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Where is the link for the easy rig in the thumbnail? 😂

I don't know anything about film making, though this video is eloquent in its approach, and its core message will resonate with anyone

bruh the christian mingle pop out sent me lol

I made the switch from weddings to commercial and wow.. it was a shock and I 100% agree with you!

You mean ... Nobody Ever Gets Paid? What about all those names at the end of the movie ... in the credits? Don't those represent paychecks? czcams.com/video/RaT-8LuXDjg/video.htmlsi=KKlDzHMfj88JAEQu

Great

Thank you for sharing a perspective !

Your make content section was so funny 😂 You’re definitely talking to yourself too I’m sure 😂

This message is sooooo important

saying yes is so important. My highest paying client now reached out to me 5 years ago with no money....now they pay me the most money lol

Great video! I forget how important it is to put out unique content on a consistent basis so good reminder.

Very few people can do these videos well and with the right intention but you nailed it bro!

Love this bro! A lot of great advice in here!!

the first point is so key. Especially about how people are busy. If someone isn't interested or responsive to bringing you on board for a current project don't take it personally. Again, they're just busy. Do not be afraid to ping them again in 30-90 days. Obviously, make sure you're not coming off as desperate or annoying but just a little reminder of the work you do and the interest you have in working with them. I've had to follow up about 6 times before with a producer in an email chain stretching almost a year and a half but finally, something came up.

Dude your words hit home for me at around 6 min in. I have so much unshared work because of my aversion to social media when in reality, sharing it and letting people know I'm alive, well, and thriving, would more than likely net more of the kind of work I'd like to create. Thanks for sharing!

CHRISTAN MINGLE 🤣🤣🤣

best sponsor read i’ve ever seen!!

I binged so many running videos of yours, to now getting one of these gems! You just keep the content flowing. lol

great video sir. i'm sure you're aware, but your website has malware on it :(

4:54 stood out to me

Love this video dude. Thanks so much for making it. Mark was mentioning your running doc and I'm really pumped to see it. I know a lot of work went into it. I also hold myself back because I gibe the excuse that I don't live in a major city, I'm 2 hours south of Chicago, and I need to stop doing that. Thanks for all you do Eric......love you......

great advice

Man, all day, this! As somebody who's entire company and livelihood is based in the commercial space, the #1 thing I tell people is not just to make connections but make connections with actual decision-makers in the hiring process. Networking across the board is great because you never know the rolls people will find themselves in, so as a long terms play, make genuine connections with everyone. But in the short term, pour a lot of energy into people that actually have the discretion necessary to hire you. 99% of the people the actually make the decision on hiring me and my company have the title of "Creative director", "Media Director", "Communications Director", etc. Those are the people who actually make the decisions to hire external creative or not.

Thanks Eric!

0:05 ha, fancy spotting Mr Dan Hollis there

Intentional spec ad's are the way! Great video Eric! Just released an On spec ad, so this was a great timed video.

Love the simple and informed points you make man, especially as someone looking to break into commercial work. Be intentional, be unique and make stuff! Great vid!

That’s my Wide Reciever ! Excellent takes 🔥

What ?

when you say double exposure are you referring to image stacking in camera? I ask because you did a lens swap and I'm assuming the star photo is later in the evening, that is a long duration of time between photos. Can you lock your camera to stay on a frame for any duration of time? I have been shooting multiple exposure for a long time and my dslr can do 3 exposures however, the multiple exposure function turns off after thirty seconds, and it pisses me off. I can hack through it if I keep the camera busy by constantly hitting the focus button, but I really wish my dslr worked like my canon eos1 that can do 9 exposures stacked on 35mm and will remain in multiple exposure mode until I turn it off myself.

good vid mate thanks

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Loved watching the versatility of the lens

Always appreciate these updates and your humility around them. Thank you for sharing! On the YT income segment: I’d love to hear more about how you project (dream?) for steady growth on those fronts. I’d love to take this platform seriously as a side revenue stream one day but it’s daunting to consider lining things up for regular income. Probably a bit off the topic here but any additional thoughts in that category would likely help a lot of us get unstuck. ‘Preciate you, sir.

Love these annual videos! Thanks for the airport video 🤝🏼

Very nice! What lens hood is that? Also is this the M6 Classic or TTL?

I'm here again. Going through a tough time mentally trying to build a brand and remain present as a father, and husband. Thanks for this.

Homeboy FU i am not shooting shit for free with 25,000 in gear. Bye

Just like me. I don't like being the same as everyone else!

thank you Eric for this... I am aspiring Kenyan Creative and I have always struggled with the business aspect of my Creative life. But with this I have some ideas about the possibilities ahead

Hey Eric, fellow runner and dad of 4 here! I got introduced to you through your running content and discovered this channel shortly after! This is a really nice breakdown! Do you see yourself keeping the rental condo long-term? From my experience it seems like the taxes can come back to bite when selling (accounting for capital gains and depreciation recapture, yuck). You mentioned wanting to invest in a short-term rental down the road, so maybe sell the condo and do a 1031 exchange to buy the new property and avoid some taxes? We are in a similar situation on our end, so these are the type of questions/ideas my wife and I are kicking around.

Contax646 Planar 80/2 everything else are toys.

What do you think about Life of Riza

I'm trying to be like you fr. G

Ok

Just came across your CZcams yesterday as I was searching becoming a photographer. Awesome videos love how transparent you are! I’ll be watching your videos to learn a bit from you! Thanks Eric! God bless

I asked a photographer where to start what should I buy a simple camera should I start they say it doesn’t matter and I remember the best video you ever made in my opinion every CZcamsr in 2021 😂😂 so give me your advice where to start

Are you taxed as an S-corp?

Hey Eric- not trying to be a drag, but your website appears to be down right now. If you go to it, it sends to to a scam and I don't imagine that's what you're going for. Hope you can figure this out!

Love these videos man! Exciting to see where you are investing and why. Invaluable stuff right here!