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Daniel J Madden (The Creative)
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2007
I'm new to the filmmaking world, didn't go to school for this so I am on a journey to become the best filmmaker/director. So I seek to share with you everything I am doing to be the best. Yes, we'll talk about gear and, most importantly, storytelling. Let's make an impact together with awesome storytelling.
Best Everday Camera for Hobbyists and Professionals
This might be the best Sony camera out for content creators, hobbyists and professionals alike in 2024. And it's a compact camera! #MirrorlessCamera #BestCameraof2024 #CompactCamera
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0:00 - 0:15 Intro
0:16 - 1:15 I risked $2000 for a camera
1:16 - 4:03 The build of the camera
4:04 - 4:40 What my channel is about
4:41 - 6:22 The build of the camera pt. 2
6:23 - 7:05 How I use this camera
7:06 - 7:35 Commercial break
7:36 - 9:11 I used this for a professional shoot and ... bruh
9:12 - 9:52 Who this camera is for
9:53 - 11:11 Size comparison to the Pocket 3
11:12 - 11:52 Sign out
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Video Cards:
Insta360 ace pro | Is it still worth it?:
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Solo Filmmaking: Essential Tips for Stunning Footage: th-cam.com/video/ar65f4rQhOk/w-d-xo.html
The Journey Begins: Thank You For 1,000 Subs:
th-cam.com/video/HexhVQSwdmU/w-d-xo.html
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🎬 Welcome to My Filmmaking Journey! 🎥
Join me on my quest to become the best filmmaker and director, despite not having gone to film school. I'm excited to share everything I'm learning along the way to improve my craft. From gear discussions to the heart of filmmaking-storytelling-we'll explore it all together.
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on my latest videos!
✉️ For business inquiries, contact me at: opticalopium@gmail.com or contact me through my website, opticalopium.ca
Let's make an impact together through the power of awesome storytelling.
Thanks for being part of this journey!
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0:00 - 0:15 Intro
0:16 - 1:15 I risked $2000 for a camera
1:16 - 4:03 The build of the camera
4:04 - 4:40 What my channel is about
4:41 - 6:22 The build of the camera pt. 2
6:23 - 7:05 How I use this camera
7:06 - 7:35 Commercial break
7:36 - 9:11 I used this for a professional shoot and ... bruh
9:12 - 9:52 Who this camera is for
9:53 - 11:11 Size comparison to the Pocket 3
11:12 - 11:52 Sign out
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Video Cards:
Insta360 ace pro | Is it still worth it?:
th-cam.com/video/goJlTe3FY_k/w-d-xo.html
Solo Filmmaking: Essential Tips for Stunning Footage: th-cam.com/video/ar65f4rQhOk/w-d-xo.html
The Journey Begins: Thank You For 1,000 Subs:
th-cam.com/video/HexhVQSwdmU/w-d-xo.html
___________________________________________________________________________
🎬 Welcome to My Filmmaking Journey! 🎥
Join me on my quest to become the best filmmaker and director, despite not having gone to film school. I'm excited to share everything I'm learning along the way to improve my craft. From gear discussions to the heart of filmmaking-storytelling-we'll explore it all together.
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on my latest videos!
✉️ For business inquiries, contact me at: opticalopium@gmail.com or contact me through my website, opticalopium.ca
Let's make an impact together through the power of awesome storytelling.
Thanks for being part of this journey!
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This is both motivating and inspirational! I love it!
Haha! Appreciate you Jaiden 🙏🏿. Just out here grinding.
Today I left my badge and office keys on my desk and emailed my resignation letter after my shift. In the letter I asked to mail my check to my address (even though I filed a direct deposit) two days prior). I will mail them my parking pass and make sure to have them sign it. However, I received a voicemail stating to come into the office and sign a formal resignation letter in order for them to release my check. Seriously? I choose to be at peace with all this.
So how did everything turn out when you went back?
@@DanielJMadden Oh as far as the signing of letter. I went in early after realizing they are in office at a later time .. Security actually handed me the letter to sign. Worked out better than I had thought.
