Honestly, I think one of the main reasons why your content is so engaging and people have been following is precisely because it really feels like you are working out there on projects, unlike a tousand other TH-cam filmmakers who are doing only TH-cam. So I would say skip as many weeks as you want as long as you bring back epic 1 hour BTS of real work in the field.
Really was hoping were gonna say get an FX6 with some nice prime lenses, but now I gotta WORK?! You're really a piece of work, dude. jkjkjk. Incredible advice. So many people forget that the work is hard, and can be unforgiving, and requires patience, dedication, and intention. This is the hardest advice to follow, but the truest you can give. Thanks for this video!
I started TH-cam back in 2010. Back then, thinking you could make it a career was unheard of. So I didn't do much with my channel. Earlier this year I started with 2k subs that had stayed around since the beginning. I decided to actually try and make this work back in March of this year. Well, 9 months later and my channel skyrocketed to over 200k subs. I put out 2-3 videos a week, every week and never missed a week. It has been a grind. Long nights editing. Putting content creation before other aspects of life. I have a wife, and three kids under 10. I've been doing mostly shorts but started long form last week. I'm averaging 2k a month now finally from Adsense. My goal is to keep pushing YT hard for at least another 5-10 years. You definitely have to work hard at this.
I'm not even a film maker. But I do run a media company. And your videos have been massively educational in many ways, plus highly motivational to boot. Your explanations are simple to understand without being dumbed down. You're concise, but not to the point of removing important context and detail. You're humourous, but aren't trying too hard to be constantly funny. And most importantly, your advice is always the hard truth and extremely practical, while still being compassionate and encouraging. Please keep up the honest, down to earth work on the channel. And keep shooting amazing documentaries. I'll definitely be looking up one of the films you've worked on some day.
Hey Luc, Congrats on passing the 100K mark. I agree with everything you said. The old joke was "it's taken me twenty years to be an overnight success!" I have been plugging away for decades and finally all that effort is paying off. Having just finished my fourth Doc,, I literally have three new potential projects looming in front of me because of all the work I have put in. Also, I am happy to say that my last video got 100 views and for most people that is nothing but its something I have been working towards, for no other reason than I hope I am helping fledgling documentary filmmakers get out and make their first docs. You are an inspiration, and I actually do wait for your Monday Video posts! Best of luck!- Charlie
I have to say, finding your channel was a really fortunate moment for me-and just in time. After retiring from the US Army a few years ago, I’ve spent the last 2 1/2 years in film school, and now I’m starting my Capstone project. I’ve chosen to make a documentary, and watching your work has made me realize I have a lot to catch up on in the next 5 1/2 months before graduation. Thank you for sharing your insights; they've been invaluable. Maybe I’ll see you on the road someday.
I have no interest in becoming a documentary filmmaker, so I won't sign up for the call; I will leave that open for someone genuinely interested in that path. I have been making a living off of TH-cam for about 8 years. I started my channel in May 2013 (not this one I commenting on). Subscribed to your channel because even though my channels revolve around camping and exploring our public lands, I love learning about filmmaking. I like these sit-down videos. They are informative and give me a different perspective on filmmaking. Plus, they give me motivation when I feel burnt out. I'm saying all this to give you some advice you can take or leave. I wouldn't change too much about what you're doing. You have built a great audience based on this format, especially in a space on TH-cam that is highly saturated. Putting more time into higher-quality videos, in my opinion, is only going to make things more difficult without actually helping your channel. In fact, it may even hurt your channel. My two cents is to keep pumping as many of these out as possible. Take time when you need it, but don't overcomplicate things. With that said, you may be running out of subjects, so I can see wanting to change things up. Honestly, most people don't go back and watch old content. So I would refresh some of your old topics. Anyhow, good luck with whatever you choose. Jason
Thanks, Luc.I appreciate hearing this. I've started to dedicate an hour each day for film projects and getting more work as a goal, not a youtube channel, not sure that's for me and have also set up a very loose schedule to help me stay organized. I do feel that the best point you made here-and there are many-is the one about shifting or redirecting distractions. When I find myself drifting off with a distracting thought that pulls me away from my target, I stop, recognize what's happening, and ask myself, “Hey man, what's going on here? What am I doing? What is it that I really want to be doing right now?” This simple check-in helps me get back on track, even if the next thought or emotional distraction creeps in. It’s a process, but it’s definitely worth it. Thank you for your insight. I will keep pushing forward. I’m not there yet, but I’m trying. The more you try, the more you begin to succeed, and eventually, it becomes a habit. My goal sounds simple, but it's important: make it a habit. Just keep slogging through and don’t stop. Fingers crossed. Thanks again, Luc. Maybe we will have the opportunity talk shop some day.
