When FEAR stops you from creating and LIVING
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- My fears are threatening to keep me from going on an epic adventure in Iceland. Fears have controlled a lot of my life, to say the least. I've been tired of it. So this is my story, I hope you enjoy and feel inspired.
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as someone who is constantly shooting footage that I feel is going nowhere this video has been extremely motivational. thanks for sharing your story and being this intimate because it's so personal. shoutouts to ifootage to for supporting your project!
I'm really glad it was motivational for you. Makes it that much more worth having done the trip and making the video.
This was fantastic! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just stumbled across your channel recently, and I really enjoy your unique and honest approach to filming and product reviews. As someone who is just started their own journey (at 63yo) into RUclips filmmaking, I was moved by this video. I can get paralyzed with fear and self-doubt, thank you for sharing your personal struggles. You are helping me move forward. 🎥
Happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing
looking awesome ,feeling awesome..happy for you thanks for the content and continue the awesome journey
I don't think what you are describing is all that different than most creative people (who care about their work) feel. You are just better at, and more willing to, explain it.
Great video, Heather.
:D Well thank you, and thanks for watching
Amazing Thumbnail pic and caption! Had to click!
Thanks! Glad you watched
That moment @5:55 is the whole game. As far as I can tell the feeling never goes away. You just get a little better at looking where you came from, and realizing everything that has scared you didn't stop you. This was awesome, thanks for sharing and doing the work in spite of the fear.
Very true. Since that moment of saying it (which was unprepared and after freaking out) I've come to live by that thought process more. People really don't give a shit, and those that do usually aren't worth the worry.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Congratulations! Thank you so much for having the courage to show your heart. Please know that your message is arriving here and helping me!
I'm very happy to hear that, thanks for sharing
Heather, I really admire your fearlessness, your authenticity and your courage. Your ability to be vulnerable and express your fears and inadequacies is what makes you who you. If everyone was a confident, perfectly rehearsed, flawless individual life would be sooo boring. There must be something in the air this week because @petermckinnon just put out a similarly themed video about how the pursuit of perfection like only shooting "bangers" is toxic because it leaves you nowhere to grow. Creativity must be a spectrum and to really grow in our creativity we have to embrace the great, the mediocre and the downright awful parts.
Btw, your new look is FIRE!
Thank you so so much for this video. To a small RUclipsr like myself dealing with ALL the things you talk about in this video pretty much every time I step up to the plate - this video is an inspiration. It's not stupid. It has meaning for me and, I'm sure, for many others as well. It means something to hear that the creators you admire (I'm talking about you) are just like you in many ways and struggle with the same challenges in making these silly, "stupid" videos. Like you said, "no one gives a shit what you're doing with your life, just do it." Thank you 🙏🏾
I'm glad the video could inspire you and make you feel less alone :) Wishing you well on your journey
I love that the bags that seemed to be taunting you, carried you to a new place. Thanks for sharing your vulnerabilities and inspiring us through it all
That was very well put! :D
Thank you for the inspiration! I have been watching several of your videos. Your tips have helped me a lot, but this particular video really resonated with me. Let's face our fears!
Happy to hear it resonated with you and that the channel has been inspiring as well :D
Great video. Don't worry about making others happy. They are going to think what they want anyway. Always be yourself you can never make everyone happy at least you can be happy
Well said!
Merci! WoW. ❤
I think I’ll play it in loop for a while.
Sincerely one of the best video I saw since a long time.
I like your short hair but more than that…
I love the light, the stars, the joy in your eyes.
Keep it
It fit you well.
Encore bravo pour l’audace d’avoir mis tes tripes sur la table. Je suis ému. (Hope you can read it or translate it from french. 😊)
Thank you very much!
And that is a lovely translation.
I feel very happy with myself and how I'm doing. :D Thanks for the support
Merci
"The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself" ,,, Deepak Chopra.
