How I Shot A Commercial With ZERO Budget: Start-To-Finish Breakdown!

Creating spec ads is a great way to build up your portfolio, practice filmmaking skills, and to keep working during slower times as a video creator. But it can also be difficult since you often have limited time, limited crew, and little to no budget! In this video, I'll break down, in detail, how I made a spec commercial for a donut shop with no budget and just a few friends! Sign up for Track Club with link today and get 1 Month FREE → https://dunnadidit.bcns.link/trackclub4 Check out my curated playlist on Track Club → https://dunnadidit.bcns.link/tcxddi Thanks to Track Club for sponsoring this video. Check out Ryan (DP of the spec ad) on instagram →   / itsryanwilkes   Check out Sabrina (Talent in spec ad) on instagram →   / sabriinab___   Table of Contents: 0:00 - How Did We Get Here? 0:34 - Donut Shop Spec Ad 1:30 - The Planning 3:41 - Shooting (Equipment, Technique, and More) 5:57 - Editing: Music Sets The Pace 9:43 - Editing: Assembling The Pieces 12:37 - Color Grading 17:55 - Audio: The Voiceover 19:54 - Audio: Sound Design 24:12 - Audio: Mixing 24:39 - Hindsight: What Would I Do Differently -------------------------------------- My Presets, Luts, and More ▸ Dunna Did It Store - https://www.dunnadidit.com/store -------------------------------------- My Main Gear Cameras ▸ Video Camera - Sony FX3 - https://geni.us/sonyfx3_01 ▸ Photo Camera - Sony A1ii - https://geni.us/sonyalpha1ii ▸ Backup Photo/Video Camera - Sony A7IV - https://geni.us/sonya7iv_01 Lenses ▸ Wide Lens - Sony 16-35 GMii - https://geni.us/aUDS ▸ Mid-Range Lens - Sony 24-70 GMii - https://geni.us/sony24-70 ▸ Telephoto Lens - Sony 70-200 GMii - https://geni.us/UeiNrs Tripods ▸ Studio Tripod - Smallrig Tribex - https://geni.us/Tribexpo ▸ Travel Tripod - 3 Legged Thing Brian - https://geni.us/3ltpunksbrian2 Audio Gear ▸ Studio Microphone - Sennheiser MKH416 - https://geni.us/kGMS1 ▸ Wireless Mic Kit - DJI Mic 2 - https://geni.us/GkMFBZ Lighting ▸ Key Light - Amaran 300C - https://geni.us/GsZzFov Bags ▸ Backpack - Shimoda Urban Explore - https://geni.us/RGzzo9 ▸ Other Backpack - Nomatic PM 25L - https://geni.us/npm25l Accessories ▸ Battery Charger - Pr1me Tri-Charge - https://geni.us/B9EQ ▸ Solid Lens Filters - Freewell Magnetic M2 - https://geni.us/B2AX ▸ Variable ND Filters - PolarPro Peter McKinnon ii - https://geni.us/LzRbPFX Affordable alternatives and more gear recommendations, click here → https://kit.co/dunnadidit -------------------------------------- For Music, sound effects, stock footage, and channel/video planning & optimization, check out my go-to providers, along with special discounts and trials, here: https://www.dunnadidit.com/tools -------------------------------------- Follow Me ▸ Instagram -   / dunnadidit   ▸ Twitter -   / dunnadidit   ▸ Website - https://www.dunnadidit.com -------------------------------------- Affiliate Disclaimer Some links are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you when you make a purchase. You can also use these storewide links below to support the channel while making other purchases. 🛒 Amazon - https://geni.us/shop_amazon 🛒 B&H Photo - https://bhpho.to/2KgLwwX 🛒 Moment - https://geni.us/shop_moment -------------------------------------- Professional & Sponsorship Inquiries Please use the contact form on my website or email [email protected]