8 ESSENTIAL skills you need for a Career in filmmaking!

[@sapphoto]

As a professional videographer of 20 years these are great tips. I've been teaching video production for 3 years. I'm going to use this and other videos to support my students. Thanks for your great presentation.

[@drand9228]

You're my favorite filmmaking channel, not everyone can explain something well and also be entertaining at the same time

[@ehvway]

I agree with you completely!

[@andresnikolas3159]

you prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the account password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

[@BatesKrisbates]

The part that scares me the most is "communication", hustling myself to investors because I have autism. Communication is not my strong suit.

[@sprocketblvd6758]

You just gotta find someone who is more of a talker as a collaborator or producer. As an introvert this took me a while to figure out.

[@m.farrelnugroho5504]

This isn't my comfort zone either, it scares me too

[@randylarken2037]

Make it play on ur favor , learn how to communicate , how to not be shy , face your fears and u will be free..

[@legendarcy2834]

Honestly, my trick to speaking in public, or to someone as a pitch, is to think about your speech or pitch as your time to talk, no one else's. it's your chance to really express yourself in a way that you're comfortable in. I find that when I know that I have to deliver the goods and my ideas are driving the conversation I can go full steam ahead with what I have to say; it's empowering. I hope this helps.

[@Featureman]

I arrived in Hollywood in 1956. I did not get into movies officially until 1979. I did work regular warehouse jobs and I was very stable. No drugs or alcohol. I learned what I needed to learn. At age 50 in 1988 I became an actor in a TV series called Dear John. By that time I had been a musician and movie extra and recording artist and label owner. I had my own publishing company. I always did things that took me closer to my goals. I now have over 900 KZbin videos, some piano chord tutorials, some investing and financial advice and some recipes and some skits and short movies. I do not need income. If a person needs money to make a movie I would suggest keeping the budget way down low and sell Executive Producer credits at an online auction site. Get your cast at Craigslist. If the acting is bad it is the director's fault. Stay with the scene and make it easier. Last but maybe least is watch Gone Fishin' with Joe Peschi and Danny Glover. that had a 56 million dollar budget. If you can't make a better movie than that for $100, then give up.

[@mishtaromaniello8295]

I'm copying and pasting what you said to somewhere I can keep it safe. That is some absolutely simple yet terrific advice.

[@RoySFord]

This is by far the wisest comment I've read on KZbin in over a year. Thank you! and Thank you again.

[@Featureman]

You are very welcome. Thank you.

[@RekzaFS]

you're 79? what a boss

[@Featureman]

Thank you.

[@IrisBonetPhoto]

This channel is gold!

[@lazarusvillagomez]

Iris Bonet, Nah

[@kuku9543]

Agree

[@SockTaters]

"Sometimes, you gotta murder your babies" -Darious

[@EikippieJ]

This is why most people use the phrase "Kill your darlings" instead. Sounds a bit less... homicidal.

[@madnessbydesignVria]

Doing wedding videos or corporate videos, etc. may seem like work you don't want to do, but you're still using (or honing) your skills, and most importantly - making contacts. So many industry careers come from knowing somebody who's on the inside, and you never know who knows someone...

[@AskAir]

I'm a teenager aspiring filmmaker, and after seeing all of your film videos, I am subscribing. Great tips!

[@antonkollo1311]

"Practice, Practice, Practice", yes preach man! Very informative and inspiring as always. Really enjoy your videos!

[@Graciey48]

As I'm watching this, I'm editing a wedding video which paid for my flight to Parliament House (the Australian White House) to cover a documentary to use in my portfolio for film school. So relevant, thank you xx

[@rubiotv]

Graciey48 that sounds pretty amazing! Love to see the doc when it's done

[@dsebp3755]

Graciey48 I know, that you aren't really supposed to ask that, but how much money did you get for a wedding film?

[@Graciey48]

SebTheSept my latest I charged about AU 1400

[@dsebp3755]

Graciey48 Yeah that's pretty good.. at least for me bc I'm still 14 hahaha, and therefore can't earn any money

[@luizantoniosouza2767]

Cool!!!

