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Evan Bourcier
United States
Registrace 21. 01. 2015
Educating modern filmmakers.
I believe that creativity can change the world.
I have dedicated my life to that belief.
I’m a straight shooter.
I am in love with authenticity, and I’m allergic to vapid bullsh*t.
I hate trends, but love new takes on classic ideas.
I have worked as a Director, DP, Producer, Photographer, Digital Artist, Retoucher, Musician, and more.
Now, I focus on helping people achieve clarity and authenticity in their message.
I find simple is usually better, and I tend towards simple solutions.
I think respect for my team and my subject are of top importance - no divas, no jerks.
Let’s Get It.
Follow on Instagram @ebourcier
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I believe that creativity can change the world.
I have dedicated my life to that belief.
I’m a straight shooter.
I am in love with authenticity, and I’m allergic to vapid bullsh*t.
I hate trends, but love new takes on classic ideas.
I have worked as a Director, DP, Producer, Photographer, Digital Artist, Retoucher, Musician, and more.
Now, I focus on helping people achieve clarity and authenticity in their message.
I find simple is usually better, and I tend towards simple solutions.
I think respect for my team and my subject are of top importance - no divas, no jerks.
Let’s Get It.
Follow on Instagram @ebourcier
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Solo Creativity Sucks.
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I'm 100% ok with admitting that my whole secret to creative success has always been community. Ever since I stepped away from the SSFG that community connection has faded, and I miss it incredibly. I've been workshopping ideas for a new community platform for a few years now, and I was honestly always afraid that it would die in the shadow of the "failure" of the SSFG. At this point, I've gotta...
An Exercise in Honesty
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Turns out we're all human. Until you can appreciate your own humanity the way you would appreciate a tree or a flower, you're trapped. And your own humanity involves negative and positive emotions, desires, fears, loneliness, self pity, all that stuff. Once you can enjoy them they lose their power over you. - Ram Dass After a few sporadic years it feels like I need to do some catching up. No ag...
Why Business Communication Is Still Art (If You're Smart)
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People will forget what you say, they’ll forget what you did, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel. Unfortunately, many business communication agencies have gotten away for too long with half-baked communication that is as lazy as it is boring. Take a quick spin to your latest medical, industrial, or logistical communications and you'll find something written by monkey lawyers wit...
Double Your Film Equipment Rentals (Alexa, Venice, Etc) in 2023
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If you're a filmmaker and overwhelmed at the cost of gear, or hate seeing a huge chunk of your income go to loan payments - you might want to seriously consider co-ownership. The math is worth checking out - your rate of return increases like crazy, your loan risk decreases like crazy, and you're also able to buffer each others slow seasons without any real downside. Now the one obvious thing I...
Growth-Focused Budgeting #filmmaking
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Know that we love you 👑
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Exiting Unhealthy Loops
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Escaping Creative Ruts
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Friend or foe?
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Rental Car Hack
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Successfully Traveling as a Filmmaker
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Traveling as a Filmmaker, Photographer, or human being who enjoys a good experience? I've spent 11 years working as a travel-based cinematographer and wanted to share some of my favorite tips with you guys. 1: Pre Check 2: Platinum Card 3: F-Stop Carry-On - in this video it's holding an FX6, FX30, A1, 4 lenses, batteries, two monitors, headphones, laptop, etc: amzn.to/3DIm8sU 4: Be Kind, Be Kin...
Is pain really weakness?
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What did you love as a child?
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Putting the cat back in the bag
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I almost died that night.
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Dawg this is NOT what I meant when I looked up friend or foe 😭
coming across this video a little late. Dig the frame ;) Genuine community is important and hard to cultivate. I've been in the industry for ~12 years. I came across your content about 8 years ago. Loved your creative vision. If you're ever in the Nashville area feel free to hit me up.
Alot of people are happy eith the video. I dont see how to compare which is which. There random shots. No A or B. I can take a guess, but its a bit disorganized and it disappoints, because you could have used your time constructing better shots to compare.
