Your videos are so motivating! You're a creative, a black man, a working man, a man of faith and more. You speak to all of that and then some. I connect with all of it bro! Thanks for making reality look real but also doable!! Keep pushing bro 💪🏾✊🏾
Fellow ny creative. I’ll say It again. Next level cinematography. It would honestly be dope if you created short films, with up-and-coming actors, focused on the concepts you talk about in your videos. Like, for example, create a short film about a toxic work, life, balance relationship, or maybe some childhood trauma, therapy, pros and cons of being vulnerable etc..
That’s the next steps god willing. My goal is to be the camera operator, cinematographer and director of an award winning series or movie. That’s like the ultimate goal so I’m sharpening my skills until I begin to make the pivot
Amazing video. Super relatable as a 27 yr old engineer working in corporate america. Finding that work life balance is so crucial. Its tough being isolated and not finding that social aspect
Love seeing another black creator on here. I relate to this. Hustle culture is toxic and makes me feel like I have less of a social life and work life balance. Even though I spend a lot of time indulging in my interests…. I hate going back to work
D., you are very creative, innovative, and I love your vulnerability. I look forward to your videos and your storytelling. Wishing you all of God’s best in 2025 🙏🏾
Solitude is my faithful companion these days. Don’t feel I’m missing out while figuring out some things. Learning about the type of people I want to be around, have in my life is exactly the space I’m in as well. Love your content, really helps. Thank you 🙂
Thank you for this. Truly appreciate your wisdom, honesty, and for sharing what it’s like to transition from a period of solitude to a space of balancing out work life/social life/internal life. This is EXACTLY what I’ve been going through as well, and I must say that it has been a lot easier because of my relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Grateful for you and your journey though. ✨ most def here to support you virtually and through prayer!🤍🙏🏽
Appreciate this so much 🙏🏾. I’ll double down on that with you. Wasn’t necessarily easy, but God definitely lead me through really abrupt and rough transitions. Sending the same prayers back to you 🙏🏾
I really loved what you said at the end about meeting great people, I guess it's a journey and eventually everyone of us will find their people! Another banger as always, happy holidays to you too!❤💯🔥
Enjoyed! Thanks for sharing. Also congratulations on your B&H collaboration. Your work is inspiring/awesome and it’s good to see that it is starting to pay off.
Thank you for the great content this year, Mr. Dames. I truly appreciate your creativity and honesty. RUclips truly needs more vloggers/filmography creators like you. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2025! Happy holidays😅🎄!
What is the saying, “work to live, not live to work”. Work is one aspect of your life but I feel like many people struggle with their identity outside of that. Who are you? What do you like to do? What to do you enjoy? Etc. Many find it hard to answer those questions. I myself enjoy those one off conversations even if they don’t blossom into a full blown friendship connection. Sometimes the interaction alone is really all you need.
Keep the formula you have for your work life balance. Don’t over think your current routine. Slowly introduce new things into your weekly life. Socializing and networking. You’ve got great attitude just keep it simple while building up.
Alright so wow, another banger as usual bro, def very inspiring the way you manage and balance it all, especially in NYC i personally live in Brooklyn so i know how the NYC life style is and how it works all together, i dunno how you make you're visuals the way you do but its A++ keep going and more importantly thank you for all of the quality content you have provided, this year def inspired me to start making YT videos at the start of the year for sure.
At the 5:23 mark i gotta know if this is BK lol. actually the stark contrast of the buildings is alarming. From NYC moved to PDX. Keep up the good work
@ No problem. I wish I had the discipline to create a channel about my daily life in nyc. I know a lot of it is having faith over fear but I after watching your video, I will consider it more. 😊
Yes I do everything for the channel. It’s so much work which is why the projects feel so big (for me anyway) and take time to come out. I appreciate the love thank you 🙏🏾
My bro I heard the word socialize a couple of times in the video I'm one of those peoples that will stand back when I'm around new peoples but if I'm around people I already know and new people is around now im the odd person trying to figure out the new person!!
Love your videos bro and you inspire the content I’m hoping to create. Do you have any gear that you recommend or do you typically just film with your phone?
