"There is nothing wrong with a day job", honestly, needed to hear that. I constantly feel like my day job is holding me back or gets in the way but I know that's not 100% true. It keeps a roof over my head and food on the table, which allows me to pursue my creative endeavors. I do wish I can create full time but that takes time. Like you said though, I can use my skills to find a day job that more aligns with my passion. And that's honestly something I feel like I'd be happy with. Great video and advice, Luc.
Honest and real assessment of the lifestyle. Refreshing. I similarily turned an idea and dream into reality by slugging it out and ended up shooting for NATO Naval Special Forces for 20 years with a parallel "day job" career as an engineer. Lots of hard work and definitely adventure. Not for everyone - but if it is, wouldn't trade it for the world. I too travelled all over the world in some of the most hostile cold and wet environments going with fantastic people. If it IS your thing, dont miss the chance to go for it . Thanks Luc for telling it like it is ....... good stuff! (Freezing butts off brings back "good" memories ... light is always great when things are the worst!! LOL Brrrrrrrrrr...... click, click.
I‘am: 50% Pilot (day job) 25% Corporate Video Shooter 25% Own Short Films & Passion Projects Video reminds me a bit of: „What people think it’s like being an airline pilot, and what it’s actually like.“
Luc, I hope people starting out take your advice. You nail it every time with your videos. my day job was construction while starting my career. I have been very fortunate having a 38 year career being a professional photographer.Toured all around the world with some of the biggest rock bands. I was very lucky. Its not just about talent. I know of plenty of photographers that are better than me but don't have the business sense or know how to communicate and build a client base. Our business is about being able to deliver and having the connections.
Well said. This video should be mandatory watching for all film school students. Maybe even before they sign on the dotted line. Pretty much reflects my experiences...92 countries later.
@@LucForsyth Yeah. The travel, at least for me, is what makes it all worth while. Most of those 92 countries multiple times. "Miles to go, before I sleep."
Good stuff man. I like your mellow delivery I'm actually binge watching some of these to keep me company while working on some graphics for an upcoming short doc.
Luc. I cannot tell you how much I needed to hear this today. I’ve been struggling with some client work that I’m not the most proud of. But you reminded me that I need to treat such projects as my day job. It’s completely revitalized my thinking on these commercial client work. Thank you.
I have been wachting your videos for 1,5 years now and it since to get go I really appreciate your honesty and topics you talk about. Your videos shaped my way of thinking about gear and filmmaking. In 2021 I finished my 3 year apprentenceship as an audiovisuel mediedesigner in germany. My dayjob was more of a vision technician in broadcast.(travelling a lot for events like Champions League, Golf, Gaming Streaming Events & much more). I decided to study medienmanagement with focus on mediaproduction to get more on the creative side of things. I think back then I was aware that gear is not everything, but watching your videos really pushed the drive in my head to just do stuff and make the best ot of the gear / resources I have access to. Since I bought my smallrig cage for my A7c everytime I pick it up, it feels so good in my hands that I want to shoot something. Part of it because the grip is way better than without it, but also because your videos shaped my mind to let go of that "what if I had and X Kamera". Whever I see someone make good content on RUclips I comment that they should keep it up, because I think its very important to tell people if they are doing well. Exspecially if its a smaller content creators.Your channel feels like the "holy grail" for filmmakers. Not in a way that you teach every aspect of actually filmmake. no, you talk about something I feel like way more important for beginners: and that is the mindset and honest / true stories about of how the world of filmmaking is really like. Stuff most viewers can't really see from the outside. Sorry, that this message got so long, but I thought you would be interested reading it anyway. Thanky you! Keep it up!
That day job thing is so true. I hate hate hate doing weddings, but I make sure I do at least one a month so that I don't, you know, starve to death haha. Loving the videos! I'd love to learn more about what you're doing in the arctic if you're allowed to share 😉
It still sounds pretty exciting! Even some insight on your shooting conditions and how you deal with things like battery life, keeping stuff clean, etc.
To feed your "creative addiction..." - me last week: I am NOT buying more gear.... Nek Minit: buys IFOOTAGE VM-I Spider Crab - because "I might need one..." Working as a local print journalist, I get to both have my 9-5 and also get access to heaps of stories. Great opportunity to take photos and make videos....
