I edit content for companies/people I felt that having the office in the house was distracting because I could be doing stuff in my house. Plus with local clients having them come in my house was fine until I had kids. So over the summer I turned my 8x10 shed into an office. I am less distracted because I'm out of the house and no-one goes in my house. But at my next place I plan to get a used 20 foot camper and convert it to an office.
I do and I've been enjoying the process. I recently relocated to Metro Atlanta and moved into a space where I have a dedicated office space and a separate studio for live-streaming and videos creation. In my last place my studio/office were combined and I found it stifling to my creativity.
I had a office space, during the pandemic we bought a house and moved everything to the house instead. Bad Idea ; i have my office ready but can never work in it🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️. If I’m in my office the rest of the house just see it as « he’s available ». Now I’m in the process to look for a space
Thank you for this video Chris. My home office is presently failing me. Prior to Hurricane Dorian I had a 6000sqft studio and I can truly say that i've been less creative and motivated here than I was there. Just the separation between the two allowed a different dimension to my life. Driving to the office and stopping for a coffee on the way while I think of the endless possibilities was so much different than the walk down the hall from my bedroom to my office. I think you've confirmed that its time for a change. Thanks again
Good stuff! I did the "rise and grind" thing for about a year and a half when I worked for myself. I have a 9-5 now and it's much easier to set those boundaries and still take on the extra projects that I want now that I'm not fully reliant on those for income.
Great video, Chris! I had worked from home for almost 10 years when my baby girl was born 2 years ago. My office in our old house wasn't really an office, it was just a small, totally accessible room. Once my baby could walk and come and take over my computer screens to sit on my lap while working, that was when I decided to rent a space. For the first 3-6 months, it was great! I loved the barriers it created. Since then, we purchased a new home and have had our 2nd baby girl and now I am building a dedicated office room in our new basement so that I can get back home! lol It's crazy how life changes can affect how and why we do things but I am SO EXCITED to bring my office back home soon! Wishing you the best of luck in your endeavors and I am excited to hear your upcoming news! Cheers!
I definitely have a home office and the same rules apply to the office as it does to my bedroom and living room. Use the room for what it's intended and don't mix work with relaxation (unless it's writing, that's equal parts fun, relaxing, and work). I read in a psychology report a couple years back that people who worked in the bedrooms went to sleep later or had not so great rest and began to associate work with their beds - like a desk or work station. I keep everything separate and maintain a good schedule that mimics my college schedule. Balance.
I totally feel you on the being trapped in your own space stuff.... I'd be too embarrassed to publicly post a picture of my current space that is my bedroom, office, jam room and gear storage..... ugh Yes, cery demotivational... I am hopefully soon to get a studio/work office off sote from where I reside. Just the thought of that feels like the 1st sunshine day of summer to me.... it has me excited about the work endeavors I have coming up!!!
Interesting to hear your story Chris. Thanks for sharing. It's amazing when you realize how important a workspace is to your motivation and creativity. Glad to hear you moved into your own space. I'm looking forward to the studio tour.
Thanks Bro! Hoping to get it all nailed down because it definitely adds a level of clarity to my life. I DOUBT I can compete with your studio tour though!
Man..! This hit home in a major way! Being new to the production world and excited to start working from home.. I quickly realized it’s not as glamorous as I thought it would be. But like you, I came to the realization that I needed to get some things in order and now that I’m also starting my own RUclips channel. A lot of points you make in this video are going to be helpful! Thanks for the tips bruh! 🙏🏾 you earned my sub!
I tried a home office for the first two years of business. It was more stressful than productive. Being married, having kids, dogs, etc was not ideal for productivity. I’ve rented a studio/office space for the last 18 years.
Love this video, you are an inspiration, I'm glad you made this video because having a home office is what I've been dreaming of and soon as I get the opportunity I'm going to remember this video you've made and try not to box myself in, but for now I'll keep taking over my sisters room at her house whenever I go over and make videos in there lol, she doesn't mind she's in Copenhagen right now, but anyways great video and great tips.
Thank you for this video. It's been a rough year for us and our once flourishing home office has turned into a hangout to watch Netflix and clean camera equipment. I really felt demotivated and guilty. But, with health and finances getting better we're trying to get back into a groove.
