Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
Have you ever thought seriously about turning your passion for cinematography into a career? If I could do it in just a few years (without film school), then you can too. In this video I’ll break down a “simple” path that any aspiring documentary cinematographer willing to put in work can take to turn their hobby into something serious.
#filmmaking #documentary #careeradvice #professional
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Big news!
4:39 - The crucial first step
5:49 - Invest in the right gear
7:53 - Spec projects: Prove you can do the job
9:40 - Networking: Get your name out there
10:43 - Invest in yourself
12:47 - Be prepared for the lucky breaks
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Have you ever thought seriously about turning your passion for cinematography into a career? If I could do it in just a few years (without film school), then you can too. In this video I’ll break down a “simple” path that any aspiring documentary cinematographer willing to put in work can take to turn their hobby into something serious.
#filmmaking #documentary #careeradvice #professional
🎥 *WANT TO LEVEL UP YOUR CINEMATOGRAPHY? PRE-ORDER DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPHY: PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS COURSE (60% SOLD OUT!)*🎥 bit.ly/3YkuBcL
🤘 *WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!)* 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
📽 *START THE FREE 5-DAY FILMMAKER’S LONG-TERM CAREER PLANNING CHALLENGE *📽 bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 *THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD)* 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
🗞 *MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: FILMMAKING TIPS, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING* 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
📱 *SCHEDULE 1:1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT OR PROJECT CONSULTATION CALL WITH ME*📱
calendly.com/lucforsyth/1-1-consultation-call
🔗 *LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO*
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Big news!
4:39 - The crucial first step
5:49 - Invest in the right gear
7:53 - Spec projects: Prove you can do the job
9:40 - Networking: Get your name out there
10:43 - Invest in yourself
12:47 - Be prepared for the lucky breaks
🎥 🔥 📷 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: luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth (BTS content, but I’m TERRIBLE at DMs - sorry!)