Great videos about life, Personally I am really lucky because my Day job is playing music in an Classical Orchestra, my second is producing classical music recording...and third which was always one of my biggest dreams making videos of concerts,artists Festival. I am very lucky because I don't need to shoot commercials,weddings which could be fun sometimes I suppose and because my Day job is what I always wanted to do...for me the biggest problem is how people are seeing me when making jobs in different areas but still artistic mind in play ,some knows me only as a musician,other as sound Ingenieur and some just like DP video producer and they have problems to understand that you can do a lot of things professionally nowdays on a high level if you put time and effort to it. I am probably best as violin,viola player, then Sound Ingenieur, and video maker and it will probably stay like that...I am fine with that. We should think and stay out of the box of the mass,that is the most important in création jobs music,live performance, videos,film. How to measure success is relative, and we should seek happiness when working and some kind of personal achievement. Nice that you travel abroad with your Day job, it is for me kind of the same feeling like going with orchestra on tour...some of your audience are maybe like me : we can't let go of our Day jobs because they are as important as filmmaking even more, not just because they are our main source of income but mostly because they are our first "love" jobwise and we are really good at it... Great channel Fil from Biel
Do you find that the notoriety from your documentary work helps get you better jobs and rates on your commercial work? Or is it possible that you work on something so controversial, people don't want to hire you for commercial work anymore?
I've found that I need to have 2 CVs - one for doc and one for commercially oriented stuff. When I show hard core doc work to potential commercial clients, they don't know how to react. I'll tweak my CV based on the client
Hello Luc, I have been recently inspired by all your work after seeing one video of yours, I was interested in videography and cinematography for a good time now but I can’t seem to find anything to shoot or tell, I have no previous history in content creating but I have been so interested and wanting to shoot something, do you have any advice on how to find topic to explore or shoot?
I struggle a lot in doing the edit for my projects. Do you have any tipps of how I can push myself to "just do the edit"? Comming from a broadcast, streaming & live event job I love shooting on location whatever the weather / conditions are like. But as soon as I'm done shooting it feels so hard to start editing and I feel like it's not as "fun". Yeah, I have to put worrk in my studys for universtity / classes, but I don't want this to be an excuse why I can't get a project not finished.
Thanks, Luc! Great content, as always. Weird question for you...What's the story with the cool polar bear(?) hats? I haven't seen that logo anywhere else and they look really well made. Is that your own design? If so, who makes them for you?
Hey I am just starting out in freelance filmmaking Would you consider having someone like me assist you at no cost on projects in order to learn the ropes from you
Thanks for asking! I have a small but dedicated team of people I work with for most jobs, but depending one where you live I keep a list of people around the world just in case the right situation comes up
For me it's a simple. Is this a lot of people in the world of cinematography Do it for 1 of 3 reasons. Number one They want to tell a story number 2. They want the money number 3. They do it because they love the equipment and the people they work with. For me it's different. For me, I do it because 1 day I will be so great. That even those who hate me Half to study my work. Though that time as far from now mark my words. Or I guess my comment there will be a day Where the words cinematography in my name will go hand-in-hand.
@@LucForsyth Sorry man, I involuntarily laugh uncomfortably when things like that happen. I figured it wasn't your intention... you really don't strike me as that type of dude.
Filmmaking has become a race to the bottom where I’m from. People don’t even want to cover the cost of rentals let alone pay you. Still people will take the gig in hopes they can charge more later.
Ah man, sorry to hear that. It's definitely always been competitive, but I found that over time the clients get better and that stuff stops being as much of an issue...hope it proves to be the same for you!
Sooo basically you can't make a living, unless you are a nomad willing to shoot for free until noticed, then have to do it again but bigger just to get a payday that pays the backlog of debt, to then live a nomad life where its near impossible to hold down a family and relationship, to never be able to tdo the projects you actually want to do?? Great sale there pal. 😂. But seriously I get it and it's a great way to love as I travelled and worked my way around the world. But I had to stop as I wanted that connection and family. It's a jin and yang balance it seems.
I really think Luc is the most holistic adviser you can find in RUclips. One of the best channels in the entire platform. 💯
That's really nice to hear, thanks!
"There is nothing wrong with a day job", honestly, needed to hear that. I constantly feel like my day job is holding me back or gets in the way but I know that's not 100% true. It keeps a roof over my head and food on the table, which allows me to pursue my creative endeavors. I do wish I can create full time but that takes time. Like you said though, I can use my skills to find a day job that more aligns with my passion. And that's honestly something I feel like I'd be happy with. Great video and advice, Luc.
Refreshing to hear realistic, honest observations and a pragmatic philosophy that enables others to see what "success" looks like. Love this channel!
Great to hear, thanks!
Honest and real assessment of the lifestyle. Refreshing. I similarily turned an idea and dream into reality by slugging it out and ended up shooting for NATO Naval Special Forces for 20 years with a parallel "day job" career as an engineer. Lots of hard work and definitely adventure. Not for everyone - but if it is, wouldn't trade it for the world. I too travelled all over the world in some of the most hostile cold and wet environments going with fantastic people. If it IS your thing, dont miss the chance to go for it . Thanks Luc for telling it like it is ....... good stuff! (Freezing butts off brings back "good" memories ... light is always great when things are the worst!! LOL Brrrrrrrrrr...... click, click.