You are doing very well girl👍, and welcome back cause it's been a while 😊
Thank you! I appreciate that :D It has been awhile
Yeah, but how did the bags hold up? 🤣🤣 Sorry, I felt like adding some humor because you did end up in a very positive vibe and it seemed like the new you is on the march. Being one of those problem solver types, I, early in your video, snapped my fingers and thought, all she needs to do is partner up with one of her fave outdoor YT photographers who does instructional group tours. She could assist, be with positive people, feel safe while shooting, help people who would benefit by her experience, gain confidence that her knowledge is on-target, and be outdoors. Then, 15 seconds later in your video, you have negotiated a photo trip to Iceland, and saw it through. Inspirational, you are. Thanks for sharing.
Haha yeah, crazy how that goes right? And the bags were great :D
Thanks for watching
A truly honest video, exactly the opposite of the Instagram “You should all be maddeningly jealous of my spectacularly wonderful life” videos. BTW, isn’t Iceland amazing? I’ve been there 3 times and am already planning trip number 4.
Iceland is really cool! The water was so blue in the lagoon of icebergs, it was one of the awesomest things ever. :D Glad I went. And congrats on your fourth trip to be
I got teary-eyed watching, bravo for the marvelous video and a personal thank you for sharing this message! Incredible stuff 👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this. Your hard work shines through in every video. I'm so happy to see you're happy stepping into who you want to be. And, that haircut is fire.
Thank you so much!
This is so cool, thanks so much for sharing. It's not the same at all but your story kind of reminds me of my own experience with anxiety around shooting.
I have terabytes of footage from a solo trip I went on to Japan, and I went with the sole intention of shooting. I the first couple of days there I just couldn't bring myself to take my camera from the hotel room. The expectation of having to make something unique and great while I was there was crushing. Like the streets, culture and nature I was going to film had no purpose, and that I was a worthless fraud who had nothing to contribute by being there. Others had shot it a thousand times and probably done it better, I had no grand vision or message to share, I would just be shooting. It took me a couple of days but I slowly found a spot that made me want to run back to grab my camera, and from then on I was constantly filming. When I returned though, the months after I felt so shitty for not being able to do anything with the heaps of footage I've shot, felt like such a failure.
It took very long to realise something that has really helped me feel better: 'If the act of shooting brings me joy, who gives a shit about the product.' It's extremely liberating to be able to consider enjoying shooting and creating without the looming expectation of 'art'. If I ever feel the drive to put together a film of that trip, that's awesome. If not, that's fine too because at the end of the day, I love shooting. And doing what you love is reason enough to do it.
I do hope at some point I'll be able to get past the constant comparing myself to other filmmakers, because I do thing that's holding me back in just editing this travel film into something I can be proud of.
Thanks again for sharing your journey in this, I feel nowadays filmmakers online are constantly forced to compare themselves with others which can be so toxic. Sharing stories like these is very inspiring.
Thank you for taking the time to share. I enjoyed reading what you shared. I agree, learning to shoot for the sake of enjoyment is a pursuit itself. :D
i'm a hybrid shooter, this video just unlocked something inside me which i was carrying for a long time now, the truth is i am going thru the same phase in life now from which i'm trying to get myself out from it. i cry and become scared most often that what step shud i make or how do i create something which can make me satisfy. i just don't wanna lose myself and my passion. I think i should make something similar to this video which really touched my heart
I know how that is. Still can feel that way at times. But I do hope you can find strength and courage soon. Little steps was the best way for me. And just starting. The power of starting is pretty big. :D
This is exactly what I needed today! Excellent!
So glad!
This video was so moving. Thank you for sharing your story. Also, the new look is rad. 😎
Thank you so much!!
thank you for sharing i just want to start the journey and videos like this keep me trying or working 💪
Thanks for sharing! Glad it's inspiring you
I've found that in my creative career the hardest thing for me to do is learn to trust myself. Videos like this are a desperately welcome reminder that our journey and experiences are valid and -- in my case -- we are rarely the imposters we think we are.
