Thanks for hearing me out! Hopefully this was helpful for a few of you. If you want to support me make sure you are subscribed, and if you've done that head over and follow me on instagram @samnewtonmedia
So right buddy, I started just over a year to make videos and this has been my focus for the past year, just 3 months ago decided to quit my job in the office and go full time, already making more money than my previous job and so happy to make something I love, so many samples out there, you just need to work super hard and get better making videos 😀👍
thats a good answer you should fund your own trips and get your editing skills up. Once you master or get good at that people will reach out and there you go.
I get the point of the video and nothing you said was untrue but the reason people don’t like those kind of answers is different then what you think. It’s not because they don’t want to hear that it’s hard work but instead it’s because there parents could also have told them that. All how to become successful in anything videos could pretty much have interchangeable titles because they all say the save thing. Work hard and don’t give up. It would be so much more interesting and helpful to see your first email that landed you a job or how your portfolio looked at that time and so on.
Most people just love the idea of making travel videos. And when you just love the idea of something and not the process you’ll never reach that idea or dream. Let the process of reaching your goal be your dream and you will succeed. Thank you for for being an inspiration and just a honest genuine guy Sam. I appreciate you and your work. Keep creating. 🤟🏻
Sam Newton Media thank you so much for getting back to me on that Sam! As I’m a aspiring filmmaker who’s dedicated to the process and really just trying to make a difference with my work is there an email or contact I can ask you a couple questions I have?
How to become a travel videographer: Do the chicken waddle. Waddle with intention, and if you waddle through life's ups and downs with persistence, you too, will be successful.
That 2:59 transition is so simple yet creative. Thanks for making content like this. I am a 17 y/o from Mumbai, India and I'm working my arse off to achieve my goals. They are incredibly absurd especially taking into account that I (as of now) live in a 3rd world country. But here are some goals I wanna achieve in life:- 1) Open my own business by the age of 20 2) Become a filmmaker (not necessarily travel filmmaker) 3) Make projects for BBC, UNICEF and more organisations. 4) Move to LA/Miami in my 20s 5) Make several meaningful documentaries and films. 6) Live a meaningful life. Those were some of the goals I have in life. And people like you inspire me to keep working in the right direction. Thank you!
@@filmmakerlevi At the age of 20, currently working in the film industry in Toronto! Worked on a lot of projects and seem to be on the right path! How about you?
@@kushagragautam6332 Thats cool man im glad its working out for you, im just starting up my own little freelance thing! Keep chasing the dream man youll get there! We all will.
Thanks for sharing! I really liked how you expressed the the love of the whole process and shooting the things you REALLY like to shoot. I first started photography back in high school in the late 90s. I was away from it for many years and re-discovered my passion for it and started to get serious about it a year ago. I first got re-aquainted with the mechanics of it through landscape, cityscape and still life photography. But I knew I always wanted to shoot fashion editorial, as it's the type of imagery that most appeals to me. I started an IG page and just started contacting models with my ideas. The more I shot, the more models I ended up working with. I'm constantly asked how much I charge and get quite the odd looks when I say I don't. I shoot because I love to. And I shoot the content I want to. And to me - right now - that's all that matters. That's what makes me happy. See you do what makes you happy IS the inspiration that you spread. Thank you. If people would stop and ask themselves why they do the things they do, I would say that if they didn't respond with "because I love to", they (or anyone) should question why you're still doing it? IG: @eric.ross.images
This was a fantastic video man, love it. This was probably more useful than people actually trying to give you a framework. Love your content, keep it up!
This gives me hope, I started TH-cam back in 2012 but didn't start making "travel videos" until about 3/4 years ago and I just got my first paid client earlier this year to film a wedding!
Great video and advice Sam. I’m many steps behind you but where I’m at on my journey with my goals and pacing and hustle, everything you said I know is spot on. I’ve seen it firsthand myself too. Reaching that ____ isn’t easy. It’s brutal. It takes a lot of work over a long period of time. But if we stay persistent, are doing what we love, and learning practicing growing intentionally, everything we imagine and more is possible. Damn that sounds cheesy and sorta dumb...but with my time going off the premed path to do videography and now making some moves toward more full time TH-cam... I’ve seen, this cheesy stuff is actually true. So much sacrifice and work you’ve put in behind the scenes with your work and art to get you where you’re at today. Grinding myself now, I see it and respect it so much but even so I’m sure I can’t fully imagine or notice what you’ve put in, Sam. Keep up the great work. Very inspiring and refreshing.