Great to hear real-world practical advice! I'm especially keen to see the equipment tests and BTS prep stuff you do, and if it's not too much work, it would be great to hear WHY you are doing such tests and what benefits they give. I have done lots of my own tests and always found them beneficial, but keen to learn more.
Congratulations on 100k! Many of those channels regularly watched have slowed down their posting. Your consistency was something to looked forward to. I completely understand getting busy and your product is always worth watching so do what you need to and we’ll be here to watch. Thanks for being one of my favourite channels.
I can only talk from my own experience but, I travel 2 hours to school and 2 hours home every day, that's 4 hours I can spend to write scripts or draw inspiration from movies or videos and stuff. Heck I've even edited full on shorts on the train.
Overcoming resistance is how you'll get ahead of 99% of filmmakers. Most creatives give themselves excuses and talk themselves out of it before they've even tried. If you want to win in this game, the secret is showing up consistently. Consistency will give you momentum, sustained momentum gives you breakthroughs, improvements, reputation, paid work. Natural talent means nothing if your inner demons won't let you get past your perfectionism, fear of failure and humiliation and not being fully committed.
Thank you. I enjoy all videos. Sometimes it is the little thing that is most important to creators who don't have the most expensive gear. So when you let us know about easy lighting techniques, or less expensive ways to get things done, that's very useful. The high end productions are also great to watch. But the "break down" of how you lit the set, recorded etc.. those will always be extremely valuable. "How to do more with less" I think is what I think I would appreciate more of.
Thanks you for another encouraging to the point video. I'm grinding away as often as I can, setting aside time and trying to balance it all like everyone else. Videos like this keep the motivation cup full. Congrats on the 100K, well deserved!
Thanks man, I just recently started my TH-cam journey and as you say, I plan for a long run. I know it takes a lot of time to get to the place you imagine in your head, but just like you, time after time I’m getting to this imagined places and further. The real goal is a journey to be yourself. And this is what I follow. Congrats on 100K and keep on Rolling! 👊
Congrats on 100k subs Luc! I loved the lighting tests you documented a few weeks back so happy to get fewer videos if it means more in-depth long form stuff like that. Cheers
Dude I’m loving the message here. I made a video a week last year and managed to not miss one however I didn’t do a great job working through writing my ideas out and it made the process a lot more difficult. I’ve fallen out of the habit of making these weekly videos but my aim is to get back to a more consistent uploading schedule. Great video 🤘
As I've said before, you are truly amazing at making these commitments. It's almost like you have made them for me, personally. I've been coming back weekly for a while now, and always find you deliver something that helps, not only in film but in life in general. Moving forward lightning insights and your use to obtain better images and maybe editing suggestions would be helpful for future topics. I know you'll though in the books to read and the helpful suggestions that keep me coming back, but those would be especially good spots for me if you did more of them. CU, Les.
The part about making the time is inescapably true. Singles and doubles score runs. People just fixate on trying to swing for the fences and then are paralyzed to start. Keep up the great work.
I would agree with the consistency, congrats on the 100k, and I also agree with your plans moving forward, just be careful and make sure you do carve out the most valuable thing, TIME for yourself, family, the girlfriend, and don’t burn yourself out like those big channels we all followed, who stopped for a break, and have done nothing in the past year without the help of a huge sponsor. That inconsistency is going to drop them off the map, leaving room for your channel to step in. Looking forward to your next few years, they will be fun.
Great work and love to hear you are focusing on other things rather than keeping to a strict posting schedule. I think finding that balance between simply creating/earning money/growing the business is constantly in motion. That is where I am at today. I shoot primarily weddings but want to gravitate more towards my commercial work or creating a doc. Thanks for sharing your knowledge over the past 15 year filmmaking. Here is to many more both off and on TH-cam. Cheers!
Saying this with love, I would've noticed the videos not being here. I am always looking forward to your uploads and insight. Thank you for continuing to be a great online mentor to thousands. If you ever need an assistant let me know ;D
Sounds strange but this is exactly the conent I was hoping to find on YT about fillmmaking. I love it so much to learn about your thought process of how to DO stuff in a professional way. Your conent is helping me so much in developing my way to a much more knowledgeable Camera Operator/DP I‘m excited what is about to come on your Channel Luc
Great stuff, Always enjoy them. As we all know, a lot of TH-cam videos, talk about quick fixes: by this, by that. It's nice to hear "work on it, then work on it some more."
Great video and great advice! I teach sculpting online and with that have done YT to advertise and the first course I made took 2 1/2 years of part time work before I got my first paycheck from the project. Now it's more consistent but still something that comes with a lot of trade offs. (ie we moved 18 hours across the country to buy our first home because we couldn't afford a home where we were) I'm married with 4 kids and I'm 31 and the only breadwinner of the home. I still have big ambition but the consistent grind is where most creative people fall off the grid.