Congrats on the new chapter! Been subbed for a couple years now, and it's great to see you doubling down on your talent. Here's to many more videos and sponsored trips in your future! Cheers!
Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you took the time to comment, was great to read your comment. :D
@@FellowFilmmaker PLEASE ... after all the info-taining I've gotten from you it's the least I could do. 🙂
Props for this personal video and growth, Heather. Love the new hair!
Thank you!!
Thanks for holding up the mirror, I hope I can take that step soon.
You can do it!
One of the best authentic videos I've come across is deeply relatable. It echoes the sentiment that nothing seems significant-everything feels like random rocks, birds, or icebergs. However, your insight is spot on: just go ahead and do the seemingly "dumb" project. In the end, it's the experiences that truly matter. Enjoy every moment. Even if they appear to be random, take the time to relax, admire them, and pay attention to how they make you feel inside. Also there are a lot of people watching you do stuff and get motivated by your presence. Keep moving forward, all while loving yourself... 💜
You are good enough. remember this and Just breath
thank you
you FEEL like people expect something of you. but do they? does anyone really, REALLY, expects anything of you? other than an employer who paid for something?
even parents these days will go "I don't mind what my lovely darling babies do, as long as they're happy". ALL OF THEM say that.
It's a weak complaint that everyone has while no one actually goes about their lives expecting shit from strangers.... you do not, other people do neither. you're not special. stop thinking the world revolves around you. IT... DOES... NOT...
Well, I'm glad you're on a roll. I can relate completely, except that last "finding myself" part... there's a bit of an anxiety take over still lol. Keep on keeping on!
You are the one... and love the hair! 😊,👍
😊 thank you
Good to face those fears, just do stuff is my life rule with the only caveat being be careful not to do too much and then you delete your energy .. so there is some choices to make ... I used to just do everything now I am more careful with my energy flow while still trying new stuff
Thank you for sharing how you faced your fears and insights. It is truly inspirational. 🤗
I still get scared. I think that's what reminds me that it's worth it. You are awesome and inspiring and remind me that I am too. Thank you.
iFootage, I'm scared too, can I go to Iceland one way trip?
Honestly it's crazy how few brands, like iFootage did, take risks by sponsoring such a content. It's way better than "here's another gear review", it's about the road to transformation story and it can help people in many ways on a higher level than choosing the next backpack or tripod.
That's better than marketing, it's about brand loyalty.
Scrolling through your channel right now for Videography tips, but this one hits the spot at the right time. Just about to embark on the most amount of projects that I have in my Videography journey, and this just gave me the biggest confidence boost to embark on them. Great video as always👌
This is like a movie, where are all the views? This is nice. This is how I feel since I still have to wear a mask with my lung disease. People judge me, even fired me over it. Guess I just need to accept people who are so bothered by such a simple thing don't deserve my time.
Gorgeous footage. Great message. Keep going.
Thank you!
What you just did there takes a lot of courage, you seem to be a wonderful person. I'm going to keep on watching you, and by the way, your blonde hair is really beautiful you look superb keep up the good work.!
Well done! Live it up. What you share are gifts. Stay creative! Thank you for your work.
I'm heading overseas for the first time in 20 years and I know I'm putting stupid amounts of pressure on myself to make good work while I'm there. As some with no following whatsoever, whatever photos I come back with isn't going to matter to anyone but me.
Can you do more of these... things that inspire and help people be themselves.
I always feel sad when fear review gets more love that actual storytelling and genuine filmmaking. That’s for this, I watched before a shoot and was useful 🎉.
More power to you
And thanks for being courageous to be vulnerable which both means the same though as far as I understood from Brene Brown.
Just FYI. It WAS good enough. And you are good enough. Hell, you are GREAT! This was awesome! I loved the sincerity and the fact that you went! You actually went and achieved something! And inspired others to achieve something! Thank you! 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Really proud of you for making this video Heather! Not everyone can openly admit their fears and face them head on. Seeing your triumph after this trip is inspiring, and your personal story made all the shots anything but random clips. Looking forward to you sharing more of yourself and seeing your growth!
