Things that resonated with me: 1. Don't be too serious 2. Film when you don't want to film 3. Talk about what you know, and you know yourself 4. Use the microphone
I couldn't agree more, they were my 4 takeaways too. I also felt a strong sense of reassurance seeing Beau struggle with his content considering how good his videos are. It's reassuring seeing him struggle with perfectionism and chasing good content that people want to see.
Beau could even make an entertaining story out of two guys racing to watch paint dry vs grass grow I am sure. You're story telling ability is amazing, and I think you gave some good insights here as to why.
I went into it as a joke, but it really got me thinking about the scale of life. What an incredible amount actually goes into it all. Edit: I feel it would be a lot like the second story, most of it seems applicable.
Beau: "I'll share some clips I thought weren't good enough for RUclips, you could say Junk Films" *Creates video better than 99.999% of RUclips videos*
I think that's the point of the video Beau was trying to get across (and what I perceive to be his core philosophy). Just because individually, something may not have much value to others, when put together in an amalgam of videos, it can turn into something great for just about anyone. The adventure is finding value in what is often thrown aside as "junk" and creating new value in it, whether it be junk wood, junk film, or even junk commute time.
4:50 Absolutely right on the money. “Art of film making is to shoot when you don’t wanna shoot and follow the story even when you know it’s gonna be a hassle.”
My favorite films of yours are the ones about seemingly mundane things or events, but you seem to make it seem so extravagant and it makes me appreciate every little part of life
For what it’s worth, I’d love to see the outer Hebrides film. Whether it’s just an uncommentated montage of footage or with a half dodgy post commentary, seeing you explore my country and enjoy it means the world. If it’s really that unrealistic to release that footage, you’d better be back to make a proper bloody film once this virus has subsided! Great stories mate, great stories
Beau, I definitely enjoyed watching the collection of partially made films and hearing your thoughts about what went right and wrong in the process. Thanks for showing us your junk!
For me the really appealing thing about your videos is the way you talk and what you say. The scenery is like decoration. I watch your videos because of you. The topics are cool but they are not the meat of your videos. You are the meat/center of your work. That is my impression.
Beau, I currently am stuck in my bed with Covid. Even when I’m not feeling like death your ability to let me escape is a gift I could never repay. Your an inspiration, thousands of miles away in the USA even in your “failed” films. From the core of my being. Thank you for this 15 min of respite.
No matter where you take us on your journeys, Beau, we always feel transported. Or, at least, I do. I always feel like you've brought us along on your adventures and it's soothing and eye-opening all at once. We've done none of the paddling or chopping or eating, but we get a huge benefit from you for doing those things. Thank you
And Miles to go before I sleep. I enjoyed these little films. I do not expect nor demand perfections, yet all the little films you kindly give us has been very enjoyable and awaken the wonderlust in me. This above was not junk and I am glad you shared them with me. Today I go on a new journey as I get to met my first grandkid. Thanks Beau for all the things you do.
I think we need reminding sometimes that life is just a series of imperfect moments...but it's still worthwhile and wonderful! Thank you for sharing your 4 imperfect films. There's so much wonderful stuff there.
This is amazing. Beau going full circle with his love for junk, creating something out of his own junk. Man, you truly are one of the most underrated filmmakers of youtube.
As a content creator its very refreshing to see someone go through their older videos and talk about what worked, what didn't and how you would improve things. I have a few old projects that haven't seen the light of day that I would love to revisit.
I always absolutely love a peek into anyone's creative process and especially the funky little bits of stuff that never get shown - figuring how why something DIDN'T work is just as good if not better than seeing why something DID work. You should do this with "junk" or unfinished crafty projects as well!
I really like that each one of these 'junk films' taught you a lesson and then you've shared that value with us, talking about the background behind the films and how you would have created them differently.
Love your stories about the failed stories. I have adhd, which means i fail to finish A LOT. Your failed projects are great encouragement and in-betweens from where beginners are and and you have grown. You talk about things creators hide: the struggle, the "i don't want to do this now", the loss of narrative, the components of great process. Thanks. Last night I wrote and for the first time got the "flow of storytelling". In my mind, the voiceover and story was told by you.