I love the idea of just taking an hour a day to learn something new. I also have this approach to learning, and its what I did to really focus myself when I was learning Japanese back in the day. Works great for all things! Funny though how people don't want to hear this simple yet effective advice. "You mean I actually need to do something to get better???"
Thanks, Luc! Inspiring and informative as always. As a inspiring doc filmmaker, you've helped me refocus on the important elements story, conflict, and composition to my docs. Being a new dad, and life changing drastically for me now, and years to come, I'd love a chance to chat. Nevertheless, congrats on never missing an upload and 100K.
I've found your advice spot-on as a nonfiction writer and editor for 52 years. For beginners: be mature. That is, learn to relate to realities outside your own. You won't succeed if you aren't restraining the impulse to wiggle your fanny, talk loud, wear your ball cap backward, put on an air of experience and superiority, and generally behave like what the Germans call a Geck. Learn to enjoy giving.
Congrats on hitting 100K in subs. I'm am older dude and I just realized I have been making movies for 50 years, starting in goofy Super-8 film shorts with my friends. You inspire me to get stuff made. I teach and make docs on the side but am trying to get more films made. I'm working on more historical, Ken Burns style films mainly funded through grants. I would love to chat with you but I think there are some younger folks who could benefit from a one-on-one chat with you. I look forward to more videos from you and agree you should focus more on more refined pieces (although the quick videos are still pretty darn good.)
Congratulations! Been following you for a loooong time! Love your channel! I film as a hobby, but have a podcasting/content studio in Miami as my hobby. (Main business is in a completely different industry) I have a question. My son is a type 1 diabetic, he got sick due to covid and I was thinking to do a documentary about the toddler epidemic of diabetes. Do you think a class on documentaries would help or should I just hire a crew? Any suggestions would help. Again, LOVE your channel and thank you for sharing so much useful information! Kind regards Serge
Hey Luc, big congrats on reaching 100,000 subscribers! Would love to enter this competition for a one on one consultation and I’ll try to keep it short. After shooting videos on my phone for a little over a year, I began getting real work in the videography field saved up enough money to buy my own camera. I’ve been getting small jobs here and there but I’m really trying to get into the documentary field. I shot one short form project this year and have another one scheduled at the end of the month. I would love to talk to you more about a good strategy for getting more documentary experience, and work. I’ve been following your videos every week this year so I’ve heard you talk on end about this topic but would love to get some personalized feedback!
Thanks for all the content. I really enjoy and try to watch all your videos. To your question of what type of long-form videos we’d like to see, I personally enjoy BTS videos that break down how various shots are put together. So often, when watching my favorite shows on streaming platforms such as Prime, Paramount +, AppleTV and especially great NatGeo docs such as those great outdoor adventure features from from the likes Jimmy Chin (think “Free Solo”), I wonder, What did it take to get that shot sequence?”. Like, how did they get those multiple camera angles without the second camera being in the shot? Did the talent have to reset and do another/multiple take(s). How the heck did Jimmy get up to Alex Honold’s and Tommy Caldwell’s point on the wall without being in the shot? (I know there’s a “making of” video about “Free Solo”, but I’d love to see more.) I’d love to see more about how the behind-the-camera magic is planned out and assembled. In the case of your style of doc shooting, I’d love to see how you plan and execute those shots or sequences, what are the things you keep in mind when on set or engaged in verité shooting. Anyway , thanks for all the inspiration you consistently provide, Luc!
That shot where youre drinking coffee with the Sony on your shoulder could have been even more ridiculous with the arri, especially with how uncomfortable you found it.
I sacrifice sleep 😂😂 a lot. Being a dad and working full time there is no other way. I try to get a video out a month. That is tough for me because I do build videos and they usually take a month at least 😬 but as you said I almost work everyday on it. Every day something at least ☺️
Hello Sir, I am 26 years old, i really love filmmaking and tries to create something on every weekend , as I ended up being Software engineer and i feel a bit stuck in my job, as even during for working hours , a lot goes about shots, storytelling , and ideas. I feel i am a bit scared of what would happen if things doesn't workout. As you have been in this field for such a long time, what advice would you give to me ? I am really confused should i follow my passion or job.
Excuses ... I have 2 kids, I work 9-5, my wife works as a doctor (so sometimes she is away for 26h+) and I managed to post on YT like 8 times a month. I had only breaks when I was on holidays (twice a year) - cause I do not have powerful enough laptop to edit on the go. I also train 3-5 times each week. I haven't set any goals for YT though, cause I treated it as a hobby. But I guess I have to start setting the goals :D. I do not have YT, Tiktok, X or anything like that. The most time consuming app on my phone is YT studio, which I check 3-4 times a day checking for new comments.
