See I agree with this guy and the pros. Say you want to be a Director..what you gonna do, try and make a little film with your part-time job? At least with film school you're making things to get you noticed WHILE learning and practising at the same time. Like he said, you can use the equipment, facilities and make connections and friends for life..all topped off with hands on experience. I think it's worth it

@ImmortalJeremy

7 жыл бұрын

Did you go? Share experiences if so... I'm considering it.

@TheAlmonteFilms

6 жыл бұрын

Where are you going to get the money to afford 70k a year tuition if you were an average student in high school? It may be worth it if you have help from your parents. A lot of people wind up stuck in debt.

@luckerrs1310

5 жыл бұрын

@Mattz Vidz it depends on the opportunities and situations you got, i dont think there's right way to get into films, just do what you think its gonna work better for you at your own moment

@ericrenquist6494

4 жыл бұрын

@Mattz Vidz And you're 18? Im 19 and havent even picked up a real camera yet. Thats pretty inspiring. Was it hard getting work with your age?

If you're going to do film school, it wouldn't hurt to get a bachelors degree in it because, worst case scenario, you can still get a decent job with the bachelors. I agree with your parents in that area. I have two jobs at the moment but I acquired them through friends, so I didn't necessarily have to use my bachelors to get them. I know that if I had to use my bachelors to get a job I'd be in a much better position than if I didn't have the bachelors. At the end of the day, it honestly doesn't hurt to get it =)

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

***** Tuition definitely stings =)

@SDGR33SE

9 жыл бұрын

D4Darious what are my chances as a film editor if i go to film school

@danv4299

8 жыл бұрын

+D4Darious Could you recommend any books on film for learning the craft independently? Thanks.

@ascl24

8 жыл бұрын

+D4Darious how about grad school? That is different right? I was always passionate about film and have some regret not going into film school. But now that I'm almost done my degree in New Media, should I go into film grad school?

@alexandra4real360

8 жыл бұрын

I would recommend Robert Rodriguez;s "Rebel Without a Crew".

I think it's mainly the older generations who are obsessed with institutionalized learning. For stuff like medicine and law, I think proper schooling and a degree are essential, for anything creative, not so much. My parents' generation (aged 70+) still seem to believe that you can't possibly work in a field that you haven't studied for properly, i.e. with a diploma or degree. If you can't motivate yourself to go out there and make stuff, maybe you need to look for a more structured kind of job. But I get the 'access to gear' point of film school. Then again, nowadays the consumer cameras and other equipment are getting better and better!

Filming is just like art or singing. You can go to school for those things and learn about them. But that knowledge does nothing if you can't sing a simple note, or draw a circle. I think school is great for advancing, making friends, and learning new things. But it's just like what you said, it all boils down to what you can make and how passionate you are about making it.

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the Head. It still comes down to the individual and how passionate they are about making it happen. If they're truly passionate then the rest will work itself out.

This is one of the most down to earth, straightforward, honest assessments of the pros and cons of filmschool from a personal perspective. You emphasized the key that many students don't understand going into it - that is, you get out of it what you put into it. Film school is just one resource that a person learning the craft of filmmaking could use. Ultimately, you have to eat, sleep, and breathe films and take as many opportunities as you can to make them - largely without monetary compensation - in order to get to a level that people will notice you and trust you with their funding. The degree itself, the piece of paper, has little meaning other than showing your ability to complete a training program. It's the experience, the practice, the body of work you build, and the relationships that matter.

I love how everyone mentions all those directors who made it without filmschool but dont mention millions of directors who didnt make it with and without filmschool. You dont need filmschool to become a good filmmaker but it gives you huge advantages. You will be learning a lot outside of school but if you go to filmschool you have had the taste of both worlds. Filmschool doesnt stand in the way of your progress, so after you are done with it you can always continue learning from other sources.

