Thanks, Sam. Yeah, if I weren't able to extend myself grace, I'd probably have to quit. It's essential to my mental health. Thankfully, I just freaking love to learn. So the pain of a mistake is offset by the knowledge gained in making it.
I'd love to read about how you shot "Austin Boys." It's both intimate and well-shot, which can be a tough combination to achieve. I'm sure there is knowledge to be shared. Come on, Sam! Take it out on us, not your wife!
Well if we’re talking lessons: grocery bags do not equal rain gear. At half-time my C100 bit the dust. Completely dead. So I had to switch to the backup camera I luckily had.
Other than that, I fought with that timeline in the edit and arrived at just letting the players tell the story.
How many shooters did you have? It plays like three cameras, but I suspect it was only two. The second from the press box, perhaps? Regardless, you got all the storytelling shots.
I had two cameras technically. The press box can was the live stream that was graciously shared with me. The other was myself on the field. And thanks for the thoughtful compliments, I really appreciate them. Encouragement is worth it’s weight in gold in this field.
The pain is real. I’m on another month-long doc trip and a few days ago I left my 600-watt Aputure light in a parking garage. It’s a festival of blunders out here on the road.
I'm about to go on a three-week shoot in Spain and forgetting even the smallest piece of gear is a huge stress right now, as once there, there will be virtually no opportunity to replace something.
Fight the good fight. As a one man band, you gotta give a lot of grace. I feel that pain.
Thanks, Sam. Yeah, if I weren't able to extend myself grace, I'd probably have to quit. It's essential to my mental health. Thankfully, I just freaking love to learn. So the pain of a mistake is offset by the knowledge gained in making it.
You share what you learn. I just kick dirt and complain to my wife! Appreciate this piece buddy!
I'd love to read about how you shot "Austin Boys." It's both intimate and well-shot, which can be a tough combination to achieve. I'm sure there is knowledge to be shared. Come on, Sam! Take it out on us, not your wife!
Well if we’re talking lessons: grocery bags do not equal rain gear. At half-time my C100 bit the dust. Completely dead. So I had to switch to the backup camera I luckily had.
Other than that, I fought with that timeline in the edit and arrived at just letting the players tell the story.
How many shooters did you have? It plays like three cameras, but I suspect it was only two. The second from the press box, perhaps? Regardless, you got all the storytelling shots.
I had two cameras technically. The press box can was the live stream that was graciously shared with me. The other was myself on the field. And thanks for the thoughtful compliments, I really appreciate them. Encouragement is worth it’s weight in gold in this field.
great story, I can totally relate
The pain is real. I’m on another month-long doc trip and a few days ago I left my 600-watt Aputure light in a parking garage. It’s a festival of blunders out here on the road.
I'm about to go on a three-week shoot in Spain and forgetting even the smallest piece of gear is a huge stress right now, as once there, there will be virtually no opportunity to replace something.
I hear you. That is super stressful. What kind of project is it? Photo or film?
Documentary film.
Very cool. Best of luck over there!