I entered the film industry not even knowing how a C-stand works. I was lucky enough to jump straight to operating a camera for jobs. Till today, I'm still scared when I'm working with clients/agencies/directors/crew simply because I'm just a guy who happens to know how to use a camera but didn't go to film school, have zero theoretical knowledge about lighting and learnt his stuff from RUclips. It scares me that these people are going to see through me and look down on me from then on. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this fight. Thanks for sharing, Danny!
I think this is just a general realization that every 25 year old goes through, not just in filmmaking. You finally realize that no one knows what the hell they're doing lol
Omg yess😹 I studied photography and graduated but lately I started feeling less and less creative, started comparing myself with everyone (first time that ever happened), feeling like I had NO clue of where I was going and thinking that everyone knows better. Funny thing is that whenever I get the chance to work with someone I look up to, they are just as nervous and insecure as me or even more hahaha it's just that not everyone talks about it. Anyway, I've taken a break from social media and I know some day I'll go back to creating more content. Just not now and that is FINE
I remember reading about it quite a while back, and I never assumed I was alone, but I felt like some people had it figured out. I was probably somewhere around 25-30 thinking about it. But yeah, now I'm a father of two and I still feel like that from time to time. I'm sure my dad does too. We're all just trying to figure out our way.
My 'Oh Sh#% Moment' was hearing Roger Deakins talk about his anxiety every time he walks on set to this day. Keep crushing it dude, loving the content your putting out. I really appreciate the authenticity. 🤘🏻
You're a legend for putting this on, the world needs more of this honesty. Less Instagram "look at how perfect I am" "Influencers", and more people talking about real stuff about the human condition. ✌
I am on the same opinion! ;) Personally, trying to focus on content where I encourage others by sharing my thoughts and feelings and very happy to see that there are more out there, and I hope this number will rather increase! :)
I think people often mistake being great with using equipment as being a filmmaker. That's being a technician, not being a filmmaker. I believe that anyone who tells a story with visuals is a filmmaker, even if the quality isn't great, it's telling a great story with visual language. And yes in order to get a proper job or to do freelancing you need to be able to be a technician as well, so those two go well together in that case, but being _only_ a technician doesn't make one a filmmaker, and you can definitely be a filmmaker without being a technician.
I was in the middle of filming a massive series where I documented my process of trying to get out the middle, and after I posted the second video, the first one blew up (for a channel my size). Honestly, it f'ed me up, and I haven't made one since. And then literally today I received a new XT4 for my company and I knew I needed to film a third episode, and the reality of imposter syndrome hit me. so freaking hard. I literally edit photos and videos for a living, yet when it comes to my own work I have felt suffocated. It is really really helpful to know someone else, especially someone as phenomenal as you, experiences what I'm feeling. Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty, this has really helped me.
Dude I really needed this this morning. I'm mostly a photographer but trying to break in to video. I just woke up feeling terrible about all my work lately and how I've been struggling to continue to produce things I'm proud of, this really helped me change my mindset today and get back on the right track. I really appreciate your videos. I've been lurking for awhile but finally dropping the sub haha.
I swear you can read my mind sometimes. Every insecurity or fear I have in regards to work, you seem to come out with a video that tells me what I need to hear! - I loved your sketch at the beginning by the way. I have that conversation with myself in my head all the time. Watching it made me feel anxious haha! - Super great video yet again dude!
Here's my honest thoughts as someone who has worked through imposter syndrome and leaned on mentors to help me through my career. I went to film school to validate what I already knew and fill the gaps of what I didn't know. And when it came to what I didn't know, I sought answers in other ways, whether it was through mentorship, collaboration, workshops, etc. The most important thing I learned about combatting imposter syndrome is to lean into the positive and improve my communication skills whether it's communicating with others or the way I communicate with myself. Make every word/thought count. Lean into the positive. For example, instead of the thought, "Everyone is an imposter. No one knows anything and I don't know everything." Change the narrative to "everyone is inherently a student of life. Everyone is learning. We all have individual unique voices, perspectives, skills, things to bring to the table and that is why collaboration is so meaningful." What I learned is that I wasn't an imposter... I just didn't know my voice yet. As a filmmaker I didn't even know what I wanted to say and that's why some of my early work either said nothing purposeful, or I used my skills to amplify someone else's voice and create THEIR vision. And that has since changed. Yes the entertainment industry is a business. Yes knowledge is power. Yes it's about who you know and relationships are important. So my answer to all that is learn the business, arm yourself with knowledge, get to know people, don't give your power away unnecessarily and create cool shit in the meantime.
Jen I love your insight, that's a really uplifting way to look at things 💖 I'm worried I'm so inexperienced with filmmaking that I'm gona ruin more relationships than I can foster. I was wondering, when you started to make your own independent work did you shoot everything alone? Or did you hire a crew? Or were you lucky enough to have friends? 😂 I didn't study film and I'm not in the industry so I don't know people first hand to collaborate / work with who are at the same sort of stage as I am. I'm reaching out to people online but I don't know how to get people to believe in my ideas whilst also being real with how green I am so their expectations aren't too high and I don't disappoint them to the point of never wanting to work with me again. I feel like I've been in the process of beginning for the past 4yrs and still don't feel like I've even really started.
I’ve began feeling this feeling within music about 4 months ago and it’s been getting worse to the point I’ve been wanting to quit. Thank you so much for this message.
Danny, you ARE a filmmaker. One of the best I know. Your storytelling and how you deliver a feeling is insane, for real! So inspiring bro. Every time I watch one of your videos, I am so motivated to create something I can be proud of. I just want to actually start! Thanks for your amazing content :D Love, Leo
Danny, you just become my unanimous favorite creator with this one! I love your stories, insights, and your encouragement towards your audience. Sincerely, thank you.
Dude! Your composition of each shot in the opening sequence, how you chose to Close Off each character with the negative space behind each character. Showing tension within the exchange shows me instantly that "YOU ARE A FILMMAKER"! You obviously studied film, and the sheer fact that you created an entertaining way to introduce this subject is exactly why filmmakers do what the do... They have something, and idea, a subject that they just have to share with the world. Great Video! Thanks for posting!
So glad you noticed that too, it felt very “Mr. Robot” definitely an interesting choice for t conversation because it was so one sided and felt like an interrogation.
My favorite RUclipsr! the opening scene of you talking to yourself, being so dark and gritty really resonated with me. You are always so real in your videos and it takes a lot of guts to dig that deep and be honest with it. keep doing you! you have definitely inspired me to just go out and try :) thank you Danny!
Man..I cannot tell you how inspiring you truly are to so many people. Your humility, your manners, and your genuine smile, I can't tell you how much it means to us. Thank you.
As a beginner in this industry, an aspiring filmmaker, this made me smile! It’s that feeling when you think you know a lot but there’s so much people who knows more than you. They may have more experiences but one thing I thought about is to just focus on what you want to do, don’t compare, keep learning and keep creating. Hopefully I’ll be doing this as a full time job asap! Anyways, it’s always great to hear that someone else feels the same way as you do.