Watching your videos calms me down❤I have seen this hearing aid before and it is said that it also supports AI translation for 10 languages, is this true? I'm very curious.
Do you get copyright claims for the music? I honestly hold myself back because I can’t find music I like from sites like artlist etc and end up never finishing my edits cause creative it can feel blah for me. But I also don’t want to end up with a strike on my channel or anything like that fam
Music is the hardest part lol. Some of the songs I use have copyrights. But a lot of times I just find good music. There’s a bunch of lessor known artists that can fit your vibe without running into issues. Just need to find them 🙏🏾
Appreciate it bro. I’m shooting on the Canon R6. I have a whole equipment breakdown as well as my creative direction going into an edit linked in the description 🙏🏾
I enjoyed watching this video - for the storytelling, the underlying message, the visuals, and honestly also to see a Black man striving and thriving. Only downside is, as an autistic person, I found the shutter click cuts every few seconds really unsettling and distracting honestly...repeatedly taking me out of the flow of the story and the vibe of the video making it quite a lot less enjoyable. Despite this though, I appreciate your creativity man...keep going. Your channel deserves to continue to grow
You make NYC looks good and clean hahaha. Well, the loud sounds and overcrowding are the reasons I haven’t been to NYC/NY in yearssssss lol I can’t with it. Nice to see you socializing more my guy. Keep doing your thing we here watching❤❤❤
Work life balance in your 20’s lol. Work as hard as you can in your 20’s so that yor 30’s and 40’s will be more balanced because you could afford to do so
I watched it. It looked good man. I’ll say when color grading, you should get rid of scratch effect. The black line moving back and forth takes away from the look. I’d also add a talking head or subtitles for additional context. Other than that, some really good shots man 🙏🏾
Your videos are so motivating! You're a creative, a black man, a working man, a man of faith and more. You speak to all of that and then some. I connect with all of it bro! Thanks for making reality look real but also doable!! Keep pushing bro 💪🏾✊🏾
@@mch-aka007 that’s love man thank you 🙏🏾
Fellow ny creative. I’ll say It again. Next level cinematography. It would honestly be dope if you created short films, with up-and-coming actors, focused on the concepts you talk about in your videos. Like, for example, create a short film about a toxic work, life, balance relationship, or maybe some childhood trauma, therapy, pros and cons of being vulnerable etc..
That’s the next steps god willing. My goal is to be the camera operator, cinematographer and director of an award winning series or movie. That’s like the ultimate goal so I’m sharpening my skills until I begin to make the pivot
SO glad you made a video on this. Between school, jobs, trying to do things for yourself is so hard to do. Love your videography man 💯
Balance is so hard man it’s crazy 😭
People throw around “cinematic” on here too loosely. Your videos are definitely cinematic! I love how you frame your shots.
Thank you so much man 🙏🏾. It definitely takes time to set everything up and think of ways to tell the stories I want to tell though lol
Amazing video. Super relatable as a 27 yr old engineer working in corporate america. Finding that work life balance is so crucial. Its tough being isolated and not finding that social aspect
Love seeing another black creator on here. I relate to this. Hustle culture is toxic and makes me feel like I have less of a social life and work life balance. Even though I spend a lot of time indulging in my interests…. I hate going back to work
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
D., you are very creative, innovative, and I love your vulnerability. I look forward to your videos and your storytelling. Wishing you all of God’s best in 2025 🙏🏾
Thank you so much for the well wishes. Same to you - appreciate the love 🙏🏾!
videos made out of gold my guy
Appreciate you bro 🙏🏾!
Solitude is my faithful companion these days. Don’t feel I’m missing out while figuring out some things. Learning about the type of people I want to be around, have in my life is exactly the space I’m in as well. Love your content, really helps. Thank you 🙂
"I may not wanna talk to whoever I meet consistently" Lol i've never felt something more.... Dope vids bro keep up the good work!
Appreciate the love thank you 🙏🏾!
Always enjoyable watching your videos and editing.