I'm a filmmaker and screenwriter. I have screenwriting experience and video editing experience. I've been doing video editing since 2003 and I started writing screenplays in 2006. I've learned video editing basically on my own through my own video projects. I started practicing screenwriting in 2006 after I read my first issue of Movie Maker magazine which I still have to this day. I've read books and articles on screenwriting and on the craft of writing period. I've learned on my own about filmmaking and screenwriting through independent studying on my own. So you're right. Some cowboys do ride alone. I'm one of them. I continue to learn and study and gain knowledge of filmmaking and screenwriting on my own. Sometimes I do contemplate film school, but I just can't afford it. So I go the lone ranger route. Trying to find my own way is difficult, but I believe that I will get there. I hope so.

@cynthiautz6702

8 жыл бұрын

+agentbl For me I am going to use VideoPad Editor for my movies.

@SideEffects297

7 жыл бұрын

Cynthia Utz adobe premiere pro all the way

@mitchellcombden4416

6 жыл бұрын

has anyone bought your any of your scripts?

@Will-ht2ny

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

thanks for saving me 100K

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Mindy More Any time Mindy =) Good luck!

I'm currently at university with a double major in Interactive-Web-Management and Radio-TV-Film. I joined the Radio-TV-Film program rather late, so I haven't got a proper chance to form any meaningful relationships or toy around in a film set as much I'd like to. So the plan I currently have is once I graduate, I would apply for a day job in either online marketing, journalism, a TV station, radio station, whatever, and spend a year saving up and getting some personal experience on the side. Then I'll apply to a film school as my post-graduate education, and use the program to properly learn my craft, find what I'm good at, make friends, and try out equipment (get a feel for the industry to see what I can do).

Great video man! Having this dilemma at the moment, mainly due to the tuition fees. I am, however, extremely grateful to KZreadrs like you and many others who are providing information about film-making for everyone and for free! :) Reading blogs + Learning from KZread videos + Applying the knowledge to make my own films = My Film School! :)

This is an insightful and honest video! Thanks for sharing.

I went to VancouverFilmSchool in the 3D animation & visual effects program and I'd like to share a little bit of information about my time there. I really liked my experience, the stuff we learned and the instructors there were golden. The equipment we had was really good, they were constantly upgrading the software and hardware to make sure we had the latest goodies. The cameras were a little outdated (sony EX1) but I'm pretty sure they're going to change them soon. I liked how much emphasis they put on acquiring soft skills, which are just as important as core skills when you're trying to land a job and keep it. However, if anyone is thinking about going to a school like this, you should be aware of something first. While it's true that you don't need much prior knowledge to get in, it is usually easier to get a job if you are experienced beforehand. For example, I was one of the students in my class with the most prior experience and I was the first one in our class to get a job (a really good one too). I'm not saying you won't get hired, you simply need to work a little harder to achieve your goal.

Film school is free for me. SOCIALISM! SOCIALISM!

@cheese7960

5 жыл бұрын

De To fuck America

@jsmith434w

5 жыл бұрын

It’s 4 years of your life you’re spending not working, not making REAL industry connections (not wannabe college kids), not meeting REAL film industry professionals and they’ll teach you everything you need to know, trust me. Ask the sound guy how his machine works- he’ll be more than happy to tell you. That’s how much of it you’ll learn in school. If you want to work in sound after that, get boom jobs. If not, then why would you waste 4 years learning about sound when you don’t like sound? Spend the money making 500$ films, it’s what you’d do in film school anyways. I’m trying to scrounge up 250$ for a student film RIGHT NOW when all I want to do is get back on a set getting union credits and getting internships like I did last weekend but I can’t because I gotta prioritize school since I don’t want to get burned with the class/teacher (active filmmaker.) It’s absolutely stupid. You can make 20 of those for the cheapest film school while working and supporting your habit. If you suck at film making, make it your signature (wiseau, breen. ) Film school is great if you want to be a film executive and you’re 18 years old and want to fuck college girls and blue haired feminists for the next 4 years while getting corporate internships during the summer. If you’re studying outside of Hollywood or even worse, outside of USA, forget Hollywood outside of film festival recognition. You’re not getting that Disney internship. I know I’m not, gonna have to fight to get that h1b and a college degree won’t do me any good. If you don’t get those internships and don’t plan to work in a corporate environment with your degree then it wasn’t really free. If you do, then it doesn’t matter how much it cost if you know how to get a job and not only keep it but move upwards up a corporate ladder. The only way I’m ever becoming a Hollywood director is if i make connections, not waste my time in a classroom. If you’re American, that’s different I’m sure.