Thanks Herman! :D
Absolutely loved this! Helping me get out the door and just doing it.
I am so proud of you. I appreciate your honesty. And you never have to prove yourself to me. Facing your fears is a huge challenge and you did it. BTW I love the new look. 🙏❤️
Thanks Jeff :) I love the new look too
Love this! Great message, extremely relatable, and a nice throw back to your early content :D
Thanks :) Appreciate the support
That self-doubt can be infectious and never ending but there is a way past it.
I’ve spent the last 12 months on repeat, making exactly the same type of video over and over again and the lack of creativity and motivation has been down right demoralising to the point where creativity is long gone.
Sometimes it’s about being brave enough to make the big leap to get to somewhere new rather than going back.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch the video. :)
Heather you are awesome! Wow what a story. Thanks for sharing vulnerability in your journey. Loving the new look too!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video
First of, that was a Dr Seuss (rated R) moment at 05:30
Incredible brave to release this video. I've been there, I am there and you feel very alone in it.
These things never show on camera.
Haha, well it was my truth in a scary moment. :D
Thanks for watching. And I hope you can find some strength.
Great haircut!
Thanks! I've loving it myself :D
Facing your fears in never; `whatever'. Don't dismiss it. It's trying to tell you something. Explore it. Wrestle with it. Play with it. Embrace it. It might just amaze you. Never give up.
True. It's a pretty big deal to face fears
You have done awesome. Despite fears from a trivial number of naysayers, and your own fears, you accomplished remarkable things. You have exceeded the thresholds that you incorrectly thought were your limitations. You have reason to be proud, and to deserve the respect and self confidence from this achievement. What you are doing is hard. It can be scary. Your integrity and honesty also is a standard that you insist on maintaining. Most people cannot even fathom the challenges that you have faced, and overcome. Yes, you are human like everyone else. But step by step, you have achieved remarkable things! Congrats, and thx for sharing!
Thank you for this very thoughtful response. It was quite touching to read what you said.
I am very proud of myself and am very happy. And you're right, we all go through stuff others cannot really grasp the depths of at times.
Appreciate your kind words! Hope you're doing well.
@@FellowFilmmaker I'm doing okay, despite facing some challenges myself. But it is encouraging to see people like you push for a goal and achieve it. Thanks
You're amazing. You're stronger than you think. 🎬👌🏾
Thank you!
6:01 My reaction -> 😱🤯 Ok,I have to admit it: this was one of the most unexpected thing i've ever seen in my life. 😮😮😮 But you look AMAZING with this new haircut and color! 😍❤
Thank you very much! I'm absolutely loving it. :D
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Very brave also! In Judaism, we have a short one-line prayer we say as soon as a person wakes up, the first thing one says when opening our eyes... we thank God for returning our soul back to us. If you wake up, that means God needs you, you have a mission, you have his validation, God's validation!, so you don't need any approval from anyone else!
Is hard, we all suffer from these fears. But you are definitely winning! And congrats for pitching the project! That's also a big lesson!
Thank you for sharing that. And you're right, we don't need the approval of others. :)
The pitch was pretty cool to do, learned alot!
Thanks so much for opening up. I love your turtorial videos!! Recently I've taking up Photography and feel at this point in my life, I've grown so much that some people don't even recognized me. The one thing I've learned in my life is we spend so much wasted time of what others think and feel that we lose ourselves. We all have fears but never let your doubts, fears and insecurities take you down a path that's not meant for you. You are much better than that!!!😊
I appreciate that, thank you for sharing. And I'm glad you've been enjoying the channel as well
You inspired us, your reviews and tutorials helped me a lot, your opinions are genuine and honest, and i like your new look 😊
Thank you so much!!
Have you considered or heard of ketamine therapy? After 15 years of living with anxiety, depression, fear, and therapist after therapist, I finally decided to try ketamine therapy and I feel totally different. It is hard work and can be scary but I have my last session tomorrow and I am looking forward to living my life.
