The Toughest Part of Filmmaking
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Congrats on passing 100k. You've gotta go through those mistakes to make the masterpieces ;)
+D4Darious cheers man :) why can't the masterpieces come straight away haha
+D4Darious cheers man :) if only the masterpieces came straight away haha
"Welcome to the club, it's called the human race."
Thank you for that, hitting a bump in the road alone is hard, having a feeling that everyone is going through the same thing is kinda reassuring :')
You don't have to be alone, you can chat with me or anyone else
So true, man
Haha same here
Haha same here
Haha same here
Defiantly one of the best channels on youtube, due to character and honesty! Keep on going!
+Claudius Casanova cheers Claudius!
+DSLRguide i like your intro the most
You make the T3i looks so good man
+S&S Pictures all in the lighting! :)
+S&S Pictures Its called lighting.
+S&S Pictures Its a really good cam. Morover, with youtube's compression, you wouldn't get results that are insanely better from any other expensive cam whatsoever
+S&S Pictures I always see you under film riot videos
VFX Filmmaker Yeah. I at least leave one comment on every video I watch.
Haha In the end I thought that you forgot the apple.
Great Video.
***** No, Iraq.
+Mr Tutorial Guy All the best Hamza.^_^
And DSLR Guide didn't reply yet.
+ArabTech | التقنية العربية hahahah damn it I read this comment before the last second so I thought he really didn't do it
Two things I have never been able to do:
1) Watch any of your videos and not relate to it in some way and
2) Watch any of your videos and not wanted an apple by the end!
Great and inspiring work!
+decenio100 haha mission accomplished
Your videos are so helpful
This one in particular "hit the nail on the head" on how I've been feeling lately
Much appreciated 👍
+LaytonChronicles glad to hear they're helping :)
After having made film for a few years, I now have this tremendous sympathy for every film that gets bad reviews. I mean, knowing how much effort i put into making something like a 5-minute-film, makes me cry almost thinking about how much effort someone put into a feature just to have it slaughtered. It's important that filmmakers remind one another that we're not alone in this dauntingly difficult line of work. Making a film is hard - making a good film is really, really hard. Godspeed, everyone.
+Meister Film amen!
I think your best video yet.
"Cut your losses and move onto the next project."
THIS.
The amount of times I think "Ugh, this is garbage. If I start over from the beginning I can make it so much better!" is uncountable. You have to realize that's not the case and stick to it until the end.
Fantastic video as always!
Is this video supposed to make me cry?
Holy shit. I was tearing up too and couldn't figure out why....
+Eduardo Dias Being Human and having feelings and emotions is nothing to be ashamed , yet proud !
+THB Well said, my friend.
+Vxvx Vxvx i know right
I've heard you are young.. but man so much maturity in this video! Keep on going, cos you are really a blessing to all of us!
+Tan Zhi Hao thanks for the encouragement Tan!
For a few seconds there I was like: "Where is the GOD DAMN APPLE?"
You're so insightful and inspiring. I appreciate all of these videos that you give and I take a lot from them. Thank You Simon.
Thanks Simon for making this. Most people don't state this obvious procrastination that we filmmakers have. I have such a hard time every time I make a film and feel like I want to quit every time because I'm not good enough. I love your idea of making something for someone else, you are definitely right that we are the most critical of ourselves. Thank you.
Simon, I can't tell you how many times I've experienced this feeling. It seems it happens to me whenever I start any new project or look back at an old one. I like to know that other people have been able to get past this feeling like you. It gives me a little hope. I love how your videos don't just cover the basics of the filmmaking like lighting, camera movement, color grading, etc (though your channel does do an amazing justice on these topics) but I also like how your channel covers the more abstract and common questions us as filmmakers sometimes ask ourselves. Anyway you are one of my favorite people who produce content on CZcams and whenever I see one of your videos in my subscription
feed, I know it's going to be good.
Great work man! As an artist I understand that I am my own worst enemy. I pull my work apart and find every flaw, even though a hundred people may love it. I know the feeling and love your advice! Taking the focus off of you and the project and putting the focus on someone else and how it will impact them!
