Advice for New Filmmakers - My Top 10
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“Be inspired by people’s work, do not compare yourself to people’s work.” Fantastic advice!
Thanks dude!!
i'm sure you have a list of youtube video ideas, but if you're ever runnin dry, i'm sure people would love these two: "How I Funded the Making of a REAL MOVIE" where you break down in a pie chart where all the money came from to make the movie (indiegogo, matti, sponsors, etc.) and any tips you have for finding sponsors/investors and another pie chart for how all the money was allocated between different departments/roles (G&E, HMU, Locations, etc.) there's a million videos on youtube about the creative aspects behind making a movie but barely any about logistics/finance/business of it. and the second video idea is: "How Movies are ACTUALLY made" where you go into how the production timeline was made and any lessons you learned or what you would've done differently with scheduling principal photography. thanks for everything you do Danny! you the GOAT!
Haha just don’t want to give away too much info at this stage since we’re still working on getting the movie sold so that info is sensitive
@@DannyGevirtz totally! I almost edited my original comment to say "the figures don't even have to be exact dollar amounts but just percentages of the total budget since the exact dollar amount might be sensitive and so that it's more applicable for other aspiring filmmakers with significantly smaller budgets" or i guess you could wait and make the budget video once it's not a conflict of interest in a year or two lol and just make the second video about the production timeline haha
I’ve heard a lot of this advice before, but sometimes you just need to hear it again from the right person at the right time. Thank you Danny for always being inspiring
You're an absolute gem to the filmmaker community here on CZcams. Thanks for all the inspiration and great tips. You've taught me a great deal of the years.
Thanks so much Rimon!
Hey Danny! Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos, and your generosity in sharing your film-making journey with us! You're a big reason why I finally started vlogging (finally finished the first one!) after putting it off for so long. Making stuff feels a lot more possible now after watching your stuff if that makes any sense at all lmao. I appreciate you very very much!
I appreciated your last tip cuz met quite of few filmmakers recently at your private screening and everyone was so humble in talking about things they're working on, learning from others, and just make stuff. Much love bro 🔥
Thanks bro!
Thanks so much for this video dude. It’s literally exactly what I needed right now. Been feeling stuck and low but seeing someone who inspires me like yourself say that your still figuring it out really helps. Keep up the good work man!
Duuude! This part when you talk about taking the picture in your head and making a video with it. It’s exactly how I feel all the time! Even if I know I’m getting better with each video I make, I always get this feeling. Good to know I’m not alone. Keep up your good work!!! 💪🏻
You forgot one tip: get yourself an employee of the month whos extremely soft, extremely cute, and extremely comfy
And extremely sleepy
@@DannyGevirtz 😂😂
Biggest and best of advice! Lmao. So true.
I just finished my first feature film with my local company and I cant tell you enough how much your work has inspired me over the last few years. I've learnt so much from you brother. Much love from Samoa!
Whenever I get pre-shoot anxiety, I always watch a Danny Gervitz video, your confidence and relatability is so comforting
"Done is so much better than perfect". That's literally what i need right now. Thank you Danny for always being inspiring. Much Looove
Thank you for throwing the light to guide us.
I found your channel in 2020. Ever since then, it’s been so fun to hear your stories and get to know your insights. You’re the biggest inspiration ❤️❤️ Thank you so much for everything that you’re doing for the community and for providing so much value through your channel.
Thanks Rashi!
Loved this video and the advice in it! Thanks Danny!
Love all of this! Thanks for the positive inspiration to create. So many great practical points for filmmakers and creatives in general.
Thanks Danny, really needed this!❤
Amen to all of it. Cant wait to see your film. Congratulations on finishing. Amazing, courageous accomplishment.
Thank you Danny for being a part of this whole thing! Love your Videos and learned so many things from you, so that I become a fulltime filmmaker :)
Don’t usually comment on videos; however, really appreciated this one. Not just filmmaking tips but life tips. The last one the best. Danny-your humility is a breath of fresh air!! Thank you!
Wasn't feeling inspired to create for the last few days and then you posted this. Absolutely agree and solid advice about filmmaking. Thanks for doing this and being kind enough to share your journey. U inspire me in many ways and always grateful to learn from you.
Thank you!!
Such a spot on video. Actual real advice. Especially spec ads and kindness!
Thanks dude!!
I've seen lots of advice videos but this really captured what I've been learning recently.
I'm in my third year of film school at Penn State and heading out to L.A in a few months with an internship. I've been learning this slowly over the past year but this was a great reminder of those lessons. At minute 11:00 I thought you had them all but then you hit on kindness. Kindness is such an underappreciated soft skill. We are forming groups for our year-long thesis film and people who are very critical and negative when on set dont get good groups, or any group.
This is the best top 10 filmmaker lessons video. Another one will never have to be made.
Thank you so much!
I relate alot with your way of going about doing what you do with your camera...forever inspired.God bless the works of your hands Sir.
This is fantastic advice. Really appreciating your work and the advice and instructional material. BRAVO 👏
Amazing tips thank you so much for the video.
Please keep doing what your doing it’s so inspiring 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Im watching this rn 1am and i stood up to start writing and u gave me motivation to do smth rn, u r a blessing to youtube community man.
Done is better than perfect. Heard that so many times, even made a wallpaper. But the way you said it hits different. Thanks for reminding.
This is a really calming and nice video. Editing some sheet music in a pretty stressful way, but listening to this is helping out. Thanks!
Great advice for new filmmakers and essential reminder of the fundamentals for established filmmakers. Beautiful to see someone in your position, who teaches others, admit that they are still a student of life.
Thank you!!
Perfect video to send to anyone when they ask for tips on getting started in film/videography. You’ve been preaching all of this for years danny and following these rules have got me to where I am now. Glad I got to meet you in Toronto and witness the pinnacle of what you preach be translated through ITIS on the big screen.
Thank you! You're such an inspiration to me. Keep Up the great work 🤍
Highly appreciated, Danny. Thanks so much for all the great tips! Cheers and all the best for all your future projects
thanks for your all efforts giving to the community
Just what I needed to hear! Thanks for posting brother.
Thanks Jason!
This was right on time! Needed This!!!
Being kind is definitely something I'm learning - I realized even when you are being taken advantage of you still need to be polite in disagreement. I appreciate your videos Danny,; I'm on Year 3 of filmmaking - been subed to your channel for about 2 of them. You've been a HUGE inspiration and I learn a lot of things I would otherwise learn only after making a few calamitous mistakes.
Thanks Keith!!
This is the video, I've been waiting on. Thanks Danny!
thank you for your videos. It's inspiring and sets the right state of mind.
Most times I don’t know what to say, and most times I say to much. In this moment, I just want to say thank you. You are an inspiration to all of us. This advice is golden! Thank you again.
Thanks so much for this video... I really needed to hear these things ❤
100% to BEING KIND!! These tips are so simple, but KEY to remember! Thx Danny, as always for inspiring me and so many others! :)
Haha it’ll get you further than anything else
Love his advice of ''done is better than perfect'' and others as well .. His advice can be definitely be applied in any fields. I ve been doing music for a while and just been able to release one single+music video yet so far because of my perfectionism that stops me from moving forward. ''take it off your shoulders in order to enjoy what you are doing'' ... Great advice to keep in mind! thank you!!
Danny, you're the man! Great advice and attitude. Much appreciated brother!
I find my biggest barrier has been finding talent. I’ve written a number of micro films, short films, spec ad pieces and its so tough to find talent for them. Granted, I’m not writing award winning screen plays… but it is so hard in my area to find people who are willing to give their time to the process. And, when you’re so new (especially to narrative filmmaking), you don’t have funds to pay people. So now you’re looking for people to act for free for someone who isn’t really going to help them “break out” (so to speak). Just frustrating but it has been worth the frustration so far…. Just hope it gets a bit easier to find them.
I'm absolutely using your phrase "Done is always better than perfect" Genius.
not always. sometimes a film is so bad, it would be better to stop.
Just wanted to say thanks for being you big dawg! This video alone has given me a new outlook on how I want to approach filmmaking and one day go full-time. Don't ever stop being you big dawg!