Thanks for your perspective; it's a good reminder. Worked from home before and, especially for freelance, it can take discipline. I plan to return to it this year if I can. When I did it before, after a while I found myself going to bed at silly hours of the morning, and then waking up at maybe 2pm and starting to work. Really messed with my body clock. Eventually I got a bit of a handle on it and started to exercise, and also made sure to pop to the local shops once a day, or go and get a coffee near an area with a man made lake. Made a big difference.
I just sub to you. I love wanting to be a film maker too. Im 55 years old, retired, yet I love film making (if I learn how to do it. Lol) great stuff you have here young man.
Depends what time of the day you are the most productive. When I was younger my most productive time been 9pm to 2am. Really. I could sleep longer then, and relax in the morning. I have never drunk any coffee back then. Now since I have to wake up in the morning, I'm not sure any more when my most productive time is. I guess 20 minutes after my coffee ;).
Chris I really appreciate your channel, I currently have turned my life around for the better and I found a love for making videos and have a lot of experience as a sound engineer but want to start making my own videos and have a creative work space, but feel my current situation being stuck at a 9-5 is holding me back from school do you have any pointers that could help me out?
Are you currently working from home? How is it going?
Good i think.. Just released my first song on spotify. Been productive lately.
I edit content for companies/people I felt that having the office in the house was distracting because I could be doing stuff in my house. Plus with local clients having them come in my house was fine until I had kids. So over the summer I turned my 8x10 shed into an office. I am less distracted because I'm out of the house and no-one goes in my house. But at my next place I plan to get a used 20 foot camper and convert it to an office.
I do and I've been enjoying the process. I recently relocated to Metro Atlanta and moved into a space where I have a dedicated office space and a separate studio for live-streaming and videos creation. In my last place my studio/office were combined and I found it stifling to my creativity.
I had a office space, during the pandemic we bought a house and moved everything to the house instead. Bad Idea ; i have my office ready but can never work in it🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️. If I’m in my office the rest of the house just see it as « he’s available ». Now I’m in the process to look for a space
Dope video, our mental health as creators is very important and curtail to what we do
Thank you for this video Chris. My home office is presently failing me. Prior to Hurricane Dorian I had a 6000sqft studio and I can truly say that i've been less creative and motivated here than I was there. Just the separation between the two allowed a different dimension to my life. Driving to the office and stopping for a coffee on the way while I think of the endless possibilities was so much different than the walk down the hall from my bedroom to my office. I think you've confirmed that its time for a change. Thanks again
Good stuff! I did the "rise and grind" thing for about a year and a half when I worked for myself. I have a 9-5 now and it's much easier to set those boundaries and still take on the extra projects that I want now that I'm not fully reliant on those for income.
Great video, Chris! I had worked from home for almost 10 years when my baby girl was born 2 years ago. My office in our old house wasn't really an office, it was just a small, totally accessible room. Once my baby could walk and come and take over my computer screens to sit on my lap while working, that was when I decided to rent a space. For the first 3-6 months, it was great! I loved the barriers it created. Since then, we purchased a new home and have had our 2nd baby girl and now I am building a dedicated office room in our new basement so that I can get back home! lol It's crazy how life changes can affect how and why we do things but I am SO EXCITED to bring my office back home soon! Wishing you the best of luck in your endeavors and I am excited to hear your upcoming news! Cheers!
I definitely have a home office and the same rules apply to the office as it does to my bedroom and living room. Use the room for what it's intended and don't mix work with relaxation (unless it's writing, that's equal parts fun, relaxing, and work). I read in a psychology report a couple years back that people who worked in the bedrooms went to sleep later or had not so great rest and began to associate work with their beds - like a desk or work station. I keep everything separate and maintain a good schedule that mimics my college schedule. Balance.
I totally feel you on the being trapped in your own space stuff.... I'd be too embarrassed to publicly post a picture of my current space that is my bedroom, office, jam room and gear storage..... ugh
Yes, cery demotivational... I am hopefully soon to get a studio/work office off sote from where I reside. Just the thought of that feels like the 1st sunshine day of summer to me.... it has me excited about the work endeavors I have coming up!!!
Making gym apart of the workday has been the biggest boost to general health and creative/positive thinking!!!
Dude it has been absolutely incredible!
I really appreciate your honesty, vulnerability, transparency. Great stuff.