That’s love bro thank you for watching man 🫱🏾🫲🏽
Thank you for this. Truly appreciate your wisdom, honesty, and for sharing what it’s like to transition from a period of solitude to a space of balancing out work life/social life/internal life. This is EXACTLY what I’ve been going through as well, and I must say that it has been a lot easier because of my relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Grateful for you and your journey though. ✨ most def here to support you virtually and through prayer!🤍🙏🏽
Appreciate this so much 🙏🏾. I’ll double down on that with you. Wasn’t necessarily easy, but God definitely lead me through really abrupt and rough transitions. Sending the same prayers back to you 🙏🏾
I really loved what you said at the end about meeting great people, I guess it's a journey and eventually everyone of us will find their people! Another banger as always, happy holidays to you too!❤💯🔥
Glad RUclips suggested this video, loved every bit. ✨ Sparked some very much needed motivation. Thank you!!🙏🏽
I’m glad this video connected with you man 🙏🏾
Chefs Kiss! Your videos are always Chefs Kiss!!!
That’s love man thank you 🫱🏾🫲🏽!
hands down best video i seen on self improvement or like similar. Very relatable and inspiring keep it up bro.
Enjoyed! Thanks for sharing. Also congratulations on your B&H collaboration. Your work is inspiring/awesome and it’s good to see that it is starting to pay off.
Thank you for the great content this year, Mr. Dames. I truly appreciate your creativity and honesty. RUclips truly needs more vloggers/filmography creators like you. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2025! Happy holidays😅🎄!
@@JulianSteve that’s love thank you so much 🙏🏾
Always looking forward to a new video! Wishing you much success bro🤝
Thank you so much man thank you 🙏🏾
Keep pushing for a better you David. Love the content, especially coming from a young black man yourself. It means a lot.
That’s the goal - appreciate this message so much 🙏🏾
My boy released another oneee! Let's go.
One more this month (hopefully) 🙏🏾
You already know imma like it and share🤝🏼
You’re so solid bro 🙏🏾
What is the saying, “work to live, not live to work”. Work is one aspect of your life but I feel like many people struggle with their identity outside of that. Who are you? What do you like to do? What to do you enjoy? Etc. Many find it hard to answer those questions.
I myself enjoy those one off conversations even if they don’t blossom into a full blown friendship connection. Sometimes the interaction alone is really all you need.
Keep the formula you have for your work life balance. Don’t over think your current routine. Slowly introduce new things into your weekly life. Socializing and networking. You’ve got great attitude just keep it simple while building up.
Your videos are fire bro. Was looking for inspiration for themed, documenting vlogs and the algorithm blessed me. Bigups from Amsterdam. Keep it up!
Same thing as last video 🙏🏾 we here though going to watch later tonight definitely need the daily motivation
My dawg appreciate you 🙏🏾!
Alright so wow, another banger as usual bro, def very inspiring the way you manage and balance it all, especially in NYC i personally live in Brooklyn so i know how the NYC life style is and how it works all together, i dunno how you make you're visuals the way you do but its A++ keep going and more importantly thank you for all of the quality content you have provided, this year def inspired me to start making YT videos at the start of the year for sure.
Another great vid🔥🔥🔥felt that on need of balancing social life and work💯
Appreciate you! Man balance is hard. No one said adulting is this hard growing up lol
Well done ,Man
It gives you the urge to love the city more and to just do out there and create
Instant subscribe! Love how you shot and edited this. The storytelling is impeccable.
That’s love thank you 🙏🏾
This is fire, motivating! Subscribed!
@@Jasondeheus appreciate that! Welcome to the channel 🙏🏾
Another banger!
That’s love thank you!
thank you g this video was food for the soul
That’s love bro thank you 🙏🏾
@ 🙏🏿🙏🏿💪🏾💪🏾✊🏾
At the 5:23 mark i gotta know if this is BK lol. actually the stark contrast of the buildings is alarming. From NYC moved to PDX. Keep up the good work
Yeah this is Brooklyn lol. Appreciate you 🙏🏾
I just stumbled upon this video anddddd I loved it!!!!
