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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - The story of two filmmakers
2:50 - Why taking action is the only thing that matters
4:12 - Prove your interest by consistently doing projects
5:25 - Real world example
7:13 - My personal experience
8:16 - A word from out sponsor
9:26 - Itโs not what you know, itโs who you know
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13:54 - Final thoughts
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How can filmmakers succeed in a highly competitive industry? There are plenty of factors that determine success in this business, but 90% of filmmakers out there are ignoring the basics - and itโs holding them back. In this video weโll dive into dead 2 simple steps that will put you ahead of the pack.
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๐ฝ A FILMMAKERโS GUIDE TO LONG TERM CAREER PLANNING (FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE) ๐ฝ: bit.ly/40ZS9GC
๐ THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERโS NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD) ๐: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
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Save 70% on royalty free music using code Luc70: audiio.com/lucforsyth
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - The story of two filmmakers
2:50 - Why taking action is the only thing that matters
4:12 - Prove your interest by consistently doing projects
5:25 - Real world example
7:13 - My personal experience
8:16 - A word from out sponsor
9:26 - Itโs not what you know, itโs who you know
11:31 - An example of my latest networking email
13:54 - Final thoughts
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
1:00 - whatโs this test about
2:13 - why Iโm doing this comparison
3:38 - amazing conversation with meet the gaffer
6:30 - lights used in the test
7:10 - Setting the room
9:08 - No lights, neg fill only
10:10 - aputure 300d + no diffusion
11:03 - amaran f22c + no diffusion
13:17 - amaran f22c + 1/2 stop grid cloth
14:32 - aputure 300d + soft box
16:27 - aputure 300d + 4x4 1 stop grid cloth
18:37 - amaran f22c + 4x4 1 stop grid cloth
19:58 - aputure 300d + 4x4 white bounce
21:22 - aputure 300d + bounce & diffusion
22:14 - final thoughts
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