I entered the film industry last august. I graduated as an aerospace engineer but I didn't feel satisfied with I do. I was lucky enough to get hired by my current boss even though all my "film knowledge" was based off of youtube. It's been almost a year since then and I have learnt so much from them. I know I still have much more to learn and sometimes I do feel like I don't belong around these creative people. I learnt to cope with this by accepting this feeling and that it is normal. It does not make you less of a person becasue yes, everyone feels the same way.
This couldn’t be more accurate, I feel like if you think you know it all, that’s when you go wrong. We can only plan so much, the rest is all imagination and creativity. It’s a lovely dance between collaboration and instinctive reactions.
You're not a filmmaker... you're a Guardian Angel. This content provides more value than anything I've ever come across on RUclips or anywhere. Thank you. I love you.
I had this thought the other day when I was editing my next video to post...but it's advice like this that makes me love the YT community!! Thanks again Danny!!
This really comes in an interesting moment of our lives (at least mine). I'm an aspiring cinematographer who calls himselfs a filmmaker sometimes and is learning color grading on the go. Your words definitely resonates in my head. Every moment I feel this I tell myself: "you are trying it, you are still learning, be humble, be nice and you can make it someday". Beautiful video Danny. Greetings from Argentina.
Thank you for making this video and for your support. I feel deeply like this, especially now that so many things change for me all at once and I feel overwhelmed. It applies to any endeavour, video making is one
Man I may say this is the greatest messages I’ve heard in a while..Danny it’s funny as a creator we witness the same behaviors when we idle and the alone and how the minds just wonders bro.. the best remedy is to go with the flow, have some bookmarks on most shots and don’t hesitate to ask your crew for assistance on things they believe you know how to do.. I tell ya honesty is the best policy..as you see the great Roger Deakins transparency gave you fuel for this episode.. great job man. If any one agrees where the thumbs up so I can see where you are👍🏾😁 👍🏾
ahhh nice to read from someone else to advise on "go with the flow" :) As you said, that is the best remedy and that is my "mission" to try to live accordingly therefore inspiring others ^.^ Made my day ☺
Litterally just had an hour pure stress thinking i was going to fail on a shoot i have tomorrow. An who the f I am to do a reel commercial. And now i see this.. life is strange hahahhaha. Love you're honest videos dude!
Danny you’re so honest and real. I’m hyped that you’re putting your thoughts on here. I totally get that whole “I learned everything I know from RUclips” thing. It’s like weird these days how you can just teach yourself everything these days. And yeah dude, it’s sweet how we’re all clueless, and we’re all so anxious of all our projects. Keep crushing it Danny I love your work!!
Hang on, you’re 26? I think I’ve grown more in my imposter syndrome learning that detail 😂 I’m a 31YO dad of two full time In filmmaking and seriously considering getting in the RUclips and course creating game. For you to make our favorite YT content at 26 gets me down a little bit - Ha. But ALSO not really - I have *nothing to complain about in my world. What you’re saying in this video is something I’m already aware of, but to hear your take was entertaining and helpful. Keep on keeping on! Sorry for the roller coaster comment, ha
I am a 24 year old father of 2 working a normal full time job building a film business on the side. In the last 2 weeks I have been in touch with quite a few businesses but can only work with 1 a week. Hoping RUclips will help my brand awareness too
Watching this a year later and this video eliminated the standard of “I have to know everything inside and out” I put on myself. Focusing on the content is main concern! Thank you Danny!
This is awesome. Thank you. I’m 21 and have wanted to be a filmmaker since I was 12 years old; I’ve strayed off of the path to becoming one so many times though that sometimes I feel like, “What am I doing? This isn’t for me.” This video is so raw and real; more people need this kind of thing. This helps me so much.
I think we feel that, mostly, when we are growing. The better we get and the bigger projects we will work on, bigger will be the pressure on us, from us and from others haha. For example Roger Deakins..imagine the unbelievable pressure the man has to deal with. His whole team and the whole world are expecting a masterpiece every time. And he hits it every time!! haha
Thanks a lot. I often was anxious and insecure about what I'm doing and also had similar thoughts about Filmmaking. I'm relieved that I am not the only one who thinks like that.😁🙏
OMG Dude I have been watching the first minute now and i really have to smile because I had the exact same thoughts about myself and I will also do marketing haha :D Realtalk, you are my favourite RUclipsr right now :D
I really LOVE this Danny! 🤗💙 I also have started without film school, everything I know is from RUclips and learning from my mistakes. I do not even have budget for proper gear, only using what I can, which is an old Nikon with 2 basic lenses; and I am trying to create some meaningful content to inspire others. Literally, I also have released a new vid talking out loud my feelings and questions in mind that make me feel uncertain about filmmaking. But as Made by Kap mentioned in the comment section, the best remedy is to Go With The Flow and embrace life, be brave and be ourselves ^.^
I am sitting here, at 3am in tears... Danny you truly touched my heart.. the opening dialog was on point, it's like you translated what my demons tell me every single day. I often work in toxic environments on set, and i have a habit of being overly honest if I don't know how to do something, and it crushes me how sometimes I feel like everyone is looking down on me thinking "How the hell did this idiot get on this set". I was terrified directing my latest short, i locked myself in the bathroom and was shaking head to to toe and then i went into the shoot and poured my heart into it. I guess it's our passion and drive and this constant feeling that we're not doing enough to ever be as great as our idols. Thank you for this, I've subscribed to your channel, i am so happy i stumbled upon this video, it's the best video I've seen this year. You're defiantly doing something right
I have learned to lean into my anxiety in large film collaborations. More than often than not I have found these creative sets become think tanks. Repetition is the greatest teacher and transparency opens doors. Thanks for sharing your story
Bro you nailed this. I freaking feel this way all the time... I seriously feel like I don’t know what I’m doing and I’m just hoping an idea comes together when I start editing 😂
Good perspective and good way to sum it up! I think literally everyone feels this way and after I heard Deakins also gets nervous and feels this it took a relief off me. I truly believe no one actually knows what they're doing most of the time and a lot of the time it's figuring it out and seeing what works. "The fact is, you don't know what directing is until the sun is setting and you've got to get five shots and you're only going to get two" - David Fincher
Dude your content is insane. This is a really thoughtful video that really encapsulates what a lot of young filmmakers go through and something I’ve struggled with heavily. I guess it just nice to know that we all feel it. I’ve noticed a consistent trend in your videos and that’s authenticity. All your videos are relatable and highly informative. This is honestly the best filmmaking channel on RUclips.
it's been roughly a year since i've began interesting about filmmaking, for the first few months i've been scared of what people thought about the stuff i made, but then i understood that if i kept been scared i would have never been able to create anything. But more recently i felt (like you said in the video) guilty. "What if i'm not good at this" or "What do i have more than every other filmmaker, or creator or whatever...", so i found this video very interesting and helpful, now i have 0 excuses to not pursue my dreams. P.S. Sorry if my english is bad. Greetings from Italy!