I‘am:
50% Pilot (day job)
25% Corporate Video Shooter
25% Own Short Films & Passion Projects
Video reminds me a bit of: „What people think it’s like being an airline pilot, and what it’s actually like.“
Luc, I hope people starting out take your advice. You nail it every time with your videos. my day job was construction while starting my career. I have been very fortunate having a 38 year career being a professional photographer.Toured all around the world with some of the biggest rock bands. I was very lucky. Its not just about talent. I know of plenty of photographers that are better than me but don't have the business sense or know how to communicate and build a client base. Our business is about being able to deliver and having the connections.
You spoke my mind ❤❤
There are incredible Highs and Lows in this profession and we need to accept both and keep becoming a better person
Love to hear it!
Well said. This video should be mandatory watching for all film school students. Maybe even before they sign on the dotted line. Pretty much reflects my experiences...92 countries later.
that's some serious travelling my friend!
@@LucForsyth Yeah. The travel, at least for me, is what makes it all worth while. Most of those 92 countries multiple times. "Miles to go, before I sleep."
Extraordinary advice. Wonderful that you're sharing your experiences as a full-time working pro - we learn so much.
Good stuff man. I like your mellow delivery I'm actually binge watching some of these to keep me company while working on some graphics for an upcoming short doc.
Thanks for this honest assessment of what a day in the life is like. For me it is a creative outlet that I have always had an interest in.
Luc. I cannot tell you how much I needed to hear this today. I’ve been struggling with some client work that I’m not the most proud of. But you reminded me that I need to treat such projects as my day job. It’s completely revitalized my thinking on these commercial client work. Thank you.
I have been wachting your videos for 1,5 years now and it since to get go I really appreciate your honesty and topics you talk about.
Your videos shaped my way of thinking about gear and filmmaking.
In 2021 I finished my 3 year apprentenceship as an audiovisuel mediedesigner in germany. My dayjob was more of a vision technician in broadcast.(travelling a lot for events like Champions League, Golf, Gaming Streaming Events & much more). I decided to study medienmanagement with focus on mediaproduction to get more on the creative side of things. I think back then I was aware that gear is not everything, but watching your videos really pushed the drive in my head to just do stuff and make the best ot of the gear / resources I have access to.
Since I bought my smallrig cage for my A7c everytime I pick it up, it feels so good in my hands that I want to shoot something. Part of it because the grip is way better than without it, but also because your videos shaped my mind to let go of that "what if I had and X Kamera".
Whever I see someone make good content on RUclips I comment that they should keep it up, because I think its very important to tell people if they are doing well. Exspecially if its a smaller content creators.Your channel feels like the "holy grail" for filmmakers. Not in a way that you teach every aspect of actually filmmake. no, you talk about something I feel like way more important for beginners: and that is the mindset and honest / true stories about of how the world of filmmaking is really like.
Stuff most viewers can't really see from the outside.
Sorry, that this message got so long, but I thought you would be interested reading it anyway.
Thanky you! Keep it up!
That day job thing is so true. I hate hate hate doing weddings, but I make sure I do at least one a month so that I don't, you know, starve to death haha. Loving the videos! I'd love to learn more about what you're doing in the arctic if you're allowed to share 😉
We all do it! Can't share anything concrete at the moment, but we'll see down the road! Not a personal project is about all I can say!
It still sounds pretty exciting! Even some insight on your shooting conditions and how you deal with things like battery life, keeping stuff clean, etc.
To feed your "creative addiction..." - me last week: I am NOT buying more gear.... Nek Minit: buys IFOOTAGE VM-I Spider Crab - because "I might need one..." Working as a local print journalist, I get to both have my 9-5 and also get access to heaps of stories. Great opportunity to take photos and make videos....
haha, this is very relatable!
enjoyed your video, couldn't agree with you more !
👊🏻
Love every thing you do. Thank you
informative video thanks Luc.
Thanks John!
Man I always leave these videos inspired and happy to be doing this work! Thanks for the practical message you bring to appreciate where you are!
Great video Luc - love hearing more of your backstory, and your insights are always valuable. Stay warm up there!
So glad to see you continue making videos every week, even when you’re out Alone in the woods
Love this. Thank you for sharing these pragmatic realities which are true for most artist in all fields.
Great videos about life,
Personally I am really lucky because my Day job is playing music in an Classical Orchestra, my second is producing classical music recording...and third which was always one of my biggest dreams making videos of concerts,artists Festival.