Im at work now watching your video. I plan to send my resignation letter to day or tomorrow..
Whew! I know the feeling. I was excited and scared! How are you feeling?
@@DanielJMadden Considering I will send it when I arrive home .. I’m ok.. I will be relieved. They hired me and I fired them.
If it is to fit the 2 niches, there is no competition. A7cii win by miles
lol that’s also my opinion but there are other cameras out there. Also other people that would disagree with us.
a6700 and a7cii for the win!
@@dennistruong6983 I almost bought the the a6700 but I wanted a full frame camera.
Daniel! Great video, I’ve been eyeing this camera as well, and I am also in Canada, could I get the link for where you purchased it? 👀
👀👀👀 Dm me on instagram lol @optical.opium I’m not putting this place out here and then somebody blames me for losing their money lol
Is this a camera you would pick up? If not, what other camera is there out there that you would buy?
yes but the original a7c
@@alexandernystedt6928 Yeah? Why the original?
Big success to us all
Always!
Did this a week ago and very happy. Been busy around the house and catching up on a few things I haven’t been able to do. My next move? Whatever God has in store for me, in the meantime I will enjoy a de-stress in this moment.
As you should! Congrats on your new found freedom and I pray you hear where God is leading you next in this upcoming season of your life!
@@DanielJMadden thank you and I wish you the best as well
@@claudegia2075 Thank you! 🙏🏿
DANIELLLL!!!! Bro, this is so good! I’m shook!!! Dude your growth over this past year is nothing short of inspiring. This was so well executed. The storytelling, the creative shots, all of it, really great work! Dude I’m really am inspired by you and your journey. Keep killing it bro! 🔥
Thanks bro! I’ve been in the 🧪 lol and bro, you didn’t tell me you started a YT channel. I subbed yesterday and I’ll go and check out your videos
@@DanielJMadden I see bro! Keep it up! I created it a while back. Wanting to post more frequently. Working on that.
@@JermaineDuval Let's get it bro!!
This a good vid man thanks for posting and the shots you grabbed are amazing
Thank you! And I appreciate you watching 🙏🏿
Your solo film making video popped up on my home page, I watched it and subbed! You make great quality and helpful content. Keep grinding bro!
Appreciate you my guy! I try to be helpful as possible. Looking forward to chatting with in the comments on other videos.
Congrats! your video really improving over time, and tbh that's encouraging. You won't be good at the first time, but you will over the time. Lots of newbies like me quitting at the beginning because we won't see the result right away (duh). Now I get motivated to start all over again. Cheers!
Thanks man! And you won’t be starting over but from experience. I have stopped and started a bunch of times but each time I had things dialled in even more. And thank you for the compliment man. I got better with time and studied other TH-camrs and also did courses to the point that I became a filmmaker lol… I don’t suggest that but I find ways to do better with each video I put out.
Congrats bro! Relate with much of what you said, and I’m also hoping to be more consistent with my posting, progress to shooting on an actual camera and finally hit that 1k mark. Loved the look of the video too! You’ve got a new sub
Appreciate you bro! Let’s lock in and get to it man! There is space for us too man. Thanks for subbing! Looking forward to chatting more in the comments.
Congrats!!
Thank you!! 🙏🏿
Congrats! Well done! I thought I recognized some places before and only put it together in this video. I used to live in the city and have been gone almost 10 years, I miss it sometimes. If it’s in alignment with what you’re upto I’d love to see some of your thoughts on the changing storefronts and businesses in your area // if that ties into your experience setting up your space. Sometimes I’ll Google Map a spot I once used to visit like Suite 69, and it’s since become Have Mercy, a Detroit Pizza restaurant and today? I couldn’t even guess. The only constant is change. Looking forward to the next one.
That’s cool idea man. If I can work it in I will definitely explore that. I’m not from here so I would need help from someone that has been here for a while but luckily I have a friend like that. Either way, I appreciate sharing your suggestion and it’s cool to know that you once lived here. Where are you now?