What you describe and share is creating for the sake of it. Free flow - no matter the outcome. That is contentment in its purest form. That is art in its purest form. Thanks for this.
the only expertise I have, is on myself. - Beau Miles having this degree of reflection makes this film about failing even more watchworthy. To look back and learn from the oast is a blessing. Thank you for sharing!
It takes a lot of courage to show people your failures. I always love it when creators are willing to explore that side of their work in an open and honest way.
BEAU BEAU BEAU!!! Not junk dog! I call your kind of filmmaking "personal documentary" or "documentary poems" or "essays" or "portraits"- I dig it man - and the form on these short funky films? They have no form but the form you give it. AND THANKS for putting my RUclips comment in your book- it made my day- (I had the book for weeks before someone pointed it out that I was in youR book.I LOVE the idea of backyard adventures more than ever. Cheers, Steve AKA The Talking Fly.
The pumpkin project reminds me of a new tradition I have where after Halloween I scavenge the streets for pumpkins and cook with them. Last year my housemates and I consumed about 6 carving pumpkins. Would recommend.
@@cryorime5 I have also heard that a few different cultures also use them as animal food 🙂 Then end up with lots of pumpkin patches bc animal dung is such good fertilizer 😆
Everytime I see one of your kayak journeys it reminds me of my childhood and the adventures I used to have with some mates in a cheap blow up boat down the river. I think I’ll get a kayak now and start adventures again
Beau - if there is one thing that I would not tire of watching beyond your current uploads, would be your vlogs. I am not asking for daily, but when you feel the need to upload, I and every other subscriber will eagerly watch.
Beau, I always wondered what became of the Hebrides footage! It was so delightful to see it, and be taken straight back there. What a magical place, and great company. That trip changed my life in a lot of ways. Thank you. P.S. I’ve still never caught a fish Chloe
@@dgill441 so many great memories. Camping on a tiny island covered in wild flowers; sitting by the beach and talking, not realising that it was around 11:00pm because the light levels felt like 5:00pm; Beau thinking Banoffee was some interesting Scottish cuisine; spotting seals everywhere and paddling past a fish farm and discussing the conditions the “wild salmon” are kept in and the lice they can develop… Amazing times
Thanks for sharing these 4 don't l films. They were worth watching just for your typically beautiful photography. Don't ever forget how many people live vicariously through your channel. Those of us that can't do physical adventures any more still enjoy watching you have them 👍
Yeah, I agree! "That was brilliant Beau!" I really really really REALLY enjoyed that. Especially 4:51 - this is my new mantra - "the art of film making is to shot when you don't want to shot, and follow stories when you you know it's a good idea but it's a hassle" 🙌🏼 🙏🏼
Beau, even these films leave me wanting more from each of them. Somehow I found your channel a year or so ago and have enjoyed everything you have posted. Please keep posting.
I love your videos just the way they are, none are good nor bad they just are. You make me think by your awareness of your world and grounded view. I appreciate that people like you are in this world. Please keep exploring and seeing the unfamiliar in the familiar.
I'd love to see the none talking film of the paddle around scotland just for the images. i think half your movies are the back to basic level of vidiography and taking the landscaped in for a persons view and now some ultra high quality nautre programs that focus on the little details or the extrames or the landscape, yours is from the human eye with a simplistically and charming attitude. I love your videos i could watch them all day, naratored in post or live emotional conversations with the camera. Keep up the great work and one mans junk is another mans tresure!
Beau I have watched and loved 100% of your films. They fill my heart with warmth and joy and they inspire me to be happy and seek adventure. I hope to meet you one day. Please keep up the amazing stories I for one need them in my life. Hope the family is well.
We find value in your junk Beau, it's more inspiring, meaningful, and thought provoking than anything else i watch on youtube, and probably streaming services as well, as sad truth, so please keep these coming.
Loved this. Definitely a lesson in there that explains why I wasn't happy with what I filmed on an expedition. Really missed out on so many stories that was there to be told but wasn't filmed.
