Ashik Satheesh

You can read the English blog version of my soundbite at https://iashik.com/love-doesnt-wait-for-us-to-grow-up/This was recorded during the release of my novella, The Wedding Chase, a short romantic comedy set on the night before a wedding in Kerala, India.The bride goes missing. The police groom chases her down. Two wedding crashers get mixed up in the chaos.It’s light, funny, and full of heart.You can read it for free at https://iashik.com/twc. I’d love to hear what you think! ____Ashik Satheesh's goal is to make world class Malayalam films. He made his debut into the film industry with Munnariv (2020), the first iPhone feature film in Malayalam. He was the assistant director to awards-winning films such as Ottamuri Velicham (2017). He wrote and directed more than ten short films and assisted various short-films and commercials.Follow Ashik onYouTube: https://iashik.com/youtubeTwitter: https://iashik.com/twitterInstagram: https://iashik.com/ig____DISCLAIMERThe information provided is for general informational purposes only. We make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information. Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use or reliance on any information provided on the site. Your reliance on any information in this content is solely at your own risk.The external links used are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked or any website or feature linked in any banner or other advertising. We will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services. Some of the links here are affiliate links. We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks!Edited on: Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve

ഒരു സക്സസ്ഫുൾ സിനിമ സംവിധായകൻ ആകാൻ ചെയ്യേണ്ട 3 സ്റെപ്സ് എന്തൊക്കെയാണ് എന്ന് അന്വേഷിച്ചു ഇനി വർഷങ്ങൾ കളയണ്ട. Save years of your time that you might otherwise spend figuring out these 3 STEPS that will help you become a SUCCESSFUL FILM DIRECTOR.  Become aware of yourselves, prepare for the journey ahead, and make the right steps to become a successful film director. Lets start by figuring out where you stand. ____ Resources mentioned in this episode: - Boomerang, first short film, https://youtu.be/ProaRWKAT2c - Munnariv, first feature film, https://munnariv.com/watch - Next story, https://youtu.be/C_e7F1xge1Y - Can you learn filmmaking, https://youtu.be/TzLV8xN3YOo - Why study filmmaking, https://youtu.be/j3qgiNwwiBc ____ 00:00 Intro 00:33 What are the three steps? 04:11 My steps might not be your steps 04:39 What are three skill levels? 07:25 Why are there no defined steps to become a filmmaker? 08:44 My beginner steps 11:48 My intermediate steps 14:32 My expert steps steps 15:29 How not to become an expert filmmaker? 17:08 How to make this journey easy? 18:06 Where are you in this journey? 20:53 Why you shouldn't study from established filmmakers? 22:56 Should I attend film school, MasterClass? 23:53 Concluding ____ 🍿 Watch Munnariv, Malayalam's first Sci-Fi iPhone feature film: https://munnariv.com/watch 📖 Buy Ashik's book for aspiring filmmakers, The Indian Indie Film: https://iashik.com/iif If you are an aspiring filmmaker, Subscribe to Ashik's channel, for filmmaking videos every Wednesday noon 12:00 PM (IST): https://iashik.com/youtube ____ Ashik Satheesh's goal is to make world class Malayalam films. He made his debut into the film industry with Munnariv (2020), the first iPhone feature film in Malayalam. He was the assistant director to awards-winning films such as Ottamuri Velicham (2017). He wrote and directed more than ten short films and assisted various short-films and commercials. Follow Ashik on YouTube: https://iashik.com/youtube Twitter: https://iashik.com/twitter Instagram: https://iashik.com/ig ____ DISCLAIMER The information provided is for general informational purposes only. We make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information. Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use or reliance on any information provided on the site. Your reliance on any information in this content is solely at your own risk. The external links used are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked or any website or feature linked in any banner or other advertising. We will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services.