I continue to enjoy your content and storytelling style. It’s nice that you carved out some time to live in the moment. Have a Merry Christmas! 🎄
love your work bro. i watch these vlogs for motivation ! Its pushing me to get back into vlogging.
Appreciate that so much bro thank you 🙏🏾!
I'm 56 New York City. Subscribed and enjoyed the video.⚖️
appreciate this - welcome to the channel 🙏🏾
This video was so refreshing to watch.
Thank you so much 🙏🏾
@ No problem. I wish I had the discipline to create a channel about my daily life in nyc. I know a lot of it is having faith over fear but I after watching your video, I will consider it more. 😊
Straight heat my brotha! 🔥
@@coreymjones3 appreciate you my brotha 🙏🏾!
Very inspiring I’m tryna go out there and socialize too and meet new creative folks 👌🏾
Videos always on point brotha!
Appreciate you bro thank you!
this dope man the overall ecstatic and the music is a vibe. definitely can tell u an artist at heart man keep up the good work
That’s good feedback. Appreciate you watching it through 🙏🏾
your vids are mad entertaining💯
Appreciate this thank you!
So excited to meet social David 🤭
Ya been met him 😂
First Time Watcher, Instantly became a new subbie! TY for your vulnerability! You just inspired me to go even harder on YT 🤞🏾
That’s love bro - welcome to the channel 🙏🏾
@ 🤞🏾🫡
Side bar that wacced out murals! 🏋🏾♂️
Been on repeat since it dropped 🫱🏾🫲🏽
Coming for the episode of dames life - leaving with new music in the library✅
That’s love my guy thank you 🙏🏾
I like the vibes I liked & subscribed
Welcome to the channel 🙏🏾
Balanced life🔑 another great video, we need more frequent uploads💯🔥
That’s love bro thank you 🙏🏾. It took everything in me to drop twice this month so that’s about my capacity lol
You got another subscriber bro. Keep it up
Welcome to the channel man 🫱🏾🫲🏽
Just came across your RUclips - Love your point of view- looking forward to enjoying and engaging with your content.
Appreciate this man thank you 🙏🏾
I really enjoyed your vlog! Hugs from Italy 🇮🇹 ❤
Sending the love back from NY 🗽!
Have a happy holidays!! Love your content 🎄✨
Enjoy the holidays - thank you 🙏🏾
Dope video as always bro! Will be looking out for that Side B episode. Happy Holidays 🤝
Appreciate your consistent support bro thank you 🙏🏾!
Great work bro 💯
Appreciate it bro thank you 🙏🏾
This is amazing , I’m so inspired !! The shots , everything so clear & well thought out. What camera do you use?
52 seconds in and im subbed
Earned a sub fasho 💯
Appreciate the love bro 🙏🏾
I notice a big progress 😉
That’s love thank you 🙏🏾
We back with a new one, right in time for Christmas!
Man I tried so hard to get this out before Christmas 😂
Aw3some 🎉🎉🎉
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Chloe cool af
Great Video
I wfh as a programmer here in nyc. It's isolating. I have to actively force myself outside. Personally wish I was hybrid at least.
This is becoming so common to hear. I personally wish I was fully remote lol. But it's definitely isolating for sure.
Do you creative direct and edit your videos yourself? Beautiful work 🫶🏾
Yes I do everything for the channel. It’s so much work which is why the projects feel so big (for me anyway) and take time to come out. I appreciate the love thank you 🙏🏾
@@ddames that’s true. I recently started spending more time on editing and began to appreciate art like yours more because of it. My pleasure 💯
God blessed u bro!!!
God has definitely been blessing man 🙏🏾
@ We are blessed🙏
Great video!
Appreciate you thank you!🙏🏾
@ you're welcome!
This is dope those that don’t have the “traditional” creative life situation, but that’s what makes us all different 🤷🏾♂️
For sure bro - appreciate the love!
❤️, I found my way back!!!
🙏🏾🙏🏾!
My bro I heard the word socialize a couple of times in the video I'm one of those peoples that will stand back when I'm around new peoples but if I'm around people I already know and new people is around now im the odd person trying to figure out the new person!!
