This is great advice. There is a lot of fear around making something bad. I once heard an actor say “so what? So make a bad film.” Which is true because it probably won’t be as bad as you think it is and you also will never learn or get better unless you make.
The self doubt is real. On every shoot I’ve done, I’ve had moments that I felt I was in over my head and things were not going to work out. Glad to know I’m not alone and we all feel it!
This is brilliant: 2:10. I grew up in the days of film, when making a film of a storyboard would have been prohibitively expensive (for a small operation). I love how you can get the tech to really work for you this way. I am imagining that it speeds up editing afterward, as you know where each shot goes and can just place the real shots on tracks above. Just brilliant.
That bulldog spirit kept me in line to finish a survival horror game to put on Steam, even though it did ultimately suck. Point being, I stayed committed to the project so that I could learn from all my mistakes and use that as a foundation of what worked and what didn't. On the same spectrum, I have taken a liking to animated short films and I'm working on a few right now, using Unreal Engine 5 and as many free assets as I can. I'm not a 3D artist; I'm a storyteller.
I needed that bulldog advice today. I'm a few weeks out from production on my second short and a lot of things have fallen apart lately. I definitely have been like maybe I should just blow the whole thing up!? Luckily I seem to have that stubborn energy where I never stop doing the thing. Its nice to know that others feel this way :)
Thanks for sharing your experiences! Your videos are inspiring for fledgling filmmakers, and this kind of content helps us pickup some of the lessons normally learned through pain.
Im in the exact same place now. Broke after Flee and planning to write another very small short soon to keep up the momentum. -referring to your film after Will the Machine.
This video gave me such much motivation to go out there and shoot a short film! I'm 17 years old and recently decided that I want to become a Director of Photography some day, as I believe that I can do it and it's a fulfulling job. I just need videos like this so the doubts don't crush all of my dreams. Thank you!
Thank you so much. I have so many doubts and yet I just want to keep going. Your words didn't dishearted but rather prepared me, I hope, for the future XD
This is good advice for people first starting out. I’ve been doing this a few years but I’ve never actually done my first short film of college. Hope I can get one done this year. Wish me luck
I have recently filmed my debut short film and have sent it to various festivals, and surprisingly they are receiving selections and it was even a quarter finalist in a festival. So all those FILMMAKER friends, write, film and edit.... You are gonna rock....
I cannot thank enough for finding this channel. So many good information, and you are funny as well! I'm just having a Friday marathon with your videos.
Anyone else catch where he said "in spite the fact that these were three tiny projects (holding up 2 fingers), I walked away from them with three huge lessons." (holding up 4 fingers)?
This is a great video, I have to listen to it lots of times. My problem is the social anxiety of working with people, as I'm the director and filmmaker, I can do good solo films and videos but always seem to make an excuse not to film with actors and crew even though they would like to work with me.
Your advice towards the end of this video helped me make decisions that would end up changing my life. It was like looking at my reflection giving me advice. You knew you were special, gifts given from above, and you’ve done so much good with it. You inspire me , and I appreciate you. You make me want to be a better filmmaker. Because of that, I also believe I’ll be a better man.
Hi, what do think about using a canon 60d these days for filming a short film.? Do you think I can make something film festival worthy or should I upgrade
I have a question. I’ve been editing in Davinci Resolve for a few years. I’ve mainly just created video game montages for fun on my other gaming TH-cam channel. All my friends keep telling me my edits are really good and I should try editing for a job. I love editing I think about it all the time. How do I get started if I want this as a job? Should I learn Adobe Premiere and After Effects or stick with Davinci resolve? I wish I had a really good editor I could work under to learn more advanced techniques.
LOL I don't know why so many creators hold their clip-on lavs...and now with a tripod?? Anyway, I think the Bulldog suggestion is the most relevant. I usually get shoots done just using grit and sacrifice since I'm not rich enough to hire professionals.
This is a great video, I have to listen to it lots of times. My problem is the social anxiety of working with people, as I'm the director and filmmaker, I can do good solo films and videos but always seem to make an excuse not to film with actors and crew even though they would like to work with me.
You are truly amazing I am a photographer but Want to start filming. It is kind of scary starting with a full story. Could you please make a video on how to do some short clips that last a couple of seconds. I think that most of us would appreciate starting slow.