Such good advice man. It’s never sexy, but it’s the consistency and patience, and leveraging your unique skills and passions over a sh*tton of time that gets results. I find it fascinating how similar it is to the advice we give to aspiring music producers in my field as well - so many common elements across all creative endeavors
Most people these days try to become a travel videographer because they like to travel. This is so wrong. Become a videographer because you LOVE to create videos AND to travel. I'm trying my best too to become a travel videographer. I started 1 year ago and going pretty good. I don't care about subscribers, views, or money, because I LOVE what I do!
Good video. I agree with this completely, had a lot similar experiences although still trying to get to the ultimate place where I want to be, but am pretty far along and these were definitely steps along the way. A lot of people I've met discount doing the things you need to do to get to where you want to go, like taking jobs for the experience to have something to show, and make things relevant to the people you want to get work from etc. Definitely a good road map etc. interesting video.
What a ripper video! Totally agree with all of the above. I’m #inspired at your #inspirational #travelgoals haha. But really, love your work bruvvy keep it up
I am so inspired. Cannot wait to make my next travel video with all that blue ass water 💦 In all seriousness though, coming through with that valuable information! Loved seeing this side of your channel too - stoked to see more dude 🤙
Awesome motivation thank you! I already have a few years in the game and I know I still have along way to go but thankfully I enjoy this way like hell and I feel that success is inevitable! :) See you on the other side soon ;)
amazing bro, love you work. people see Sam Kolder and thin]k they can make a few videos to get to his position haha! I follow you on Instagram and subscribed on here :) inspiring photographer, keep doing what you do. can only get bigger & better Sam.
How did you pick to be a travel videographer? Im at the point where I am stuck choosing to shoot something that is nice with good money or pursue travel filmmaking
Sam Newton Media totally agree, I had zero skills 4 years ago and now, a few years later of practice and tutorials I’m finally making money doing video and photo
amazing advice to people starting out!! You have a new subscriber. I just posted my first 3 videos if you wanted to give any feedback I'd appreciate it!
Thanks for hearing me out! Hopefully this was helpful for a few of you. If you want to support me make sure you are subscribed, and if you've done that head over and follow me on instagram @samnewtonmedia
So right buddy, I started just over a year to make videos and this has been my focus for the past year, just 3 months ago decided to quit my job in the office and go full time, already making more money than my previous job and so happy to make something I love, so many samples out there, you just need to work super hard and get better making videos 😀👍
thats a good answer you should fund your own trips and get your editing skills up. Once you master or get good at that people will reach out and there you go.
I get the point of the video and nothing you said was untrue but the reason people don’t like those kind of answers is different then what you think. It’s not because they don’t want to hear that it’s hard work but instead it’s because there parents could also have told them that. All how to become successful in anything videos could pretty much have interchangeable titles because they all say the save thing. Work hard and don’t give up.
It would be so much more interesting and helpful to see your first email that landed you a job or how your portfolio looked at that time and so on.
hahah yes man! i'm glad someone finally did a video like this! ps the chicken rap song deserves to be signed to a label (;
hahahah high school sam would be honored
I love your videos benntk
Most people just love the idea of making travel videos. And when you just love the idea of something and not the process you’ll never reach that idea or dream. Let the process of reaching your goal be your dream and you will succeed. Thank you for for being an inspiration and just a honest genuine guy Sam. I appreciate you and your work. Keep creating. 🤟🏻
really love this my guy thank you so much, glad you got the point
Sam Newton Media thank you so much for getting back to me on that Sam! As I’m a aspiring filmmaker who’s dedicated to the process and really just trying to make a difference with my work is there an email or contact I can ask you a couple questions I have?
@@blivinfree shoot me a DM brother i'll do my best, @samnewtonmedia
Sam Newton Media just sent you one! Thank you Sam
How to become a travel videographer: Do the chicken waddle.
Waddle with intention, and if you waddle through life's ups and downs with persistence, you too, will be successful.
hahaha im glad you walked away with the main point of the video
Thanks for motivating
thank you for watching!
The Truth, nice one mate✌🏻
the man himself! appreciate you brother
Thanks so much for sharing🙏🙏Amazing video
120 likes with no dislikes says a lot about how positive and influential you are, keep creating hopefully I will meet you one day.
really appreciate that man, I love the community i've built on this platform
That 2:59 transition is so simple yet creative. Thanks for making content like this. I am a 17 y/o from Mumbai, India and I'm working my arse off to achieve my goals. They are incredibly absurd especially taking into account that I (as of now) live in a 3rd world country. But here are some goals I wanna achieve in life:-
1) Open my own business by the age of 20
2) Become a filmmaker (not necessarily travel filmmaker)
3) Make projects for BBC, UNICEF and more organisations.
4) Move to LA/Miami in my 20s
5) Make several meaningful documentaries and films.
6) Live a meaningful life.
Those were some of the goals I have in life. And people like you inspire me to keep working in the right direction. Thank you!