David Fincher, Peter Jackson, Ridley Scott, James Cameron, and Steven Spielberg didn't go to film school.

@qqqTOXICqqq

9 жыл бұрын

Dr Shaym Yes! I know a few people that are still paying off top acting & film schools in NYC many years later. They are doing nothing now but complaining why they never made it. They feel entitled because they went and wasted money on a "Film School". They do nothing but dream. No ambition and 0 drive with big dreams= nothing but heartbreak. Nobody is handing anything to anyone. If you want it, you have to earn it, and you can do it. Now go get it people!

@BruceWayneReal

9 жыл бұрын

Dr Shaym bill gates dropped out of college too but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't go to school.

@LMDigitalMovies

9 жыл бұрын

Dr Shaym Don't forget Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino.

@EricNorberg

9 жыл бұрын

LMDigital Movies And Robert Rodriguez...

@ElliotRuddy

8 жыл бұрын

+Dr Shaym Steven spielberg did after 33 years XD haha he entered shindlers list as his student film!

My first thought was "Yeah I could watch tutorials on KZread and learn everything by myself". But when I tried to apply for jobs, they wouldn't even look at me. As if I was screaming, telling them: "HEY!!! I CAN DO THIS! I CAN DO THAT!! I CAN DO THOSE!!". And they easily replied "You didn't even have any supporting education background." I only have a shitty smartphone that takes horrible picture. And right now I just finished shooting my first movie using that phone and editing the clips, and will submit my work for their scholarship challenge.

@davidcavill1518

6 жыл бұрын

Why not show them your work instead?

@jsmith434w

5 жыл бұрын

Try starting at the bottom and doing gigs for free. Start as a PA on indie projects and you’ll find people with 40+ years industry experience will be MORE than willing to take you under your wing if you’re motivated and reliable. Seen it happen last weekend. After that, use his reference to get jobs, with your experience get that office job you want. Even then, maybe it’s different where you are, but I could get any editing job I wanted here in my city where VFX is absolutely blowing up. But I don’t want to work in post prod. They’re always looking for runners and assistants and that’s really your entry way. As the guy above me said, show then your work. Look up portfolios on Vimeo, save the best ones and the worst ones, try to explain why they work or don’t work. Build yours. How’s it going after a year?

@ogiola

5 жыл бұрын

How do you find positions for PA or entry level jobs or internships? @@jsmith434w

@jsmith434w

5 жыл бұрын

@@ogiola Local Facebook film groups. Look up VFX studios in your city. Make good impressions, make connections. My city has like 15-20 studios, so I'm lucky. In my city, there's a film technician's union so I can get jobs from there, it's tricky though. There's also a film magazine where I live that shows which places are currently working on movies and on which stage they are, you can call them and ask if they need help. Try calling some career councilor at a local film school, maybe they'll give you some advice, if they're nice. I also heard of a guy who drove around and found film shoots, walked up to the, I assume, line producer (not sure of the English title for the guy that handles PAs on a film set) and asked if they needed a PA (hint: they always do.) It helps if you have a driver's license, can drive a cube truck or know first aid.

@ogiola

5 жыл бұрын

John Smith I was looking at job positions online from websites like indeed or google. And most want a bachelors degree along with 5+ years of experience. How do people move pass this?

Been watching a bunch of your videos all night and I feel its really helpful for what I want to do. I'm in my late 20's and taking a different direction career wise and I want to get into film editing mainly and maybe cinematography. I've done some editing on some videos before and I LOVE the process and feel its something I want to pursue. I felt being older and not having any history with any type of film in high school or any type of college credit would hurt me but this video really made me feel I should just be proactive and do it instead of worrying so much about lack of experience and just go and gain experience. Anyway, great videos my friend keep it up!

@themoreyouknowfools4974

2 жыл бұрын

How has it been now?