There is so much strength in vulnerability, I really admire your transparency. Also damn that comment about sweat really struck a chord with me...makes shaking hands and handling equipment a daunting task sometimes lol
So happy that I’ve found your channel! I’ve been into film-making since I was a little one but it took me going back into my past to remember that person again. Here I am 27 years later, freaking out! Starting from scratch trying to water my brain with all the knowledge and creatives I need to show up for myself again in film 🦋 thank you
What a great way to start a Monday. You're constantly covering topics that people want to talk about but don't. Really glad I found your channel. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and anxiety, your sincerity made me look at all the videos I never uploaded out of fear. I will consider sharing my content as well!
dont give up man! i know how it feels... I gave a lot of effort on my quarantine short film and didn't get discovered! but the point is, hard work always pays off! just keep doing what you love, success will come in your hand soon!
Dude I love how open you are here because I think every filmmaker at some point asks themselves these same questions and has the same doubts. I had an internship at Sundance film festival in college, and it felt like the whole time I was comparing myself to the other interns about whether I was as much of a filmmaker as they are because they seemed to know more than me. Within those next few years, I had made handful of other films for festivals and learned A LOT. Through that process I realized that I didn't need to already be making the big production, big budget films to call myself a filmmaker. Pursuing storytelling and continuing to learn along the way made me a filmmaker.
Had to rewatch this video today because I’ve been feeling like I’m just not good enough. I feel like I’m always making mistakes and I’m now at a level where I shouldn’t be. I feel like I’m letting people down. This video helped.
This was incredible, such a needed and true message. I have fought with this my entire career. It has kept me from really pursuing a youtube channel which is something I've wanted and talked about doing for years. It is also something that probably sabotages me from sharing ideas, or experimenting on set because of the fear of failure. It can be toxic, and it does appear to be ubiquitous in all creators that I know too. You put this so candidly man. I really appreciate this message.
As someone that’s in the throws of filming and editing their first documentary, this video has appeared on my feed at the right time! I’ve studied photography, I am a professional videographer and have worked on film sets and worked in the industry, but imposter syndrome still plagues me. You’re a huge inspiration for me and some of my work and it truly is refreshing to watch you be so open about something I felt alone in suffering, thank you.
I've been facing this problem for a few months now even while I'm producing an outdoor tv show and its been getting terrible. The past few weeks I have been questioning everything I do. Thanks for sharing this.
You are a filmmaker !!! you create and you inspire. I went to film school and I honestly learned more outside of film school. keep doing what you are doing
A lot of people needed to hear this! Definitely a vulnerable feeling, but a light bulb goes off and truly we really are all together doing the same exact thing.
I was legit watching my videos on RUclips and started to feel down. Then I started scrolling on my home page and ran into this video, out of luck! This definitely helped me and I really appreciate it. Thank you.
Oh my god! I needed thid sooo much right now. I just landed my first wedding in 4 months and I am currently going back and forth between panick and self doubt / imposter syndrom every minute. Thanks so much for your awesome content! Keep it up!!!!
Personally I find I work best when I am way out of my depth. RUclips is a great place to learn stuff, it’s literally my go to for learning most things in life. Totally relatable video man
This video popped up 2 hours prior to my workday. I don't work in the film industry (one day) but I work full time in the silicon valley. I've been absolutely feeling a lot like I don't belong in the job that I currently have. I get the anxiety that I'm not performing up to the standards of my peers almost everyday. Even when I get the occasional "Good job" or whatever, I feel undeserving of this. But I gotta think about where I was a year ago or 5 years ago and remember that, damn, I learned a lot this last year. Thank you for this video Danny, I'm using it for motivation before an important meeting in an hour (lol) and inspiration to keep pursuing whatever I wanna pursue, even if I have no business doing so.
I think when I shifted my mindset to just focus on learning and experimenting instead of convincing people that you know what you're doing is when I started to care less about imposter syndrome. Good video!
I bet this resonates with just about everyone that puts the effort to study. That’s the only way you actually notice how much you have yet to learn. Wise words , Danny!
Dude...I am an aspiring 4 years younger version of you, and surely this has been told to you several times - that you are going to be the next Matt D'avella...so hear from me as well....You have truly motivated me heavily...i started feeling low that I just can't create - what i feel from within...the content which you put up on this channel - folks are expecting hell lot of money to even speak the way you talk....I will screenshot my comment and might show you after probably couple of months when you'll be a star...Thanks Dude for motivating us..!!! God bless You...Lots of love
a thought that pop-ed into my mind: why would you care if some "master" or "pro" won't listen to you ? (the egg won't teach the hen) , they aren't your audience, instead focus on helping those who would love to hear and learn from you, your target audience. just stumbled upon your video: "My Secret To Creating Original Ideas for Video" and decided to look around the channel and see if you have some "mind food", some videos that talk about problems and feelings of your that you have to deal with, and sure I found this video, was not disappointed, exactly what I needed. Keep up the work Danny.
The beginning of this video gave me SOOO much anxiety. Not even joking it was actually getting overwhelming. But then... Relief. I was like "holy crap he's totally right." Filmmakers are ALL just making it up as they go. That's what creating is. That's what filmmaking is. It's the ultimate fly by the seat of your pants carrier. I think that's a reason so many filmmakers I meet are super humble and genuine. Because they too feel like they can just learn from the people around them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. An amazing reminder, and confidence booster. P.S. Your voice -- your message -- is so important. Don't think the videos you put out fall on deaf ears. They don't. They're inspiring, and bring grace in an anxiety filled carrier. Too poetic....? Maybe. Just wanted to say thanks! Peace.
You are so good man. I'm 22, been filming stuff since I was a kid, which means I've watched a lot of filmmaking youtube videos, and I mean a LOT. For me to say that you are one of the best youtube channels out there is huge. Please, I know you are going to get far in this youtube game, but whatever you do, do not change your personality even if you get to a million subscribers and you become famous and all that. You are the most transparent, raw and sincere filmmaker I've seen, and to put this content out there and open yourself like this is amazing, in a world where everyone is just pretending to be the most successful filmmaker. Keep doing what you do, and keep being honest about it, because trust me, with your talent in cinematography (because I've seen your stuff and it looks awesome) and your personality, you are gonna get so so far!! Well done man.
One day, I’m going to meet you! And when I do, I’m going to look you in the eyes and tell you how much you’ve helped me! Not just the How To’s but the mental aspect of all of this! You speak to insecurities and your transparency is refreshing and so needed! Once again, thank you for this!
how did I miss this video? It's like the universe just brought it to my feed . I just had a meeting like 2 hours ago with a professional colourist/DP that left me feeling disappointed with my 3 years experience as a DP and honestly your video has cheered me up so much. Thank you
I think there is always that nervousness like the day before a shoot. But I think as soon as I get on set, I get to work and that nervousness just leaves me. Thanks for your video
I started the same as you man! No filmschool, only RUclips and just a little more than a year ago! Feel always that i´m just doing something, but people like what i make so i keep going. Love this video! Good to know i´m not the only one!