What’s the name of this song 😮 7:06
Lazy by Destin Conrad ft. Swavay 🙏🏾
How can one get on the list for the bh event 😭
Love your videos bro and you inspire the content I’m hoping to create. Do you have any gear that you recommend or do you typically just film with your phone?
That is the César's empanada truck. 😱
@@Lachicadelcable24 yes it is 🙏🏾 best empanada truck in food I’ve had lol
Watching your videos calms me down❤I have seen this hearing aid before and it is said that it also supports AI translation for 10 languages, is this true? I'm very curious.
What is the instrumental on the intermission
Hey man... could make the video downloadable so one can watch later.
Read Wabi Sabi by Beth Kempton. It answers some of the things you are pondering. Thanks for continuing to make my B44 cool af 🤣😁
Appreciate the book rec 🙏🏾 and hopefully run into you on the B44 😂🙏🏾
Do you get copyright claims for the music? I honestly hold myself back because I can’t find music I like from sites like artlist etc and end up never finishing my edits cause creative it can feel blah for me. But I also don’t want to end up with a strike on my channel or anything like that fam
Music is the hardest part lol. Some of the songs I use have copyrights. But a lot of times I just find good music. There’s a bunch of lessor known artists that can fit your vibe without running into issues. Just need to find them 🙏🏾
dope vid, what camera are you using to shoot?
Appreciate it bro. I’m shooting on the Canon R6. I have a whole equipment breakdown as well as my creative direction going into an edit linked in the description 🙏🏾
30 seconds in and editing on a hunnid
@@sonderexpeditions appreciate that thank you 🙏🏾!
Keep the videos up but can you increase the volume of your voice please?
By next video I’ll have it fixed 🙏🏾
Gotta work on blurring out those work screens!
Realized after lol. Definitely not doing that again
Hit the 👍🏽up familia!🩵
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Happy Holidays Mr. Dames & YT familia 🥂🍾
I enjoyed watching this video - for the storytelling, the underlying message, the visuals, and honestly also to see a Black man striving and thriving. Only downside is, as an autistic person, I found the shutter click cuts every few seconds really unsettling and distracting honestly...repeatedly taking me out of the flow of the story and the vibe of the video making it quite a lot less enjoyable. Despite this though, I appreciate your creativity man...keep going. Your channel deserves to continue to grow
You make NYC looks good and clean hahaha. Well, the loud sounds and overcrowding are the reasons I haven’t been to NYC/NY in yearssssss lol I can’t with it. Nice to see you socializing more my guy. Keep doing your thing we here watching❤❤❤
Appreciate the love 🙏🏾! Dont get me wrong the city is still chaos. But its chaos I’ve accepted lol
@ lol I feel u
Do you ever interact with your co-workers? i've never seen any footage of you being "friendly" with anyone at work.
I interact with them just not on camera lol
Audio too low bro
Gone fix it by the next video 🙏🏾
@@ddames bet good content tho 💯
Bro u holding dat mic, but it's not even working .... smh volume low
Nah, they work. Just mixed it at a lower volume. Experimenting on the right levels so bear with me as I try to get it even
I appreciate your visually cinematic content, but bruh your titles are always about balance 😂.
Cause finding balance is a life long journey man lol. Appreciate the love bro 🙏🏾
Work life balance in your 20’s lol. Work as hard as you can in your 20’s so that yor 30’s and 40’s will be more balanced because you could afford to do so
Are you part of the LGBT community?
@@WheeJones Nah, I’m an ally though 🙏🏾
New here..Are you on Snap??
Nah, mainly on instagram
@ddames cha am not on Instagram but oh ok np😊
Any tips on my cinema vlog
ruclips.net/video/UcwBEqyVQ1s/видео.htmlsi=vWqHc0NXQEnXOuwo
I watched it. It looked good man. I’ll say when color grading, you should get rid of scratch effect. The black line moving back and forth takes away from the look.
I’d also add a talking head or subtitles for additional context. Other than that, some really good shots man 🙏🏾
@ Preciate that !!! Thanks fr.