Interesting to hear your story Chris. Thanks for sharing. It's amazing when you realize how important a workspace is to your motivation and creativity. Glad to hear you moved into your own space. I'm looking forward to the studio tour.
Thanks Bro! Hoping to get it all nailed down because it definitely adds a level of clarity to my life. I DOUBT I can compete with your studio tour though!
Man..! This hit home in a major way! Being new to the production world and excited to start working from home.. I quickly realized it’s not as glamorous as I thought it would be. But like you, I came to the realization that I needed to get some things in order and now that I’m also starting my own RUclips channel. A lot of points you make in this video are going to be helpful! Thanks for the tips bruh! 🙏🏾 you earned my sub!
God Bless you Bro. I noticed the weight loss and was wondering. Now you confirmed it.
Trying bro! Hoping to fully transform my lifestyle!
I tried a home office for the first two years of business. It was more stressful than productive. Being married, having kids, dogs, etc was not ideal for productivity. I’ve rented a studio/office space for the last 18 years.
Great video, I will implement your ideas.
Home office can feel like a prison sometimes.
Supercool, Chris. It's great to stay healthy and productive. Peace.
Love this video, you are an inspiration, I'm glad you made this video because having a home office is what I've been dreaming of and soon as I get the opportunity I'm going to remember this video you've made and try not to box myself in, but for now I'll keep taking over my sisters room at her house whenever I go over and make videos in there lol, she doesn't mind she's in Copenhagen right now, but anyways great video and great tips.
Haha I feel that! Gotta do what it takes!
Such a timely video my friend. So timely! Thank you!
Thank you for this video. It's been a rough year for us and our once flourishing home office has turned into a hangout to watch Netflix and clean camera equipment. I really felt demotivated and guilty. But, with health and finances getting better we're trying to get back into a groove.
Happy for you. I finally got on a consistent done-by-6pm schedule this year and it makes such a difference.
Thanks for your perspective; it's a good reminder. Worked from home before and, especially for freelance, it can take discipline. I plan to return to it this year if I can.
When I did it before, after a while I found myself going to bed at silly hours of the morning, and then waking up at maybe 2pm and starting to work. Really messed with my body clock. Eventually I got a bit of a handle on it and started to exercise, and also made sure to pop to the local shops once a day, or go and get a coffee near an area with a man made lake. Made a big difference.
I just sub to you. I love wanting to be a film maker too. Im 55 years old, retired, yet I love film making (if I learn how to do it. Lol) great stuff you have here young man.
Depends what time of the day you are the most productive.
When I was younger my most productive time been 9pm to 2am. Really.
I could sleep longer then, and relax in the morning. I have never drunk any coffee back then.
Now since I have to wake up in the morning, I'm not sure any more when my most productive time is. I guess 20 minutes after my coffee ;).
Lololol! That morning coffee is a life saver!
@@ChrisFranklinJr I actually mean 20 minutes after my every coffee. Got 3-6 expressos a day :(.
This is sick! Keep it up, you are inspiring me!
Congrats to you for the new space and thanks for sharing your journey!
Thanks for joining in!
Loved this video!! I’m headed to the gym now lol
It's been great so far man! One day at a time!
I want to know the story behind guru nanak dev ji's portrait in your studio.
Definitely agree with you on this one
Nice Work! i know you shoot with big boy cameras lol, but i'd like to know your thoughts on the new FX30 from sony that was just released.
Why you gotta keep secrets man…😉 but for real though, thanks for posting this 🤘🏼
Haha sooon!! I'll tell you all soon! ;)
Hey Chris..Thanks for the video..really great advice..Which MotionVFX pack are you using for your graphics ? Andy
I’m currently using the MKBHD pack! It’s crazy easy and simple!
@@ChrisFranklinJr Thanks :)
Chris I really appreciate your channel, I currently have turned my life around for the better and I found a love for making videos and have a lot of experience as a sound engineer but want to start making my own videos and have a creative work space, but feel my current situation being stuck at a 9-5 is holding me back from school do you have any pointers that could help me out?
Look into full time filmmaker man, it helped me out so much!
Speaking truth
Its so true!!!!!
Hey bro can you specifically mention which plugins have you bought from motion VFX
What is your strategy or your method when it comes to obtaining clients?
Sounds exactly like my life. Lol
🔥🔥🔥🔥…..✊🏽
Are u born in march ?
Congratulations
Thanks!