I love the mesage, but what I REALLY LOVED was the way you did a j cut with the audio coming in a split second before your video did. That was a really powerful effect for me.
This got deep. Found this guy a few days ago and what I think of film making has completely changed. His videos are super fresh, and there's no bullshit in what he's saying. Awesome job man!!
Thank you for such a genuine and heart-felt video. I'm in the middle of a demotivating rough cut, lost a bit of hope and started procrastinating by binge-watching CZcams videos, but this has made me get back to editing! So again, thank you.
heyy i always see u commenting on Adrian's vids i just wanted to tell u that i really like ur pic ur so pretty 💕
Fareda
The season finale of Adrian's vlogvember was the best thing ever :') And thank you!!
Wow thank you so much for making this! I am right there with you currently! Just came off a project that turned out better than i hoped and was truly a porject I was proud of. Now after that I had filmed another piece for a local non profit. during filming everything seemed to be going smooth. But now sitting down editing it slowly dawned on me that what I had was nothing like I had envisioned. to be honest I have lost a TON of sleep over this and pushed the project back. Even to a point where I completed deleted an original edit looked back at the script and realized it was totally crap and rewrote everything trying to work with what I have already filmed to craft something completely different. It's total hell for my creative self and this video spoke to me profoundly.
Thanks for sharing I am sure it means just as much to me as so many other creatives, not just film makers, who hit these walls and question everything. It's always good to hear of the other people suffering through similar problems as you.
Inspiration acquired the fire is back... Thanks :)
this is exactly what i needed to hear right now. editing through a 'big' project. it's big for me but its probably a day's work for someone else. constantly expecting it to be better and bigger than it is. thank you for the reassurance that i'm not alone in my self-depreciation.
I have been shooting weddings for a little over 2 years, and I have quit over 100 times. Its good to hear someone that I look up to talk about the same exact feelings I have.
Ugh my everyday struggle...I love that you made a video about it, I think so many of us feel that way but don´t say it out loud or reflect on it, thanks Simon! :)
This is the first video I've seen where another filmmaker really opened up to their struggles and didn't just breeze through it and act as if they aren't that big of a deal and only some filmmakers have these problems. I've been though all of those in the last few weeks, and I know I will again, but it's a great thing to know that I'm not alone. Keep up the great work!!!God Bless!!!!
It's nice to hear this from a bit more of an experienced filmmaker
Hey Simon, I just wanted to say that your videos are amazing, and I noticed something. In any of your videos, you never say to like or subscribe. That's a big step in your film making path, and I believe in you.
Thanks for Everything.
I admire your candor. It is true that, in the end, we creative artists (not just filmmakers) must not lose sight of our goal: to create an emotional impression on the viewer/listener, whether by telling a story or sending a message. Everything else serves just to help us achieve that goal- every microphone, every paintbrush, every plugin, etc. If you were able to move the audience emotionally even in the slightest way, then, mission accomplished.
I really appreciate this video as I have noticed that this seems to ring true for me. I'm a beginner filmmaker and I'm taking a video production class in school, although the teacher doesn't seem to know much about filmmaking at all. So using your videos and a majority of other resources, I've dedicated each project for this class to taking risks and trying something new and different every time. But with every project I make, I eventually come to hate it and wish we didn't have to share them with the class. Everybody else is so easily impressed with the videos, and I've noticed that it's allowed me to feel alright about turning in work that I'm not completely proud of. I just hold a much higher standard for myself. Thanks for this video, it helped a lot! This channel is my go-to for everything film-related!
Couldn't have said it better myself Simon. Really refreshing to hear the side of the creative process less talked about, a lot of what you said hit very close to home.
Keep up the great work my friend!
Simon, after watching your videos the past few days I'm slowly remembering why I love doing this stuff. I can feel myself shifting into the storyteller stage. As a guy with similar talents, it makes me feel hopeful that I can make something of myself watching your great videos. Please keep it up.
My First film i shot, was an amature action Movie, ive done with my friends.