I always come back to your channel when I start feeling imposter syndrome. I’ve especially started feeling since I started doing more RUclips content. I just want to say thank you for your contribution and energy to the space. Your channel inspired my first feature.
you help me ALOT, your video always pop out at the right moment.. you are the ONLYY youtuber that I will actually sit down relax headphone on, and watch it all the way waiting you to say love you. thanks Danny
Thank you so much for making this. I am a film student from the Netherlands, and I am just 16 years old. This is my first year and filming and editing always been my passion. But as I got to film school there were these talented people that seem to know what they were doing, and I just did it before as an hobby. I often feel like I’m not good enough compared to other students even tho I’m one of the students with the highest grades, I still feel I’m not good or creative enough. I cannot thank you enough for this video and for inspiring me
Hey Danny really needed to hear this. I just started a videography internship at my school and I literally have learned everything from youtube and feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. I shot my first basketball game last night and I was so nervous for it. Watching this video made me realize everyone starts somewhere and that I just need to keep going and realize that there is just learning opportunities for me in this experience. Thanks for sharing this, I love your channel!!
So relatable. I thought this was just me. It's crazy how when I run my own sets, I know what I'm doing. I just do it. Then I step on as a PA for a show or feature and my mind totally forgets the basics. So overwhelming that my anxiety completely devours my brain.
Thank you for putting this out! Some sets, and a year at film school later, I still have these thoughts, because you could know everything you need to and yet there is going to be that one little detail that is going to make you feel like you know nothing. Knowing that other people feel it too, is always such a relief and a good place to then start learning all over again. Thanks!
You have no idea how inspirational your words are to me. I am getting my bachelor's in film production and I feel like I have no one there with me. I feel so alone and like an outcast sometimes but I am so glad I found your videos man. You have really helped so much with my anxiety when it comes to making films. Thank you for being so awesome and inspirational.
This helps a lot actually. I get that same feelings driving up to every single job... I'm glad I'm not the only one. But I also know for a fact that once we get there and the ball starts rolling we are totally in our element. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for these words. You speak truth and don't pretend you know everything. You even question your own legitimacy, talking to us on this video. This is very rare to listen to someone with so much humility. It brings confidence because it feels human. Like you say we all are in someway still figuring out how to do things, still learning, still lost like a kid in a word where we believe we should be in control of everything, but we can't. We constantly questions ourselves about our decisions, we have doubts, but we hide them because every one does, and because we're afraid to be looked down, or to face the fact we're not in control. As everyone hide their doubts, we tend to believe everyone else knows exactly what they're doing, that they're in control. But I'm sure no one actually is, we all make the best of what we have at a specific time, and we let ourselves going with the flow. Where it becomes hard, is when we take time to think. When we're not in the constant rush we face everyday. Then we're left with only our conscience, with ourself, and we understand that we have doubts. But every one have.
I love watching RUclips videos and learning little things about how to be a better creator. David Gevirtz is by far one of my favorite fillmmakers because he's so honest. I love RUclipsrs that share their personal experience about growing and evolving along the way.
@@DannyGevirtz Oh my gosh! I feel so dang illiterate right now haha. Sorry about that. In all seriousness though, thank you for making the videos you do. I really appreciate your talent here on RUclips.
Thanks for your honesty, dude! What you said is the very same reason I kinda gave up filmmaking for a while after college-and I even went to film school! I’m starting back up though, trying to relearn old stuff and learn new stuff. Just trying to create and deal with the fear of whatever when it rears it’s ugly head. Your channel is inspiring, encouraging, and entertaining. Keep it up!
I think because of the wealth of information that is on hand today it's a double edge sword, you have at your fingertips the exposure to learning all you could want, it's also a drowning experience of being surrounded by so much that turning your passion into a career is in intoxicating but also crippling. I'm 40 always been in IT networks and QA and now changing it to run a media company by the time im 50. Everytime the hour before I set to do something film related I get dread that am I even good enough. It's natural and I just grind through that hour and try to get as much traction into the process. I'm trying to finish the second part of my short and tbh I'm not happy with it and I've re shot it a few times and I will complete it. Each time I sit down and review the footage I get that same sinking feeling. But, I have to go through it, I learn faster through mistakes. Learning is always present just keep your desire to get through it
I appreciate this man I'm 26 years old and still it's only been a year and still building on it. Not gonna give up though and this is exactly how I feeling right now So I appreciate this
I entered the film industry not even knowing how a C-stand works. I was lucky enough to jump straight to operating a camera for jobs. Till today, I'm still scared when I'm working with clients/agencies/directors/crew simply because I'm just a guy who happens to know how to use a camera but didn't go to film school, have zero theoretical knowledge about lighting and learnt his stuff from RUclips. It scares me that these people are going to see through me and look down on me from then on. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this fight. Thanks for sharing, Danny!
Haha none of us know what c-stands are when we start! Thanks so much man!
That’s what up bro you gave me some hope !
I think this is just a general realization that every 25 year old goes through, not just in filmmaking. You finally realize that no one knows what the hell they're doing lol
Omg yess😹 I studied photography and graduated but lately I started feeling less and less creative, started comparing myself with everyone (first time that ever happened), feeling like I had NO clue of where I was going and thinking that everyone knows better. Funny thing is that whenever I get the chance to work with someone I look up to, they are just as nervous and insecure as me or even more hahaha it's just that not everyone talks about it. Anyway, I've taken a break from social media and I know some day I'll go back to creating more content. Just not now and that is FINE
I remember reading about it quite a while back, and I never assumed I was alone, but I felt like some people had it figured out. I was probably somewhere around 25-30 thinking about it. But yeah, now I'm a father of two and I still feel like that from time to time. I'm sure my dad does too. We're all just trying to figure out our way.
@@Workbenchtv yeah i agree with that. I think it hits everybody at every age at least once in a while no matter how well they may be doing
@@MoncoField Agreed. It's usually when you're out of your comfort zone.
My 'Oh Sh#% Moment' was hearing Roger Deakins talk about his anxiety every time he walks on set to this day. Keep crushing it dude, loving the content your putting out. I really appreciate the authenticity. 🤘🏻
For sure dude! Thanks so much Christian
You're a legend for putting this on, the world needs more of this honesty. Less Instagram "look at how perfect I am" "Influencers", and more people talking about real stuff about the human condition. ✌
Absolutely Jonny! Thank you man!
I am on the same opinion! ;) Personally, trying to focus on content where I encourage others by sharing my thoughts and feelings and very happy to see that there are more out there, and I hope this number will rather increase! :)
very well said!
I think people often mistake being great with using equipment as being a filmmaker. That's being a technician, not being a filmmaker. I believe that anyone who tells a story with visuals is a filmmaker, even if the quality isn't great, it's telling a great story with visual language. And yes in order to get a proper job or to do freelancing you need to be able to be a technician as well, so those two go well together in that case, but being _only_ a technician doesn't make one a filmmaker, and you can definitely be a filmmaker without being a technician.
of course thank you!
Was literally just talking about this to my friend last night. Such an important message... Love you Danny :)
haha my guy! Love you too brotha!
I had exactly the same thought last week. Haha. I even changed my bio on Instagram.
