This channel is an absolute goldmine, as a director trying to work my way up, specifically in the uk, how specific you are, and how transparent with budget, breakdowns and set up. Absolutely briliant!
I dont think i have ever commented on a video in my 15 years on youtube, but god damn your content is SO on point! I teach photography and lighting in Brazil and now I'm looking to transition to DOP and then Director. I discovered your channel like 2 days ago and now I'm binge watching ALL of your videos! Your content is so honest and well made that I had to at least boost the algorithm with a comment. Thank you! I wish you all the success there is!
Awesome work as usual, loved it on your instagram when i saw it and this BTS is just awesome to see! if you ever need someone to shoot BTS on a spec etc i'd love to help (I'm based in Guildford)! Also would be awesome to get a video on your perspective on how to get into the industry as a cinematographer, any tips, thoughts etc.
Hey Scott, When do you spec work do you send it to the company you are making it about and have they ever reacted negatively / told you not to share it?
I don’t normally make it brand specific to be honest, I think this is the first product focussed one I’ve made. But I won’t be sending it to the brand, maybe I should… but I know Adidas have something like 30 different agencies they work with in the UK alone. Maybe if it was a smaller company I would reach out, but there’s strict processes in these larger companies that basically means they won’t care…
Scott, your spec work has been quite varied, from sports specs to food specs. How do you go about organising your reel/website and are you concerned about being too broad with what kind of commercials director you are when you reach out to new clients?
That's a great question Ben! My site isn't currently well organised, but when I have more than 2 days off this summer I am planning on giving it a bit of re-haul with updated work and when doing that I was going to categorise it somewhat, but I do varied types of spec because I want to do varied types of work. I get bored just doing the same type of job, variety is the spice of life for me. I'm sure if I specialised in just creating one style and area of work I would arguably go further in that area, be the "whatever" guy... but I really don't want to be, and it's rarely me reaching out to clients, most of the time it's production companies that I've worked with before, that like working with me, asking "have you got any of "X" in your reel" and then I'm sending them relevant links.
@@ScottPetersFilms ok that's good to know about the production companies! Out of interest, how did it go down with getting your foot in the door at Saatchi and Saatchi?
Love the content! If you ever want to chat more about motion control, hit us up! We're a production studio in the US that specializes in motion control work, and we're creating a series for directors/filmmakers on the ins and outs of motion control, how to best talk through your vision, and how motion control works, specifically for industrial robots like the Bolt or SISU.
I will, thanks! This sort of content I would love to see. I'm actually about to do my first paid motion control gig this week... a 4 day shoot where every single shot is on motion control, so I'm sure I'll learn a bunch more on the job too, but it's a world I'm excited to finally be able to be in.
@@ScottPetersFilms Congrats! That's awesome that you are able to do a full motion control shoot! As you go into it, definitely make sure that the 1st AD & moco operator talks about the time it takes to mock up moves. Also, as I'm sure you already know, what typically makes things go faster when making a move is to discuss the movement, and get the beginning & end frames down fairly quickly. From there, it's just a matter of touching up focus & movements, and will make things easier to adjust depending on the software they use. (But talk to your moco tech to understand what is easily changed versus takes longer to change). Have an absolute blast man! Hope the shoot goes well!
Hey!!! I love Love High Speed! We're robot friends from across the globe. Wonderful work for your first time using moco! If you're ever in LA and need a Bolt hit me up.
4:41 been there with the Edelkrone, it’s got such potential yet the limitations are kinda maddening. Also I wanna be your best friend. Love your work. You’ve got a great voice for this stuff too. Thanks for all the value you provide, and for inspiring me in a time where Hollywood is on a bit of a downturn and I need hope for my future 😂
Thanks Marcus 🙏🏻 preach re: Edelkrone, I think their heavier duty slider with the right accessories could maybe of handled it… but I didn’t have access to that for this one off!
It IS an absolute banger isn't it. I genuinely listen to it on Spotify since having discovered it for a job last year, but it's an Epidemic Sounds track, "Diamond in the Rough" by Zorro
Hi Scott, do you have any advice on getting your portfolio / spec work out there for the right people to see it ? Where's the best place to send / share it ? Thanks!
Oh, if I may add a fun fact (because even though I tech photography, Im an engineer), from f/14 to f/8 it's an 1,66 or 1+2/3 of a stop of light. F-stop comes from the focal length divided by the aperture diameter. But the light enters the sensor proportionally to the Area, which is related to diameter squared, so each stop of light is 1,4 the f-stop. So 8 times 1,4 is 11 (1stop), while 11 times 1,4 is 16 (2 stops), so F/14 is a third of a stop darker then f/16. Ok, this is way more complicated to explain on a comment than I immagined. Sorry.