We decided to make a xmas present for our parents and it was a great project for all of us and now my parents have great memories:)
Dude, this video is perfection. I've done all of those things in the last week, and it does matter how many people say how good my last short was, it looks like crap to me now. Love this episode!! Keep up the good work!
100% agree with you buddy! Been filming since aged 12 (so...28 years from now). Never been stopping. Found awesome to be able to broadcast through CZcams when it just started.
And finally, 3 weeks ago: found a new way to film, edit and tell a story FOR SOMEONE especially. No more interest in film festivals. Just for fun and for free! Boy, what a relief! And I think this movie might be one of my bests so far... So, I'm a member of the club I guess, and happy to be. Best regards, and keep on the good work that you already do! ;-)
Tks man. I've been through a phase feeling like "Maybe my movie ain't worth it..." But your videos are so inspiring! And it has helped me feel a bit more at ease with my strengths and limits. Keep making them :")
you can never like your own film.. beacuse you see the things you did wrong.. However those mistakes are only mistakes compared to what you had visualised before making it..but still this disatisfactions is what makes us become better
Thank you for making this, Simon! My batchmates and I are currently finalizing our thesis short films and we are all currently feeling the same thing: fear of failure and mediocrity. This will definitely inspire them. Again, thank you very much!
Hitchcock says that he only ever achieved 70% of his vision in his films.
+Jonathan Desautels that is very interesting to hear & also encouraging haha
Not only does this apply to filmmaking in my opinion. I think you were able to broaden your words to reach out to even other various types of aspiring individuals. I'm an artist and you've just inspired me even greatly. I'm starting right now to create an artwork for a friend I need to make amends with. Thank you, Simon, for the inspiring words. (Yeah it's mushy but whatever.)
It's so scary sometimes: when I'm at a really difficult part of filmmaking it just crosses my mind of the possibility of giving up right then and there. I never do but it just scares me that I think that sometimes!
+todaywiththeCJB If we could know how many filmmakers (even pro hollywood ones) have these thoughts, I bet it would be pretty much everyone :)
Everyone even the pros have these thoughts. We all humans. Just that some are more advanced than others. Eventually with time and effort youbwill get to your destination. If you desire to be a filmmaker and work on it everyday. Perhaps ypu skip college because you are concentrated in filming. If you have to work for 2 years to get enough money for your films. Then so be it. Whatever you do. Do it because thats what you want. What will be your legacy? One life brother. One life to do that. Let's risk it.
Man, this is so true, even for less film-focused creative works, too. I struggle with it every day.
And congrats on 100k!! I can't believe you're already there; I feel like you were not anywhere close when I first subbed :D
A DLSR guide a day keeps the poor films away.
Good one Simon! Someone once said. It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Do what you love......you may never be rich, maybe nobody will ever see your work. But YOU......will be happy!
This is not only the toughest part of filmmaking, this is the toughest part of life. And when you are able to get over these low passages, you can call yourself a strong human.
Every. Single. Day.
I love your reactionary perspective on affecting others, it keeps me a little more motivated every day.
Glad to be a part of the human / filmmaking club.
iv been watching your videos for the past couple hours and this one kindof broke through the wall of a "tutorial video" into something so real. Its hard to articulate or fully encapsulate everything. Usually seeing someone younger than me so productive and absorbing filmmaking knowledge and experience so quickly would make me feel inferior or maybe even jealous but this video somehow broke through something beyond inspiration. not everything can be outlined, followed, and solved in a couple of clear easy steps. and thats okay. im going to try like hell and that WILL be good enough. Im going to do what I can. Thanks
OMG this explains so much about what I feel all the time about my (small amount of) work...
This may be the most relatable video I think I've ever seen in my entire life. I really thought deeply about how the principles you talked about can be applied to anything I pursue in my life, not just filmmaking and photography, which really is an amazing thought: that I learned so much about my life and pursuing the things that mean the absolute most to me in a short 4 minute video. Simon your videos keep getting better and better, and let me just say that very few people on youtube are doing what you are doing with the magnificent passion and truthful dedication that you clearly have. I hope you know that your videos truly are having a meaningful and significant impact on us, the viewers, because it's honestly nice to learn about key aspects of filmmaking and key aspects life at the same time. Thank you Simon :)
+Jack Leigh means a lot Jack!
