If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not doing anything. Make mistakes and learn from them. And when you make them, own them.
@ahmedaiham96147 ай бұрын
Absolutely! It’s going back to the screen and realizing every little thing you could have improved or done differently And I think that is a constant for every single professional also. Some of my most life changing advice was when I fixed for French photojournalist Mathias Depardon with Le Monde, and realizing that he was as human as I was. Not everyday you are in the zone or get things just right but it is systematically assessing your mistakes and not doing the same thing the next time - especially on an assignment context rather than random shooting Creativity is a non-linear journey, ain’t it hehe
@theowlfromduolingo79827 ай бұрын
Yes, plus (if possible) make the mistakes as quickly as possible and maybe even in a private controlled situation where it doesn’t matter as much. It’s of course still annoying but you still learn from it and won’t f up in the future again when you are on a higher level.
@johnnyc.59797 ай бұрын
I know people that when they make a mistake, they don't really own it, they just say, "Oops, my bad." What? Really.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
this one resonates!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
💯
@garyanderson46537 ай бұрын
Thank you, Luc. The generosity of pros in the filmmaking world never ceases to amaze me, and I am grateful for all of it.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
You're most welcome!
@Fendeguard7 ай бұрын
Love so much how you express your experience, man. It's so sincere and human and incredibly universal. Things we know, but really good reminders said in a new way.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Exactly...nothing new, but the classics don't go out of style. Thanks!
@brodie_hart_filmmaker7 ай бұрын
Great advice here, Luc. Coming from a TV News background, I wrote hundreds of stories per year (and shot and edited plenty of 'em too). Simply getting day in and day out reps was the best teacher for storytelling. Studying those I admired and borrowing their techniques helped, but without the daily opportunities to implement these techniques, mess 'em up, and then try the next day, they would have just been theory.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Yes, this is the way!
@Joshrwms877 ай бұрын
Man you really can tell the real genuine filmmakers out there. Like the real ones that are out there actually doing it. I saved this video to watch again and again. Great advice good sir! Very motivating and sobering.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
great to hear man, glad it helped!
@BTMovieSecondChannel7 ай бұрын
It's not always so clear but at least here, it's very obvious he knows what he does and says :)
@Joshrwms877 ай бұрын
I've been doing video production for 10 years now. Always within the media department of whatever company I'm working for. Starting to get burnt out. I went to film school to learn to make films and instead I'm making content for other people that I don't particularly care about. I want to break the cycle. I feel like all I'm doing is treading water and getting nowhere in my "filmmaking" career.@@LucForsyth
@StephenParsey5 ай бұрын
Love hearing the stories and appreciate the honesty about your stumbles on the journey. Keep “just getting better!”
@LucForsyth5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, really glad you like the content!
@WhySteve7 ай бұрын
This makes me think of how some people say "you're so talented" and I get a little annoyed because it's not god given talent that came naturally and effortlessly. It's hours and hours of studying, practicing and hard work. Hold up, I NEED to hear the Zac Efron story haha!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
yes! 💯
@TRwalks7 ай бұрын
Nice to see the KZbin algorithm put a video in my feed that I want to watch and learn from. Thanks for the video. Much appreciated.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Happy shooting.
@romulo5603 ай бұрын
Luc this is one of the best channels I have ever encountered! Thanks for all of this amazing advice!!
@CDStudios7 ай бұрын
I continue to be impressed by your consistency and quality of your posting schedule and your benignly mater of fact personality. Thanks for being cool! Downloaded the ebook, thank you for that!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated!
@GeologyDude23 күн бұрын
I appreciate you honesty in this dialog. Thx very much!
@davidp1587 ай бұрын
Pretty much ALL your videos have advice that is solid and applicable to my career path. I appreciate you’re willingness to share your experiences.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Of course, glad it helped!
@NaorFilms7 ай бұрын
Great content!
@YCTriesEverything7 ай бұрын
I misjudged that this was going to be a "best camera gear" and "i have a course so you suddenly become a better videographer" kind of video. But this much more valuable advice. True, honest to god lessons that this career takes action and experience above all else. I've made my own share of mistakes starting out that has made me want to hide under a rock. It's refreshing to know that everyone messes up inevitably. Just a matter of not repeating those mistakes. Awesome video with the best advice for rookies, start RIGHT NOW, Wherever you are.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
glad to have surprised you!