Great to hear from you, Beau. Hope all is well in your world. Appreciate all of these videos that you share! They've inspired a lot of good things in my own life. Cheers from Portland, Oregon, USA.
Your films are always great! Whether running a one mile marathon to paddling to work to almost filming eating just a pumpkin for 3 days! I love them all!
Such a pleasant surprise to see Nigel in a Beau Video, Nigel is a man with many stories to tell and conducted the greatest field trip I have been on, It is such a shame that the Hebrides video never made it to fruition.
Thanks a lot! You show how it has to be done. Sometimes, a film project feels quite bad, and you don't want to know why. And in this junk film debriefing, you show one thing: we have to be honest to ourselves to make progress. Thanks for the reminder.
That's a really good video for someone who wants to make movies that aren't junk and is frustrated with the junkiness to finish them despite and work on making it simply better. That's what it's for me and thanks.
These were amazing. I would need proud of I made any of them! I love your discussion about the process and what you see as need for improvement. Thanks for the post!
Every one of your films has inspired me, entertained me, made me look at my life, and how I look at life in general. Your students are so lucky and they probably don’t even realise it yet, but they will in time! Thank you so much.
8:46 "If there's one thing about my films, I try and make them personal because that's the only expertise I have, is on myself." Well, yes. And more to point, the studied, relatable, biting, laconically eloquent, nay, poetic self-examination, that's why we watch. And for doing judiciously what done too sparingly hobbles many an artist, editing yourself. As you wouldn't know, I'm telling you now. You're hands-down my favorite.. RUclips filmmaker. (I paused for the bat of an eye, as I nearly spouted the common attribute, which just isn't right.)
Thanks Beau, your comment about how you sort out the difficult problems in your life while alone on adventures(however you expressed it) was timely and true. I got some stuff to figure out and the adventure for the summer just kept running into all sorts of problems and complications that made me think the rational solution would be to call it off and try again in a year. I'd lost sight of the fact that my life needs to be lived at it's natural pace and sometimes that means 14 days driving an old junk pickup truck 1,000 miles back home to Texas and 1,000 back for some bbq and a long bikeride in the heat. I'm going to have a better perspective and alot more contentment when I get back than if I'd put it off as the rational choice. I appreciate you pointing that out
Back again. It's beautiful to see how you can take stories that deserved to be told and give them their little spotlight, even though they weren't quite right. It kind of shows that everything has purpose, even if it doesn't fulfill its intended purpose.
We do appreciate it! Thank you Beau. You're touching on the aspect of "creative loss" which a lot of people don't even think about. As a musician, I have tens of pieces of music, half written, half forgotten, all in various states of incompleteness, and it strikes me as the sort of junk you talk about here. There's little lessons in each of my junk pieces... So maybe I ought to stitch them all together and create something out of them. Oh, and, if you ever see this comment, I tried to buy your book but it never got delivered. They said it was out of stock. Can you send me your book, about the backyard adventurer? I'll gladly pay. Love ya mate.
Beau, I love your personality and attitude towards life. Keep making content, shit or not it’s not for other people it’s for you. You’re an inspiration to me and many others so keep up the amazing work. Cheers from the US!
Beau, these are works in progress but the non-negotiables of quality story telling and humanity are already here in abundance. Most of our favourite movies aren't masterpieces; our favourite music isn't played by the greatest band in the world; we support terrible sports teams. We love these things because of how we connect with them and you have got that absolutely nailed.
Man it is a joy whenever you upload Beau. It is not so much about the quality of the films, or at times the storytelling, it is the passing on of a worldview that looks for a story in everything. It inspires me to look for value in even the most mundane parts of life, a lesson all too important during Quarantine. Thanks for the call back to seeing life as a story thread to be followed.
Thank you for continually inspiring me more and more with each video. In the last year I've backpacked over 50 miles through mountains and wilderness, and my S/O and I plan to buy bikes this winter and start bikepacking on longer journeys. Be curious, see a lot, do more.
Over the last couple weeks I have been obliterating you catalogue of videos. They've all spoken to me on one level or another for one reason or another. Good storytelling is good storytelling is good storytelling. This one however, spoke to me foundationaly. Thank you, Beau.