This video really helped me get over my depression and struggle with trying to "make" it in hollywood, thanks man
That's some really great advice there.
I've spent over a decade in music production and I've gotten so many projects that I didn't finish and put out there because I invested too much time in them and my standards or mood changed or I couldn't make them live up to the standards/idea I had.
I just heard someone say the quote: "Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough."
Yeas I sometimes dread editing a video, and then I wait and put it off, and my taste and standards grow. And then it's later and I don't even want to bother cuz I consider it old by then. Even though the practice of editing it there and then when doubting would have been better. It would be a new video for the audience, it would probably teach me something as well.
made my first real short film this weekend and start to edit it now, let's see how it goes
Cool! What is it going to be called
Its called "white". Actually its german so in german its called "Weiß" but yeah
+0o0Kingdome0o0 All the best, man! :)
post it n share
not finished yet but i will
So inspirational Simon... Since watching your videos, I feel so inspired to go out there and keep making films... Not giving up because you feel like your work isn't good enough.
I started out with a ton of self doubt. ( am a 3D CGI artist, not a film maker, but it should still apply). The most powerful thing I've learned is, when looking at someones work, do not think "I will never be that good" instead, "I will be that good someday". It's funny how a little change in thinking makes a huge difference. That advice has led me to a full time freelance job in a competitive market. It's possible, trust me ;)
The mark of a true artist is knowing when to stop. I'm afraid I'm not there. One of the reasons that I haven't posted a video in years is that as my abilities and equipment improved, I became more aware of what I wasn't doing right in my previous work. I find myself constantly refining ideas and setting standards that are probably too ambitious. Hemingway was once asked how to become a good writer and he said, "apply the seat of the pants to the seat of a chair and write." Sometimes I forget that it works for making videos, too.
The thought put behind your words is evident, thank you for putting the effort into making your content great!
I honestly thought I was only one who procrastinated and felt inferior at certain points in the creative process -- Thank you +Simon Cade!
I just happen to stumble upon this video and as soon as I saw this, it was as of you were talking to me. I am an uninspired filmaker and this video gave me hope to get back and do what I truly love.
Thank you.
I just found your channel today and I am so blown away by all your content, and specifically this video! I can relate to everything you talked about here and I've never heard a lot of it articulated. There are so many times I'll push off editing cause I'm almost too scared to look, or just end up binge watching TV instead of storyboarding. Keep up the great work, this is super inspiring!!
Welcome to the DSLR Guide Army.
Film News Report haha thank you!!
This is one of my favorite videos on CZcams! So honest and real. Thanks Simon.
Great video! This is one of the hardest things that filmmakers have to realize and you articulated it so nicely. So many of us do not realize that we need to remember why we got into this profession in the first place.
I was feeling discouraged recently and this video really put things into perspective and helped me cope with those kind of thoughts. Thank you so much.
HAH! That was perfect. I was literally just feeling this way when I pulled up youtube in order to procrastinate a little. Absolutely what I needed to hear. Thanks man.
Every creator thinks like that, that's normal and good. To push yourself and also because of this you get better.
Great video, again!
I've almost finished editing a short comedy film and my motivation has gone really low - I've been panicking that nobody is going to find it funny. This has lead me to procrastinating like hell! Thanks for making this vid Simon! I definitely feel more motivated to get it finished now that I know that everyone goes through this :-)
there may be so many difficulties,problems.but once when you take the camera and on the lights..a lot of magic things happens if you are dedicated.. thank you for the video Simom..i am also in the club!
The cooking analogy was brilliant.
I haven't been properly happy with a film since I started looking at films critically a few years ago.
I'm in the process of reinventing my style.
It's going okay.
Im actually right in the middle of a personal video for someone. I was feeling down about it, but now I think I can finish it thanks to your help!
this Boy is getting better & better everyday from in-out-techniques. wow! very impressive again Simon.