Good luck sir
@@dariushdz Appreciate the support!
@@kushagragautam6332 where you at man
@@filmmakerlevi At the age of 20, currently working in the film industry in Toronto! Worked on a lot of projects and seem to be on the right path! How about you?
@@kushagragautam6332 Thats cool man im glad its working out for you, im just starting up my own little freelance thing! Keep chasing the dream man youll get there! We all will.
Thanks for sharing! I really liked how you expressed the the love of the whole process and shooting the things you REALLY like to shoot. I first started photography back in high school in the late 90s. I was away from it for many years and re-discovered my passion for it and started to get serious about it a year ago. I first got re-aquainted with the mechanics of it through landscape, cityscape and still life photography. But I knew I always wanted to shoot fashion editorial, as it's the type of imagery that most appeals to me. I started an IG page and just started contacting models with my ideas. The more I shot, the more models I ended up working with. I'm constantly asked how much I charge and get quite the odd looks when I say I don't. I shoot because I love to. And I shoot the content I want to. And to me - right now - that's all that matters. That's what makes me happy. See you do what makes you happy IS the inspiration that you spread. Thank you. If people would stop and ask themselves why they do the things they do, I would say that if they didn't respond with "because I love to", they (or anyone) should question why you're still doing it? IG: @eric.ross.images
Sweet video mate!
Thanks
ayooo much love man!
sometimes I *_respectfully forget_* you have a channel then I see the notification of the video. Excitement fills me up!
hahaha ayo thank you!
Sam Newton in the Buildinnn with dat motivational sauce
ranch dressing, blue cheese, motivation. my three favorite sauces
Wow thanks for sharing!! Feeling inspired as always
Absolutely incredible. Love you are sharing this dude!
ayye my guy luke, always appreciate you man
Yooo thanks for this video! For real, I'm just starting and this is GOLD.
Just the motivation I needed to get out there and land more clients! Thanks Sam! 👊
No problem peter, thank you for the support!
Be intentional, I love that message !
Thanks for sharing this man! I love to hear about other videographers journeys and how it doesn’t just happen overnight like some people think
Wes! Appreciate you always supporting my man
This was a fantastic video man, love it. This was probably more useful than people actually trying to give you a framework. Love your content, keep it up!
thank you my man!
well said, that is what im doing myself for both my channels
Great video and explanation! Milford sound looks insane!
ayo, appreciate that man
Man this is what we needed!!!!
glad I can help!
We use you as a focal point,a target in terms of who we wanna be!!
Awesome video Sam! Can’t wait to see all the New Zealand Creamers! Also that music video was GOLD! 😂😂😂
legend! appreciate you brother
This gives me hope, I started TH-cam back in 2012 but didn't start making "travel videos" until about 3/4 years ago and I just got my first paid client earlier this year to film a wedding!
love hearing this man, keep crushing it!
“In Sam Kolder we trust” hahahha
hahaha sneaky sneaky
Nah In Sam Newton we trust
Great video and advice Sam. I’m many steps behind you but where I’m at on my journey with my goals and pacing and hustle, everything you said I know is spot on. I’ve seen it firsthand myself too. Reaching that ____ isn’t easy. It’s brutal. It takes a lot of work over a long period of time.
But if we stay persistent, are doing what we love, and learning practicing growing intentionally, everything we imagine and more is possible.
Damn that sounds cheesy and sorta dumb...but with my time going off the premed path to do videography and now making some moves toward more full time TH-cam... I’ve seen, this cheesy stuff is actually true.
So much sacrifice and work you’ve put in behind the scenes with your work and art to get you where you’re at today. Grinding myself now, I see it and respect it so much but even so I’m sure I can’t fully imagine or notice what you’ve put in, Sam. Keep up the great work. Very inspiring and refreshing.
My guy Eric! that means the world thank you so much, keep working brother, Aggies gonna do big things
Thank you bro! Yessir!
Very dope man! Thoroughly enjoyed this!
been hitting refresh on my computer for 2 days hoping for this comment
Haha you legend! 😅
Those shades are 🔥. Nice video!
myyy man ben! Thanks for always supporting
Such good advice man. It’s never sexy, but it’s the consistency and patience, and leveraging your unique skills and passions over a sh*tton of time that gets results. I find it fascinating how similar it is to the advice we give to aspiring music producers in my field as well - so many common elements across all creative endeavors
Some real, practical advice!
really appreciate that jeremy!
So so thankful for you and this video! Changed my aspect and mindset. Let’s go 🎥🔥
jake! thank you my guy
Incredible Message 💯🔥
Wow you video good... what lens did you use?
more like what LUTs
sony 1-400 mm
@@keenanlam_ do you travels presets converted to luts
love this, so much truth.
thank you Alex!