Discipline is very goon if you can keep up, I'm still struggling with procrastination. Since there's no consequences... I guess I'll try harder and just do it
Very cool. Not easy to get to 100k. Getting after it all the time. Set goals. The best athletes have some natural abilities but tons of hard work. Tons. Getting better all the time is part of the daily reward. Enjoy the trip.
Learn how to expose well. Keep images sharp and White Balance on point. Record decent sound. Deliver on time. Do this 100% of the time. You are now ahead of at least 80% of "filmmakers".
I'm trying to imagine having a level of work that would justify spending $6000 on a tripod. How much work should I expect to get per year to make upgrading my Manfrotto 502 to a Sachtler worth the expenditure?
Congratulations, Luc! I've been following you for 2.5 years and your content is pure gold. You talk about the stuff that really matters. I've learned a lot with you and I hope you achieve all your personal goals. Incredible journey so far and curious to see what you'll do next.
Great video, my TH-cam channel is a small part of a life of music, stills photography and magazine publishing, however I am getting more and more closer to another goal dream of shooting truly beautiful filmic content - I'd love that professional dev call.RE new content.. I'd like to see something that speaks of how to identify documentary content that viewers and networks are seeking, and to understand what best aligns with a DP and writer's best natural or learned talents,. Thanks for the vid!
I won't fault you in either direction you chose. I'm experienced enough at life to know that if we want anything past basic necessities, we have to hustle for it. Existing sure isn't getting cheaper. I have no issue with hustling whatsoever as long as it doesn't involve harming people or the industries they depend on. Personally, I derive more value on TH-cam from creators who share their perspective and process of actual filmmaking, i.e. the craft itself. I think the TH-cam camera tech nerd space is well covered, oversaturated, in fact, and the unfortunate net result of this is mostly getting people to part ways with the money they don't really have rather than teaching them how to make it. I guess on the positive side, this enables a healthy used gear market. 😂 Perhaps on the negative end, it's increasing the divorce rate. You do you.
I'm going to tell you this, you do NOT want overnight success. You'll get it and trust me, you'll lose it within a year or so. Why? Because you got something without having the skills to keep it and deep down you'll know it too. It's called the imposter syndrome which you'll most likely mask with a huge, fragile ego to protect yourself. That'll lead straight to trouble. I know because this happened to me. Evolve your skills slowly overtime and expect that it will take around 10-15 years, sometimes even more to get your skills to a level where you're the best man for the job
It's interesting that if you replace every word " Filmmaker" with "Gym" ..its exactly 100% what gym channels say. doing youtube/fimmalking is exactly the same as ''wanting to lose weight"
Great stuff, Always enjoy them. As we all know, a lot of TH-cam videos, talk about quick fixes: by this, by that. It's nice to hear "work on it, then work on it some more."
Honestly, I think one of the main reasons why your content is so engaging and people have been following is precisely because it really feels like you are working out there on projects, unlike a tousand other TH-cam filmmakers who are doing only TH-cam. So I would say skip as many weeks as you want as long as you bring back epic 1 hour BTS of real work in the field.
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that + authenticity
Really was hoping were gonna say get an FX6 with some nice prime lenses, but now I gotta WORK?! You're really a piece of work, dude.
jkjkjk. Incredible advice. So many people forget that the work is hard, and can be unforgiving, and requires patience, dedication, and intention. This is the hardest advice to follow, but the truest you can give. Thanks for this video!
"Today we are going to talk about everyone's favorite subject..... Failure!!"
What a classic moment!
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I started TH-cam back in 2010. Back then, thinking you could make it a career was unheard of. So I didn't do much with my channel. Earlier this year I started with 2k subs that had stayed around since the beginning. I decided to actually try and make this work back in March of this year. Well, 9 months later and my channel skyrocketed to over 200k subs. I put out 2-3 videos a week, every week and never missed a week. It has been a grind. Long nights editing. Putting content creation before other aspects of life. I have a wife, and three kids under 10. I've been doing mostly shorts but started long form last week. I'm averaging 2k a month now finally from Adsense. My goal is to keep pushing YT hard for at least another 5-10 years. You definitely have to work hard at this.
Thanks for sharing, especially about the wife and kids. Very inspiring, made me get to work!
I'm not even a film maker. But I do run a media company. And your videos have been massively educational in many ways, plus highly motivational to boot.
Your explanations are simple to understand without being dumbed down. You're concise, but not to the point of removing important context and detail. You're humourous, but aren't trying too hard to be constantly funny. And most importantly, your advice is always the hard truth and extremely practical, while still being compassionate and encouraging.