നിങ്ങൾക്ക് മുൻപിൽ അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നു എന്റെ അടുത്ത കഥ. ഞാൻ കണ്ട ഒരു സ്വപ്നം. താത്കാലിക നാമം 'ബെഡ് ടീമണസ്' എന്നാണ്. ഒരു ഹൊറർ ത്രില്ലർ. Revealing to you my next story that I saw first as a dream. The working title is 'Bed Demons', a horror thriller. If you want to read the same in English, check my blog at https://iashik.com/revealing-my-next-story-im-scared-idea-to-story/ ____ Resources mentioned in this episode: Idea to Story Complete Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaP_-iE-97d1hRAqjHV48vtuMQZBBaj-N Two questions to figure out which idea to Develop, https://youtu.be/5aMUEkDUdNU?t=427 ____ 00:00 Intro 00:15 Why Share My Story 02:07 The Story That I'm Working On 11:39 Evaluating The Story 13:09 What Did You like and Dislike? ____ 🍿 Watch Munnariv, Malayalam's first Sci-Fi iPhone feature film: https://munnariv.com/watch 📖 Buy Ashik's book for aspiring filmmakers, The Indian Indie Film: https://iashik.com/iif If you are an aspiring filmmaker, Subscribe to Ashik's channel, for filmmaking videos every Sunday noon 12:00 PM (IST): https://iashik.com/youtube ____ Ashik Satheesh's goal is to make world class Malayalam films. He made his debut into the film industry with Munnariv (2020), the first iPhone feature film in Malayalam. He was the assistant director to awards-winning films such as Ottamuri Velicham (2017). He wrote and directed more than ten short films and assisted various short-films and commercials. Follow Ashik on YouTube: https://iashik.com/youtube Twitter: https://iashik.com/twitter Instagram: https://iashik.com/ig ____ DISCLAIMER The information provided is for general informational purposes only. We make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information. Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use or reliance on any information provided on the site. Your reliance on any information in this content is solely at your own risk. The external links used are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked or any website or feature linked in any banner or other advertising. We will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services.  Some of the links here are affiliate links. We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks! Camera: Sony HDR-CX150 Handycam Sound: Aputure A-Lav, Audacity Edited on: Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Music: Artlist, https://artlist.io/Ashik-491959 Computer: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) Online backup, Backblaze https://secure.backblaze.com/r/02st59

ആർക്കുവേണമെങ്കിലും ഇപ്പൊ ഒരു ഫിലിംമേക്കർ ആകാം. ഫിലിംമേക്കിങ് അപ്പൊ പഠിക്കണം? എന്താണ് ഫിലിംമേക്കിങ് പഠിക്കാൻ പാടില്ലാത്തത്? When anyone can make a film and become a filmmaker why should you study filmmaking? Also why should you not study filmmaking? If you want to read the same in English, check my blog at https://iashik.com/why-should-you-study-filmmaking-and-why-should-you-not/ ____ Resources mentioned in this episode: - Why there are no prodigy filmmaker - Can You Learn Filmmaking? https://youtu.be/TzLV8xN3YOo ____ 00:00 Intro 00:38 Why you shouldn't study filmmaking? 02:48 Why you should study filmmaking? 05:33 Concluding ____ 🍿 Watch Munnariv, Malayalam's first Sci-Fi iPhone feature film: https://munnariv.com/watch 📖 Buy Ashik's book for aspiring filmmakers, The Indian Indie Film: https://iashik.com/iif If you are an aspiring filmmaker, Subscribe to Ashik's channel, for filmmaking videos every Sunday noon 12:00 PM (IST): https://iashik.com/youtube ____ Ashik Satheesh's goal is to make world class Malayalam films. He made his debut into the film industry with Munnariv (2020), the first iPhone feature film in Malayalam. He was the assistant director to awards-winning films such as Ottamuri Velicham (2017). He wrote and directed more than ten short films and assisted various short-films and commercials. Follow Ashik on YouTube: https://iashik.com/youtube Twitter: https://iashik.com/twitter Instagram: https://iashik.com/ig ____ DISCLAIMER The information provided is for general informational purposes only. We make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information. Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use or reliance on any information provided on the site. Your reliance on any information in this content is solely at your own risk. The external links used are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked or any website or feature linked in any banner or other advertising. We will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services.  Some of the links here are affiliate links. We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks! Camera: Sony HDR-CX150 Handycam Sound: Aputure A-Lav, Audacity Edited on: Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Music: Artlist, https://artlist.io/Ashik-491959 Computer: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) Online backup, Backblaze https://secure.backblaze.com/r/02st59

