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There’s no one way to succeed in filmmaking, but there are tried and tested systems that will help increase your chances of long-term growth. In this video we’ll dive into the 10 rules I’ve tried to stick to that have helped me survive and thrive in this crazy industry.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Follow your gut
3:16 - Invest in the best tool for the job
4:58 - Never buy gear on credit
5:46 - Build an emergency fund
7:07 - Networking is a cost of doing business
8:44 - Have your CV and Reel ready
10:47 - Set clear expectations
12:17 - Stand up for yourself
13:30 - Make time for your own stuff
14:52 - Be open to working for free
16:11 - Final thoughts
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🎥 WANT TO SHOOT DOCUMENTARIES LIKE A PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER? START HERE: bit.ly/3YkuBcL
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There’s no one way to succeed in filmmaking, but there are tried and tested systems that will help increase your chances of long-term growth. In this video we’ll dive into the 10 rules I’ve tried to stick to that have helped me survive and thrive in this crazy industry.
👇🏻MORE RESOURCES FOR FILMMAKERS 👇🏻
🎓 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER? GET 1:1 MENTORSHIP HERE: filmschool.lucforsyth.com/mentorship
📘LIFE-CHANGING ADVICE FOR FILMMAKERS (FREE 70-PAGE EBOOK) 📘: tinyurl.com/ax9c3kkf
📽 A FILMMAKER’S GUIDE TO LONG TERM CAREER PLANNING (FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE) 📽: bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD) 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
🗞 FREE MONTHLY TIPS FOR FILMMAKING, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
📝✅ ESSENTIAL GEAR PACKING CHECKLIST (FREE DOWNLOAD) ✅📝: tinyurl.com/ycknfa7j
🤘 WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!) 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Follow your gut
3:16 - Invest in the best tool for the job
4:58 - Never buy gear on credit
5:46 - Build an emergency fund
7:07 - Networking is a cost of doing business
8:44 - Have your CV and Reel ready
10:47 - Set clear expectations
12:17 - Stand up for yourself
13:30 - Make time for your own stuff
14:52 - Be open to working for free
16:11 - Final thoughts
🎥 🔥 📷 GEAR I USE
MY ACAM: amzn.to/3CsrOoy
MY YOUTUBE CAM: amzn.to/3TcW12m
BEST DOC TRIPOD IN THE WORLD: bhpho.to/3VD3Gsn
MY FAVORITE CAMERA BACKPACK: bit.ly/3yTAJPh
EXPEDITION BACKPACK: bit.ly/3MEkco2
YOUTUBE LENS: amzn.to/3CuSl4x
PRIME LENSES: amzn.to/3CuVrWk
CURRENT DRONE: amzn.to/3VUUiQk
KEY LIGHT: amzn.to/3MzpsJn
SHOTGUN MIC: amzn.to/3hVwVnL
COMPUTER: amzn.to/3HXNwlE
CRAZY GOOD POWER BANK FOR FILMMAKERS: omnicharge.co/luc
*Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended*
✋ SAY HI
Email (business inquiries only): luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth
