How to Transition from a Solo Filmmaker to a Cinematographer | Q&A

[@williamErouse]

Brittney stays dropping gems!!

[@BrittneyJanae]

🥹🥹 we still gotta meet up! I’m back in LA

[@williamErouse]

@@BrittneyJanae For sure I didn’t forget and am looking forward to it!! I get back Thursday!

[@ma-scalia8629]

This is GOLD! Not that lighting tutorials, talking composition, and gear reviews etc don’t have their place, but this is what the ppl who wanna do this need. Your content is def refreshing

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!! And yes they are all cool but being a DP is so much more than that!!

[@SDIBINGA]

I appreciate this woman and her knowledge SO dang much.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Appreciate YOU!!

[@reyesproductionDK]

You do a really good job educate us! Thank you so much. And yes, we would love to learn more from you. Also with the Terminology!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you! Will do!

[@mfgonz]

can we talk about that intro shot and the perfect color grade and lightning??? can we get a bts of how you light and grade your vlogs?? also queen!! perfect skin

[@SpecialLittleNobodie]

I appreciate this channel and this Sister so much! One of the first people I found 5 years ago making my transition from 25 plus years in music to film making. I specifically sought out other creatives of color to learn shooting and lighting our skin. I've learned so much and have been so inspired by Brittney's own personal journey through this industry. I wrote and I'm shooting my first projects after the holiday season is over early next year. Continued success , I'll keep tuning in for knowledge and inspiration.

[@BrittneyJanae]

That’s incredible, I’m so happy you found my channel and it’s helped you along your journey!

[@forested]

Super thankful to you Brittney for pumping out these insightful videos regarding the industry, you've been guiding me since I started & I really appreciate your effort to help those that want to step into the film world as well 💪

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!! 🥹🥹

[@radeknozicka2992]

Thank you for this video, Brittney!Learned a lot. I’d love to watch your explanation of film set terminology too!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Yessss it’s coming tomorrow!!

[@Dir.EmmanuelAdeola]

17:37 - Facts! I've had my fair share of that.. using you for your resources and who you know. Lesson learnt!

[@BrittneyJanae]

It really does suck! Hopefully we all find that core group we deserve!!

[@dellmingo14]

Always giving is what we didn't even know we needed!

[@Truelifemediaatl]

This is much needed ! Thank you for being a light !

[@BrittneyJanae]

Appreciate the love! 🥹

[@piusgyagenda]

That part of the roles of the DP was helpful to me. Thank you for always sharing the knowledge Brittney.

[@BrittneyJanae]

You are very welcome! 🙏

[@war77el]

.food for thoughtlightenment, the way Mr. Rogers used to .demonstrations & exuding inspirational energy, how Pharrell do .also, the previous on-set BTS, GREATLY appreciated all involved w/ documenting those moves

[@BrittneyJanae]

A little confused by the comment sorry!

[@war77el]

@@BrittneyJanae the delivery & expression behind the experiences that you present to us for food-for-thought, to better our own routines & skills, it's all masterful on Pharrell Williams levels of production and action - especially when we get the Behind The Scenes breakdown & interviews, as with the previous episode/upload on-set it takes me back to watching Mr. Rogers episodes in the 90's, when he would take the views other people's workplaces and break down the steps of things being made, or the processes behind services being possible - and it's appreciated that you take the approaches & extra steps that you do for all of us that're interested in this path as careers and/or hobbies initially, i was putting all that into a rhyming scheme, 'cause tonight was Poetry Slam night in a Discord server, and the vibes hadn't dissipated from me yet 😂apologies i getting carried away, arbitrarily

[@nrsinghatirthadasa391]

Let's get into it!!!!

[@palmspinesinc]

Brittney! You just get it. Also your filming set up is just *chefs kiss*

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!!

[@Itsbnikole]

This is great love that you’re showing more and more and I continue to learn and grow.

[@BrittneyJanae]

More to come!

[@dwightbrown2676]

Love this Brittney! Thanks for all the insight. I’m used to working solo on corporate shoots so having some knowledge about film sets is something I’m lacking. This was very helpful. Yea would love for you to do a video on film sets terminology and a deeper dive into some of the key skillsets new DPs need to develop.

[@BrittneyJanae]

The film terminology video is coming Friday!!

[@Gerald_G]

Thank you! This answered a lot of things I've wondered about.

[@BrittneyJanae]

I’m here for all the questions! 🤩

[@lampshadefilms_theDOP]

Love witnessing your growth Britt! Very valuable information!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Tankkkk you 🥹🥹🥹

[@GriffinConway]

Great job Brittney! This video is filled with great info

[@BrittneyJanae]

Appreciate it!! 🥹🥹

[@LuisCruz-yg6rs]

This is an Amazing video! Ty for sharing it wit hus!

[@Blunttalkz2.0]

Love your videos always very informative and interesting

[@BrittneyJanae]

Appreciate that!! 🥹🥹

[@AYJudah]

Love this Brittney!