I have not heard of it no. I'm glad it's something working for you!
This is really helpful, warm and heart-felt. I have felt this way for some time, now. I felt that I talk too much, and that there’s enough people out there talking. I got serious about creating about 8 years ago. I stopped teaching music, and made a decision to start a business. It has been rough, but I love creating. I am fearful often, not only about how good the things I create are, but also about life in general. What if I don’t do as well as I think I can? That scares me. Nevertheless, I’m here. And I’m glad I subscribed to your page some time ago. Being vulnerable takes strength and you have it what it takes!
It does take alot of courage to do scary things. I hope you find more courage! :)
Yoooo! im glad your channel came back around my algorithm! This video is such a great piece and thank you for being venerable. I can relate in so many ways, but im gad I bumped in to this video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's a hard one.
It certainly is!
I have PTSD and manic depression and I really appreciate your insight and positivity. You are not alone! Rooting for you! @@FellowFilmmaker
Amazing stuff.... as always. Continue to be you. It's inspiring and it is very needed.
Thank you! Will do!
I can't get started. I buy video gear to enable my ideas, then I decide my ideas are not strong enough. Self defeat e very time. Maybe I was just made to take pics and videos of my cats, I seem to be decent at that, and there are so few of us that take pictures of cats. Maybe that's my calling. Thanks for sharing, it's nice to have company, and your footage looked great. I bet Iceland was great, and something you will remember.
You never know where something will lead.
A great and inspiring video. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and self growth. It is brave and encouraging. I dont think we as humans can truly really say we know ourselves inside out. I do think we are just constantly on a path of growth and self learning. Learning about who we are right now, and who we dont want to be as much as who we do want to be. A combination of things can cause us to stagnate and that can cause a domino effect, creating fear, self doubt and depression. But often it is the act of just doing, for the sake of it that can trigger new branches of growth. This new you has always been there, this is just a new branch moving into a new direction. Keep creating great content! Thank you!
it's true, constantly learning ourselves is probably one of the scariest and greatest endeavors. I appreciate your kind words. Thank you
Seeing this at this time has been so inspiring to me. Thank you for your vulnerability and bravery. You’ve inspired me in a very needed way.
#KeepMovingForward
I'm so glad!
Your honesty is inspiring!! Sending you strength and courage to fight on!
Thank you very much! :D
Thank you for making and sharing this. Please know how important this is for many many people
I appreciate that. And I'm glad this is finding people who need to hear this :)
jeeezus this is like someone filming my diary. (minus the Iceland)
Dang, crazy how we all find ourselves on similar paths
I’ve felt this way at times too. Such a great video, keep up the great work!
Thank you! Will do!
We all need a boost sometimes.
I love this.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have very similar fears while attempting to create which have prevented many projects from being completed. You're not alone.
Thanks for taking the time to share and comment :) Appreciate you
Honest and well shot video too. Thanks.
Thank you :D
THis. Absolutely this. Totally understand. So proud of you Heather!
Thank you very much :D
I’ve always liked your content, but I appreciate seeing more of the person behind the gear and stuff. The new look definitely works for you 👍🏼. Best wishes in growing forward 🙏🤗.
I appreciate that! Thank you
I always appreciate all you put into your videos, and this one is exceptional. I'm close to many people with similar fears and know it's not easy to open up about them, especially when things look ideal online. I'm thankful for the confidence you've given me to just grab some gear and do stuff, even if it's not going to be great for some time. You're badass, and I have to think others here feel you've helped them become a little more badass, too 😀 (Also, can't wait to share this video with my wife later...she deals with a lot of similar expectations and fears.)
Thanks for sharing that, I really appreciate it. And I hope your wife was able to enjoy the video too! :)
I here playing fear bingo on this video. I have all these same fears
They certainly are real fears
Excellent 👏👏👏😍
Thank you I needed this today, I'm in the middle of moving far away having left my career for an uncertain future pursuing my dreams. I constantly live in fear and self-doubt but your video inspires me to embrace it and soldier on!