Loved this video, respect to you for this. Can't wait for the next!
aye thank you george!
Keep going! keep creating and motivating us to develop ourselves to the fullest !
much love man!
Most people these days try to become a travel videographer because they like to travel. This is so wrong. Become a videographer because you LOVE to create videos AND to travel. I'm trying my best too to become a travel videographer. I started 1 year ago and going pretty good. I don't care about subscribers, views, or money, because I LOVE what I do!
So much truth to this. Great work sam! 🙌💯🔥🔥
youre the real legend
Thank you for motivation!❤️🔥
You’re videos are very inspiring thank you man
appreciate that nate!
so glad I just found ur channel! luv ur vibe
Good video. I agree with this completely, had a lot similar experiences although still trying to get to the ultimate place where I want to be, but am pretty far along and these were definitely steps along the way. A lot of people I've met discount doing the things you need to do to get to where you want to go, like taking jobs for the experience to have something to show, and make things relevant to the people you want to get work from etc. Definitely a good road map etc. interesting video.
I love it !
Inspiring budd
yoooo thank you daniel
Slam dunk brother!! You still in Aus? Come up to the Whitsundays!
What a ripper video! Totally agree with all of the above. I’m #inspired at your #inspirational #travelgoals haha. But really, love your work bruvvy keep it up
hahaha you the best:) thanks for all your support
Epic work brother, motivational AF!
my man! Always appreciate you
Just discovered your channel, its amazing man great success story !! thanks for the tips
Thank for sharing your story Sam! May I ask what picture profile and luts you use?
I shoot natural or cinestyle (contrast and sharpness all the way down) and i have Luts from alllll over but dont rely too heavily on them for grading
Great tips dude, thanks!
Thank you for your inspiration!
Man you are inspiration to me.
bro but the bonus is a BONUS lowkey kinda dope
Thanks for the advice man!
Awesome work man. This makes so much sense and was something i really needed to hear!
Start somewhere.
That rap vid is gold! 🤣
Love this
appreciate it!
I am so inspired. Cannot wait to make my next travel video with all that blue ass water 💦 In all seriousness though, coming through with that valuable information! Loved seeing this side of your channel too - stoked to see more dude 🤙
hahaha love you my guy
Thank you!
Dude you are awesome
aye thank you man!
@@SamNewton My pleasure
Thanks for sharing this Sam! Love it 😍
ayo! much love my dude
Thank you 🥰🥰
ayyyy you are very welcome
This was epic 🙏🏿
Awesome motivation thank you! I already have a few years in the game and I know I still have along way to go but thankfully I enjoy this way like hell and I feel that success is inevitable! :) See you on the other side soon ;)
No shorcut, keep working hard. Practical way to success 👍🏽
glad you liked it!
Do i have to learn how to do backflip in order to do travel videos? Love your content bruh!
unfortunately that is a requirement :/
not gonna lie ur first video pretty good for a first video
I love this
congrats dude so good!
lol too hard at the end of the video haha
hahaha yooo thanks Rey!
Thank you
hey sam i really liked do the chicken waddle
amazing bro, love you work.
people see Sam Kolder and thin]k they can make a few videos to get to his position haha!
I follow you on Instagram and subscribed on here :)
inspiring photographer, keep doing what you do. can only get bigger & better Sam.
really appreciate that my guy thank you!
Do you have a MasterClass on how you edit? Like those transitions are mental
Not all hero's wear capes.. also not all hero's do the chicken waddle
hahaha aye appreciate you justin
How did you pick to be a travel videographer? Im at the point where I am stuck choosing to shoot something that is nice with good money or pursue travel filmmaking
Holy crap i wish i know you were in Sydney 😭!!
Do I really need skillshare or just youtube for learning?
Ive learned everything I know from youtube and just getting out there practicing
Sam Newton Media totally agree, I had zero skills 4 years ago and now, a few years later of practice and tutorials I’m finally making money doing video and photo
The chicken waffle lol I remember
That winky face at the end is foreshadowing at it's finest... exactly one year later and he's the new Peter Mckinnon. Haha, well played bro.
I love you. Hope that's not too forward.
Amazing
Which one is your official work for a client ?
yikes!! 1:59 shooting with a nikon?! guess these tips must really work then!
i really dont wanna a magic pill. I just dont know how to start creating a portfolio about this area. How to really get started
Did you pay for your first vacation to get the content to start your portfolio?
👍👍👍😎
2:00 is that a ni
Fucking amazing intro bro😍😍😍
amazing advice to people starting out!! You have a new subscriber. I just posted my first 3 videos if you wanted to give any feedback I'd appreciate it!
Loving you videos Sam!