This was such a good one Danny! Tons of practical advice in here. Great seeing you last week and watching your amazing movie. Been thinking about how amazing it was for the last few days! Thanks for sharing bro!
Danny Gevirtz, your message here hit me a lot. Filmmaking Is one of my dreams to do. I love the difficulty and I want to put my creativity that's in my head onto a film/video for others to enjoy. I also love being in front of the camera as well. Someday I'll work with you. Your amazing.
As someone who started in this industry by osmosis from being a prowrestler from Philly and doing video production in high school I sympathize with this video. After many years not doing it and Im about to dive back into TV production. I remember editing with 3 vcr's and a Panasonic VHS shoulder camera and two high-8 camcorders taking 8 hrs+ to make a 30 minute TV episode. Now everything is different.
12:20 you mentioned "No one really knows what they're doing, just throw yourself into fire and make it work" that makes me feel better as I've been wondering if im doing alright recently in every project
Thank you Danny!
Great video Danny thanks for this bit of inspiration and knowledge!
This was by far the best filmmaking advice I've ever heard! Thank you!
Thanks man!!
Golden Gems of knowledge. Thanks Danny 🙏
Golden advice Danny! Thank you for taking the time to share these with us
This video touched my soul in a way that i cant describe, literally making today an unforgettable day to me. Im sure that in a few months or years i will comeback here in the comments to thank you one more time for inspiring me to do what i love for the rest of my life. Youre special. Best regards from Brazil
Thank you for all the tips! This really help so much more in me chasing my dreams!
I loved this! As a full-time professional singer who is moving his first steps into the filmmaking industry, I found your advice similar to what I would personally give to someone who wants to pursue a music career. Thanks Danny!
Thanks for making this brother, I got a lot out of it! I'm 7 months into pursuing filmmaking full-time, getting a ton of work, making a ton of mistakes, having fun and figuring it out as I go!
All about backing yourself hey. Love it Danny.
Such wisdom ... appreciate your sharing this Danny. #10 is crucial.
Thanks for being real 🙌 I definitely got some great tips from this.
I definitely struggle to get content out because I’m wasting so much time trying to make it perfect.
I agree! Corporate work is such a great way to hone your skills as a filmmaker. News is also good too.
Brillant tips, always inspired by your filming and kindness!
Thanks so much!
Such an inspiration Danny! Being kind is honestly the most important tip in this video!
Thanks dude!
Bro I've been making films for about 8 years now. Never really pushed myself. Trying to now. Still needed to hear this again. Thanks man!
It's crazy how late I found this channel, I just couldn't stop watching your video for five hours. Really appreciate your content, and I will definitely apply your reminder and tips to my work. 🤞
Thank you Danny.
Thanks for the advice Danny! 😀
It was so awesome to actually meet you in NYC for the screening! The movie was incredible, and so inspiring for me as well. Thank you for being a pioneer in this new age of filmmaking.🎥 Love you, Danny, and I’ll see you out on the field.
best video! loved it Danny❤
This was very much needed, it was so life changing to meet you in Beverly last week at the private screening! After seeing how amazing your first feature was I’m now gonna get on my first feature script(if available I’ll send ya way when first draft is done👀). Can’t wait to see what else you’ll do love ya Danny, you’ve changed so many lives with you being you. So keep doin it💯❤️
Pleasure meeting you dude! Thank you!
@@DannyGevirtz Pleasure meeting you as well and never a problem!!
11:58…. Needed this today
Woke up today in cold sweats after a dream where I interviewed for a cinematographer job and was laughed out of the room because I didn’t know how to color grade in DaVinci or use a steady cam…
After watching this I’m back at my desk editing the corporate video I shot last week. It’s not perfect, but it is better than the last video I created and that is what counts.
Thank you for the weekly dose of inspiration Danny 💙
P.S. my buddy Wes saw your film and he said it was fantastic. Keep it up!
Great advices, thank you man.
REALLY appreciate this Danny 🤝 Lots of encouragement for new filmmakers!! 🫶
Thanks Justin!