This sounds like fantastic advice for any artistic project! I don't know if I will make a film, but a lot of these videos inspire me to do better on any project I do work on
The worst thing is when the locations that said they would let you shoot start changing their mind the last minute. Its insane why people agree to let you shoot in their location and then dont realize the scope of how big it actually takes to shoot the film. Even after conversations after conversations with them and they decide that they dont wanna let you shoot it at the last minute. I've seen it happen plenty of times. Once i saw this happen on the set of an indie film that i worked on out in Petaluma, CA. The ranch owners agreed to let them shoot for an entire month. Then, in the first or second week of shooting into the film, they wanted to call it off. I think the investors had to find more money to pay them to let them continue filming. Anyway, the film was still garbage. But i remember that happened. Almost happened to me once recently when shooting a music video. My DP almost ruined it for us. I had to get him to shut up or walk into another room to be more diplomatic with the business owners. You need to be level-headed, and patience really does go a very long way.
You are hilarious and motivating, and I needed to see this. I love telling stories, and either by a stroke of genius or insane whim, I decided to turn some of my stories into a screenplay and film them. I've now spent two years and thousands of dollars on equipment and I plan on filming my first short film this Fall. I am following you for tips and motivation. Thank you for the good vibes and humor. I loved "I'm going to finish the sucky movie anyway." Printing it and putting it on my wall.
I appreciate the bulldog tip. I did a video essay on how rappers inspire me, partially because they’re just so cocky and love their own art more than anyone. So anytime I start to doubt myself, I adapt that rapper mentality that I’m the best (even though I know I’m not) and it has helped me finish so many projects. Even if the end result wasn’t the best, I could at least say I finished it and moved on to a better one.
This little movie was great because of your interactions with us viewers. I try and keep up with what's going on in cinema and despite all the technical advances around, most movies rhyme with Sphinx. You on the other hand are incredible.
Love your channel, man. I watch your content everyday for inspiration. I wish you could review some of my films, they're still pretty bad, but i'm putting a lot of effort into them. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Great advice that I could definitely use in my own quest to do this YT thing... that I definitely have no idea about how to do. Keep making great work!
It's Philip Seymour Hoffman! FINALLY, I got a good look at the painting between 'The Dude' and Travis Bickle. And here I thought it was Kenny Rogers... which would've made no sense, at all.
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“I’m gonna finish this sucky movie anyways!” - I really felt that.
Legendary quote
This is great advice. There is a lot of fear around making something bad. I once heard an actor say “so what? So make a bad film.” Which is true because it probably won’t be as bad as you think it is and you also will never learn or get better unless you make.
Me too
we all did...
Yep My new bumper sticker.
I'm working on my first short film and have been binge watching your videos and they have been so helpful. Thank you!!!!
Great to hear!
Is it ready? I’m heading to your channel to check it out. If it’s not ready please post the link here when it is!
@@Whyiadda i totally will! might be a while but i love the support :)
@@Whyiadda same
It's true, you gotta have that DOG in you
The self doubt is real. On every shoot I’ve done, I’ve had moments that I felt I was in over my head and things were not going to work out. Glad to know I’m not alone and we all feel it!
This is brilliant: 2:10. I grew up in the days of film, when making a film of a storyboard would have been prohibitively expensive (for a small operation). I love how you can get the tech to really work for you this way. I am imagining that it speeds up editing afterward, as you know where each shot goes and can just place the real shots on tracks above. Just brilliant.
That bulldog spirit kept me in line to finish a survival horror game to put on Steam, even though it did ultimately suck. Point being, I stayed committed to the project so that I could learn from all my mistakes and use that as a foundation of what worked and what didn't. On the same spectrum, I have taken a liking to animated short films and I'm working on a few right now, using Unreal Engine 5 and as many free assets as I can. I'm not a 3D artist; I'm a storyteller.
Awesome watch. I'm working on my first feature and now i'm sacred that it might suck..lol but f**k it. I'm going to finish it anyway like you stated.
I've learned so many editing skills and short film tips from you; thank you for your work! Your recent short was amazing!
🙏🙏🙏
Your videos about making short films are extremely helpful. Thank you. I would love to watch something about your approach to editing.
I needed that bulldog advice today. I'm a few weeks out from production on my second short and a lot of things have fallen apart lately. I definitely have been like maybe I should just blow the whole thing up!? Luckily I seem to have that stubborn energy where I never stop doing the thing. Its nice to know that others feel this way :)
"3 Projects" holds up 2 fingers "3 lessons" holds up 4 fingers lol. But also, thank you for your advice and insights!
Really inspiring videos you make. Because of you I am motivated.
Thanks for sharing your experiences! Your videos are inspiring for fledgling filmmakers, and this kind of content helps us pickup some of the lessons normally learned through pain.
I know I'm not doing a similar level of films but this information is incredibly useful for all levels of projects. Thanks for sharing.
Im in the exact same place now. Broke after Flee and planning to write another very small short soon to keep up the momentum. -referring to your film after Will the Machine.
Bro I'm starting a short film Club at my school and you really inspired me thanks!