Please keep up the honest, down to earth work on the channel. And keep shooting amazing documentaries. I'll definitely be looking up one of the films you've worked on some day.
Hey Luc, Congrats on passing the 100K mark. I agree with everything you said. The old joke was "it's taken me twenty years to be an overnight success!" I have been plugging away for decades and finally all that effort is paying off. Having just finished my fourth Doc,, I literally have three new potential projects looming in front of me because of all the work I have put in. Also, I am happy to say that my last video got 100 views and for most people that is nothing but its something I have been working towards, for no other reason than I hope I am helping fledgling documentary filmmakers get out and make their first docs. You are an inspiration, and I actually do wait for your Monday Video posts! Best of luck!- Charlie
I love it when channels like yours give these “how I did it” episodes, thank you.
I have to say, finding your channel was a really fortunate moment for me-and just in time. After retiring from the US Army a few years ago, I’ve spent the last 2 1/2 years in film school, and now I’m starting my Capstone project. I’ve chosen to make a documentary, and watching your work has made me realize I have a lot to catch up on in the next 5 1/2 months before graduation. Thank you for sharing your insights; they've been invaluable. Maybe I’ll see you on the road someday.
I have no interest in becoming a documentary filmmaker, so I won't sign up for the call; I will leave that open for someone genuinely interested in that path. I have been making a living off of TH-cam for about 8 years. I started my channel in May 2013 (not this one I commenting on). Subscribed to your channel because even though my channels revolve around camping and exploring our public lands, I love learning about filmmaking. I like these sit-down videos. They are informative and give me a different perspective on filmmaking. Plus, they give me motivation when I feel burnt out. I'm saying all this to give you some advice you can take or leave. I wouldn't change too much about what you're doing. You have built a great audience based on this format, especially in a space on TH-cam that is highly saturated. Putting more time into higher-quality videos, in my opinion, is only going to make things more difficult without actually helping your channel. In fact, it may even hurt your channel. My two cents is to keep pumping as many of these out as possible. Take time when you need it, but don't overcomplicate things. With that said, you may be running out of subjects, so I can see wanting to change things up. Honestly, most people don't go back and watch old content. So I would refresh some of your old topics. Anyhow, good luck with whatever you choose.
Jason
Thank you Luc. Your content is so incredibly valuable! Keep on the amazing work!
From my short experience here on TH-cam, good quality long form is working like crazy! DO IT!
Thanks, Luc.I appreciate hearing this. I've started to dedicate an hour each day for film projects and getting more work as a goal, not a youtube channel, not sure that's for me and have also set up a very loose schedule to help me stay organized. I do feel that the best point you made here-and there are many-is the one about shifting or redirecting distractions. When I find myself drifting off with a distracting thought that pulls me away from my target, I stop, recognize what's happening, and ask myself, “Hey man, what's going on here? What am I doing? What is it that I really want to be doing right now?” This simple check-in helps me get back on track, even if the next thought or emotional distraction creeps in. It’s a process, but it’s definitely worth it.
Thank you for your insight. I will keep pushing forward. I’m not there yet, but I’m trying. The more you try, the more you begin to succeed, and eventually, it becomes a habit. My goal sounds simple, but it's important: make it a habit. Just keep slogging through and don’t stop. Fingers crossed. Thanks again, Luc. Maybe we will have the opportunity talk shop some day.
Great to hear real-world practical advice! I'm especially keen to see the equipment tests and BTS prep stuff you do, and if it's not too much work, it would be great to hear WHY you are doing such tests and what benefits they give. I have done lots of my own tests and always found them beneficial, but keen to learn more.
YES! congrats Luc, been here since 10K!! im on week 2 of weekly uploads & im staying motivated! to the future & beyond!
Congratulations on 100k! Many of those channels regularly watched have slowed down their posting. Your consistency was something to looked forward to. I completely understand getting busy and your product is always worth watching so do what you need to and we’ll be here to watch. Thanks for being one of my favourite channels.
I can only talk from my own experience but, I travel 2 hours to school and 2 hours home every day, that's 4 hours I can spend to write scripts or draw inspiration from movies or videos and stuff. Heck I've even edited full on shorts on the train.
informative video thanks Luc.
Congrats on 100k and more importantly sticking with your posting schedule, that's huge!
Looking forward to the new videos.
Congratulations Luc
Overcoming resistance is how you'll get ahead of 99% of filmmakers. Most creatives give themselves excuses and talk themselves out of it before they've even tried. If you want to win in this game, the secret is showing up consistently. Consistency will give you momentum, sustained momentum gives you breakthroughs, improvements, reputation, paid work. Natural talent means nothing if your inner demons won't let you get past your perfectionism, fear of failure and humiliation and not being fully committed.
