Not really. You're quite out of touch on this point. You might as well say that everyone who works in the fast food industry does so because they want to win "Employee of the Month."
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GH2 Anybody gonna use their GH2 to make a film for the youtube film festival?
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Not really. You're quite out of touch on this point. You might as well say that everyone who works in the fast food industry does so because they want to win "Employee of the Month."
stoneinapond
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Just in case you didn't read my entire post I'll quote myself.
I'm sure the gaffer who gets hired on a major motion picture doesn't accept the job because "this is going to win an Oscar". First and foremost he/she is grateful for the work.
Anyway, whatever the motivation I wish everyone the best of luck.
I think this contest is firstly decided by "actual judges" from Ridley's camp... they narrow it down to like 50 videos or something like that... then they'll unleash the youtube minions to their skewed voting inclinations. So if it goes that way... there's a decent overall chance that something of substantial quality will make to the top 10 that goes to Venice. Besides if it wasn't like that... you really think Ridley Scott is going to hand over 500k and personally work with a chosen winner from the youtube community without any kind of practical filtering process to eliminate all the junk that would otherwise make it *gasp... long breath* ? I think not.
John Caballero
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And proud they feel when they do. Like I said before, you get motivated, create and go for it. Win or loose. And in the process you give it your best. To the OP I say go for it. Do your best. You might not win You Tube but you will have a piece that represents your work. That will serve you well in the future. Good luck.
Well, what happened to the people who won Project Greenlight? On the Lot? This is just more of the same.
John Caballero
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Such is life. What happened to Robert Rodriguez and a host of others that went out and shot something. As everything in life that you dream of, you just have to go out and give it your best. Win or loose.
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Exactly.
Problem is, you have to get other people to waste their time for your dreams.
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Also exactly.
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Because that will happen to you no matter who you are or what you've done in the past. There will always be naysayers. If you can't get things done because of them, then you should be doing something else.
It takes a lot of other people's time to make your dream come true. Be respectful of them, be gracious to them, and above all do something worth while.
It takes a lot of other people's time to make your dream come true. Be respectful of them, be gracious to them, and above all do something worth while.
John Caballero
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This business is about what you've done. And how capable and talented you are. And you have to prove yourself time and time again. No matter how many years you are in the business. If you get a bunch of people together for something creative and fun as making a film you bet your house they will be willing to "waste their time on your dream", because it will be their dream too. And you know that because there are thousands of people "wasting their time on their dream" all around the world at this very moment. Shooting their little films, testing their equipment, learning from the process and dreaming.
It's disappointing to read comments, on a film-making forum, saying don't bother. Nothing wrong with a little sobriety in expectations but say it once and then stop. Don't keep going on about odds, the pitfalls, the numerous cases of people who didn't make it.
I liked to offer a different perspective on leading people. Whether you pay people or not you need a firm hand and to 'be the boss'. When i managed my first cinema i tried to be liked by everyone, which quickly backfired because people became slack and took advantage of my good nature. I had lots of 'friends' but i quickly left that job because i couldn't reverse the process. I think you do need to be a little selfish and maybe not have the feelings of other people at the forefront of your mind.
I liked to offer a different perspective on leading people. Whether you pay people or not you need a firm hand and to 'be the boss'. When i managed my first cinema i tried to be liked by everyone, which quickly backfired because people became slack and took advantage of my good nature. I had lots of 'friends' but i quickly left that job because i couldn't reverse the process. I think you do need to be a little selfish and maybe not have the feelings of other people at the forefront of your mind.
Try using a firm hand with people who are volunteering their time and hard work for you and see how far that gets you. You know that promise of "future paid work" and riding someone's coattails? Doesn't take long to figure out that those are empty words.
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I have a different take on this whole discussion of motivation. Do I like watching what I've created? It's become my new litmus test for filming.
I've played some music, been a photographer on and off for 40 years and recently gotten back into video in a big way. None of the previous adventures really ever gave any personal satisfaction in their results. The latest tools in the DSLR video world have cost effectively brought an new relm to my art, that inspite of anyone else's opinion, I quite like.
In the end of the day, you have to like the story your are telling and given the the incredible nature of the tools these days, it's not hard to like what that story shows!
From there, the chips fall where the may. Here's to hoping when it's all finished and done you enjoy watching in moving picture words your story unfolding over and over on the big screen.
Cheers,
Pete
I've played some music, been a photographer on and off for 40 years and recently gotten back into video in a big way. None of the previous adventures really ever gave any personal satisfaction in their results. The latest tools in the DSLR video world have cost effectively brought an new relm to my art, that inspite of anyone else's opinion, I quite like.
In the end of the day, you have to like the story your are telling and given the the incredible nature of the tools these days, it's not hard to like what that story shows!
From there, the chips fall where the may. Here's to hoping when it's all finished and done you enjoy watching in moving picture words your story unfolding over and over on the big screen.
Cheers,
Pete