Gaffer & Gear 135 - Best Advice I Ever Got
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- Gaffer & Gear 135 - Best Advice I Ever Got
Index
00:00 Intro
00:48 How much to charge
03:31 How much effort and care
05:56 Pay v Effort
06:31 Reasons not excuses
07:30 Be nice
09:41 Ask why you get hired
10:35 Never criticize others work
11:09 DPs advice to a Camera Op
12:13 Lack or resources
12:45 The "Honey Trap" - Krátké a kreslené filmy
One of the most informative and professionally valuable filmmaking videos I've watched in a LONG time. Thank you for the shared wisdom!
I Totally agree 100% !
'Buy cheap......buy twice'
'Keep the drama in front of the camera'
'Don't buy Came TV products'...............ok, so the last one i made up myself. Brilliant video Andrew, thanks for sharing
What's the other saying "The sweetness of a cheap price is outlasted by the bitterness of poor quality"
Buy once cry once 😎
I like those!
Aka. "You can't buy cheaply... it's too expensive." 😊
I like my Came-TV Steadicam, what I don’t like is all my friends remarking that I have Came all over me 😅
"Pick your battles and when to fight them - not everything is worth the drama but sometimes you need to stand up for yourself and your business"
I’ve given several production companies and individuals a good rate because they’re either starting out or have a low budget.... believe the advice here, they flick you when someone cheaper comes along. Now I ask for full details of the job and price accordingly and get 25% of my quotes....
I hate it when you help them out, and as soon as they get a real job, flick!
Full details so important - I am still squeemish when negotiating with clients. Too focused on pleasing them and landing the job that I don't want to come across as pushy etc by asking for strict details but it always means if accepted, the job drags on and can end up a negative experience anyway.
Need to have confidence in the money and planning side. Andrew is so spot on about relationships - Volunteer or low paying work, fun as it can be, at 28 now is not helping to move life to the next step. Also like Andrew and many of us here, this type of creative work is about the only thing I can flow into on a daily basis with some ease, solving creative problems etc. Stressful as that can be I'd take it any day over whatever else is going.
Wow. What good advice. I've been in the business over 50 years, most of it as a DP. Everything you've said is right on. I loved your projection of how your career was going to go. I've been thinking recently about my own long career arc. Good god, such ups and downs. And the times I used to wake up at five in the morning, worried, because work was not coming in. Thinking about how I was going to survive, pay the bills. Yet I did. I can't tell you the number of times I've thought of leaving the business, but shooting is what I love to do. What a business.
Amazing episode. The amount of humbleness and humility you represent gives a clear message that you're a true professional💪
This is the most honest advice I've heard on CZcams.
Pure GOLD
Thank you.
Also- “this is not to scale” had me laughing very loud for very long
Same!
i laughed so hard when you told not to come ask for advice because you went almost bankrupt twice. The sheer honesty is really appreciated
The honeytrap is real. Feels like a lot of money when you're young....but your rate doesn't magically go up when you have a kid
I'm not in this industry at all. I followed this channel simply because of my personal hobby of photography and my fondness of lighting. I'm grateful for getting genuine advices like this, which apply to all careers, I believe. Thanks for sharing your wisdom as always.
Dear Andrew hello my name is Justin Ray. Thank you for this video. I will save this video for when I forget my trajectory within this community. if only this video existed when I started my filming endeavours way back in 2006.
I use what I call the 10/10 rule. I try to invest atleast 10% of what I earn in to something that will last me 10 years. That could be anything from a super clamp to a light or a lens. You will realize after some acquiring of gear that it will pay back fast if you start renting it out. Solved my money problem.
Love it.