Haha I’ve been there dude! Thanks for watching
me too, changed my youtube name almost 10 times
Hahaha...
Me too 😂
This was me just yesterday haha ...cinematographer (maybe?)
"scare you back into a comfortable place"... powerful.
Thanks so much Sam. Glad it resonated with you man!
I was in the middle of filming a massive series where I documented my process of trying to get out the middle, and after I posted the second video, the first one blew up (for a channel my size). Honestly, it f'ed me up, and I haven't made one since. And then literally today I received a new XT4 for my company and I knew I needed to film a third episode, and the reality of imposter syndrome hit me. so freaking hard. I literally edit photos and videos for a living, yet when it comes to my own work I have felt suffocated. It is really really helpful to know someone else, especially someone as phenomenal as you, experiences what I'm feeling. Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty, this has really helped me.
For sure man! Thank you for sharing!
where can I watch those videos? do you mean the videos of the Project: BMF ?
Dude I really needed this this morning. I'm mostly a photographer but trying to break in to video. I just woke up feeling terrible about all my work lately and how I've been struggling to continue to produce things I'm proud of, this really helped me change my mindset today and get back on the right track. I really appreciate your videos. I've been lurking for awhile but finally dropping the sub haha.
haha glad you finally committed brotha. Thanks so much!
I swear you can read my mind sometimes. Every insecurity or fear I have in regards to work, you seem to come out with a video that tells me what I need to hear! - I loved your sketch at the beginning by the way. I have that conversation with myself in my head all the time. Watching it made me feel anxious haha! - Super great video yet again dude!
Haha dude I knew you'd like this one. Thanks my brotha!!!
@@DannyGevirtz Proof that you do read my mind then! Orrrr that you just know that I'm going to like anything you make. Haha!
Thank you for your sweet and kind words. Its so rare to find the kind of honesty and empathy you simply wear on your skin. We love you too Danny!
This is literally the same thoughts that be going through my head every time
Haha I feel you man. Thanks!
Here's my honest thoughts as someone who has worked through imposter syndrome and leaned on mentors to help me through my career. I went to film school to validate what I already knew and fill the gaps of what I didn't know. And when it came to what I didn't know, I sought answers in other ways, whether it was through mentorship, collaboration, workshops, etc. The most important thing I learned about combatting imposter syndrome is to lean into the positive and improve my communication skills whether it's communicating with others or the way I communicate with myself. Make every word/thought count. Lean into the positive. For example, instead of the thought, "Everyone is an imposter. No one knows anything and I don't know everything." Change the narrative to "everyone is inherently a student of life. Everyone is learning. We all have individual unique voices, perspectives, skills, things to bring to the table and that is why collaboration is so meaningful." What I learned is that I wasn't an imposter... I just didn't know my voice yet. As a filmmaker I didn't even know what I wanted to say and that's why some of my early work either said nothing purposeful, or I used my skills to amplify someone else's voice and create THEIR vision. And that has since changed. Yes the entertainment industry is a business. Yes knowledge is power. Yes it's about who you know and relationships are important. So my answer to all that is learn the business, arm yourself with knowledge, get to know people, don't give your power away unnecessarily and create cool shit in the meantime.
Thanks for sharing Jen!
Jen I love your insight, that's a really uplifting way to look at things 💖 I'm worried I'm so inexperienced with filmmaking that I'm gona ruin more relationships than I can foster. I was wondering, when you started to make your own independent work did you shoot everything alone? Or did you hire a crew? Or were you lucky enough to have friends? 😂
I didn't study film and I'm not in the industry so I don't know people first hand to collaborate / work with who are at the same sort of stage as I am. I'm reaching out to people online but I don't know how to get people to believe in my ideas whilst also being real with how green I am so their expectations aren't too high and I don't disappoint them to the point of never wanting to work with me again. I feel like I've been in the process of beginning for the past 4yrs and still don't feel like I've even really started.
I’ve began feeling this feeling within music about 4 months ago and it’s been getting worse to the point I’ve been wanting to quit. Thank you so much for this message.
Absolutely thanks man!!
Hey, after i saw your comment, i listened to your music. You are sooo talented - From Germany
YEAH BROTHER DONT QUIT .. KEEP GOING !!
@@LiaAlias123 Thank you so so much!!!
@@AnimeBadBoi Appreciate you!🙏🏽🔥
Danny, you ARE a filmmaker. One of the best I know. Your storytelling and how you deliver a feeling is insane, for real! So inspiring bro. Every time I watch one of your videos, I am so motivated to create something I can be proud of. I just want to actually start! Thanks for your amazing content :D
Love, Leo
Thank you so much for the amazing comment Leo!
Danny, you just become my unanimous favorite creator with this one! I love your stories, insights, and your encouragement towards your audience. Sincerely, thank you.
That makes me so happy brotha. Thank you!
I just absolutely love how the light is slowly fading from the ARTIST GUY in the beginning.
Glad you noticed! Thanks so much!
So happy you shared this!
In exactly the same boat. I am always waiting for someone to 'catch me out' on shoots 😂
hahah its too real bro. Thanks so much for coming through man!
Dude! Your composition of each shot in the opening sequence, how you chose to Close Off each character with the negative space behind each character. Showing tension within the exchange shows me instantly that "YOU ARE A FILMMAKER"! You obviously studied film, and the sheer fact that you created an entertaining way to introduce this subject is exactly why filmmakers do what the do... They have something, and idea, a subject that they just have to share with the world. Great Video! Thanks for posting!
So glad you noticed that too, it felt very “Mr. Robot” definitely an interesting choice for t conversation because it was so one sided and felt like an interrogation.
Yo thanks so much man! Haha glad someone noticed it!
It is one of the best composition choices in order to show tension and opposition. Its that whole, Open to the World vs. Closed to the World.
My favorite RUclipsr! the opening scene of you talking to yourself, being so dark and gritty really resonated with me. You are always so real in your videos and it takes a lot of guts to dig that deep and be honest with it. keep doing you! you have definitely inspired me to just go out and try :) thank you Danny!
Thank you so much Mark! I appreciate you!
Man..I cannot tell you how inspiring you truly are to so many people. Your humility, your manners, and your genuine smile, I can't tell you how much it means to us. Thank you.
Thanks so much man!
I'm 24, picket up my phone to stat shooting 2 years ago, picked up a camera 1 year ago. by 26 I want to be creating videos like you man!
Keep doing what youre doing brotha!
As a beginner in this industry, an aspiring filmmaker, this made me smile! It’s that feeling when you think you know a lot but there’s so much people who knows more than you. They may have more experiences but one thing I thought about is to just focus on what you want to do, don’t compare, keep learning and keep creating. Hopefully I’ll be doing this as a full time job asap! Anyways, it’s always great to hear that someone else feels the same way as you do.
amazing thanks so much Miguel!
"we are all..me, you..all of us..we're all just making it up.."
I entered the film industry last august. I graduated as an aerospace engineer but I didn't feel satisfied with I do. I was lucky enough to get hired by my current boss even though all my "film knowledge" was based off of youtube. It's been almost a year since then and I have learnt so much from them. I know I still have much more to learn and sometimes I do feel like I don't belong around these creative people. I learnt to cope with this by accepting this feeling and that it is normal. It does not make you less of a person becasue yes, everyone feels the same way.