Profit First!🔥
Wth??!!! 😂😂 I love it!!
So I've used both an actual easy rig. And I own a flow line from pro. Rig, which would be considered one of those knock off brands and honestly. The easy rig is a lot more comfortable. However, the flow line still gets the job done. And it does so for a fourth of the price. And it is built like a tank. The longevity wise you're probably gonna get 2 years out of it. Versus an easy rig, which I know. Some people who have been running the same easy rig for 5 years. So if you're broke right now, but you're using a heavy a** Rig that you need to get some support for right now. But you don't want a stomach, you know? Renting an easy rig for 70 or $80 a day. Every time you have to shoot, it's perfectly reasonable for you to go for something like the flow line. Or something else? However, at the end of the day, if you have to choose between the two and budget is no option, then of course pick the easy rig
Nice clickbait ad....
TLDR - pay someone else to do it.
Are u lookin to invest in a steady cam or is not relevant enough
I thought I would learn something. This is just an advertisement
Friend. Awesome little guys.
I've been using it for about a week and can't get comfortable wearing it. I keep putting way too much strain on my back. I've adjusted every which way, and I just get fatigued after an hour of use. What tips do you recommend? I use a tilta advance rig/ronin 3 Pro with an external monitor.
Here's one: bring vitamin supplements with you when you travel. keep your immune system up while traveling.
This entire video is nothing but a shameless plug.... This teaches us nothing other that go to someone else's business and give them money to do it for you!
Agreed! The biggest lesson I've learned in 12 years of full-time filmmaking is that doing your own bookkeeping and taxes is a massive mistake, and having an expert take care of it is probably the first thing you should invest in.
Got rid of email but not social Media Apps?
Do you recommend starting off as a sole proprietor with a DBA or starting off with a LLC right away?
I'd say it depends how serious you are about the business. If you're gonna do more than $50k within a year or two you're probably better off going the LLC route. If you're dabbling as a side-hustle and testing the waters you don't need to go down that route. I personally stayed sole prop for too long because I didn't understand the LLC side, and ended up paying for it on the taxes etc.
Core group shill
I love how simple this video is Thanks!
Love this. Nice work!
As you get older, this is what happens.
Do anybody want to accept Jesus christ as your savior he want to give u love peace and love and love and happiness and calmness and salvation and eternal life if u confess your sins
Bro are you crazy i'm an introvert how i am going spend my time with humans lol😂
had NOTHING to do with YOU, had EVERYTHING to do with THEM!
Sorry this all happened to you Evan. You've helped me a lot on my career and you'll always have my respect as a professional, a mentor, and a colleague. These managers and middle-men have made their fortunes off our creativity, effort, and energy. You've been a target because you're a maverick; and for that, I've got endless respect for you.
Thank you! That's so kind of you. How's your journey been going?
@@ebourcier Its been good! There were some low points and high points. My career has taken unexpected turns the last few years but I am blessed to still make a living as a cinematographer. I mostly work in social media commercial though, hoping to one day pivot into some more doc/narrative; something that tells stories first over selling products. I hope yours has been good, glad that you're posting again!
P r o m o s m 😌
Thanks for the video. Can you easily pull off the barrel or is it recommended to have a follow focus with an easy rig? Trying to visualise the orientation and whats the least awkward position for the wrist.
I'd say it depends on the lens more than anything - stills lenses I tend to pull off the barrel, cine lenses I tend to use a FF.
@@ebourcier thanks. What about the fuji cabrio 19-90, have you tried that?
Hey Evan, whenever youre in LA, feel free to reach out. Your work speaks for itself. Very best, Rob
Please can we get the directors doc for this tutorial? Thanks for the great work.
Evan, I've been watching and listening since back in 2016 when you had Greig Fraser and Joe Simon on the podcast. Those early videos about pricing and clients have helped me along more than once in my career. It's a vulnerable thing to put your progress on the internet, but I'm glad you did. I hope you keep sharing.
Thank you for being a part of the journey!