Thank you. I enjoy all videos. Sometimes it is the little thing that is most important to creators who don't have the most expensive gear. So when you let us know about easy lighting techniques, or less expensive ways to get things done, that's very useful. The high end productions are also great to watch. But the "break down" of how you lit the set, recorded etc.. those will always be extremely valuable. "How to do more with less" I think is what I think I would appreciate more of.
Thanks you for another encouraging to the point video. I'm grinding away as often as I can, setting aside time and trying to balance it all like everyone else. Videos like this keep the motivation cup full. Congrats on the 100K, well deserved!
Thanks man, I just recently started my TH-cam journey and as you say, I plan for a long run. I know it takes a lot of time to get to the place you imagine in your head, but just like you, time after time I’m getting to this imagined places and further. The real goal is a journey to be yourself. And this is what I follow. Congrats on 100K and keep on Rolling! 👊
Congrats on 100k subs Luc! I loved the lighting tests you documented a few weeks back so happy to get fewer videos if it means more in-depth long form stuff like that. Cheers
Dude I’m loving the message here. I made a video a week last year and managed to not miss one however I didn’t do a great job working through writing my ideas out and it made the process a lot more difficult.
I’ve fallen out of the habit of making these weekly videos but my aim is to get back to a more consistent uploading schedule.
Great video 🤘
Congratulations on your reaching 100k Luc! Here's to 100 more!
As I've said before, you are truly amazing at making these commitments. It's almost like you have made them for me, personally. I've been coming back weekly for a while now, and always find you deliver something that helps, not only in film but in life in general. Moving forward lightning insights and your use to obtain better images and maybe editing suggestions would be helpful for future topics. I know you'll though in the books to read and the helpful suggestions that keep me coming back, but those would be especially good spots for me if you did more of them. CU, Les.
The part about making the time is inescapably true. Singles and doubles score runs. People just fixate on trying to swing for the fences and then are paralyzed to start. Keep up the great work.
Great thoughts were shared in this video. Thank you Luc
I would agree with the consistency, congrats on the 100k, and I also agree with your plans moving forward, just be careful and make sure you do carve out the most valuable thing, TIME for yourself, family, the girlfriend, and don’t burn yourself out like those big channels we all followed, who stopped for a break, and have done nothing in the past year without the help of a huge sponsor. That inconsistency is going to drop them off the map, leaving room for your channel to step in. Looking forward to your next few years, they will be fun.
needed to hear this today! love this
congratulation on this milestone, good job, keep it up luc, your consistency is really inspiring.
Congrats!
Thank you for giving us such quality content. You are a gem.
Great work and love to hear you are focusing on other things rather than keeping to a strict posting schedule. I think finding that balance between simply creating/earning money/growing the business is constantly in motion. That is where I am at today. I shoot primarily weddings but want to gravitate more towards my commercial work or creating a doc. Thanks for sharing your knowledge over the past 15 year filmmaking. Here is to many more both off and on TH-cam. Cheers!
Saying this with love, I would've noticed the videos not being here. I am always looking forward to your uploads and insight. Thank you for continuing to be a great online mentor to thousands. If you ever need an assistant let me know ;D
I 'm glad you're changing up your content a little, I had become unhappy with the channel for awhile. Thanks for sharing.
Great advice here. Congratulations Luc. You're the bomb!
this is GOLD advice
Sounds strange but this is exactly the conent I was hoping to find on YT about fillmmaking.
I love it so much to learn about your thought process of how to DO stuff in a professional way.
Your conent is helping me so much in developing my way to a much more knowledgeable Camera Operator/DP
I‘m excited what is about to come on your Channel Luc
Great stuff, Always enjoy them. As we all know, a lot of TH-cam videos, talk about quick fixes: by this, by that. It's nice to hear "work on it, then work on it some more."
I really admire you man. I feel you just jump started my willingness to go back and try again to do my TH-cam channel.
Great content, sir. Very informative.
Great video and great advice! I teach sculpting online and with that have done YT to advertise and the first course I made took 2 1/2 years of part time work before I got my first paycheck from the project. Now it's more consistent but still something that comes with a lot of trade offs. (ie we moved 18 hours across the country to buy our first home because we couldn't afford a home where we were) I'm married with 4 kids and I'm 31 and the only breadwinner of the home. I still have big ambition but the consistent grind is where most creative people fall off the grid.
Thanks for telling the hard truth Luc.
the road to 1 million has started!
I do videos just for fun, but I really like your channel. Thanks for sharing!
I love the idea of just taking an hour a day to learn something new. I also have this approach to learning, and its what I did to really focus myself when I was learning Japanese back in the day. Works great for all things! Funny though how people don't want to hear this simple yet effective advice. "You mean I actually need to do something to get better???"