Your channel is awesome. You have really inspired me to get back to making films. I have also hit a rough spot recently and want to thank you for your encouraging advice. Keep doing what you're doing!
Hi Simon, glad to see the channels going well, this is just what i needed to hear, thank you
I have been a subscriber since you had 23k subscribers, and I've learned so much from you, I am glad that your channel is growing so much.
I think this is brilliant! I also find it admiral how you reply too so many people. Finally a humble, honest youtuber!
+PhotoCrave Media that means a lot :)
youre doing a great job simon, just came across your channel and subbed because i want to get into short films, music videos and story tellin. keep up the great work mate.
+stu crompton cheers stu!
Same here! I love that this channel isn't like one of the many that doesn't have someone fresh and new (that's actually good haha)
I constantly experience self doubt when I'm writing my scripts. But, I'm not going to stop writing.
I think you're my favorite CZcamsr, you are really helping me go through my learning and self doubt process, and i really am thankful for that
Keep Up the good work Simon!
great thoughts. It's all about having a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset. With a growth mindset you can use the things that discourage you and turn them into things that inspire you.
Man to be so young and so wise is a gift..great video
Hi Simon,
You should never be too critical of the first outings. They are what MAKE you a better film maker. I did a job for an Amdram (Amateur Dramatics) Group who were putting on Carmen. I had a week to film from every angle you could imagine. All on Digital Hi8 Tape. (SHHHHHH). I worked with what I had, cutting and manoeuvring around the software of the day and the Amdram LOVED it. They were not DVD's then. But VHS tapes. (AHHHHH). LOL
All these years later I am now about to take the master tapes into FCPX 10.2.2 and "have at it" with more experienced eyes. It is not going to be for sale. It is to see how I have changed since then as a film maker. (hopefully I have improved).
The project of taking someone at random, a relative, a mate, and do a simple cut about (or Radio Cut, as it would be known) is a backward step for you, IMHO.
I have followed you from the start and admired your work ethic and how you are growing all the time. Take a few years and THEN go back and do a "Directors Cut" with todays advantages in technology and software/hardware.
Keep 'em coming, mate. You're doing just fine.
Cheers,
Mark
Man. This guy gets it. Needed to hear this! Thanks man. Genuinely love your show.
exactky what i needed. great to hear that these fears aren't unusual. you're getting more and more inspirational :) ! thanks
Hi Simon. Just wanted to say that the last few months you have really raised your game and the videos are inspiring and informative. Hopefully shooting my first short film next year so expect your tutorials to get plenty of views. Cheers bud
Wow, watching this 6 years from the date of this upload and it really resonated with me. You really nailed it here and i've enjoyed watching a few of your videos from this period. Glad to know i'm not alone in this really crushing feeling I occasionally get
All the greats have surrounded themselves with the absolute best people in the industry. Watch any of their early works, shorts, etc. Gives you a more realistic view of what they did with no budget, & what you can potentially achieve with an adequate budget.
Right in the feels of every filmmaker! your content is great Simon!
Actually this comes at the right time for me at this moment as I'm stuck.
I want to visualize 1 line of dialog into 4 short vignettes as I realized I was doing too much tell and not enough show. This addition is last minute so there no time to think deeply about what can be done but I still want it to be impressive.
Can you imagine right now by just writing this I realize what I am doing wrong, I am tunnel visioning, I got one concept that works in my head but will not work on screen. I will now just crumple it up and toss it in the waste basket. And do something simpler.
So glad I'm not the only one! I needed to hear this! Thank you Simon! You are the best!
Absolutely wonderful video. I feel like this is not only a problem for filmmakers, but all creatives in general. thank you for the reminder that we're not the only ones feeling this way.
+Leo Leon glad it meant something to you Leo!
Great Video. I'm constantly feeling like this. Even when I'm finishing one project, all I can think about is the next one. I always seem to be asking myself, " When am I going to make something actually good?" I wonder if that will ever go away.