This couldn’t be more accurate, I feel like if you think you know it all, that’s when you go wrong. We can only plan so much, the rest is all imagination and creativity. It’s a lovely dance between collaboration and instinctive reactions.
For sure Daryl! Thank you man!
You're not a filmmaker... you're a Guardian Angel. This content provides more value than anything I've ever come across on RUclips or anywhere. Thank you. I love you.
I had this thought the other day when I was editing my next video to post...but it's advice like this that makes me love the YT community!! Thanks again Danny!!
David! Absolutely brotha. Thank you!
Love this! 💕💕thank you
This really comes in an interesting moment of our lives (at least mine). I'm an aspiring cinematographer who calls himselfs a filmmaker sometimes and is learning color grading on the go. Your words definitely resonates in my head. Every moment I feel this I tell myself: "you are trying it, you are still learning, be humble, be nice and you can make it someday".
Beautiful video Danny. Greetings from Argentina.
Thanks so much Lucas!!
Honesty. Vulnerability. Courage. These are the great assets of an artist. Thank you!
of course thanks Terry!
Portfolio is more important than “studies” or “degrees”. If you have work to backup your statements there’s nothing else needed to be said
I agree!
Amen. Building mine on youtube too!
Thank you for making this video and for your support. I feel deeply like this, especially now that so many things change for me all at once and I feel overwhelmed. It applies to any endeavour, video making is one
Man I may say this is the greatest messages I’ve heard in a while..Danny it’s funny as a creator we witness the same behaviors when we idle and the alone and how the minds just wonders bro.. the best remedy is to go with the flow, have some bookmarks on most shots and don’t hesitate to ask your crew for assistance on things they believe you know how to do.. I tell ya honesty is the best policy..as you see the great Roger Deakins transparency gave you fuel for this episode.. great job man. If any one agrees where the thumbs up so I can see where you are👍🏾😁 👍🏾
Lovely comment man! Thank you so much for this.
ahhh nice to read from someone else to advise on "go with the flow" :) As you said, that is the best remedy and that is my "mission" to try to live accordingly therefore inspiring others ^.^ Made my day ☺
Exactly the same feeling. That’s part of the fun if we push past the worry and doubt!
Thanks so much Jacob!
Litterally just had an hour pure stress thinking i was going to fail on a shoot i have tomorrow. An who the f I am to do a reel commercial. And now i see this.. life is strange hahahhaha. Love you're honest videos dude!
I feel you man Thanks so much!!
Danny you’re so honest and real. I’m hyped that you’re putting your thoughts on here.
I totally get that whole “I learned everything I know from RUclips” thing. It’s like weird these days how you can just teach yourself everything these days.
And yeah dude, it’s sweet how we’re all clueless, and we’re all so anxious of all our projects.
Keep crushing it Danny I love your work!!
Hang on, you’re 26? I think I’ve grown more in my imposter syndrome learning that detail 😂 I’m a 31YO dad of two full time In filmmaking and seriously considering getting in the RUclips and course creating game. For you to make our favorite YT content at 26 gets me down a little bit - Ha. But ALSO not really - I have *nothing to complain about in my world. What you’re saying in this video is something I’m already aware of, but to hear your take was entertaining and helpful. Keep on keeping on! Sorry for the roller coaster comment, ha
haha last time i checked i was still 26. Lol thanks so much brotha!
I am a 24 year old father of 2 working a normal full time job building a film business on the side. In the last 2 weeks I have been in touch with quite a few businesses but can only work with 1 a week. Hoping RUclips will help my brand awareness too
Watching this a year later and this video eliminated the standard of “I have to know everything inside and out” I put on myself. Focusing on the content is main concern! Thank you Danny!
We love your content brother! Keep being you! You're inspiring more people then you know
Thank you so much my brotha!
This is awesome. Thank you. I’m 21 and have wanted to be a filmmaker since I was 12 years old; I’ve strayed off of the path to becoming one so many times though that sometimes I feel like, “What am I doing? This isn’t for me.” This video is so raw and real; more people need this kind of thing. This helps me so much.
I think we feel that, mostly, when we are growing. The better we get and the bigger projects we will work on, bigger will be the pressure on us, from us and from others haha. For example Roger Deakins..imagine the unbelievable pressure the man has to deal with. His whole team and the whole world are expecting a masterpiece every time. And he hits it every time!! haha
haha for sure man. Thank you!
Thanks a lot. I often was anxious and insecure about what I'm doing and also had similar thoughts about Filmmaking. I'm relieved that I am not the only one who thinks like that.😁🙏
for sure! Thanks Justin!
OMG Dude I have been watching the first minute now and i really have to smile because I had the exact same thoughts about myself and I will also do marketing haha :D Realtalk, you are my favourite RUclipsr right now :D
Haha amazing man! Thank you so much
Im bookmarking this video to watch next week when I inevitably feel this way again.
I really LOVE this Danny! 🤗💙 I also have started without film school, everything I know is from RUclips and learning from my mistakes. I do not even have budget for proper gear, only using what I can, which is an old Nikon with 2 basic lenses; and I am trying to create some meaningful content to inspire others. Literally, I also have released a new vid talking out loud my feelings and questions in mind that make me feel uncertain about filmmaking. But as Made by Kap mentioned in the comment section, the best remedy is to Go With The Flow and embrace life, be brave and be ourselves ^.^
Absolutely man! Thank you a ton!
I am sitting here, at 3am in tears... Danny you truly touched my heart.. the opening dialog was on point, it's like you translated what my demons tell me every single day.
I often work in toxic environments on set, and i have a habit of being overly honest if I don't know how to do something, and it crushes me how sometimes I feel like everyone is looking down on me thinking "How the hell did this idiot get on this set". I was terrified directing my latest short, i locked myself in the bathroom and was shaking head to to toe and then i went into the shoot and poured my heart into it. I guess it's our passion and drive and this constant feeling that we're not doing enough to ever be as great as our idols. Thank you for this, I've subscribed to your channel, i am so happy i stumbled upon this video, it's the best video I've seen this year. You're defiantly doing something right
im not first
In my heart you are
@@DannyGevirtz
I have learned to lean into my anxiety in large film collaborations. More than often than not I have found these creative sets become think tanks. Repetition is the greatest teacher and transparency opens doors. Thanks for sharing your story
Bro you nailed this. I freaking feel this way all the time... I seriously feel like I don’t know what I’m doing and I’m just hoping an idea comes together when I start editing 😂
Thanks so much man!!
Good perspective and good way to sum it up! I think literally everyone feels this way and after I heard Deakins also gets nervous and feels this it took a relief off me. I truly believe no one actually knows what they're doing most of the time and a lot of the time it's figuring it out and seeing what works. "The fact is, you don't know what directing is until the sun is setting and you've got to get five shots and you're only going to get two" - David Fincher
Haha for sure man! Thanks so much!