@craven718

2 жыл бұрын

@@themoreyouknowfools4974 funny to see this pop up. That was a time where I was trying to figure myself out. Now running my own business making outfits for professional wrestlers while wrestling myself and dabble in editing here and there for small projects that are creative or wrestling based. Have a channel I put some stuff on here and there called Break Knyte Creative.

Very thankful I found your videos. I'm gearing up for my first feature film on a low budget. Watching these videos have helped in the parts that I didn't fully understand. I didn't go to film school but I worked on enough sets to really meet lots of cool people that are now willing to help me out on my project. Keep up these solid videos. More people need this knowledge

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Undefeated Losers Good luck on your first feature Undefeated. It's terrifying but exhilarating all at the same time. Just make sure your story is as strong as it can be before you jump into shooting. Don't rush it.

This was very helpful, thank you! I've been very torn about going to film school, it's great to hear advice from someone who's actually experienced the system.

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Gonzo Beans Thank you Gonzo. You'll make the right choice that works best for you. Don't worry about it to much =)

"Some Cowboy's gotta ride alone."

I think it's also worth mentioning that film school is a great place to meet people who not only become your trusted friends, but also your rivals. Friendly competition is huge in film school, and a lot of what I've learned at school has been from trying to make movies that are better than my friends' movies.

OMG I SEARCHED UP "pros and cons for going to new school" AND IM GOING TO A FULM SCHOOL SO THIS IS THE OERFECT VIDEO

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

IDontGetPaidProductions ha Glad you found what you were looking for and best of luck with film school ;)

@Raeofsunshinenicole

9 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@DoormanDudeMinecraftOfficial

9 жыл бұрын

IDontGetPaidProductions good luck with fulm school, and I hope found a lot out of this oerfect video :)

So much value! Thank you! This is truly insightful!

Probably the best information I've heard about trying to get into the industry and about film school. Thanks, saved me some headaches.

I enjoy your videos. I personally disagree with film school. Like you mention you can pretty much get it on-line. Theory is great but I haven't time traveled yet. Five things beginner filmmakers should realize are: 1) it's not the latest gear that makes it a great story, 2) always shoot for the edit, you get the shots you need not coverage (coverage takes time and wears people and crew out), 3) You are showing a story that makes the audience emotionally involved so, know your target market, 4) Distribution needs a few things like: subtitles, actors on different timelines for translations, sound effects as well (some sounds are offensive in other countries and they need to cover them up), 5 ) expect to give away your first film to get recognition. The logic behind that is: more than likely your first feature is going to be your trial if you will: can you get a feature done? Best wishes to everyone in this crazy business. Thanks D for the videos, my friend.

Dude, thank you. This helped bring clarity and new perspective. 👍👍🙏

Thanks so much Darious for making this video it was very informing!

how do you go about getting jobs on sets? where do you go? who do you talk to? what do I need to do?

You are the most helpful person ever! Just discovered your channel and I'm already hooked. Keep it up pal!

Love you darious! Keep it up man :))

I needed this in my life right now. Appreciated!!

Reppin' Columbia College Chicago class of '15!

@JohnAdamGallegos

6 жыл бұрын

How has two years in the real world been? CCC '11 here.

I appreciate the opinions you had because they were the least biased opinions I have seen about film schools. thx

hell yeah! so good straight to the juice. Thank you.

You have so much knowledge man. I've been an AC for a DP for quite some time now and because of that, it's opened tons of opportunities. I was never able to go to college because I wasn't lucky enough to afford it (and the Florida public education system failed me miserably) But I will say that these videos have taught me a lot. I wanted to say thank you. I wish you nothing but success. I also have a friend in stage management here in NY who went to your school (carpentry and rigging is my side hustle) Anyways I thought that was cool. Stay frosty. Keep creating.

Nice explanations, man! Way to pay attention to detail!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Rustic B thank you Rustic!

@AimarAzisTV

6 жыл бұрын

Ayy rustic

One of the best channels I've been referred to by another youtuber!