+Rad Radish me too, me too..
amen.! creative people i don't think will ever be satisfied. its sort of what drives us. time and time again i hear filmmakers like coppola scorsese and speilberg find faults in their work, this didn't really work how i wanted it to, i didn't like that scene, i couldn't find what i wanted here. it's all part of the journey.. embrace it. not being satisfied generally leads to improved work.
Ok, so once again, great video. Since we last spoke I've been very fortunate to pick up filmmaking less as a hobby and more as a profession, and I'm working on a documentary right now (go me!). Feels really good to do what I love every day! However, I wanted to pose two names here: Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese. Every filmmaker should have at least some understanding of the journeys of these two beloved filmmakers even though I'm not the wildest fan of their movies. Why? Because I think that Tarantino and Scorsese have a playfulness that pushes them through the tough points . . . they have a "let's have fun" mentality that's just addictive. Let's take Tarantino for example. The dude never went to film school, much less touch a camera until he was around 24 years old. What did Tarantino do? He worked at a video rental store watching film after film after film. Eventually, he ran out of films to watch, so he asked himself, what film do I want to watch right now? And guess what, he went out and made it. Or look at Taxi Driver, a classic urban western inspired by John Ford and the greats of Westerns, giving a new twist to the noir. The point? That it was never about filmmaking, it was about fantasies and dreams. I think it's ok to binge watch TV, read a book, and go for a walk, that's where the inspiration's at :) Heck, my start to filmmaking began after work tossing pizzas at 1AM watching Kurosawa films late into the night.
I'm am going to shoot my first film now, and this video was such a boost.
Thank you.
Yeah, that self doubt hits me hard too, I'm not even sure that the videos I make should be considered film making at all. Thanks Simon for another great video.
I love seeing your channel grow, you deserve it! I've been here since about 5,000 subscribers and you have improved a lot!
it really happens to me whenever i am shooting a video that would it be good or not but i am really happy to be a part of your channel that i have learned alot and still learning so much stay blessed simon .
Really nice tip!
I'm working on also a project, and I wonder if I'm able to top my previous work.
I would like to add to the 'make it for someone specific', that you should find at least 1 fan who is knowledgeable, recognises your works core beauty, and you see frequently.
Having no film friends, you'll not get specific detailed recognition. They do not recognise the beauty, often cannot feel it, let alone be able to verbalise it. Their commends do not get past, I like it, love it, hate it. However these laymen can provide some value, for instance to know how 'accessible' you need your art to be. Often with a bit of prompting and education the can start to see the depth layers, and maybe they'll grow an interest and love for your (branch of) art. Having an expert friend can really be helpful at much deeper levels, though making something for them is really challenging because you know it needs to be perfect for you, but still your expert can see a 100 things that could be done better. However maybe the mindset then could be, make something short, something out of your comfort zone. Analyse yourself, and see how the expert's observations surprise you. It maybe more a tutor-student relation. But pleasing, or should I say surprising? experts is really difficult to do. What are experts looking for anyway?
What are you looking for when watching / reviewing other peoples work?
How has that changed over the course of your filming career?
Bonus;
Making something specific for someone also helps you to focus on the other persons mind, and learn how that person works and thinks in great(er) detail. This knowledge will make the characters you write in the future deeper, colourful and interesting, because you know people intimately. And like photography and other arts intimacy is the way to the receiver's heart.
I agree with most of the things said in this video. But I am very pleased with the work I do as an Artist and a Filmmaker. I agree that learning new from the greats can help you grow but I don't see any sense in comparing yourself to the greats. I think the only person you should compare yourself to is who you were. That will help you get better as you correct your mistakes in the future. it dosent mean I don't experience self doubt. So thank you for the video.
wow. I have experienced every single thing you talked about in this video and I have been in that red/orange zone latley but this video really just makes me motivated to make more films with a purpose, so thankyou
+Spencer Whelan so glad to hear this helped motivate you!
Your video couldn't of come at a better time, i am currently editing a short and all i see is my mistakes. I'm glad to know its a shared feeling/experience.
i can relate to this so much , sometimes i have put projects off when people have told me its good but it dosent live up to my standards . Thanks you have motivated me