Such a great insight because i just bought my FX3 yes in 2024 because this camera is like 3 years old but I want to make videos and shorts and learning everything i can about lighting and getting to know yourself and what you are capable of. I love the challanges. My FX3 will be here by wednesday and honestly seeing what it can do with some dedication and time i will be using it for years to come and im sure i will love it.
you're still one my key inspirations, thanks for the advice :)
Thanks dude!
Slowly working back into it. I lost the drive due to clients. But this will help me go back to square one a bit and do the things I like.
Thank you, Dan.
I appreciate these kind of videos!
Hey thanks for this video! It’s Great to listen to your tipps
Thanks Christian!
Thanks Danny G!
Thanks Danny you are the guy
Thanks I love your very honest approach and your images are incredible. All of your advices are very handful and you threw some great peace of wisdom on it. Can wait to watch your upcoming feature film. Good luck for the post !
Thanks so much man!
That was a great video, giving simple advice and delivered honestly. Really love the sentiment about staying humble and just being nice to people. Goes a long way in everything. The one nugget I got which I have known for a while and havn't gotten good at is SOUND. I choose my music really carefully but sound bites are so powerful.
Thanks for that advice. It is so true.
Thank you for the advice. As a new filmmaker/photographer this advice has been helping me lots. I started off going to local busniess offering my services for free. All I ask for is credit. They usually tell their friends and now I am getting booked up. We all have to start somewhere. Those “small jobs” matter and can get you to where you want to be.
Note: I emailed you about the luts I purchased from you some time ago but can’t find them but haven’t heard anything back yet. How can we get this resolved? Thanks and man you are my inspiration!
Thanks Danny! Biggest tip I’ve taken from watching your work is that you are genuinely “you” in all do. Thank you 🙏🏼
Super solid advice! I would say these tips can apply to so many other situations as well :) Keep inspiring!
Great tips! As an experienced filmmaker while I knew most of this, it's always great to hear that 'nobody knows what they're doing'. I feel like that should be more normalized, if I don't know what I'm doing on set, people can take it so out of context and start panicking--when really I just need a minute or two to gather my thoughts and ideas.
I hope I can see your feature someday! I missed the NYC screening by a day, I was hanging out with Mark Bone at one of his screenings the day after, he and the audience that were there told me your film was excellent.
"Let go of perfection." The time is NOW, let's get it 🔥A lot of wisdom packed into this bad boy, thank you for sharing all of this man
Thanks for the video Danny! really helpful information!!
Love your first point especially, Someone told me years ago "showcase the kind of work you wish to get hired to make." so I made same thing as you.."fake comercials" and videos that showed what I could potentially do. Great video.
Also, if you are watching this and are not a full time filmmaker and creator, you can still make awesome stuff in your spare time. It just might take a little longer. But work is work!
I was of the belief that if I wasn’t doing filmmaking full-time, I wouldn’t be successful. My 9-to-5 funds my projects and the skill set of my regular job ads in my filmmaking. I’m currently shooting a documentary that really inspires me Andy is helping others and I can do outside of my regular job and raising two young boys.
Something, even if its small, always beats nothing.
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So much good stuff here. Gotta love a good ole Interview + Broll style shoot
Haha nothing beats it
Thanks for the nuggets Danny! 🙌🏼
Thanks Micah!!
Wow u are very helpful thank u for being HONEST
Awesome advice Danny
Thanks Sean!!
Danny, I dropped your channel quite a few month ago, (not yours only, dropped quite a few filmaker's channels on youtube) needed a break, from all theses things. Came across a video of yours while I was looking for a tutorial, on the fact that you made your feature film. I was shocked, not by the fact that you are not able too, but the fact that you managed to. Cause we all know that filmakers don't really make it there. You litterally broke in and i'm fascinating by the way you made it there. Just wanted to tell you Thanks as you are the living proof that nothing is impossible and you just push me even more to continue the fiction I started to write.
I love you too Danny. I’m glad you’ve picked up that everyone struggles with imposter syndrome so it really isn’t something we should worry much about.
Thanks Zach!!