Dude I must say you are really balanced in this video. You are pretty blunt with the cons but don't gloss over the pros. Alot of the videos I have watched are extremely heated and down right cruel to film school. Like screaming at the camera and calling anyone who decides to go essentially stupid. I love how you said it's really up the person and how THEY learn. I really appreciated this.

I'm very glad I found your channel, everything you say is very insightful and my love for film and filmmaking grows everytime I learn something new from you, thanks man

Your videos are SO helpfull! Thank you so much!

One of the best things I've seen on film school, subscribed!

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful.

very great video, informative and to the point!

Absolutely superbly summarised mate, really fantastic video, agree with everything you said.

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

I've been meaning to talk about film school for the longest lol. Thanks for commenting Toby baj!

Great videos man! Very informative and unbiased!

@D4Darious

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Tofu ;)

Thanks, man. This video put a lot of things into perspective for me. I have this crazy passion for film and story telling and have been really conflicted on which path to take. Keep up the great work and I will tell as many people as I can about your channel.

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support Eber. I'm glad you enjoyed this! Hope this cleared things up for you.

@ViNdOOfanCluB

9 жыл бұрын

D4Darious hello mate...your videos are very informative..n i hope you can help me out with my query... In US you have film education imparted in two different sects of institutions one is a University like UCLA or Academy of art University which offers either a 3-4 yr Undergrad prog with a degree and 2-3 yrs Master prog with a degree in films studies..(not to mention time consuming n according to ur video not so important to land a job)...second is a Film Academy like Newyork film academy or California film Academy or film connection offering only one prog set out for all as a certificate or a diploma for a 1-2 yrs in film studies(not to forget, they claim to be very hands on in comparison to university) ....here's where the dilemma arises which one to choose from, which one are more beneficial...?? i wish you could have touched on this situation...it would have been very helpful..waiting for your input...shd a aspiring filmmaker go for a university or a academy?

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

kay jay I got my bachelors degree (4 year schooling). If you want to learn filmmaking and also get a bachelors degree (3-4 year schooling) then the benefit is, should you quit filmmaking, you still have a bachelors degree that will help you get a regular job. That's the only real advantage to getting a 3-4 year degree. Many of the 1-2 year film programs are just as good as the 3-4 year programs. It's not the film program that determines your success, but how well you apply yourself while you're in school that will. I've know people who went to a 2 year film program at a community college and had success getting into the industry afterwards. I also know people who've gone to UCLA and ended up getting no where. Deciding schools is a tough choice to make but no matter what school you pick, your success depends on YOU not the school.

I'm a senior in high school and I want to be a film production major. I can honestly say your video helped a lot with my decision about film school. Definitely gonna subscribe :) Keep up the good work

On Point Bro! Every Word!!!

Great video!

very helpful video. great job

Thank you so much! I have a large passion for acting and filmmaking and this video helped a lot! I have 3 yrs of high school left but it's never bad to start thinking!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you for commenting Tyler.

Love this, kind of thinking more about it now that this video helped me out!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

iiKrstne Glad you found the video helpful iiKrstne. Thanks for commenting =)

Excellent reasoning. This spot on describes my experiences with film school. I've met so many great people because of it, also learned how to use some dated equipment that was later useful on some shoots that I was hired for. I had the hardest time understanding cameras and lacked motivation before film school.

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Film school is just like anything else. They have their issues hahaha. But they can be very very useful. Thanks for commenting Evan!

@EvanHarter

10 жыл бұрын

D4Darious Yeah, now I'm stuck with the debt. Not only the equipment, but their information was a little dated too. For instance, I informed my indie cinema teacher about Kickstarter. His whole world was turned upside down when he realized doctors and lawyers aren't the only way to finance a small production.

Awesome video, really helpful.

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rad.

In Germany all universities and some film schools are for free!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Marric Media That's so cool. I wish we had that!

@someguy1515

5 жыл бұрын

You lucky sob

@lukeroeber

4 жыл бұрын

Echt? :D

@KK-qg8zs

4 жыл бұрын

but, u need to master German somehow dude.

Thanks for the advice! You were really informative.