Happy to hear I inspired you! :D Good luck on your dreams
First of all, I'm proud of you Sis. Second, you are right on time with this video. You helped me make a decision I've been struggling with for a minute now. Thanks. 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥
I'm really happy to hear it was a perfectly timed release! :D I hope that thing you struggled with will go well for you :) Thanks for the support as well😀
I’ve a shoot tomorrow which is a bit scary and have been putting off the travel for about 4 years, seeing this is helpful. Thanks you 👍
I'm glad it was helpful
Hope your shoot goes well :)
Thank you for this video!! You are an inspiration for every girl and woman out there…
I’m dealing with the same shity voice in my head often… but we are more than that, right? We are more than our fears and now I know that fear will never go away… but what matters is what you do with that fear.
Thanks again… and you got this! ❤ we got this!
Yeah that voice is annoying. Most of the time it takes a tiny slice of possible truth and twists it in such a way where it feels totally real and truthful. We are more than our fears.
I know that posting a video like this mustn’t have been easy because in my experience these fears (while being very real to yourself) sound so fucking stupid when you try to think about them objectively (and then at least I thought others won’t take me seriously) just know that you are definitely not alone with this and congrats on battling your fears, I think every victory, no matter how small, helps to grow and slowly but surely make these fears smaller…
You're right, it was a hard one to put together and to put out! But I'm glad I did. :) I'm super proud of myself.
Thanks for the encouraging words.
Great job, great big step. Thanks for putting yourself out there!
I appreciate that!
Always carry some form of personal self-defense.
True
Hang in there. People think you and your work is great. Facing your fears is tough - but not impossible. Be kind to yourself and face things a little at a time. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Baby steps are totally fine and can lead to bigger breakthroughs over time. And totally try not to worry about what others think - people generally are so wrapped up in their own stuff they won't notice a lot of things about you that you may worry they are gonna pick up on.
I appreciate you sharing this, thank you. And you're right, people often aren't thinking about anyone else but themselves for the most part.
I can’t say enough about how affecting this video is. Going in the direction of your truth, being so brave when everything in you is trying to keep you back - thank you so, so much for sharing this. I’m a long time fan of the channel but had slacked a little on keeping up and I can’t believe how much has happened. You are a delight in any incarnation and I hope you continue to feel more yourself.
Thank you very much! great to hear you're a long time follower :)
Thank you for sharing! ❤
Thanks for watching!
You got this.
Thanks! :D
As filmmakers, what we do is a journey by definition. Sometimes its emotional, sometimes its physical sometimes it's completely intangible to anyone but ourselves. Your journey is inspiring. I have been doing this for over twenty years and I know sometimes you wake up and go "Not this again" staring at a blank monitor or trying to figure out what the next project is. Then you get that spark, that tiny flame of an idea and you say to yourself, "Ah, that's why we do this." I am so glad you found your Aha moment. I have been following you for a while and i have always found your videos honest and extremely informative. Keep doing what you do! You are rocking it!!!!
Thank you.
:D
Psalm 34:4-5
:D
❤ Thank you for just being real. Impactful? That’s an understatement. BTW, the footage looks great and couldn’t imagine a better story!
Thank you very much
Beautiful, inspiring - and reminds me that what seems so personal, is often universal, like your experience here. Thanks for sharing that
True. Thanks for watching and commenting
I've learned a lot from your channel and it's sad to see you go through those hard times... It take's a lot of courage to be so honest about your personal fears and struggles. I really wish you well!
I appreciate that
I know I said I wouldn't be here but I really had to comment that I am so proud of you because I had very similar issues and finally said Fu*k it and it changed my life. Congrats on a great video and series. Oh the hair looks great also
thanks!
@@FellowFilmmaker Heather,please do me a favor. Read the letter I sent even if you don't care about myself. I really think there is some helpful advice in there. Even if you don't find it helpful, it is a good read