There were several things that were interesting about this video - the quality of the junk films, the honesty of showing how many bad ideas it takes to make a good one, the sheer slog sometimes required to film things - but the biggest takeaway was the realisation that while, yes, the storytelling ability of Beau is fantastic, it's the landscape of Aus that is so crucial to many of his films. The sun, trees, rolling hills. Contrast that all with the footage from the hebredies which just looked as damp, grey and underwhelming as it is. Despite all the storytelling and filming chops, some places are hard to make look inspiring and joyful. At least my excuse living in the Midlands of England. :D
You are my favourite youtube dude. Keep making! MY biggest regret is never wandering around Australia and I hope my boys do it instead and then maybe i can follow them. They loved the walk to work vid.
I thought all of these ideas had potential but like most things in life you need to fail before you can succeed. These "crap" films made your other films what they are and thankyou for those.
beau you have no idea how much i love your videos i was waiting on the edge of my seat for the next episode, keep doing you man your an inspiration me and many others every day.
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Things that resonated with me:
1. Don't be too serious
2. Film when you don't want to film
3. Talk about what you know, and you know yourself
4. Use the microphone
very good summary mate!
very simple things and all of them very important
Just thinking back, this kind of explains or sets the tone for Anthony Bourdains Parts Unknown.
Deffo number 4. As you can always mute the audio in editing if you're mumbling away on a magnificent shot!
@@gerryn2 yup. A dude getting pissed on Guinness and eating oysters - film it anyway and don't be too serious!
I couldn't agree more, they were my 4 takeaways too. I also felt a strong sense of reassurance seeing Beau struggle with his content considering how good his videos are. It's reassuring seeing him struggle with perfectionism and chasing good content that people want to see.
The irregularity in uploads is what makes it feel so special when you see a new video :)
It really is! All my siblings watch Beau, and when one of us is the first to see a new video we spread the good news like wildfire!
no pressure to constantly spew out content makes for good thought provoking videos
Agreed! He uploaded a new vid last night and I couldn’t sleep until I got the new dose of Beau’s bearded backyard business
Beau could even make an entertaining story out of two guys racing to watch paint dry vs grass grow I am sure. You're story telling ability is amazing, and I think you gave some good insights here as to why.
How fun would it be to be a student on a kayaking trip with him!
I went into it as a joke, but it really got me thinking about the scale of life. What an incredible amount actually goes into it all.
Edit: I feel it would be a lot like the second story, most of it seems applicable.
@@birdsrainforest429 Thank you :) I appreciate it. I have a couple of big ones coming soon. Cape York next month and Bass Strait in Feb (with luck).
@@Turnoutburndown Melbourne uni students certainly are lucky.
I’d watch that!!! Team Grass !!
He is back with another masterpiece!
Who else would rather watch "junk films" by Beau Miles over most of the other content on youtube??? This guy is absolutely amazing....Cheers bro
I'm pretty content with it.
Abso-bloody-lutely !
Beau: "I'll share some clips I thought weren't good enough for RUclips, you could say Junk Films"
*Creates video better than 99.999% of RUclips videos*
You cannot be less than you are. This montage is a positive example. It’s good to know when you’re feeling depressed, sick or out of it.
I think that's the point of the video Beau was trying to get across (and what I perceive to be his core philosophy). Just because individually, something may not have much value to others, when put together in an amalgam of videos, it can turn into something great for just about anyone. The adventure is finding value in what is often thrown aside as "junk" and creating new value in it, whether it be junk wood, junk film, or even junk commute time.
4:50 Absolutely right on the money. “Art of film making is to shoot when you don’t wanna shoot and follow the story even when you know it’s gonna be a hassle.”
My favorite films of yours are the ones about seemingly mundane things or events, but you seem to make it seem so extravagant and it makes me appreciate every little part of life
Yes! I couldn’t put my feelings into words but you nailed it!
I love everything Beau does. It all seems to be really thoughtful.