ഐഫോണിൽ ഒരു സിനിമ ഉണ്ടാക്കാൻ അറിയേണ്ട എല്ലാ കാര്യങ്ങളും ഈ ഐഫോൺ ഫിലിമേക്കിങ് മാസ്റ്റർക്ലാസ്സിൽ നിങ്ങൾ പഠിക്കും. In this iPhone Filmmaking Masterclass you will learn everything you need to know to make your feature film on an iPhone. This is a recording of a session that conducted on Clubhouse with Kiran R Nair on June 13, 2021. ____ Resources mentioned in this episode: How to Sell Film on OTT | We Did it Using Vuulr Article (Eng) https://iashik.com/how-to-sell-film-on-ott-we-did-it-using-vuulr/ Video (Mal) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaEdERBhJL4 How to get film onto Amazon Prime and Netflix? Quiver https://iashik.com/quiver-this-is-what-vod-costs/ ____ 00:00 Intro 01:42 Who is Ashik 03:05 How I learned filmmaking 07:10 How I made Short Film 10:42 Shorts to feature film Assistant Director  13:30 Preparing to make first feature 16:45 How to modify script for low budget 18:32 Why we shot a feature film on iPhone? 20:35 Other iPhone Feature films 21:52 How to get a producer for your film 22:44 Does Apple help produce iPhone feature films? 23:12 Why shoot on iPhone SE? 23:31 Why iPhone over Android? 25:12 Pros and Cons of mobile filmmaking 29:34 Biggest problem of mobile filmmaking in Kerala 32:07 How many iPhones do you need? 32:45 Which lens for iPhone filmmaking? 35:20 Which apps to use for smartphone filmmaking? 38:17 Additional gear for mobile filmmaking 41:50 How to learn to use mobile filmmaking gear? 42:46 How to handle battery for smartphone filmmaking? 43:30 An example of how to rewrite script for limited budget 45:50 Which gimbal for smartphone filmmaking? 46:18 Why not record sound on iPhone? 48:36 How to allocate budget? 51:09 How many days of shoot is needed? 51:24 How long to shoot each day? 52:29 How much to spend on food? 53:26 How to reduce production cost? 54:46 How to light for iPhone? 56:29 How to transfer footage from iPhone to laptop? 57:15 How to backup iPhone footage? 57:33 How many crew members do you need? 58:15 How much to pay crew and actors? 58:47 How to direct an iPhone film? 59:32 How to shoot fight scenes on phone? 1:00:27 How to shoot a car chase on mobile? 1:01:41 What happens in post-production of a iPhone feature film? 1:02:00 Which application to edit an iPhone film? 1:02:28 Why not color grade iPhone footage? 1:03:35 How to color correct iPhone feature film? 1:03:56 How to reduce noise from iPhone footage? 1:04:52 What plugins to use with DaVinci Resolve? 1:05:12 Will I shoot my next film on iPhone? 1:05:54 My biggest lesson after making an iPhone feature film 1:07:43 How to market a film shot on iPhone? 1:11:02 How to make money selling a film? 1:11:54 How to get a film onto OTT platform? 1:13:27 How Munnrivu got into OTT? 1:14:45 How to get film onto Amazon Prime and Netflix? 1:15:05 Film festivals 1:15:44 What did I learn after making my first feature film? 1:16:42 What's next? ____ 🍿 Watch Munnariv, Malayalam's first Sci-Fi iPhone feature film: https://munnariv.com/watch 📖 Buy Ashik's book for aspiring filmmakers, The Indian Indie Film: https://iashik.com/iif If you are an aspiring filmmaker, Subscribe to Ashik's channel, for filmmaking videos every Sunday noon 12:00 PM (IST): https://iashik.com/youtube ____