[@quiverfullproductionsllc]

lol had to keep making myself walk away from doing other jobslol. Thank you for sharing your experience and gems.

[@Iamjamaalwesley]

NEEEEEED THIS VALUE RIGHT HERE

[@BrittneyJanae]

I hope it helps!!

[@Creative.visionzz]

Yes we need more dedicated videos like this, terminology for sure

[@BrittneyJanae]

Terminology video is up!!

[@Creative.visionzz]

@ oh nice, just seen it🔥💯

[@BryceDocherty]

It is interesting that some DPs don't operate. I'm with Deakins when he says operating is the best job on set. I hope to still be operating when I'm 70. An Arri will be as big and light as a Rubiks cube by then. Thanks for the experience!

[@BrittneyJanae]

I think the more you get into being a DP, the more you understand why at times you can’t operate. If you have a two or 3 camera film there is no reason you should be operating at all! But if it’s a one camera project of course I love being able to operate!

[@JSHFilms]

This is what I needed!

[@BuzzSynergy]

this was brilliant thank you !!!!!

[@BrittneyJanae]

You're so welcome!

[@On1Films]

Great stuff! Love your content! 💪🏼🔥

[@BrittneyJanae]

Appreciate you! 🙌

[@standupguysfilms]

StudioBinder is cool for the info. but the way she articulates things it just makes way more sense. I can't wait until you drop a course though.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!! Courses will be coming next year!

[@MarcusRFilms]

B dropping them 💎💎💎s!!!!!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Trying lol

[@coreyfromtheconscious]

You have a great page. Very informative !

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!

[@MfcoolProductions]

Another great video! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BrittneyJanae]

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[@ChristopherBalladarez]

You’re work is so beautiful ❤

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much! 🥹🥹

[@MoiseNicolas]

Adding this to my watch later! 😊

[@BrittneyJanae]

Turn up!! lol

[@bambitnyembo]

Hey Brittney! I love your channel, and you continue to help me so much on my journey to become a film director. I have to ask, do you ever miss solo filmmaking? The creative freedom or anything else?

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much! And I actually do both! There are times I still dip my toe in solo filmmaking and then there are times I get hired as a DP!

[@mbcphotovideo]

“Some people ain’t got necks” 😭😭😭😭😭 chillllll 😂😂

[@BrittneyJanae]

Lmbo! Just saying

[@BryceMiguelWilliams]

Great video Britt! ❤

[@BrittneyJanae]

Tankkk you so much! Hopefully I exercised those when we worked together lol!

[@aveiansangle]

Brittney The Legend!

[@Leada1ne]

Oh you DROPPIN DROPPIN 😳🤔!!!

[@BrittneyJanae]

lol I’m trying!

[@YoungDecent1]

Nice video!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thanks!

[@11.Pierre]

Which is the most rewarding and why? (to you)

[@BrittneyJanae]

To be honest they both have their pros and cons! I love being able to bring someone else’s vision to life and work with a team and most times my friends to do it. Collaboration is really fun even though it can get a little stressful at times. But being in charge of a team, working with production designers and etc, it’s such a dope experience when you see how everyone played their part. With solo filmmaking, I don’t get to have as many resources as I do when I’m DPing. I have to do it all so sometimes that can be tiring. But to be able to create what I want is Freeing! It can get a little lonely at times but I’m building my own brand and that’s amazing!

[@11.Pierre]

@@BrittneyJanae I feel it, that's real! I've heard that from others as well, the collaboration and truly being able to learn from others. I think I never had a strong passion for creating others visions but I also started out doing my own stuff. So it's kinda stuck with me but as I expand and want to do it bigger, that collaboration is handy! It's challenging on the indie side, I'm putting together my film now and it would be 10x easier with others from being on set but**** I feel im lucky, I know how to DP but teaching others can be annoying at times lol. I think it's apart of the process though and have been pushing forward and after a few shorts, im like yup lets cook now! I do find it hardest creating when I'm solo, like outside of the KZbin studio lol. like going in public and creating a video, I give kudos to those who do it. my mind be blank!

[@KG-theknickerbockerkid]

What about people who want to be solo filmmakers because they want to maintain complete independence and leverage the skill for some other venture? Thinking about hobbies you want to document more professionally.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Then this video isn’t for them.

[@KG-theknickerbockerkid]

@ 😭

[@Lifeinfocusmedia]

💎💎

[@GetDaBelt]

😍

[@DayeKnight-cn6zy]

"Some people don't have necks" took me out lol

[@BrittneyJanae]

Lolll I had to think about it

[@DayeKnight-cn6zy]

@@BrittneyJanae 🤣🤣

[@dp_zee]

If you are a shy person. And don't have interpersonal communication skills... go for another roll, DP won't be for you

[@BrittneyJanae]

They said shy director. That’s perfectly fine because most Directors aren’t loud people.

[@dp_zee]

​@BrittneyJanae director really only needs to interact with their talent.. so yah they can be more intimate..