[@kotodamamidnight412]

I love how you jam pack so much valuable info in such a short time. Thank you for being the opposite of planned obsolescence.

[@joshuanix736]

Hats off, D! Yours is the most consistently entertaining, informative, and honest filmmaking channel out here. I wish I had had just one instructor like you in film school. You keep me motivated, brother and if you knew me, you would understand that that is no easy task.

[@jakeola10]

Hey man, you got a typo in the description. It says cinematographyer, not cinematographer. Just a heads up lol. Great video btw.

[@MohammadOweini]

Both talent and hustle its obvious in your edit. Thanks for the video!

[@MrOxidator]

There's always this creative *BANG* I get from your videos. Thank you!

[@garykuovideos]

Years ago, I took acting and improv classes for fun and was pleasantly surprised they helped make me a better composer for TV.

[@isaachedges1270]

I'm only 11 years old, but i've been into filmmaking for years now, and your videos have really helped me. My dream for years has been to be a filmmaker. Even though i only have 170 subscribers, I won't stop dreaming.

[@kipkipful]

LOL Productions name and age cheks out

[@thatallanguy9070]

I'm glad u know wat u want to be when ur older at such a young age. Keep working hard to move towards ur dream :) Plus 176 subscribers sounds pretty good for an 11 year old it's certainly more than wat I've got

[@thatallanguy9070]

+ThatAllanGuy *170

[@isaachedges1270]

+ThatAllanGuy Thx! You just earned my subscription!

[@CoffeewithCrew]

LOL Productions youll get there one i hit 100 subscribers i got a lot of subscribers very quickly. All i would say is be consistent i was good at this for a while but now im terrible at it and i have stopped growing as quick! Work insanely hard and you will make it as a filmmaker

[@jadaj.8275]

Favorite video so far! Hustle will take you further in life! and i agree with the "learning how to learn is the most important lesson that you will never learn in school."...

[@vilmavega2689]

“You gotta understand the tech to unlock the creative possibilities” -pure gold! That’s why I’m here 😀

[@Chandasouk]

Love your videos man. I'm not even in the industry, but watching your stuff gives me a deeper appreciation for film making in general.

[@getoutandshoot8496]

As a new filmmaker I'm really enjoying your content -- it's super helpful especially as going to film school is not an option so please keep it up!

[@4MEStudios]

Man! I really wish I was into making films like you are but, I'm really into watching your youtube stuff! And it's solid! Funny and informative. Just keep doing what you are doing and I will keep watching!

[@tchaasminw1580]

Murl Harmon LOL I'm with you. Glad I have another passion, but still like the vids

[@MischiefMemoirs]

Great video. Going to apply this advice. As a film maker I agree that writing is very important.

[@rubiotv]

Yo Darius Britt, keep up the amazing video. I currently work at a news station to pay the bills as I figure out what I really want to do. Because I've never had a movie script I've wanted to shoot(I do want to shoot a movie at some point) I've just want to tell stories but what that might look like I haven't quite figured out yet. I appreciate your insight and totally agree with what you say.

[@1986radioful]

Just over two minutes in the video and i already understand completely! Been working for free on someones cable access show for free the last two years but it's been helping me meet people and getting other jobs though not desirable they are making me money to grow equipment to be able to work on bigger projects. I'm currently experiencing the climb. It a tough one but i'm planning to stick it out.

[@TheRainydayvideo]

Love hearing you speaking the truth, similarly when I graduated I thought I could be making the feature films I wanted to make within a year or so. As I get older I'm enjoying doing the projects that will eventually lead me to making a feature. I'm happy and I'm not rushing the journey.

[@Tboltross69]

Woo! This got me amped! I'm a car guy, and I'm filming my first exotic this weekend, so I'm watching everything I can. This video was awesome as usual!

[@kleverstudios]

This actually gave me a burst of inspiration for my script I’m currently writing. Thanks man

[@germanevision]

This is not about film making. This is about succeeding in life whatever you do. Amazing list. If anyone clearly understands what you have said then he or she can undoubtedly make it. You have actually taken my favourite argument, ie: don't harp on your talent to succeed.