He might not have consistancy but it is worth the wait for every single one of these masterpieces
The final film was SUCH a tease! Would love to see that finished and Beau'd
That pumpkin film is an absolut banger in my book. I love the ending. 10/10
For what it’s worth, I’d love to see the outer Hebrides film. Whether it’s just an uncommentated montage of footage or with a half dodgy post commentary, seeing you explore my country and enjoy it means the world. If it’s really that unrealistic to release that footage, you’d better be back to make a proper bloody film once this virus has subsided! Great stories mate, great stories
I second this!
I'd like to see the footage from the OH. You looked to have been really lucky with weather!
(I live on Lewis)
Beau, I definitely enjoyed watching the collection of partially made films and hearing your thoughts about what went right and wrong in the process. Thanks for showing us your junk!
Beau critiquing his own junk shorts is actually a really funny concept
For me the really appealing thing about your videos is the way you talk and what you say. The scenery is like decoration. I watch your videos because of you. The topics are cool but they are not the meat of your videos. You are the meat/center of your work. That is my impression.
Beau, I currently am stuck in my bed with Covid. Even when I’m not feeling like death your ability to let me escape is a gift I could never repay. Your an inspiration, thousands of miles away in the USA even in your “failed” films. From the core of my being. Thank you for this 15 min of respite.
No matter where you take us on your journeys, Beau, we always feel transported. Or, at least, I do. I always feel like you've brought us along on your adventures and it's soothing and eye-opening all at once. We've done none of the paddling or chopping or eating, but we get a huge benefit from you for doing those things. Thank you
And Miles to go before I sleep. I enjoyed these little films. I do not expect nor demand perfections, yet all the little films you kindly give us has been very enjoyable and awaken the wonderlust in me. This above was not junk and I am glad you shared them with me. Today I go on a new journey as I get to met my first grandkid. Thanks Beau for all the things you do.
I think we need reminding sometimes that life is just a series of imperfect moments...but it's still worthwhile and wonderful! Thank you for sharing your 4 imperfect films. There's so much wonderful stuff there.
Very true!
“Being present, which I think is code for being content, and curious and seeing lots and doing more” ❤️Love it
Beau, every time you upload a film, I am always incredibly inspired, thank you for sharing yourself and your art
This is amazing. Beau going full circle with his love for junk, creating something out of his own junk. Man, you truly are one of the most underrated filmmakers of youtube.
As a content creator its very refreshing to see someone go through their older videos and talk about what worked, what didn't and how you would improve things.
I have a few old projects that haven't seen the light of day that I would love to revisit.
My fave RUclips experience is sitting down with a coffee and watching a new Beau video.
I do it in Beau style with some random wine I found 😂
I always absolutely love a peek into anyone's creative process and especially the funky little bits of stuff that never get shown - figuring how why something DIDN'T work is just as good if not better than seeing why something DID work. You should do this with "junk" or unfinished crafty projects as well!
Yea! BTS is sometimes just as good as the original
I really like that each one of these 'junk films' taught you a lesson and then you've shared that value with us, talking about the background behind the films and how you would have created them differently.
Love your stories about the failed stories. I have adhd, which means i fail to finish A LOT. Your failed projects are great encouragement and in-betweens from where beginners are and and you have grown. You talk about things creators hide: the struggle, the "i don't want to do this now", the loss of narrative, the components of great process. Thanks. Last night I wrote and for the first time got the "flow of storytelling". In my mind, the voiceover and story was told by you.
What you describe and share is creating for the sake of it. Free flow - no matter the outcome. That is contentment in its purest form. That is art in its purest form. Thanks for this.
This was a fascinating insight into your filming/editing process. Fantastic stuff! 👍
this is so valuable, going to take on all these tips
Oh absolutely mate!
You’re the only RUclipsr that I will stop whatever I’m doing at any given moment to watch a new upload, I’m never disappointed.
His "junk films" are still suuuper good. I can tell you are a perfectionist about your work Beau because even your worst work is still amazing.
the only expertise I have, is on myself. - Beau Miles
having this degree of reflection makes this film about failing even more watchworthy. To look back and learn from the oast is a blessing. Thank you for sharing!
It takes a lot of courage to show people your failures. I always love it when creators are willing to explore that side of their work in an open and honest way.