@@ScottPetersFilms My bad 😅 I'm used to explaining this on a blackboard, which makes it easy to learn in like just 2 minutes. On a single comment it's just too hard to explain! Sorry 😐
@@douglaspcoelho4432 yeah i was thinking that, F8 to F11 is one stop so it would have to be at least one stop faster and then whatever the remaining difference is. Sometimes you cant always trust what ChatGPT says and if you question it, it corrects itself. How did you figure F14 is a third of F16?
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Really great video Scott! I was wondering if you have any thoughts on this: I always had an impression that having some specs with known brands would make people think I'm trying to "trick" the client into thinking i've worked with bigger names.... How to avoid this?
I think you’re overthinking it, who cares if it’s a legit paid job or not, the purpose of a spec is to show you can do something and if someone can see something you’ve made that shows you can do it, wether you got paid for that or not I really don’t think matters :)
Really appreciate how down to earth, honest and humble you are about this, we all have an ego but its just refreshing this isnt so in your face, about your success etc, anyway! thanks for the time and effort you put into making and sharing this, saw it on a bad day and turned my day better!
This channel is an absolute goldmine, as a director trying to work my way up, specifically in the uk, how specific you are, and how transparent with budget, breakdowns and set up. Absolutely briliant!
Very happy to hear it you’re finding it helpful :)
02:05 notice how they DM'd Scott in September and the video just came out.
These things take time. So don't rush it! Great job as always brother! 💥
Thanks mate 🙏🏻
I dont think i have ever commented on a video in my 15 years on youtube, but god damn your content is SO on point! I teach photography and lighting in Brazil and now I'm looking to transition to DOP and then Director. I discovered your channel like 2 days ago and now I'm binge watching ALL of your videos! Your content is so honest and well made that I had to at least boost the algorithm with a comment. Thank you! I wish you all the success there is!
That means a lot. Thanks so much Douglas!! I appreciate you taking the time to comment :)
Awesome work as usual, loved it on your instagram when i saw it and this BTS is just awesome to see! if you ever need someone to shoot BTS on a spec etc i'd love to help (I'm based in Guildford)! Also would be awesome to get a video on your perspective on how to get into the industry as a cinematographer, any tips, thoughts etc.
Thanks Jon, on all accounts! A cinematographer(y) video is in the works, if a while off… but I’ll make sure to include this topic :)
This seals it.
I'm creating a new account to subscribe to only UK cinematographers.
Hey Scott,
When do you spec work do you send it to the company you are making it about and have they ever reacted negatively / told you not to share it?
I don’t normally make it brand specific to be honest, I think this is the first product focussed one I’ve made. But I won’t be sending it to the brand, maybe I should… but I know Adidas have something like 30 different agencies they work with in the UK alone. Maybe if it was a smaller company I would reach out, but there’s strict processes in these larger companies that basically means they won’t care…
Only ever do spec for yourself.
I saw you as a drummer at a concert in Francfort.... back in the day
The glory days! 🤘🏻
Scott, your spec work has been quite varied, from sports specs to food specs. How do you go about organising your reel/website and are you concerned about being too broad with what kind of commercials director you are when you reach out to new clients?
That's a great question Ben! My site isn't currently well organised, but when I have more than 2 days off this summer I am planning on giving it a bit of re-haul with updated work and when doing that I was going to categorise it somewhat, but I do varied types of spec because I want to do varied types of work. I get bored just doing the same type of job, variety is the spice of life for me. I'm sure if I specialised in just creating one style and area of work I would arguably go further in that area, be the "whatever" guy... but I really don't want to be, and it's rarely me reaching out to clients, most of the time it's production companies that I've worked with before, that like working with me, asking "have you got any of "X" in your reel" and then I'm sending them relevant links.
@@ScottPetersFilms ok that's good to know about the production companies! Out of interest, how did it go down with getting your foot in the door at Saatchi and Saatchi?
Love the content! If you ever want to chat more about motion control, hit us up! We're a production studio in the US that specializes in motion control work, and we're creating a series for directors/filmmakers on the ins and outs of motion control, how to best talk through your vision, and how motion control works, specifically for industrial robots like the Bolt or SISU.
I will, thanks! This sort of content I would love to see. I'm actually about to do my first paid motion control gig this week... a 4 day shoot where every single shot is on motion control, so I'm sure I'll learn a bunch more on the job too, but it's a world I'm excited to finally be able to be in.
@@ScottPetersFilms Congrats! That's awesome that you are able to do a full motion control shoot! As you go into it, definitely make sure that the 1st AD & moco operator talks about the time it takes to mock up moves. Also, as I'm sure you already know, what typically makes things go faster when making a move is to discuss the movement, and get the beginning & end frames down fairly quickly. From there, it's just a matter of touching up focus & movements, and will make things easier to adjust depending on the software they use. (But talk to your moco tech to understand what is easily changed versus takes longer to change).