[@BGFILMSPRODUCTION561]

Really like your guidelines on making movies . I'm an upcoming film producer , have learned alot from you thanks

[@JaredIsham]

7:15 That book is AWESOME. One of my favorites for Directing Actors

[@kisame975]

your video is great. i just learn stuff that I'm not teach in filming school so exited to apply everything learned

[@Headedtothetop1111]

I just want to say, your heaven sent. You come across in a way that works for me in a time where im building my way up. Thanks, for these videos they tremendously help. keep them coming.👍👍

[@LostUtopiaFilms]

Great video, and I'd really love to see a super in depth video on how to do the "hustle" side of things. I've spent years trying to just be a good filmmaker, but unfortunately I'm not all that good with the social media/networking aspect (which definitely can make me feel discouraged when people who aren't that good of filmmakers but know how to work social media exceed beyond me).

[@jpcinema4574]

love ur stuff Darious....nice to see you incorporating some Neistad'esque technique into your work now...keep it up bro!

[@KMINES007]

Keep going bro I been flowing you for a while you got it now it's your time Namaste .

[@Sean_S]

Well done!!! New to your channel and have enjoyed what I have seen and heard so for...keep up the great work

[@RenzaissanceTV]

Soooooo many people tell me, filmmaker is too far fetched, and tell me do what I CAN. But I tell them I'm gonna do what I CAN'T, not because I'm crazy but I like a challenge, and with the passion I have I know I can achieve it. Seeing others like you and people down below motivates me so much!!!!! D4Darious I just wanna thank you my dude, your a true motivator although you may not see yourself as one but your are man. And is there anyway I can watch Unbound??

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

Great watch before I got to my media Producer job. I came to school with just the artistic views and the love of movies. I broke down what makes a great movie great. I'll have to do the same for a bad movie. I had never held a DSLR before starting my new career. I'm spending every moment this summer learning the technology. The one thing I have to disagree on is - I love that there's always something to learn- so it's a fortunate thing for me. As always- you did a great job!

[@D4Darious]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Brutha. Good move picking up a camera and diving in!

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

D4Darious: You preached for the best way to learn is to just do. I took those words and ran with it 👌🏽

[@billcampbell9988]

Great job keeping it real, D. My biggest peeve is noobs who think they should be directors because they have (according to them, their drinking buddy and their mom) a brilliant idea for a film. But no script. No treatment. They've never even read a script and don't know how to format one if they wrote it. Never worked on a film crew or acted in a film or even on stage unless you count karaoke night at the corner pub. No clue what an f-stop is, let alone framing or composition. The list goes on, but hey, all that stuff can be delegated to the little people, right? So long as you have a vision of a sortofa story concept-thingy, you should be in charge, no doubt.

[@GineVaughnVivero]

THANK YOU!! For your videos man. It always helps to have a short and snappy tutorial about film making. You make things sound a lot simpler and fun. So thank you again for making these videos and please don't ever stop making videos!!! :)

[@josephtunney7356]

good choice for anyone starting to go into film making.good luck and best for the future to the one for putting this up and other items on this channel.its amazing.might take lessons from this channel if that's ok.thinking about doing a channel,not sure yet.

[@IsabelMungo]

Hooked haven't skipped any of your videos thanks for sharing.

[@austinsop7434]

I do definitely need to work on my marketing skills. I've learned a lot about the technical side of things from your videos. My first 3 films have so much digital noise lol, which I should be able to fix in future films thanks to you, but marketing I definitely need to work on. Thanks for all your help and tips. Much appreciated.

[@GarthEnsley]

Wow man , I am so so stoked that I found your channel Awesome video, I understand that in todays world knowing how to do as much as possible is the key and just make and learn as much as possible. Greetings from the other end of the world bro. Thanx for always giving 100 %

[@bubbachubs8224]

Awesome video! I want to be a filmmaker when I grow up. I'm only 12 right now, but I'm on my way!