Thank you for providing more education in 15 minutes than most film schools can give in 4 years
Some great advice here, not just for your profession but for anyone who is in a "you don't work, you don't eat" career. But you did neglect to mention that if you start a CZcams channel, the dump trucks full of money just keep backing up to your door! ;-)
Mate, keep it between us! I don't want everyone getting a share of my likes
For the viewers, this is not advice. This is wisdom. Experience comes at a cost and most often to the person experiencing the ups and downs. Wisdom is learning from others sharing their experience, so you can benefit and avoid those pitfalls. As someone in their second career, this knowledge extends beyond the film industry. Thank you for sharing your life lessons. We are better for it.
Absolutely the best advice I’ve ever heard,pity I am 67 I needed this earlier.
As a sound operator I have the pleasure of working with Andrew a few times each year and as evidenced here he is one of the most thoughtful people to be around on set. He did leave out one of the golden rules.......... Don't stand in the doorway!!!
Dude the Honey Trap is real you could do a whole video on it, also for Freelancers shooting weddings or similar videos that can seem like easy loads of cash when you're young (and honestly at that age it often IS loads of cash, we just don't have perspective to see how quickly it will dry up)
This happened to young me thinking 30k/40k USD a year (back in 2008) as a wedding videographer/freelancer was all I would ever need. Now I have a family, house and first son and totally understand how fast adult life hits you especially in 2022.
I Love your honesty man, I ended up finding I was happier having a full time job and shooting on the side instead of trying to shoot a bunch of weddings and portraits that I hated and weren't bringing me any higher profile jobs. Luckily I actually found a full time job shooting product videos and photos where I am the DOP/Director and I love it. Just had to tough it out and work in other sectors while I plugged away at learning filmmaking.
This is some of the greatest advice and wisdom I’ve encountered in my 20+ years in this business. So to the point too, wow.
I have been a fan of this channel for a long time, but this video has probably now made me an evangelist. Some of the best content I have seen. Thank you so much
The best general recap on film industry whatsoever!
I've been In it for 15 years - only the gear is changing, nothing else. Work ethitcs are geting worse and worse.
Still wondering how the hell am I able to sustain a family and a happy mariage with 3 kids. Takes a lot of understanding and commitment from your other half.
Totally hear you. Im looking to have my fist child soon, I am seriously worried.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend Stephen. This episode was extremely wise and helpful for this business.
I almost skipped this video. And it played by accident. I'm 25 and I absolutely love all of the advices. Thank you for sharing.
Not to be mean, but I’m happy that your job was cancelled so that you could make this very special episode. This is great advise that everyone should listen carefully to. The clock never runs backwards in life, there is no “Groundhog Day” scenario where you can have infinite do overs. It’s important to be yourself and be bold, but it’s just as important to heed the advice of those who have tread the same road before.
This video should be the first class at every single film school in the world. Thanks for the wisdom!
A devastating criticism/advice indeed - I’m happy you were able to pivot and feel confident venturing into something else.
This is why he's one of my favorite people on youtube.
Thnx for the advice. I would like to hear how close you almost got bankrupt. Maybe we can learn from it. Thnx
It will be a long video, but I feel I need to do it as other young gaffer are making the exact same mistakes
@@gaffergear any time you're ready we're here to learn.
Forever grateful for the incredible professional life hacks you shared. Thank you from Ghana West Africa.
Hey Andrew, i started to have my own rental house 4 years ago, now I am 28 and I watch your videos nearly every day. I want to thank you so much for this insight in your life and this honesty. Everytime when I am on a down phase (no jobs, no motivation to call clients) I remember your words in this videos: „always be nice“ and i will watch it again for the 20th time. Thank you for this, It motivates me to keep going. Greetings from Austria
Andrew, this was just a brilliant video. Your graph of career progression had me laughing hard. Well done.
I felt like I just sat on my uncle's porch, opened a beer and had a heart to heart. Cheers and thanks for sharing!
Incredibly sage advice in a painfully honest presentation. There is no better video on how to work within this field and there ain’t a single one of us who wouldn’t benefit from watching it. This channel is an invaluable repository of shared wisdom and advice. It deserves so much more attention.