Dude your content is insane. This is a really thoughtful video that really encapsulates what a lot of young filmmakers go through and something I’ve struggled with heavily. I guess it just nice to know that we all feel it. I’ve noticed a consistent trend in your videos and that’s authenticity. All your videos are relatable and highly informative. This is honestly the best filmmaking channel on RUclips.
it's been roughly a year since i've began interesting about filmmaking, for the first few months i've been scared of what people thought about the stuff i made, but then i understood that if i kept been scared i would have never been able to create anything.
But more recently i felt (like you said in the video) guilty. "What if i'm not good at this" or "What do i have more than every other filmmaker, or creator or whatever...", so i found this video very interesting and helpful, now i have 0 excuses to not pursue my dreams.
P.S. Sorry if my english is bad. Greetings from Italy!
I am at the same point as you. I am still uploading videos on youtube though!
thanks so much!
@@Unknownbrianzaste Yeah me too, at the moment i slowed down due to Corona and Quarantine... but soon i'll be create more stuff! Keep it up bro!
@@DannyGevirtz Thank you for the videos and inspiration you give us!
There is so much strength in vulnerability, I really admire your transparency. Also damn that comment about sweat really struck a chord with me...makes shaking hands and handling equipment a daunting task sometimes lol
Of course Corinne! Thanks so much!
So happy that I’ve found your channel! I’ve been into film-making since I was a little one but it took me going back into my past to remember that person again. Here I am 27 years later, freaking out! Starting from scratch trying to water my brain with all the knowledge and creatives I need to show up for myself again in film 🦋 thank you
What a great way to start a Monday. You're constantly covering topics that people want to talk about but don't. Really glad I found your channel. Thank you!
I’m glad
You found it too man! Thank you!!!
thank you!! really helped me so much...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and anxiety, your sincerity made me look at all the videos I never uploaded out of fear. I will consider sharing my content as well!
dont give up man! i know how it feels... I gave a lot of effort on my quarantine short film and didn't get discovered! but the point is, hard work always pays off! just keep doing what you love, success will come in your hand soon!
For sure man thank you so much!
Dude I love how open you are here because I think every filmmaker at some point asks themselves these same questions and has the same doubts. I had an internship at Sundance film festival in college, and it felt like the whole time I was comparing myself to the other interns about whether I was as much of a filmmaker as they are because they seemed to know more than me. Within those next few years, I had made handful of other films for festivals and learned A LOT. Through that process I realized that I didn't need to already be making the big production, big budget films to call myself a filmmaker. Pursuing storytelling and continuing to learn along the way made me a filmmaker.
Absolutely brotha! I appreciate you man!!
Had to rewatch this video today because I’ve been feeling like I’m just not good enough. I feel like I’m always making mistakes and I’m now at a level where I shouldn’t be. I feel like I’m letting people down.
This video helped.
This was incredible, such a needed and true message. I have fought with this my entire career. It has kept me from really pursuing a youtube channel which is something I've wanted and talked about doing for years. It is also something that probably sabotages me from sharing ideas, or experimenting on set because of the fear of failure. It can be toxic, and it does appear to be ubiquitous in all creators that I know too. You put this so candidly man. I really appreciate this message.
Thanks so much man!
As someone that’s in the throws of filming and editing their first documentary, this video has appeared on my feed at the right time!
I’ve studied photography, I am a professional videographer and have worked on film sets and worked in the industry, but imposter syndrome still plagues me.
You’re a huge inspiration for me and some of my work and it truly is refreshing to watch you be so open about something I felt alone in suffering, thank you.
Thank you!!
I've been facing this problem for a few months now even while I'm producing an outdoor tv show and its been getting terrible. The past few weeks I have been questioning everything I do. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks so much Cameron!
You are a filmmaker !!! you create and you inspire. I went to film school and I honestly learned more outside of film school. keep doing what you are doing
Thanks so much Joel!
A lot of people needed to hear this! Definitely a vulnerable feeling, but a light bulb goes off and truly we really are all together doing the same exact thing.
Absolutely. Thank you Larry!
I was legit watching my videos on RUclips and started to feel down. Then I started scrolling on my home page and ran into this video, out of luck! This definitely helped me and I really appreciate it. Thank you.
Oh my god! I needed thid sooo much right now. I just landed my first wedding in 4 months and I am currently going back and forth between panick and self doubt / imposter syndrom every minute.
Thanks so much for your awesome content!
Keep it up!!!!
Good luck Tim and thank you!!
Personally I find I work best when I am way out of my depth. RUclips is a great place to learn stuff, it’s literally my go to for learning most things in life. Totally relatable video man
Thanks so much Alex!
This video popped up 2 hours prior to my workday. I don't work in the film industry (one day) but I work full time in the silicon valley. I've been absolutely feeling a lot like I don't belong in the job that I currently have. I get the anxiety that I'm not performing up to the standards of my peers almost everyday. Even when I get the occasional "Good job" or whatever, I feel undeserving of this. But I gotta think about where I was a year ago or 5 years ago and remember that, damn, I learned a lot this last year. Thank you for this video Danny, I'm using it for motivation before an important meeting in an hour (lol) and inspiration to keep pursuing whatever I wanna pursue, even if I have no business doing so.
Amazing Andy! Thanks so much man!
Your vulnerability and love are valuable Danny. Thank you 🙏🏽
I think when I shifted my mindset to just focus on learning and experimenting instead of convincing people that you know what you're doing is when I started to care less about imposter syndrome. Good video!
Thanks Scott!
I bet this resonates with just about everyone that puts the effort to study. That’s the only way you actually notice how much you have yet to learn. Wise words , Danny!
Of course! Thanks so much!
Exactly how I feel. I almost cried listening to it. Thanks for your work.
man thats amazing thanks so much!
i literally come back to this video like 3 times a week because it’s so good. thank you Danny for being so authentic!
Dude...I am an aspiring 4 years younger version of you, and surely this has been told to you several times - that you are going to be the next Matt D'avella...so hear from me as well....You have truly motivated me heavily...i started feeling low that I just can't create - what i feel from within...the content which you put up on this channel - folks are expecting hell lot of money to even speak the way you talk....I will screenshot my comment and might show you after probably couple of months when you'll be a star...Thanks Dude for motivating us..!!! God bless You...Lots of love
Amazing comment man! Thank you so much!
a thought that pop-ed into my mind: why would you care if some "master" or "pro" won't listen to you ? (the egg won't teach the hen) , they aren't your audience, instead focus on helping those who would love to hear and learn from you, your target audience.
just stumbled upon your video: "My Secret To Creating Original Ideas for Video" and decided to look around the channel and see if you have some "mind food", some videos that talk about problems and feelings of your that you have to deal with, and sure I found this video, was not disappointed, exactly what I needed.
Keep up the work Danny.
amazing thanks David!
The beginning of this video gave me SOOO much anxiety. Not even joking it was actually getting overwhelming. But then... Relief. I was like "holy crap he's totally right."
Filmmakers are ALL just making it up as they go. That's what creating is. That's what filmmaking is.