[@DominicFGamingYTC]

You deserve so much more subscribers. Thank you for this video, definitely a good help.

[@Baileh]

By far the most useful channel out here on KZbin. I've learned so much about what I want to do in the next 3 or so months. Can't waaaaaait to officially start working on my progress to becoming a Film Director :O

[@mrkylescott]

Man! This is my favorite one of your videos so far. Great Stuff Thanks a million.

[@ikercompeanleroux1315]

Inspiring as always, Darius!!! Thanks!!! You are an excellent film teacher. These videos could really become tomorrow's film school.

[@MaxwellRidgeway]

Love watching your channel grow, fellow youtuber and video producer here!

[@MichalMichalski98]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge man.

[@teboholesegotsotetsi7814]

Always impressed by your work cap

[@HingrettKatherine2]

Always great advices in the best way possible. Really great!

[@DavidHernandez-ru1ky]

broooooooo. I've watched all kinds of videos and none get my attention like your videos do. Keep up the great work.

[@pouyahosseinzadeh985]

One thing i like about u is that u dont tell me what i know. u dont wast my time. plus u talk rapidly and that helps me focus better on ur speech

[@Von_McKnelly]

Love studying a bad horror film. Learn by others mistakes. Thanks for the video D.

[@fbass2003]

Ok, you have always done a most excellent job with all the videos, films you create and share. BUT, this is sooooooo goooood. Thank you, and PLEASE, continue on...and continue sharing! So Much Gratitude to and for you!!!

[@michaelbondoc8546]

man I like your contents man!!! and you give so much truth to it too... that's what I really appreciate... I heard a lot of things that others haven't mentioned about filmmaking... thanks for all your help cheers mike

[@leonconstantinfopa6097]

I am 100% affirmative on that all these skills also apply for Tech Entrepreneur

[@Sunnyellow]

Absolutely fantastic stuff. Brilliant advice, thank you (from a filmmaker just starting out).

[@patrickpapougnot6537]

Super useful videos. Thank you. Keep up the good work and share the dream: Turn on the camera, tune in the story board and drop out all unnecessary details. Just make it!

[@spider1g5]

This is very good advice, I like your new video style.

[@ramonpabillon895]

Hello, I'm Filipino. Have you heard of Brillante Ma Mendoza, a film maker. He's technique is to unlearn what has been learned in the school. Then he ended up Cannes Film Festival Best Director.

[@Sharkman3472]

I always learn something from your videos! These are great keep up the awesome work!!

[@easycake6961]

I simply love your work man, keep it up.

[@D4Darious]

Thank you Easy Cake!

[@youssefhanna]

Great video! I love how all your videos are engaging and straight to the point, no bullshit. Keep doing what you're doing DBritt

[@frankarmendarez8401]

Duuude. Really on point with this. Noice work!

[@ankushsayyer]

i dont usually comment but thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much. thanks for all this knowledge i really appreciate that you share everything to help me and others. Thats so great. Your​ videos are really informative and helpful. Thank u once again.

[@JudiChristopher]

DARIOUS... "Happy Summer Solstice"...

[@charleseleggat8836]

I have read Save The Cat several times. I can vouch that it is a really good book. RIP Blake Snyder.

[@plasticcardsandals6366]

Just don't follow that formula. It's not very organic. I don't have structure to my scripts and veteran film makers and play directors like my scripts and wanted to use them (I declined, they would have ruined the vision I had for them). You can use them as a guideline but don't have to follow the structure. What is important is the characters and story. Without an interesting character, or story, the structure doesn't matter.

[@jdsgotninelives]

Thank you for being frank about the process of filmmaking. :)

[@agentbl]

I have a trio of Save The Cat books. I've only read one. I also read The Screenwriter's Bible.

[@terryoneill9920]

Not only does paying your dues pay the bills, but you really do learn a tonne by taking these jobs. Great channel, one of the best. Regards, Uncle Terry.