Thanks, Luc! Inspiring and informative as always. As a inspiring doc filmmaker, you've helped me refocus on the important elements story, conflict, and composition to my docs. Being a new dad, and life changing drastically for me now, and years to come, I'd love a chance to chat. Nevertheless, congrats on never missing an upload and 100K.
Just found out about you today.. weird and so awesome! Take your time, you've earned it!!
congrats brotha! U always drop good gems of advice
What do you do to make sure your camera sensor is always clean on set? And if not, how do you clean it?
Very Inspiring. Thank you.
I've found your advice spot-on as a nonfiction writer and editor for 52 years. For beginners: be mature. That is, learn to relate to realities outside your own. You won't succeed if you aren't restraining the impulse to wiggle your fanny, talk loud, wear your ball cap backward, put on an air of experience and superiority, and generally behave like what the Germans call a Geck. Learn to enjoy giving.
I feel called out. 😄 Congratulations on 100K.
Quite serendipitous video, and thankfully so, as im trying to come to terms with how much time is wasted, but then telling myself i DONT have time.
Great advice
Good advice. I needed to hear this today. I am getting back into video full time after 5 years in broadcast.
Congrats on hitting 100K in subs. I'm am older dude and I just realized I have been making movies for 50 years, starting in goofy Super-8 film shorts with my friends. You inspire me to get stuff made. I teach and make docs on the side but am trying to get more films made. I'm working on more historical, Ken Burns style films mainly funded through grants. I would love to chat with you but I think there are some younger folks who could benefit from a one-on-one chat with you. I look forward to more videos from you and agree you should focus more on more refined pieces (although the quick videos are still pretty darn good.)
Congratulations! Been following you for a loooong time! Love your channel! I film as a hobby, but have a podcasting/content studio in Miami as my hobby. (Main business is in a completely different industry) I have a question. My son is a type 1 diabetic, he got sick due to covid and I was thinking to do a documentary about the toddler epidemic of diabetes. Do you think a class on documentaries would help or should I just hire a crew? Any suggestions would help. Again, LOVE your channel and thank you for sharing so much useful information!
Kind regards
Serge
Congrats on 100K! Earned.
09:26 camera shouldered, ready for meetings! Made me chuckle.
Congrats Luc ! And great message !
It took me 10 years to reach 100k 😶🌫️
Hey Luc, big congrats on reaching 100,000 subscribers! Would love to enter this competition for a one on one consultation and I’ll try to keep it short.
After shooting videos on my phone for a little over a year, I began getting real work in the videography field saved up enough money to buy my own camera. I’ve been getting small jobs here and there but I’m really trying to get into the documentary field. I shot one short form project this year and have another one scheduled at the end of the month.
I would love to talk to you more about a good strategy for getting more documentary experience, and work.
I’ve been following your videos every week this year so I’ve heard you talk on end about this topic but would love to get some personalized feedback!
Thanks for all the content. I really enjoy and try to watch all your videos.
To your question of what type of long-form videos we’d like to see, I personally enjoy BTS videos that break down how various shots are put together. So often, when watching my favorite shows on streaming platforms such as Prime, Paramount +, AppleTV and especially great NatGeo docs such as those great outdoor adventure features from from the likes Jimmy Chin (think “Free Solo”), I wonder, What did it take to get that shot sequence?”. Like, how did they get those multiple camera angles without the second camera being in the shot? Did the talent have to reset and do another/multiple take(s). How the heck did Jimmy get up to Alex Honold’s and Tommy Caldwell’s point on the wall without being in the shot? (I know there’s a “making of” video about “Free Solo”, but I’d love to see more.) I’d love to see more about how the behind-the-camera magic is planned out and assembled. In the case of your style of doc shooting, I’d love to see how you plan and execute those shots or sequences, what are the things you keep in mind when on set or engaged in verité shooting.
Anyway , thanks for all the inspiration you consistently provide, Luc!
I think you made this video for me. I have to subscribe now for sure.
Congrats 🎉 so well deserved!
fine, I’ll go do something as you’ve made me realize I’ve been on my phone for at least 15 minutes 😅🙌
That shot where youre drinking coffee with the Sony on your shoulder could have been even more ridiculous with the arri, especially with how uncomfortable you found it.
I sacrifice sleep 😂😂 a lot. Being a dad and working full time there is no other way. I try to get a video out a month. That is tough for me because I do build videos and they usually take a month at least 😬 but as you said I almost work everyday on it. Every day something at least ☺️
Hello Sir, I am 26 years old, i really love filmmaking and tries to create something on every weekend , as I ended up being Software engineer and i feel a bit stuck in my job, as even during for working hours , a lot goes about shots, storytelling , and ideas. I feel i am a bit scared of what would happen if things doesn't workout. As you have been in this field for such a long time, what advice would you give to me ? I am really confused should i follow my passion or job.