It's the ultimate fly by the seat of your pants carrier.
I think that's a reason so many filmmakers I meet are super humble and genuine. Because they too feel like they can just learn from the people around them.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. An amazing reminder, and confidence booster.
P.S. Your voice -- your message -- is so important. Don't think the videos you put out fall on deaf ears. They don't. They're inspiring, and bring grace in an anxiety filled carrier.
Too poetic....? Maybe. Just wanted to say thanks! Peace.
Haha that was beautiful thanks so much!
You are so good man. I'm 22, been filming stuff since I was a kid, which means I've watched a lot of filmmaking youtube videos, and I mean a LOT. For me to say that you are one of the best youtube channels out there is huge. Please, I know you are going to get far in this youtube game, but whatever you do, do not change your personality even if you get to a million subscribers and you become famous and all that. You are the most transparent, raw and sincere filmmaker I've seen, and to put this content out there and open yourself like this is amazing, in a world where everyone is just pretending to be the most successful filmmaker. Keep doing what you do, and keep being honest about it, because trust me, with your talent in cinematography (because I've seen your stuff and it looks awesome) and your personality, you are gonna get so so far!! Well done man.
Man thank you so much! Haha i dont think we need to worry about us getting to a million subscribers but I got you brotha!
One day, I’m going to meet you! And when I do, I’m going to look you in the eyes and tell you how much you’ve helped me! Not just the How To’s but the mental aspect of all of this! You speak to insecurities and your transparency is refreshing and so needed! Once again, thank you for this!
how did I miss this video? It's like the universe just brought it to my feed . I just had a meeting like 2 hours ago with a professional colourist/DP that left me feeling disappointed with my 3 years experience as a DP and honestly your video has cheered me up so much. Thank you
The beginning was absolutely phenomenal. This was the first video I saw from you and I couldn't be happier. Thank you.
Thanks so much! Glad you found it!
I think there is always that nervousness like the day before a shoot. But I think as soon as I get on set, I get to work and that nervousness just leaves me. Thanks for your video
I feel you! Thanks Bailey!
I started the same as you man! No filmschool, only RUclips and just a little more than a year ago! Feel always that i´m just doing something, but people like what i make so i keep going. Love this video! Good to know i´m not the only one!
For sure brotha! Thanks so much!
Same! Grinding on youtube now!
I always come back to your channel when I start feeling imposter syndrome. I’ve especially started feeling since I started doing more RUclips content. I just want to say thank you for your contribution and energy to the space. Your channel inspired my first feature.
you help me ALOT, your video always pop out at the right moment.. you are the ONLYY youtuber that I will actually sit down relax headphone on, and watch it all the way waiting you to say love you. thanks Danny
That makes me so happy man. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for making this. I am a film student from the Netherlands, and I am just 16 years old. This is my first year and filming and editing always been my passion. But as I got to film school there were these talented people that seem to know what they were doing, and I just did it before as an hobby. I often feel like I’m not good enough compared to other students even tho I’m one of the students with the highest grades, I still feel I’m not good or creative enough. I cannot thank you enough for this video and for inspiring me
of course thanks!
Hey Danny really needed to hear this. I just started a videography internship at my school and I literally have learned everything from youtube and feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. I shot my first basketball game last night and I was so nervous for it. Watching this video made me realize everyone starts somewhere and that I just need to keep going and realize that there is just learning opportunities for me in this experience. Thanks for sharing this, I love your channel!!
So relatable. I thought this was just me. It's crazy how when I run my own sets, I know what I'm doing. I just do it. Then I step on as a PA for a show or feature and my mind totally forgets the basics. So overwhelming that my anxiety completely devours my brain.
Thank you for putting this out! Some sets, and a year at film school later, I still have these thoughts, because you could know everything you need to and yet there is going to be that one little detail that is going to make you feel like you know nothing.
Knowing that other people feel it too, is always such a relief and a good place to then start learning all over again. Thanks!
Of course thank you so much!
You have no idea how inspirational your words are to me. I am getting my bachelor's in film production and I feel like I have no one there with me. I feel so alone and like an outcast sometimes but I am so glad I found your videos man. You have really helped so much with my anxiety when it comes to making films. Thank you for being so awesome and inspirational.
of course man! Thanks so much!
Your right everybody has this emotion , Im a vocalist and musician and I have had this, were all students growing, learning and creating
This helps a lot actually. I get that same feelings driving up to every single job... I'm glad I'm not the only one. But I also know for a fact that once we get there and the ball starts rolling we are totally in our element. Thanks for sharing!
I feel you man! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for these words. You speak truth and don't pretend you know everything. You even question your own legitimacy, talking to us on this video. This is very rare to listen to someone with so much humility. It brings confidence because it feels human. Like you say we all are in someway still figuring out how to do things, still learning, still lost like a kid in a word where we believe we should be in control of everything, but we can't. We constantly questions ourselves about our decisions, we have doubts, but we hide them because every one does, and because we're afraid to be looked down, or to face the fact we're not in control. As everyone hide their doubts, we tend to believe everyone else knows exactly what they're doing, that they're in control. But I'm sure no one actually is, we all make the best of what we have at a specific time, and we let ourselves going with the flow. Where it becomes hard, is when we take time to think. When we're not in the constant rush we face everyday. Then we're left with only our conscience, with ourself, and we understand that we have doubts. But every one have.
Thanks for the connection that you created with us ❤
Of course! Thanks so much!
I love watching RUclips videos and learning little things about how to be a better creator. David Gevirtz is by far one of my favorite fillmmakers because he's so honest. I love RUclipsrs that share their personal experience about growing and evolving along the way.
Thanks man! Haha David is my dad tho
@@DannyGevirtz Oh my gosh! I feel so dang illiterate right now haha. Sorry about that. In all seriousness though, thank you for making the videos you do. I really appreciate your talent here on RUclips.
Thanks for your honesty, dude! What you said is the very same reason I kinda gave up filmmaking for a while after college-and I even went to film school!
I’m starting back up though, trying to relearn old stuff and learn new stuff. Just trying to create and deal with the fear of whatever when it rears it’s ugly head.
Your channel is inspiring, encouraging, and entertaining. Keep it up!
I think because of the wealth of information that is on hand today it's a double edge sword, you have at your fingertips the exposure to learning all you could want, it's also a drowning experience of being surrounded by so much that turning your passion into a career is in intoxicating but also crippling.
I'm 40 always been in IT networks and QA and now changing it to run a media company by the time im 50.
Everytime the hour before I set to do something film related I get dread that am I even good enough.
It's natural and I just grind through that hour and try to get as much traction into the process.
I'm trying to finish the second part of my short and tbh I'm not happy with it and I've re shot it a few times and I will complete it. Each time I sit down and review the footage I get that same sinking feeling.
But, I have to go through it, I learn faster through mistakes.
Learning is always present just keep your desire to get through it
For sure. Thanks for sharing Byron!
I appreciate this man I'm 26 years old and still it's only been a year and still building on it. Not gonna give up though and this is exactly how I feeling right now
So I appreciate this
Absolutely! Thanks so much!