Great advice. I'm trying to decide myself what to do.

Darious, this is really solid advice you're giving. I'm glad I found your videos. I create comics, serious and offbeat graphic novel sort of comics, so in the same spirit as filmmaking. I've gotten something like a film school education byway of reading, acting and being an extra, creating short videos, and lots of writing. Much more to do up ahead. It's a matter of time before I take some of my comics and adapt them to film, where I go through the whole process.

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Henry. I'm glad you found the information I share useful. comics and film are two very different mediums with so much in common. When you eventually make that cross over into film completely, I think you'll love it =)

Very eye opening great points!

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you found my points useful Fudgesicle.

I think you said everything, and explained all the realities I expected from this video. I only discovered your channel today +D4Darious but I'm loving the film-centered content you put on it. I'm currently stuck between the decision to go to film school or not and just find a production set I could get to work on. I'd love to film school, get exposed to more film I would've never seen, play with the school's more advanced equipment, meet and work with students who share the same passion as me, make those connections, and make friends. But, the cost... I do have the choice to avoid spending such an insane amount of money, and instead, apply myself; go solo finding some real work as a simple production assistant to learn about things that way, trying to get to know people in the industry that way and while getting my own equipment with my own money to produce my own small stuff to push out there and get noticed. But I would probably be tougher, and not as fun. I really really want to go to film school. I'm seriously digging meeting other people like me and doing group projects. Right now, I'm at my community college, and I'm working in, what you could consider a very basic, introductory film production class, but I'm working with students who are only taking the class for their own program fulfillment, and really don't know what they're doing or are interested in putting the effort in the film projects, because they are not as interested. This hurts me, and I feel like a good film school won't have students like this, but instead, those who are in for the push forward. Again though, the cost is scary, and I don't know if it's justifiable.

Great advice from a fellow film school guy. Keep up the videos man!

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Evan! Glad you enjoyed the video.

wish u knew what GOOD u r doing to people like myself. normally i dont like or dislike any channels or videos but for urs, i am even leaving a comment ( which is my first time ever) pls keep up i just discovered ur channel and i assure u am going to go all out to blow ur trumpet out here in Nigeria

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Antai and I'm really glad this struck a cord with you my friend :)

dude, you are awsome !! i m at a film school and was arguing if my friend about this, and we came to the same conclusion! Keep the hard work!!!!

I like this bru its loud and clear..

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simphiwe. Tried to keep it simple.

Hey bro. Havey from Filmmaking forum. Absolutely great advice here my friend. Very helpful and I'm sure a lot of people will definitely look towards this video for advice.

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

What's up Justin and welcome! Thanks for commenting!

Best video that speaks on this topic

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Timothy.

u are awesome man.i dont usually hit like even though i like it but ur video just made me do it.keep it up bro.

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you P. I'm really glad you found this info helpful :)

In film school right now... Good Video... Subscribed

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

AndroidNation101 Glad you enjoyed it and welcome aboard AndroidNation101.

this video was so helpful, i love filming but i had no idea how i wanted to pursue a career in such and the info you provided about the industry was very helpful thanks so much (:

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jayda. Thank you for watching :)

Knowledge

your a boss! Thanks for sharing!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Nate Woods Didn't see your comment till just now. You're more than welcome Nate!

Awesome advice!

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful =)

Great video, I plan on citing this video as part if one of my written assignments at Hawai'i Pacific University. If you are ever in Hawaii look me up.

on point man!!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Andy Campos You're more than welcome Andy!

That's what I was thinking when I'm still in film school. Heading to my final year at Leeds Metropolitan University. I learnt a lot on practical and theory. However, it is a waste of time when our film school is mostly concerned with written work rather than practical. Despite the fact, our practical work has the most percentage marks (around 70%-80%). What I also learnt that the film industry doesn't care about our films project in tfilm school. Instead, they want to know what we did outside the film school such as making our own music videos, animations and films. Its pretty bad considering we are paying £9000 per year. However, my film school has contacts in the film industry such as film websites. They help us on our cv, covering letter and a reference. Thank you D4Darious

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you commenting koulla :)

Thank you so much for your advice. It certainly saved a lot of time for me . Appreciate it.