I am very lucky because I don't need to shoot commercials,weddings which could be fun sometimes I suppose and because my Day job is what I always wanted to do...for me the biggest problem is how people are seeing me when making jobs in different areas but still artistic mind in play ,some knows me only as a musician,other as sound Ingenieur and some just like DP video producer and they have problems to understand that you can do a lot of things professionally nowdays on a high level if you put time and effort to it.
I am probably best as violin,viola player, then Sound Ingenieur, and video maker and it will probably stay like that...I am fine with that. We should think and stay out of the box of the mass,that is the most important in création jobs music,live performance, videos,film.
How to measure success is relative, and we should seek happiness when working and some kind of personal achievement.
Nice that you travel abroad with your Day job, it is for me kind of the same feeling like going with orchestra on tour...some of your audience are maybe like me :
we can't let go of our Day jobs because they are as important as filmmaking even more, not just because they are our main source of income but mostly because they are our first "love" jobwise and we are really good at it...
Great channel
Fil from Biel
Do you find that the notoriety from your documentary work helps get you better jobs and rates on your commercial work? Or is it possible that you work on something so controversial, people don't want to hire you for commercial work anymore?
I've found that I need to have 2 CVs - one for doc and one for commercially oriented stuff. When I show hard core doc work to potential commercial clients, they don't know how to react. I'll tweak my CV based on the client
@@LucForsythwhat is a CV? Creative versions?
Love your content Luc
Thanks!
Loved this ❤️🔥
Love from India sir 😊
thank you sir! 🇮🇳🇨🇦
Fantastic🎉Thank You
Hello Luc, I have been recently inspired by all your work after seeing one video of yours, I was interested in videography and cinematography for a good time now but I can’t seem to find anything to shoot or tell, I have no previous history in content creating but I have been so interested and wanting to shoot something, do you have any advice on how to find topic to explore or shoot?
I struggle a lot in doing the edit for my projects. Do you have any tipps of how I can push myself to "just do the edit"?
Comming from a broadcast, streaming & live event job I love shooting on location whatever the weather / conditions are like. But as soon as I'm done shooting it feels so hard to start editing and I feel like it's not as "fun". Yeah, I have to put worrk in my studys for universtity / classes, but I don't want this to be an excuse why I can't get a project not finished.
What mittens are those? They look great for our Canadian winters
this is rad
Thanks, Luc! Great content, as always. Weird question for you...What's the story with the cool polar bear(?) hats? I haven't seen that logo anywhere else and they look really well made. Is that your own design? If so, who makes them for you?
i like the mittens
nice.
Which hoodman monitor sunshade are you using on Smallhd 502 monitor please?
To be far that first example is really the fault of the filmmaker for not knowing his cost and for not asking for enough.
I agree lots of the time, but often you don't develop that confidence until you've matured a little in your profession. Hard at the start
What state do you live in? People have a low budget and are not budging.
Hey I am just starting out in freelance filmmaking
Would you consider having someone like me assist you at no cost on projects in order to learn the ropes from you
Thanks for asking! I have a small but dedicated team of people I work with for most jobs, but depending one where you live I keep a list of people around the world just in case the right situation comes up
For me it's a simple. Is this a lot of people in the world of cinematography Do it for 1 of 3 reasons. Number one
They want to tell a story number 2. They want the money number 3.
They do it because they love the equipment and the people they work with. For me it's different. For me, I do it because 1 day I will be so great. That even those who hate me Half to study my work. Though that time as far from now mark my words. Or I guess my comment there will be a day Where the words cinematography in my name will go hand-in-hand.
1:43 "...this thing I did for fun..." Slide show of what looks like protester being beaten / arrested.
Might need a lil context on that one ; )
Thanks for pointing that out...an unfortunate edit, not intended to imply anything!
@@LucForsyth Sorry man, I involuntarily laugh uncomfortably when things like that happen. I figured it wasn't your intention... you really don't strike me as that type of dude.
Filmmaking has become a race to the bottom where I’m from. People don’t even want to cover the cost of rentals let alone pay you. Still people will take the gig in hopes they can charge more later.
Ah man, sorry to hear that. It's definitely always been competitive, but I found that over time the clients get better and that stuff stops being as much of an issue...hope it proves to be the same for you!
Sooo basically you can't make a living, unless you are a nomad willing to shoot for free until noticed, then have to do it again but bigger just to get a payday that pays the backlog of debt, to then live a nomad life where its near impossible to hold down a family and relationship, to never be able to tdo the projects you actually want to do?? Great sale there pal. 😂. But seriously I get it and it's a great way to love as I travelled and worked my way around the world. But I had to stop as I wanted that connection and family. It's a jin and yang balance it seems.
Luc, you are starting to look tired.
I am, it's been 2.5 months out here!
@@LucForsyth I can imagine, best wishes.