Yes🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 congrats! I smell the 10k
Just pray for consistency lol
And thank you! 🙏🏿
Congratulations! New subbie! 🎉🤩
Thanks Rachel!!! I’m tryna to be like you friend! 🙌🏿
Congrats on 1K subs! Each of us has our own journey and it's all in divine timing.
Thank you! I 100% agree. Everyone's journey looks different.
Congrats Daniel!! Next up 100K and beyond 🙏
lol well I’m just aiming for 10K for now then we go for that next milestone. 🫣😂 but appreciate you bro! 🙏🏿
congrats, i am so happy been waiting on this day lets gooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Bahaha yeah I took the long way around 😂 Appreciate you bro!
Congratulations 🎉
Thank you!!! 🙏🏿
Finally bro congrats 🎊
lol finally!!!
Congrats on 1k babe!!🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Esh!
What about cameras and storytelling would you like to know?
Taking the leap without a backup plan echoes Nietzsche's notion of embracing uncertainty to forge one’s own path. Sometimes, true growth requires abandoning the safety net to discover our authentic selves and potential.
Oh I love this. This is exactly where I am. I was only able to find myself when I let go of all that gave me job security and safety.
Mixed emotions, bittersweet. Had me worried for a minute too! Loved the video, the update on your life and I hope you're enjoying the new space. - I got out and shot the establishing, medium, and details I commented I'd get out and do based on what you recommended. It was good, bad, and funny. I made some mistakes in the timeline of the sequences. Things coming out of the bag in the detail got used in the establishing shot. Things that I'd normally do in the medium shot I just did in a really weird way. I learned a lot. Still making progress in getting videos made. 5 down, 5 to go to hit my goal. Seeing you making this high quality stuff, and talk about your process is a joy. Looking forward to seeing more.
Yeah my grandmother called me worried as well 😂 and she didn’t watch the entire video. Thanks for watching and updating me on your journey from one of my videos. I am so happy you are trying your hand at it and hopefully as you continue to do it because rote memory. It will become less weird and more natural to have you creat content. I’ll continue to pump out videos and further dive in to the creation process. Excited to continue this conversation and let me know when you post your first vid!
Love the content 🔥🔥
Thank you! Really appreciate the support!
Great video. I just quit too, no back up plan, hope to get a business going.
Thank you! What are you coming from and what business do you think you will start?
Amazing video :)
Glad you liked it! Appreciate you taking the time to watch it.
This is my favourite video of yours by far, babe! Thanks for having me on! So glad that we are work neighbours now! Cheers to more co-working time.
It’s the best thing about being downtown. I love that for us! And thanks for being a part of the vid. 🥂
I am in the same boat. Teach me brother.
I don’t know how I can teach lol but what boat are you referring to? You talking about making a switch?
@@DanielJMadden yes sir, I’ve always felt out of place, and I’ve been displaced. I can’t keep blaming the world, nor do I want to. I’m looking to make a switch to get my autonomy.
@@onlythetruth1987 I felt that way before! If you were to make a switch today, what would you do?
@@DanielJMadden I’m a writer… I have moved to nature and I will write books create content. And learn the most efficient way to survive and still keep a few of the technologies we depend on. I want to modernize my life different than the social norm.
@@onlythetruth1987 And you would document you making that shift through creating content? I would watch that!
The speaker background...chef's kiss. Timely perspectives here. Thanks for sharing.
Haha! I’m thinking of getting rid of it!! But thanks for watching and looking forward to talking with you in comments! Glad you got something!
We love seeing you WIN 👌🏾🔥
Appreciate you bro! 🙏🏿
"Being both delusional & hyper-focused" @justbobbyt said it best! Thanks for having me be part of this video bro. Excited to see where this journey takes you! Super grateful that we were able to cross paths!!
Bro!! You have no idea man. It’s dope to be creating along side of you man and I’m still committed to getting this creators trip to Peru going within the next year
I’ve been seeing the same type of content on my TH-cam feed and have been looking for new stuff. This was refreshing and I can’t wait to see more! 🙌
That makes me happy to hear and I can't create wait to create more. Looking forward to us chatting more in the comments.