Very helpful man

thanks for this video, i enjoyed it and what you had to share! :)

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting.

This was helpful thank you

This is pretty solid insight. I'm currently trying to figure out what to do with my life so this video was very helpful--thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

@AhmedMahmoud-fb1ug

2 жыл бұрын

Do you ever figure it out?

Very encouraging, I love your videos man!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you bus stop. I'm glad you found them helpful. I really try and make them informative without being boring.

@IntroMind

9 жыл бұрын

D4Darious You succeed! I have a question for you btw, if you don't mind me asking on here.

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Not at all. What's your question?

@IntroMind

9 жыл бұрын

D4Darious well, I'm taking my very first film class and I've started to get discouraged that my work won't be good enough, and I start comparing myself to others. I've never worked on an actual film production before and I feel as if I don't have the resources to make a good film, the knowledge, or courage. How do I stop thinking this way?

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Hey ***** When I started film school I knew absolutely nothing lol. It's okay to have fears and doubts but if you apply yourself you'll be able to overcome all of these issues that you think you have. The whole reason why you're going to school is to learn and get on sets so you're in the right place and you're doing the right thing. There will be opportunities to get on productions now that you're in school and you will gain the knowledge and the courage if you keep at it, I promise you.

Thanks this is extreamly helpful! :)

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Glad to help LTYW =)

@LookThrueYourWindow

10 жыл бұрын

D4Darious You can call me Ryan

Extremely helpful!

Thank you for your opinion.

Hmm... I have no clue what I will do when I need to make the decision... I have a couple years until I need to decide! Great video.

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you LeadingNowhere =)

Great video. Thanks!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

Loved it.

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sebastian.

This seems the general response ive heard on youtube to this question, however you definately spent more time and thought explaining it. Thanks! For a married dad with 3 kids and one income, film school isnt really an option for me. Concise video, as always.

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Gamiensrule =) Luckily there are so many resources out there that you don't need to go.

Good Job man smart and effective points.

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Cine-Era Productions Thank you Cine-Era.

@CineEraProductions

9 жыл бұрын

I had 25K in my bank and I just decided to spend that on gear and really being in the information age take advantage of the online "library". But I'm in Sacramento, CA and we have a few colleges here that have pretty decent film programs and I don't have to pay for these classes so I find this path to work the best for me. But what you said really made sense to me and will help me in my career, So thanks again.

I taught myself screenwriting, but I also would like to learn some basic principles and rules. so I choose UCLA certificate program, the tuition is reasonable.

It took me 3 years to become a theaterteacher. Then the school I went to started a filmmaking education. And I was tired of school so I started a film project on my own and left with my degree. Now I really feel that I made the right decision. Thanks!

Very helpful vid

Excellent!

@D4Darious

9 жыл бұрын

Joe Moya Thank you Joe.

thank you. you've gave me much courage

thank you so much for this amazing video I want to attend Colorado film school but before this video I wasn't so sure but after watching this it open my eyes about the reality of it all and I definitely want to persue becoming a director and I might not have the relashionships with people yet but hopefully I will get some as well as more knowledge of the art. Thank you (:

I appreciate you time

the quality and editing looks like 2019

Well, here is my story, sorry it is long, way too long but it is how I managed to start out and make money right away with a little knowledge and a lot of luck. I always knew that I love films and TV, I always knew that I want to be making videos and films but I am not the classroom type of person, I get through material too fast and then end up waiting on the rest of the class, before long I get lazy and just don't do it because I'm always waiting and stuff that. In 2000 I did some extra work in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and this just re-enforced this for me but I didn't do anything further as I didn't know where to start. In 2001 I purchased a second hand 35mm Pentax SLR, that's right people - a film camera, no "D" on that bad boy, I wanted to get better looking photos, at the time I had no idea that 12-years later that camera would be responsible for me going from international business and IT into full time videography/filmmaking. Nobody back then ever imagined that any kind of SLR would exist that would be capable of filming professional video. So I learned about ISO, aperture, shutter speeds, etc, etc, etc, got a few nice photos and a bunch of junk, then after around a year I put down that camera after a year and never seeing it again. With this basic knowledge, last year I suggested to my boss that we create some promo videos because the company wasn't able to effectively spread our message fast enough thinking we could hire a company but instead, the first question though was "can you do this?", with slight hesitation I told him about my Pentax camera and that the technical principles are pretty much the same with a few little differences that I will need a week or 2 to learn about but yeah, I will give it a shot, so he agreed and we purchased some entry level gear to get started. A Canon T4i, some lights (freakin' hot halogens), mics, editing software and away I went. After around 4-weeks of learning, setting up, testing and creating the first 2 videos I was asked to do it full time. Now around 8-months later I have created videos for a Zoo, a huge theme park, a print magazine, a luxury hotel and I am now in pre-production for a series of 3 videos for a company on the other side of the world, oh yeah, not to mention the company that started it all off for me less than a year ago. All of this has proven what I can do and it has all opened doors for me to be able to do a feature length documentary that we are currently looking closer at as well as possibly a 30-minute international tourism documentary. I don't personally have usable industry contacts but a sales and marketing background definitely helps to get yourself out there, I do have _access_ to a number of usable industry contacts but I would rather not use them until I need to. It was actually only this week that I received a second camera that is really my first DSLR, the first camera, that T4i (650D), technically belongs to the company that started me off, but anyway, this week I received my 70D so in my mind this marks the week where I can really pick up my game, having access to 2 cameras and a number of projects under my belt. Outside of just getting out there and making videos and being serious about it, my number 1 suggestion is try not to do projects under Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) especially when you start out, I have and this has caused some marketing issues and to get around it, on a case by case basis I get permission to show 1 or 2 videos to potential prospects, also because you cannot market yourself properly prospects aren't willing to pay as much. Then when you have achieved a lot in a short amount of time but you can only be proud quietly, lets just say that it gets pretty frustrating. As clients won't pay as much because you cannot market yourself so well, you only really meet your costs, then not to make a little extra to upgrade gear, get new tools (I'm dying for a slider, a proper steadicam system and a better tripod) and to ultimately step up your game things can get tiring, then again things get very creative - think McGyver! WOW, if you read all of that then, WOW - you're a freakin' legend and have too much time on your hands. Well back to editing for me.

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

WOW. That's an amazing story Ryan! Very inspiring. I didn't mind the length at all. Your story just goes to show that if it's gonna happen it's gonna happen lol. I can't tell you how many stories I've heard of people getting into film in the most indirect ways. Thank you for sharing your story with me!!

@AwesomeTyme

10 жыл бұрын

Ughhh that's so inspiring. I wish I could get into it full time but don't know where to find an opportunity like that.

@RyanPortsmouth

10 жыл бұрын

Opportunities like mine don't grow on trees but they aren't impossible to find either. I have been giving some advice to a guy in SF who found himself in a similar situation so they are out there. The biggest mistake you can make is to wait for the opportunity to come to you, practice with what you have and then when you're at a level where you're confident pitch the benefits of what you're offering. When you're ready and you're going to pitch something like this you need to sell the benefits, break it down to why the company needs this, how you will do it and what it is you will be doing for them. Show them what you can do if needed. At the point where you're pitching an employer, be careful that you don't overstep and make them think that you want a permanent change, this is likely to backfire, instead use it as an enhancement to what you're already doing for the business, show initiative and ability and your chances go up. Good luck!

@D4Darious

10 жыл бұрын

Ryan Portsmouth Thanks again Ryan =)

@RyanPortsmouth

10 жыл бұрын

D4Darious No problem Darious

very helpful. thank you

I agree with you with the theory part. I'm in film school and I had to take one on my first semester when in actuality in my book, I think it's all based upon you're own knowledge and you're own opinion if it's well constructed and to see your point in a sharp perspective. I have my own theories in any film I watch. Sometimes I listen to other theories as well that may seem interesting at times but feel like they could mean more than what they say

damn well said, thanks a lot

Thanks man