[@gracenotes8045]

Love your channel. Love. Working on my film-making strategies & hearing you in my head. Kinda scary, that is...but effective! :)

[@Daydreamer_96]

these tips apply to basically everything in life :D

[@danangelohilao2058]

man i love your Channel! i've been binge watching all your vids lately haha keep it up!

[@SimonGreenVideo]

Love your videos. How about a video all about acting and whats important if you want to get into it. greetings from germany

[@AaronGRandall]

I find the film fest circuit is a bad way to go. You spend a ton of time and money on one project and most times you don't get any revenue from. Going to a distributor is a good way to go to get money for your movie. But, be very careful there are a lot of shady distributors out there lol Distributors can get your stuff on the digital playground of places like Hulu and Netflix. Also, if you have a good idea/story but are not too savvy at writing, find/hire a writer. Get a team together. Having a team really helps ease some of the load of the weight of the film. Watch movies with the sound off and the color desaturated to make you pay attention to the lighting and composition with out distractions. Great tips here! Keep the vids coming! Thank you for sharing!

[@thejjb14]

Love your videos! It’s extremely helpful!

[@whereisramou]

Wow, your videos are really inspiring! I mean...not that I need it (we just have a small German travel channel) but it´s so nice to get some good tips from an insider :)

[@AGreenCup_]

Will you ever do a video on either making a score for a film or how to shoot fight scenes? Not that I'm pushing for you to make those videos, but I feel like they're their own separate categories.

[@BrimStarr1]

Thanks for all the great advice...I appreciate it

[@abovelight]

I am liking this video before I watch it.

[@KevinHollyvlog]

Thanks from HK, that's encouraging me so much!

[@DubsOdyssey]

Im 24 and only a couple years ago wanted to do filmmaking so I'm starting kinda late but I also haven't done anything just yet Ive never been real driven as I've never been real passionate about anything (except maybe basketball) and its hard for me to learn how to get started since I've gotta start from the bottom (which I'm fine with) I have a camera and was doing different things yesterday, it was kinda fun, it was enjoyable, I think its just gonna be a slow thing for me, especially when I'm just kinda by myself I'm not as motivated I guess, but I think I need to learn to get over that, even though I will need a crew at some point I definitely need to start watching more movies. The last few movies I watched were bad and did that on purpose because I remember you saying to watch the bad films as much as the good ones

[@MA-ij3sp]

Bro Ths is great i'm so hyped to get started!

[@hemayetjewel8531]

Really great Video and great advice... Thanks

[@reelsportrd]

"Hustle really beats talent when talent doesn't hustle" Such a wise and true statement

[@theodoregrader8270]

Love your channel, man!

[@MassCommGuruProductionsLLC]

+D4Darious Great video. Which gimbal were you holding while you were walking by the water in the beginning? Looks like the Zhi Yun Crane. Also what attachment is added at the bottom? Looks like a handle bar of some sort. Thanks in advance!

[@fifovan]

Video Head over here ! Any advice for me :( ? Thanx for sharing this bro, keep it up !

[@peterlilly9066]

you maybe one of the only youtube tutorialists that doesnt make me want to punch my laptop on the face. Thanks man x

[@ErikThureson]

Good stuff Darious! Just added your channel to my featured channels! Cheers.

[@eli88958]

Thanks to you, I quit school, my job, broke up with my girlfriend, and mortgaged my house. I live in a street corner, but I'm following my dreams. thanks Darious!

[@AyeSunny22]

Jesus.

[@elkenbuild5996]

That's hardcore, man. Best of luck to you.

[@houston-coley]

I'm gonna assume (or rather HOPE) that this is sarcasm. if not...well, I hope you make it mate.

[@rubstroll9426]

Do share the results of your endeavors.

[@2023roadstervet]

lmmfao

[@worldwidewallace]

Thanks for the great video D4Darius- you the man

[@amymiller5284]

Nice headphones. Got the same ones.

[@HT__00]

Great video and great comments!!

[@northsalemdroner2459]

My god, this video has probably turned off a lot of people to even dream of getting a film career...What a sincere downer.

[@StallionFernando]

Irrelevant but dude you're buff...have you been working out?