BEAU BEAU BEAU!!! Not junk dog! I call your kind of filmmaking "personal documentary" or "documentary poems" or "essays" or "portraits"- I dig it man - and the form on these short funky films? They have no form but the form you give it. AND THANKS for putting my RUclips comment in your book- it made my day- (I had the book for weeks before someone pointed it out that I was in youR book.I LOVE the idea of backyard adventures more than ever. Cheers, Steve AKA The Talking Fly.
About half way through the book and it’s awesome. The world needs more people like Beau.
I cannot express the level of joy that seeing this new video brought me. Cheers!
All our failures are lessons. Your ability to self-examine and adapt are .... just so inspiring. Imagine humanity if we all were so wise.
Thanks so much Beau. I really love your work. Your empathetic, easeful approach to excellence is inspiring, comforting and fabulous.
Just after you dropped the ‘content-content’ line I had a wonderful moment of ‘was that just a waste of time?’ Thanks. Feels meta.
You'r totally right all of them have potential in my opinion. It's kind of nice to see this side of creativity sometimes to not just the success
The pumpkin project reminds me of a new tradition I have where after Halloween I scavenge the streets for pumpkins and cook with them. Last year my housemates and I consumed about 6 carving pumpkins. Would recommend.
That feels like a film Beau would make. What a great idea!
Clever! What types of things did you make ?
@@dgill441 pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread, pumpkin stuffing, and even a pumpkin birthday cake. It's a very versatile food.
@@cryorime5 pumpkin birthday cake!?! Hmmm 🤔 was it sweet? More like a zucchini bread?
@@cryorime5 I have also heard that a few different cultures also use them as animal food 🙂
Then end up with lots of pumpkin patches bc animal dung is such good fertilizer 😆
Aw man I'm so happy , just got back from working a festival and this pinged on my phone and I literally jumped up and down. Love you Beau !
Everytime I see one of your kayak journeys it reminds me of my childhood and the adventures I used to have with some mates in a cheap blow up boat down the river. I think I’ll get a kayak now and start adventures again
Beau - if there is one thing that I would not tire of watching beyond your current uploads, would be your vlogs.
I am not asking for daily, but when you feel the need to upload, I and every other subscriber will eagerly watch.
'you know its a good idea, but its a hassle' - you just described my entire life
Beau,
I always wondered what became of the Hebrides footage! It was so delightful to see it, and be taken straight back there. What a magical place, and great company. That trip changed my life in a lot of ways. Thank you.
P.S. I’ve still never caught a fish
Chloe
That awesome that you get to relive it! Do you have any lasting memories for the trip your willing to share ?
@@dgill441 so many great memories. Camping on a tiny island covered in wild flowers; sitting by the beach and talking, not realising that it was around 11:00pm because the light levels felt like 5:00pm; Beau thinking Banoffee was some interesting Scottish cuisine; spotting seals everywhere and paddling past a fish farm and discussing the conditions the “wild salmon” are kept in and the lice they can develop…
Amazing times
I'm not gonna lie, I would kill for some Beau vlogs. It felt like a vlog but had a huge piece of Beau in it.
Thanks for sharing these 4 don't l films. They were worth watching just for your typically beautiful photography.
Don't ever forget how many people live vicariously through your channel. Those of us that can't do physical adventures any more still enjoy watching you have them 👍
Yeah, I agree! "That was brilliant Beau!"
I really really really REALLY enjoyed that. Especially 4:51 - this is my new mantra - "the art of film making is to shot when you don't want to shot, and follow stories when you you know it's a good idea but it's a hassle" 🙌🏼 🙏🏼
Beau, even these films leave me wanting more from each of them. Somehow I found your channel a year or so ago and have enjoyed everything you have posted. Please keep posting.
If Beau Miles is attached to a film, you can bet I'm going to watch it and enjoy it. He's a genuinely authentic, inspiring and and entertaining man.
I love your videos just the way they are, none are good nor bad they just are. You make me think by your awareness of your world and grounded view. I appreciate that people like you are in this world. Please keep exploring and seeing the unfamiliar in the familiar.