Have an absolute blast man! Hope the shoot goes well!
Hey!!! I love Love High Speed! We're robot friends from across the globe. Wonderful work for your first time using moco! If you're ever in LA and need a Bolt hit me up.
Thanks Buddy 🙏🏻 I will do
4:41 been there with the Edelkrone, it’s got such potential yet the limitations are kinda maddening.
Also I wanna be your best friend. Love your work. You’ve got a great voice for this stuff too. Thanks for all the value you provide, and for inspiring me in a time where Hollywood is on a bit of a downturn and I need hope for my future 😂
Thanks Marcus 🙏🏻 preach re: Edelkrone, I think their heavier duty slider with the right accessories could maybe of handled it… but I didn’t have access to that for this one off!
@@ScottPetersFilms I think the other toy sufficed just well enough! Thanks again dude
Hi Scott, big fan here. Please tell me the song you used at 2:15? It's such a tune
Thanks!
It IS an absolute banger isn't it. I genuinely listen to it on Spotify since having discovered it for a job last year, but it's an Epidemic Sounds track, "Diamond in the Rough" by Zorro
@@ScottPetersFilms thanks, legend
You're so right -- I gotta do more spec work.
This was really nice to see so thanks for putting this together! Well done!
You’re most welcome 🙏🏻
Hi Scott, do you have any advice on getting your portfolio / spec work out there for the right people to see it ? Where's the best place to send / share it ? Thanks!
Oh, if I may add a fun fact (because even though I tech photography, Im an engineer), from f/14 to f/8 it's an 1,66 or 1+2/3 of a stop of light. F-stop comes from the focal length divided by the aperture diameter. But the light enters the sensor proportionally to the Area, which is related to diameter squared, so each stop of light is 1,4 the f-stop. So 8 times 1,4 is 11 (1stop), while 11 times 1,4 is 16 (2 stops), so F/14 is a third of a stop darker then f/16. Ok, this is way more complicated to explain on a comment than I immagined. Sorry.
😂😂 you’ve confused me even more!
@@ScottPetersFilms My bad 😅 I'm used to explaining this on a blackboard, which makes it easy to learn in like just 2 minutes. On a single comment it's just too hard to explain! Sorry 😐
@@douglaspcoelho4432 yeah i was thinking that, F8 to F11 is one stop so it would have to be at least one stop faster and then whatever the remaining difference is. Sometimes you cant always trust what ChatGPT says and if you question it, it corrects itself. How did you figure F14 is a third of F16?
Love seeing a well made video on a subject I know little/nothing about from a channel I was unaware of. Looking forward to checking out more of your work.
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Really great video Scott! I was wondering if you have any thoughts on this: I always had an impression that having some specs with known brands would make people think I'm trying to "trick" the client into thinking i've worked with bigger names.... How to avoid this?
I think you’re overthinking it, who cares if it’s a legit paid job or not, the purpose of a spec is to show you can do something and if someone can see something you’ve made that shows you can do it, wether you got paid for that or not I really don’t think matters :)
Thank you for the knowledge sharing ! For real ur the best, we appreciate you!
No problem Karim! Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
can you share the price of the robot arm
The work is so good having said that the amount of effort you have put into making this BTS video is also absolutely amazing!
I appreciate the appreciation 🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you
super impressive, been following your stuff for a while, great to see you're busy!
Thanks Joe 🙏🏻
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For personal project, this is totally inspiring in wanting to collaborate more! It looked great and fun 😊
Glad to hear it!
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Met Stephen on a job for a paint client (I was unit stills) - some seriously cool work man!
He’s a hero 🦸♂️
The amazing Scott - love it👏👏👏
That's such a cool setup, thanks for sharing the process. I really need to do more spec work!
You’re welcome Tom! I have so many specs I wanna make, but it’s a tricky one to make / find the time to do!
Really appreciate how down to earth, honest and humble you are about this, we all have an ego but its just refreshing this isnt so in your face, about your success etc, anyway! thanks for the time and effort you put into making and sharing this, saw it on a bad day and turned my day better!
Very happy to hear it Jacob 😁
Bruh, you think i got someone writing me and telling me if i want to try out their robot arm?
😂 this was a killer opportunity, but you don’t need a robot arm to shoot spec :)
dont even have to watch the vid to know its a banger
🙏🏻 you can see it with its sound design glory on my insta 👀
Excellent video, as always.
I appreciate that
specwork, what does that word mean?
Spec work = speculative work - work done on speculation, e.g. no one’s paying you to do it, you’re just creating something to prove you can do it
Great stuff as per. No days offffff 😅
💀💀💀
Sick!