker

2.5K views - 3 years ago

How to choose Headphones for editing ft. RØDE NTH-100 Headphones - BFM 537

How to choose Headphones for editing ft. RØDE NTH-100 Headphones - BFM 537 The Basic Filmmaker

895 views - 3 years ago

Learn About Using Audio and Video KEYFRAMES with Examples. Applies to Any Video Editing System.

Learn About Using Audio and Video KEYFRAMES with Examples. Applies to Any Video Editing System. The Basic Filmmaker

893 views - 3 years ago

Use PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) to make better videos - An Editing Tutorial - BFM 536

Use PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) to make better videos - An Editing Tutorial - BFM 536 The Basic Filmmaker

10.1K views - 3 years ago

VIEWPOINT - How to make GREAT Videos, Commercials, and Films - BFM 534

VIEWPOINT - How to make GREAT Videos, Commercials, and Films - BFM 534 The Basic Filmmaker

1.2K views - 3 years ago

QUIT Chopping Videos Up and USE THIS Instead, PLEASE. BFM 533

QUIT Chopping Videos Up and USE THIS Instead, PLEASE. BFM 533 The Basic Filmmaker

2.1K views - 3 years ago

J and L Cuts - An Essential Video Editing Technique (plus Other Tricks and Outtakes)

J and L Cuts - An Essential Video Editing Technique (plus Other Tricks and Outtakes) The Basic Filmmaker

4.3K views - 3 years ago

How to Use Story Continuity (with Examples) to Make Better Videos! BFM 531

How to Use Story Continuity (with Examples) to Make Better Videos! BFM 531 The Basic Filmmaker

1.1K views - 3 years ago

MAKE BETTER VIDEOS with this VIDEO CHECKLIST plus Setting Up a Camera - BFM 530

MAKE BETTER VIDEOS with this VIDEO CHECKLIST plus Setting Up a Camera - BFM 530 The Basic Filmmaker

1.8K views - 3 years ago

Premiere Pro - EVERY TOOL Explained with Examples Including the New Remix Tool - BFM 529

Premiere Pro - EVERY TOOL Explained with Examples Including the New Remix Tool - BFM 529 The Basic Filmmaker

20.5K views - 3 years ago

TRUTH: It's the VIEWERS that make a GOOD YouTube Channel! BFM 528

TRUTH: It's the VIEWERS that make a GOOD YouTube Channel! BFM 528 The Basic Filmmaker

881 views - 3 years ago

The AMAZING AUDIO REMIX TOOL in Premiere Pro. Walkthrough from audio and video simple to super cool!

The AMAZING AUDIO REMIX TOOL in Premiere Pro. Walkthrough from audio and video simple to super cool! The Basic Filmmaker

4K views - 3 years ago

EFFECT CONTROLS in Premiere Pro - BFM 526

EFFECT CONTROLS in Premiere Pro - BFM 526 The Basic Filmmaker

9.8K views - 3 years ago

4 YOUTUBE TIPS that will help your channel GROW - BFM 525

4 YOUTUBE TIPS that will help your channel GROW - BFM 525 The Basic Filmmaker

1.1K views - 3 years ago

10 TALENT TIPS in 10 Minutes to Make Great Videos - BFM 524

10 TALENT TIPS in 10 Minutes to Make Great Videos - BFM 524 The Basic Filmmaker

1.2K views - 3 years ago

5 THINGS EVERY VIDEO MUST HAVE to be successful.

5 THINGS EVERY VIDEO MUST HAVE to be successful. The Basic Filmmaker

1.5K views - 3 years ago

5 TIPS TO LOOK AND SOUND BETTER ON CAMERA

5 TIPS TO LOOK AND SOUND BETTER ON CAMERA The Basic Filmmaker

2.1K views - 3 years ago

7 THINGS You Should ALWAYS DO in EVERY VIDEO Uploaded to YouTube - BFM 521

7 THINGS You Should ALWAYS DO in EVERY VIDEO Uploaded to YouTube - BFM 521 The Basic Filmmaker

1.7K views - 3 years ago

16 EDITING TIPS & TRICKS - Learn editing techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro

16 EDITING TIPS & TRICKS - Learn editing techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro The Basic Filmmaker

2.1K views - 3 years ago

This Video Method ALWAYS WORKS - BME. Plus Thumbnail and Title Tips - BFM 519

This Video Method ALWAYS WORKS - BME. Plus Thumbnail and Title Tips - BFM 519 The Basic Filmmaker

2K views - 3 years ago

Keep Viewers Happy - CONTROL ADs on YouTube Videos - BFM 518

Keep Viewers Happy - CONTROL ADs on YouTube Videos - BFM 518 The Basic Filmmaker

1.5K views - 3 years ago

STEP by STEP Right Way to Upload YouTube Videos - BFM 517

STEP by STEP Right Way to Upload YouTube Videos - BFM 517 The Basic Filmmaker

2.3K views - 3 years ago

How to Use REALLY CHEAP LIGHTS for Better Looking Videos - BFM 516

How to Use REALLY CHEAP LIGHTS for Better Looking Videos - BFM 516 The Basic Filmmaker

2.6K views - 3 years ago

FLICKERING/STROBING Lights can ruin your videos. Here's how to film them - BFM 515

FLICKERING/STROBING Lights can ruin your videos. Here's how to film them - BFM 515 The Basic Filmmaker

2.6K views - 3 years ago

EVERY Sony A7s III Video Settings You Need - BFM 514

EVERY Sony A7s III Video Settings You Need - BFM 514 The Basic Filmmaker

2.9K views - 3 years ago

4 EASY Editing Tricks to Make Videos More Watchable - BFM 513

4 EASY Editing Tricks to Make Videos More Watchable - BFM 513 The Basic Filmmaker

2.1K views - 3 years ago

3-POINT LIGHTING - Actually 4...but who's counting? Plus Film Cat is Back! BFM 512

3-POINT LIGHTING - Actually 4...but who's counting? Plus Film Cat is Back! BFM 512 The Basic Filmmaker

1.7K views - 3 years ago