This video gave me such much motivation to go out there and shoot a short film! I'm 17 years old and recently decided that I want to become a Director of Photography some day, as I believe that I can do it and it's a fulfulling job. I just need videos like this so the doubts don't crush all of my dreams. Thank you!
came here for film advice, left with life advice! great stuff.
Inspiring video, man. Best filmmaking content I have found. So specific and useful… I’m gonna go do this thing
"I made three tiny projects" holds up 2 fingers
"I walked away with three lessions" holds up 4 fingers
THIS WILL HAUNT ME TILL I PASS FROM THIS WORLD
I needed a lot of this advice, especially as I finish my short right now and have another waiting for me to edit. As always, you're the best Kent!
Thank you for always helping motivate me! You’re a legend for beginner filmmakers
Thank you so much. I have so many doubts and yet I just want to keep going. Your words didn't dishearted but rather prepared me, I hope, for the future XD
Thanks for the vid today! This is really helpful for me since I just finished the script for my first short film.
thank you for this! been watching a bunch of your videos to prepare shooting my own short film. very helpful ⭐
This is good advice for people first starting out. I’ve been doing this a few years but I’ve never actually done my first short film of college. Hope I can get one done this year.
Wish me luck
I have recently filmed my debut short film and have sent it to various festivals, and surprisingly they are receiving selections and it was even a quarter finalist in a festival.
So all those FILMMAKER friends, write, film and edit.... You are gonna rock....
Congrats Chitranshu 🙏
I cannot thank enough for finding this channel. So many good information, and you are funny as well! I'm just having a Friday marathon with your videos.
Again - yet another video I give heartfelt thanks for. Grateful to you for making it.
First here.... Promise to make my own and would tag u as a gratitude ❤️😌
I relate so much. Thank you for this!
Anyone else catch where he said "in spite the fact that these were three tiny projects (holding up 2 fingers), I walked away from them with three huge lessons." (holding up 4 fingers)?
First thing I noticed
This is a great video, I have to listen to it lots of times. My problem is the social anxiety of working with people, as I'm the director and filmmaker, I can do good solo films and videos but always seem to make an excuse not to film with actors and crew even though they would like to work with me.
Thanks for passing on the knowledge. Helps a bunch.
9:16 has one of the best responses to that DAMN negative internal dialogue. Thank you 🙏🏽😄
You're God for providing these information ❤️ I'm an aspiring filmmaker this means a lot to me 😊🥰
TH-cam has disabled my notifications, I missed 3 of your latest videos !
Always complete your films. Even if they suck, finish them. You’ll learn something from it and can take the knowledge to the next project.
This was so inspiring!
I had this "i'm giving up" problem so many times before, but i just said "no...i'm finishing this movie" no matter what..
Thanks for the videos.
I’m really grateful for channels like this, I have my first short film project this semester for film school
Your advice towards
the end of this video helped me make decisions that would end up changing my life. It was like looking at my reflection
giving me advice.
You knew you were special, gifts given from above, and you’ve done so much good with it.
You inspire me , and I appreciate you.
You make me want to be a better filmmaker.
Because of that, I also believe
I’ll be a better man.
Play that hero soundtrack at 9:30 when you have a doubt and everything's gonna be OK. 😉Great tips bro very very relevant. Thanks a mill👍👍
Hi, what do think about using a canon 60d these days for filming a short film.? Do you think I can make something film festival worthy or should I upgrade
I have a question. I’ve been editing in Davinci Resolve for a few years. I’ve mainly just created video game montages for fun on my other gaming TH-cam channel. All my friends keep telling me my edits are really good and I should try editing for a job. I love editing I think about it all the time. How do I get started if I want this as a job? Should I learn Adobe Premiere and After Effects or stick with Davinci resolve? I wish I had a really good editor I could work under to learn more advanced techniques.
LOL I don't know why so many creators hold their clip-on lavs...and now with a tripod?? Anyway, I think the Bulldog suggestion is the most relevant. I usually get shoots done just using grit and sacrifice since I'm not rich enough to hire professionals.
Dude... you're making me procrastrinating on getting out there and writing my story, by binge watching your videos! Worth it tho... 😂
Great advice and I totally relate. Random note but can you please frame your Robert Di Nero painting. It was killing me the whole video 😂😂
bro, you said 3, showed 2 fingers, then said 3, and showed 4 fingers, that fucks me up
✌🏾✋🏾 lol you’re the best man! Thank you for all your help
This is a great video, I have to listen to it lots of times. My problem is the social anxiety of working with people, as I'm the director and filmmaker, I can do good solo films and videos but always seem to make an excuse not to film with actors and crew even though they would like to work with me.
You are truly amazing
I am a photographer but Want to start filming. It is kind of scary starting with a full story. Could you please make a video on how to do some short clips that last a couple of seconds. I think that most of us would appreciate starting slow.