I'd love to see the none talking film of the paddle around scotland just for the images. i think half your movies are the back to basic level of vidiography and taking the landscaped in for a persons view and now some ultra high quality nautre programs that focus on the little details or the extrames or the landscape, yours is from the human eye with a simplistically and charming attitude.
I love your videos i could watch them all day, naratored in post or live emotional conversations with the camera. Keep up the great work and one mans junk is another mans tresure!
Beau I have watched and loved 100% of your films. They fill my heart with warmth and joy and they inspire me to be happy and seek adventure. I hope to meet you one day. Please keep up the amazing stories I for one need them in my life.
Hope the family is well.
Beau, I freaking love everything you do. Even these junk films have inspired me to do more. Thank you for sharing who you are. Much love.
“They’re all good points, Mitch.” 😂😂 love the critique of your filmmaking. Definitely not a waste of time for me. Talk to the bloody camera.
As always beautiful job Beau!!!!!
Still baffles me every time I arrive here that Beau doesn't have an order of magnitude more subscribers. Keep it coming man, your videos inspire!
I really like this kind of meta-level of analysing your own films, it's something you wouldn't often see
didn't know you'd come to scotland! its really nice up in the Hebrides, shame it never made it to our screens!
The world needs beau.extraordinary individual who has an amazing perspective on life/world. Never stop!!!
There's no such thing as a bad video with Beau Miles in it. I cannot express how much I look forward to any content you create!
You are the only person on youtube that i get genuinely excited for when there is a new video out.
We find value in your junk Beau, it's more inspiring, meaningful, and thought provoking than anything else i watch on youtube, and probably streaming services as well, as sad truth, so please keep these coming.
We need to see more unmade Junk Films come to light!
Loved this. Definitely a lesson in there that explains why I wasn't happy with what I filmed on an expedition. Really missed out on so many stories that was there to be told but wasn't filmed.
Great to hear from you, Beau. Hope all is well in your world. Appreciate all of these videos that you share! They've inspired a lot of good things in my own life. Cheers from Portland, Oregon, USA.
Your films are always great! Whether running a one mile marathon to paddling to work to almost filming eating just a pumpkin for 3 days! I love them all!
Such a pleasant surprise to see Nigel in a Beau Video, Nigel is a man with many stories to tell and conducted the greatest field trip I have been on, It is such a shame that the Hebrides video never made it to fruition.
Thanks a lot! You show how it has to be done. Sometimes, a film project feels quite bad, and you don't want to know why. And in this junk film debriefing, you show one thing: we have to be honest to ourselves to make progress. Thanks for the reminder.
Even the films you call "Junk" become a learning experience in your hands. Thanks.
“Being present, which I think is code for being content, and curious and seeing lots and doing more” ❤️Love it @bea 🤛💯
That's a really good video for someone who wants to make movies that aren't junk and is frustrated with the junkiness to finish them despite and work on making it simply better. That's what it's for me and thanks.
These were amazing. I would need proud of I made any of them! I love your discussion about the process and what you see as need for improvement. Thanks for the post!
Every one of your films has inspired me, entertained me, made me look at my life, and how I look at life in general. Your students are so lucky and they probably don’t even realise it yet, but they will in time! Thank you so much.
8:46 "If there's one thing about my films, I try and make them personal because that's the only expertise I have, is on myself." Well, yes. And more to point, the studied, relatable, biting, laconically eloquent, nay, poetic self-examination, that's why we watch. And for doing judiciously what done too sparingly hobbles many an artist, editing yourself. As you wouldn't know, I'm telling you now. You're hands-down my favorite.. RUclips filmmaker. (I paused for the bat of an eye, as I nearly spouted the common attribute, which just isn't right.)
Thanks Beau, your comment about how you sort out the difficult problems in your life while alone on adventures(however you expressed it) was timely and true. I got some stuff to figure out and the adventure for the summer just kept running into all sorts of problems and complications that made me think the rational solution would be to call it off and try again in a year. I'd lost sight of the fact that my life needs to be lived at it's natural pace and sometimes that means 14 days driving an old junk pickup truck 1,000 miles back home to Texas and 1,000 back for some bbq and a long bikeride in the heat. I'm going to have a better perspective and alot more contentment when I get back than if I'd put it off as the rational choice. I appreciate you pointing that out
Thanks for not having any junk ADs in between your beautiful Junk.