Evan, I have always appreciated your heart for people and filmmaking, and I feel like you work to prioritize those two in that order. I've learned a lot from you over the years and I'm looking forward to what you have planned. Let's connect soon!
Stay strong! Thank you for everything you've shared so far!
What a great guy - Wow what a great guy :)
Great thoughts. Social media is a grind its tough to find people to do influencer type content so my ideas are usually just me solo and I find myself not enjoying it as much as my bigger client based music videos where I get alot of people and coordination going through pre and post production. I've always said the memories on set are also something I provide as value but when I think about its what I enjoy most being on set and problem solving the frames and shots. The collaborative effort is more fulfilling than social media Grinding.
As you get older, it does seem like community is harder to find. Creativity flourishes and grows in community
Community has always been hard to find for me. I came from a generally speaking non creative town where there wasn't much of a community anyway, kind of learned on my own and through CZcams Uni, moved to music city during the pandemic, then made a career shift into the outdoor space, and so some of that is on me and life decisions. I'm still looking for my people. Looking forward to hearing your ideas and seeing what happens man.
I’ve never related more to a video
totally interested in the community you're building man. sign me up ^-^
I can relate to what you're saying. Especially after the lockdown so many people of my contact list are gone. It's crazy. Feels like there is a need for a change but what change and how?? That's the question. Take care.
Haven't seen one from you in a minute. This just popped up in my feed at random. I absolutely get what you're saying though. It's tough trying to get by without likeminded people who take their craft seriously.
I’m sorry people suck. Keep your head up. You are creative and you work hard. I’ve always appreciated your voice in our community. Glad you are sharing again.
Thanks dude! We keep going <3
The frame looks really cool. Just wanted to chime in because I share a similar sentiment. I've been in the video production business for 12 years, and the past few years have been quite the rollercoaster. Social media landscape keeps changing every 6 months, and the "creative" market is getting more saturated by the day. It's a relentless grind, and as time goes by, the energy levels seem to dip. I'm definitely yearning for something fresh. Your video was spot-on, and it's reassuring to know there are others like us, seeking to embark on new ventures. Thanks for the video.
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Evan, so much respect to you for sharing your story and journey and the courage it took to film this. I worked creative and tech for 5 years for churches and it was one of the most toxic and debilitating experiences. Your comment about all the interactions stacking up is truth, in a lot of ways. It's also really hard to balance pursuing a dream and protecting yourself and your family. Keep speaking truth. You don't owe anyone anything - hope this is a turning point for you, man. Love your content, look forward to seeing what you do.
Thank you dude! I really appreciate you sharing your experience too <3
I just want to share that alot of my emotional issues have gotten much more subdued after consuming Omega 3 supplements. After taking them I feel more human, less quick to anger, less anxious, and more emotionally solid. I think modern diets strip us from the amount that we should be consuming. Nordic naturals 2x or Barleens (liquid) flavored are great. I'd explore using it and see if you notice any emotional regulation from it. Do like 4grams a day to start. It's expensive, but so worth it. I believe that it gives you an emotional superpower to handle the world.
Dude I so appreciate your honesty and your integrity. I've been following you for most of my carrier at this point, and you being truthful and giving these warnings about the industry has helped me start out with and keep healthy boundaries, both in the church as well as the wider film industry.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you joining me for the journey
Been here for the whole thing man. Over the years I drew a lot of inspiration from your stuff. Appreciate you!
Oh man that's honestly my favorite thing to hear - it makes it all worth it. Thank you!
You've inspired me awhile back with your educational channel about filming. Glad to see your return. Your voice is fine to me soothing and relaxing actually. I've always just stuck to my own projects with the clients I have personally. The industry sounds like a nightmare and financially I've not gotten much figured out but I continue to learn and shape my own processes Keep making more content bro 🙏
Soothing and relaxing? Thank you! I'll keep making stuff <3
Great fodder during my run today .. all smiles while listening.
Welcome back brother! Let’s have it. I am so sorry for all the hurt and disappointment with the church and other people. Love you man and LMK next time your in DFW. Would love to see you in the flesh. ✌🏽