This sounds like fantastic advice for any artistic project! I don't know if I will make a film, but a lot of these videos inspire me to do better on any project I do work on
The worst thing is when the locations that said they would let you shoot start changing their mind the last minute.
Its insane why people agree to let you shoot in their location and then dont realize the scope of how big it actually takes to shoot the film. Even after conversations after conversations with them and they decide that they dont wanna let you shoot it at the last minute.
I've seen it happen plenty of times. Once i saw this happen on the set of an indie film that i worked on out in Petaluma, CA. The ranch owners agreed to let them shoot for an entire month. Then, in the first or second week of shooting into the film, they wanted to call it off. I think the investors had to find more money to pay them to let them continue filming.
Anyway, the film was still garbage. But i remember that happened.
Almost happened to me once recently when shooting a music video. My DP almost ruined it for us. I had to get him to shut up or walk into another room to be more diplomatic with the business owners. You need to be level-headed, and patience really does go a very long way.
I delegated my script writing to AI...it's terrible and my dad thinks I'm lazy but my strong point on set is logistics not writing lol
Very motivational and informative. I’m relatively new at this and wondering what is a great camera for beginners?
Dude. You look like Jack Rackham from Black Sails.
This video only not about film is about live lessons, I appreciate ✌🏾
The Heart of Darkness is so real and thank you for saying it!! But yes, keep going!!!
I believe you’re speaking into nothing but a tripod with a zippo double-sided to the top and that your voice is only in my head.
0:24 You litterally said "three" while showing 2 with your hands and then you did the same but with showing 4 q-q
Gospel stuff here. Needed this. Still need it. Especially #3.
Your video's are awesome p
0.23, i am only one to notice that he showed 2 and said 3? the same at 0.26 :D
You are hilarious and motivating, and I needed to see this. I love telling stories, and either by a stroke of genius or insane whim, I decided to turn some of my stories into a screenplay and film them. I've now spent two years and thousands of dollars on equipment and I plan on filming my first short film this Fall. I am following you for tips and motivation. Thank you for the good vibes and humor. I loved "I'm going to finish the sucky movie anyway." Printing it and putting it on my wall.
I'm still worried about nothing 🤕
Use your phone it doesn't matter
That was my favourite line of the whole video
"three big lessons"
~holds up 4 fingers~
9:11 i felt that but with TH-cam video but I still uploaded
God I love your channel and the way you deliver!
Live in California and vote Democrat. And be rich.
I appreciate the bulldog tip. I did a video essay on how rappers inspire me, partially because they’re just so cocky and love their own art more than anyone. So anytime I start to doubt myself, I adapt that rapper mentality that I’m the best (even though I know I’m not) and it has helped me finish so many projects. Even if the end result wasn’t the best, I could at least say I finished it and moved on to a better one.
I needed this. Thanks. Shooting on October 1st.
Can’t be the only one that noticed he held up two and four fingers when he said 3 and 3 0:27
i can make in 300 dollar. Give me one better camera
Great information, thanks for sharing
Bruh, how is doing a short film in Hawaii cheap?
hey dude! are you filming in LA?
The man is great with cinema, not math. Lol genius view time hack
Bro you are my inspiration 😊. Awesome presentation.
I needed this so much! Thank you! I want to get more experience and so motivation is hard at the moment but your advice helps a lot!
hello sir, can you do a storyboard process workflow. That would help alot of content creators and directors. thank you
Boom: th-cam.com/video/K8xJj5rgH-A/w-d-xo.html
@@StandardStoryCo thank you
love that dji x manfrotto Mic
Intresting .Thank You
*summons inner bulldog for pep talk*
truly, “the show must go on” 😮
Another great video 👍
Not very good counting w/ fingers
I got to take this pug for more walks……
This little movie was great because of your interactions with us viewers. I try and keep up with what's going on in cinema and despite all the technical advances around, most movies rhyme with Sphinx. You on the other hand are incredible.
Thanks for the tips🙏
How do you sign up to rent your gear on Borrow Lenses?
Love your channel, man. I watch your content everyday for inspiration. I wish you could review some of my films, they're still pretty bad, but i'm putting a lot of effort into them. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Great advice that I could definitely use in my own quest to do this YT thing... that I definitely have no idea about how to do. Keep making great work!
How does bro have so many friends 🤨😕
These were perfect. Thank you!
✌️ three short movies hahaha
It's Philip Seymour Hoffman! FINALLY, I got a good look at the painting between 'The Dude' and Travis Bickle. And here I thought it was Kenny Rogers... which would've made no sense, at all.
I like the way u make ur video's!
The way u explain everything ur motivation and all! Ceep going! I just subscribed💪🏽🔥