Excuses ... I have 2 kids, I work 9-5, my wife works as a doctor (so sometimes she is away for 26h+) and I managed to post on YT like 8 times a month. I had only breaks when I was on holidays (twice a year) - cause I do not have powerful enough laptop to edit on the go.
I also train 3-5 times each week.
I haven't set any goals for YT though, cause I treated it as a hobby. But I guess I have to start setting the goals :D.
I do not have YT, Tiktok, X or anything like that. The most time consuming app on my phone is YT studio, which I check 3-4 times a day checking for new comments.
Hi Luc, since 1 year I have been starting my filmmaking career after photographing my entire life. I would really benefit from a 1 on 1 consult
Discipline is very goon if you can keep up, I'm still struggling with procrastination. Since there's no consequences... I guess I'll try harder and just do it
Very cool. Not easy to get to 100k. Getting after it all the time. Set goals. The best athletes have some natural abilities but tons of hard work. Tons. Getting better all the time is part of the daily reward. Enjoy the trip.
hello again Luc. please can i get your newsletter lessons for your 40 year old birthday?
Learn how to expose well. Keep images sharp and White Balance on point. Record decent sound. Deliver on time. Do this 100% of the time. You are now ahead of at least 80% of "filmmakers".
Weirdly when I posted weekly it did more damage to my channel than my previous monthly posting schedule. So I've gone back to that now lol.
I'm trying to imagine having a level of work that would justify spending $6000 on a tripod. How much work should I expect to get per year to make upgrading my Manfrotto 502 to a Sachtler worth the expenditure?
Congratulations, Luc! I've been following you for 2.5 years and your content is pure gold. You talk about the stuff that really matters. I've learned a lot with you and I hope you achieve all your personal goals. Incredible journey so far and curious to see what you'll do next.
You don't feel the content is super repetitive?
Looking forward to the BTS vids
Great video, my TH-cam channel is a small part of a life of music, stills photography and magazine publishing, however I am getting more and more closer to another goal dream of shooting truly beautiful filmic content - I'd love that professional dev call.RE new content.. I'd like to see something that speaks of how to identify documentary content that viewers and networks are seeking, and to understand what best aligns with a DP and writer's best natural or learned talents,. Thanks for the vid!
Have you done a video on how you approach BTS for your channel? Do you hire someone early in their career to shadow you?
life is about showing up, every day
I won't fault you in either direction you chose. I'm experienced enough at life to know that if we want anything past basic necessities, we have to hustle for it. Existing sure isn't getting cheaper. I have no issue with hustling whatsoever as long as it doesn't involve harming people or the industries they depend on.
Personally, I derive more value on TH-cam from creators who share their perspective and process of actual filmmaking, i.e. the craft itself.
I think the TH-cam camera tech nerd space is well covered, oversaturated, in fact, and the unfortunate net result of this is mostly getting people to part ways with the money they don't really have rather than teaching them how to make it. I guess on the positive side, this enables a healthy used gear market. 😂 Perhaps on the negative end, it's increasing the divorce rate.
You do you.
Nice, great video. Would be awesome to chat.
Those are reasonable numbers if you have substance in your videos
In short, laziness and procrastination are ruining my professional life!
I'm going to tell you this, you do NOT want overnight success. You'll get it and trust me, you'll lose it within a year or so. Why? Because you got something without having the skills to keep it and deep down you'll know it too. It's called the imposter syndrome which you'll most likely mask with a huge, fragile ego to protect yourself. That'll lead straight to trouble. I know because this happened to me.
Evolve your skills slowly overtime and expect that it will take around 10-15 years, sometimes even more to get your skills to a level where you're the best man for the job
9:26 is this a joke, cause I laughed
first ✨✨.....love your content
It's interesting that if you replace every word " Filmmaker" with "Gym" ..its exactly 100% what gym channels say.
doing youtube/fimmalking is exactly the same as ''wanting to lose weight"
❤🔝🔝
Great, now EVERYONE will get ahead of 99%. Poor 1% ......
I think You would have a lot more time if You stopped going out to a coffie shop to write. And insted do it at home.
Like me, right now, wasting my time watching your video... hahahaha
Congrats on 100k but your content is becoming more of the same thing, same advices with different text, same equipment videos...
congrats luc for 100k subs.lets grow up together.
Great stuff, Always enjoy them. As we all know, a lot of TH-cam videos, talk about quick fixes: by this, by that. It's nice to hear "work on it, then work on it some more."