Fantastic advice, Andrew! Very sorry about your friend as well.
You are awesome. I agree with all the points. I have my own 25 years experience in the industry and I can attest to all these tips. Spot on good sir!
Outstanding video! I recently discovered your channel and I am baffled as to how you don’t have many more subscribers, your content is so good!
dude, this is such great advice. Film schools all over the world should license this video.
I don't often comment on social media, but having video like this really helps people who are really passionate in this field or just starting to try out like me. Thank you so much Mr. Andrew for being so generous and honest.
I don’t usually leave comments, but I felt compelled to here. I’ve been a professional in various industries for about 20+ years including filmmaking, and this is simply the best advice video I’ve seen and it really does cover all of them. From film, music, video games, etc. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Sorry for your loss. All of this advice rings true.
Grateful for you! Thanks for all you do!
This is life changing. Thank you so much.
Brilliant! Can't wait to watch this. Great topic. Thank you 🙏🏾
Fantastic as usual!
Stellar episode ✨🙏🏽
Thank you! Incredibly useful and generous.
You are so organized, professional and caring on your stuff that renting has to be a real pain for you
Solid advise. Thank you for sharing.
Great advice. Thanks for sharing!
Brilliant episode!
Thank you for being so generous with your time and advice!
Thank you for your honesty! Much appreciated!
Great advices Andrew. Thank you!
What a fabulous collection of advice, thank you so much!
Thank you for taking time to do this Andrew. Absolutely brilliant advice for new (and some of us older) creatives!
Brilliant advice, wisdom, and insight.
Love the honesty, incredibly helpful. Thank you
Pure gold mate! Thank you :D
thanks for sharing all the wonderful advice, Andrew. truly valuable info.
That was terrific! Great advice
Great video Lockie, very valuable advice!
Great advice. Thanks for sharing Andrew
Thanks! Great video as always. Brilliant advice!
You're golden, my friend. Thanks a lot.
Great and throught provoking advice! Thanks a lot
Really great advice here Andrew!
Brilliant advice, thank you so much!
This is excellent, thanks Andrew. All very honest advice.
Great advice Andrew.
Thanks you Andrew for sharing all this with us
Amazing advice; thank you.
Sorry for your loss, Andrew. And, as always, thank you for the outstanding content. 👍
This was so timely in my life, you have no idea. Thank you for taking the time to make this!
This is really insightful, actually useful advice. Thanks mate.
Brilliant advice! Thank you.
Thanks for the collection of incredible advices
Great video. Thanks for your candid advice 🙏🏽
Lots of good advice Andrew. Thank you!
Great advice and thank you for sharing. Also sorry for the loss of your friend bud.
Great advice, sir. I really appreciate the candid sharing of your experience and wisdom.
Amazing. Respect, Andrew. Really stunning
Solid information!!! Thank you
Good advices. Sorry for your loss.
This is on point. I've learned some on the field, have been told a couple and definitely learned more today. Thank you!
Such fantastic advice! Thank you
Andrew thank you so much for sharing this knowledge. Really hit home on a lot of points
this is incredibly good advice. Much needed, thank you.
Thanks a lot, Andrew ! Very honest & very helpful ! All the best to you man !
Mate, thank you for this. Really appreciate this info.
Wonderful pieces of advise! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the excellent advice.
Amazing advice. Thank you for putting in the time and thought to share this.
Watched this when you first posted it and again just now. What a generous basket of riches this is. I wish I'd happened upon something like this when I first started. Thank you again.
This applies to so much, thank you for your time :)
Thanks for these great advices! I really liked them and it would be great to get more of them down the line.
Andrew thank you so much for the service you give to the industry and to all of us in these wonderful videos. All of it excellent advice and given with such humility. Again, thank you.
Andrew this advice is invaluable. Thank you for sharing so generously. Relevant for any stage of a career!
Wonderful video, thank you for these insights.
Wow, great advice. Thank you for sharing.