Haha, dope video, a significant update to the journey! You should do quarterly updates on this, but I love the breath of updates, stories, and people all around!
Quarterly? Doing a yearly update is a task in of it self lol but I would consider it. Either way thanks for watching and lending us your wisdom.
This is awesome! You are an insirpation and I am proud of what you you have learned and accomplished on this journey so far.
Awww thanks Gillian! That truly means a lot coming from you.
Great stuff man!
Thanks bro! 🙏🏿
You had me for a second 😂 super dope video, loved the talking piece when you were driving!!
lol yeah. We are just getting started. And yes that was my favourite shot of the entire video!
So dope bro
Appreciate you fam!
Inspiration all around!!! Super proud! Keep it up! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thank you so much!! Appreciate the love!!
If you are wanting to follow me on my journey, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. Looking forward to sharing, geeking out and everything in between. Also let me know what you would like to from me on this channel and I'll see if I can share.
Hi Daniel! I started making TH-cam videos again. I was reviewing my channel comments and saw one of yours on a video I made years ago. I'm happy to see that you're still making videos - you've come such a long way! Keep creating :)
I plan on it! And it’s great having you back creating videos. Just subscribed and I’ll check out what you have on your channel.
No rules in this life other than to survive…if you’re alive and surviving, you can do whatever you want
I hear what you’re saying but everything within reason though. We can do whatever we want but we must always count the cost and figure out if we are willing to pay it.
Thanks for sharing this. You did what I’ve been unsure to do no matter how good things seem to be going.
No problem! Glad you got something from this. Please do not be fooled, it’s still scary but I’m talking it day by day.
@@DanielJMadden I imagine it is. I’m still in prayer. Sometimes the answer comes with action. Gotta trust YAHUAH totally without doubting. This makes me think of where I am and who I am really serving.
@@LovelyLocdnLoaded This awesome self reflection! Let me know where you are led.
good vid
Thanks! 🙏🏿
agree on battery - man where does it evaporate to? That said, I had it in the bag to shoot my son's wedding - along with my full frame, mics, etc - he got married in the mountains of Colorado and the hike to the first looks was insane....having the tiny camera and being by myself was a must - running up and down trails to get shots of groom and bride as they approached each other. The footage cut in nicely throughout the video and my son and his wife love the images from the camera - that was all the review I needed.
That’s literally all the review you needed but that is so cool you were able to capture that moment for your son and daughter in-law. As for the battery, I’m about to pick up another one on top of the 2 I already have because the battery really does drain fast lol. What are you using the camera for now?
@@DanielJMadden I'm a real estate photographer - I use it for a more affordable client option for social media walk throughs - mics up pretty well with the new Godox magic mics. Handles low light fairly well - great for the price I charge. I does nicely on a 20' painters pole for drone like shots on larger estates. I also use it in conjunction with the full frame camera to run it into running showers, sinks, tubs and swimming pools - motion into water with a scene transition coming out of another water item - like into the shower and out of the pool for example. I mostly use it with my dogs though ;-)
@@DA-lp4rh love that man! You really are getting your money’s worth out of it!!! What’s your Instagram?
Nice bro
Appreciate you!
@@DanielJMadden but you not tell me my question which i already tell you in comment section
Same 😂 I was DONE and decided to fire that life. Changed my entire life and I think it’s cool that you had a moment where you realized you actually needed the entrepreneurial hustle and bustle. I did too and it feels amazing lol
The greatest and scariest thing I have done to date. Lol but I love it here 🙌🏿😅
I record and upload running videos and for the last couple of months, have been using this camera. It's a little heavier on the head, but by far superior to anything I used before it. It's the only camera i've recorded with that has resulted in people asking in the comments which camera I am using. Love it, zero issues with it and would recommend to anyone who values image quality. Cheers for the great video
Thanks for watching and for the insight on of the head mount. The quality of it is quite good.