Back again. It's beautiful to see how you can take stories that deserved to be told and give them their little spotlight, even though they weren't quite right. It kind of shows that everything has purpose, even if it doesn't fulfill its intended purpose.
I see a Beau Mile's post, I click. It was certainly not a waste of my time. Yet again another brilliant one, Beau. Well done and thank you.
Just finished the Backyard Adventurer! Absolutely fantastic. Beau, good to see you’re holding on tight to your title. Great stuff!
We do appreciate it! Thank you Beau. You're touching on the aspect of "creative loss" which a lot of people don't even think about. As a musician, I have tens of pieces of music, half written, half forgotten, all in various states of incompleteness, and it strikes me as the sort of junk you talk about here. There's little lessons in each of my junk pieces... So maybe I ought to stitch them all together and create something out of them.
Oh, and, if you ever see this comment, I tried to buy your book but it never got delivered. They said it was out of stock. Can you send me your book, about the backyard adventurer? I'll gladly pay. Love ya mate.
The amount of inspiration and joy that I got from watching and hearing those stories can only be summed up but saying Thank you!
Beau,
I love your personality and attitude towards life. Keep making content, shit or not it’s not for other people it’s for you. You’re an inspiration to me and many others so keep up the amazing work. Cheers from the US!
Imagine disliking a Beau video smdh...
Incredible stuff as always!
IMO, you are the best CONTENT creator on RUclips. Thanks.
Beau, these are works in progress but the non-negotiables of quality story telling and humanity are already here in abundance. Most of our favourite movies aren't masterpieces; our favourite music isn't played by the greatest band in the world; we support terrible sports teams. We love these things because of how we connect with them and you have got that absolutely nailed.
I love it when you eat and talk. Makes you feel personal and friendly :)
I remember when this channel had 14k subscribers. I'm glad to see it grow the way it has.
Beau puts out some of the best content on RUclips.
Man it is a joy whenever you upload Beau. It is not so much about the quality of the films, or at times the storytelling, it is the passing on of a worldview that looks for a story in everything. It inspires me to look for value in even the most mundane parts of life, a lesson all too important during Quarantine. Thanks for the call back to seeing life as a story thread to be followed.
Finished the book 2 weeks ago. It perfectly compliments the other videos, and is so inspiring
Yea! It’s great to get the extra details! Idk about all the US camp and guiding stuff
Thank you for continually inspiring me more and more with each video. In the last year I've backpacked over 50 miles through mountains and wilderness, and my S/O and I plan to buy bikes this winter and start bikepacking on longer journeys. Be curious, see a lot, do more.
Over the last couple weeks I have been obliterating you catalogue of videos. They've all spoken to me on one level or another for one reason or another. Good storytelling is good storytelling is good storytelling. This one however, spoke to me foundationaly. Thank you, Beau.
Beau, you can and did end on that.
Great work. Always a great experience.
Thank you for taking the time to upload this.
There were several things that were interesting about this video - the quality of the junk films, the honesty of showing how many bad ideas it takes to make a good one, the sheer slog sometimes required to film things - but the biggest takeaway was the realisation that while, yes, the storytelling ability of Beau is fantastic, it's the landscape of Aus that is so crucial to many of his films. The sun, trees, rolling hills. Contrast that all with the footage from the hebredies which just looked as damp, grey and underwhelming as it is. Despite all the storytelling and filming chops, some places are hard to make look inspiring and joyful. At least my excuse living in the Midlands of England. :D
You are my favourite youtube dude. Keep making! MY biggest regret is never wandering around Australia and I hope my boys do it instead and then maybe i can follow them. They loved the walk to work vid.
I thought all of these ideas had potential but like most things in life you need to fail before you can succeed. These "crap" films made your other films what they are and thankyou for those.
beau you have no idea how much i love your videos i was waiting on the edge of my seat for the next episode, keep doing you man your an inspiration me and many others every day.