@Brian-Hansen7 ай бұрын
Thanks Luc! One piece of advice I got that was very inspiring happened about eight years ago. I was talking to an editor that worked in LA on big budget television, and when we were talking, we were sharing some war stories and such. Now this editor was someone I definitely looked up to and wanted to be like. I’ve always lived in the Midwest, and when we were sharing some details about projects we’ve worked on she pointed out how much she wished that she lived in the Midwest and did the edits that I did. She said it would be so nice to work on something with so many less stakeholders. She said “you must have such a good time editing for a small client with minor changes.” She said that her entire life was filled with endless revisions and political battles with producers. She advised me to stop trying to go after some LA editing job. She was telling me it’s not all it’s cracked up to be, and I completely agreed with her. It was shocking to hear her say how much she wanted to not do it anymore. It was so great to hear that I should just grow where I’m planted! The grass is always indeed greener on the other side. Make stories where you are. Stop wanting to be somewhere else.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Brian!
@JAmediaUK7 ай бұрын
Everywhere, particularly "here" is somewhere-else for someone. The grass is green everywhere.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
100% true!
@maximilianogenes7 ай бұрын
Hello! thanks for sharing. Action, becoming better, and accepting mistakes are great tips. I believe that everything in life takes time and effort. Your videos always inspire us to commit more to our work and career. I'm going to download and read the book! Thank you for taking the time to do it and put it in our hands! See you!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome - hope you like it!
@speliotis7 ай бұрын
Thank you Luc, You make a perfect companion to the AOD Modules...
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Awesome, great to hear!
@zongmuas7 ай бұрын
Luc just casually drops a 70-page book. 😂😂 Talk about taking ACTION! Love to see it!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
hope you like it!
@nate_thenotso_great5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your valuable time it took to make this video. Just dipping my toes into videography. Starting to write a small documentary in my local town…we’ll see!
@sayemad6 ай бұрын
Thank you Luc! I’m a 35 yo DP coming from the commercial scene, I’ve been searching around documentary filmmaking as it’s been always where I thought I want to be. This video and the ebook that I also read came at the right time and were so helpful and highly recommended. Thank you for the effort you put in them, I can say I lived many details you went through while reading. Great watch great read.
@shanebensondrums6 ай бұрын
This is such a great video. I can relate to a few of those mistakes 🤣 great way to learn because the fear of messing up makes you retain the information / forces you to change habits.
@MikeDancy7 ай бұрын
I used to live in Seoul. Right near Olympic Park. I wish I had a camera back in 2001. I was there when 9/11 happened and it was a wild ride for a few weeks. Watching the soldiers be rushed out of the Itewon bars and going back to base etc since it happened at night for us.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
that must have been wild...I lived in Guro myself
@dianelansing90766 ай бұрын
What a gift finding these videos. I’m beginning my first documentary! You have helped so much.
@LennefalkStudios5 ай бұрын
Great to hear you started out as an English teacher in Korea, a fantastic country and also got me started with photography and vlogs 🇰🇷🌆😊🍖
@How_Soon_Is_Never6 ай бұрын
I stumbled across your channel quite by accident looking for content to become a better photographer and filmmaker. I didn't expect to find this. Thanks for writing down your reflections and sharing these life changing moments. It's fascinating what an impact some encounters sometimes can have on your perosnal live so nothing is the same afterwards. I feel this way now that I've read your ebook. Thanks again. P.S. You are a talented writer.
@TheFilmmakersWorkshop6 ай бұрын
Great vid Luc. I wasn’t sure whether to post my video on how I messed up on a feature BTS photography (Chicken Run), but I did cos, like you said, it’s inevitable to fail sometimes and these kicks make you sure up your skills.
@jeffelstone7 ай бұрын
Really solid video and sage advice, Luc. Funny how the mind always seems to want to gravitate towards the next shiny object when the answers are literally right under our noses. Looking forward to checking out the book and really appreciate all of your content! I need to check out your work one of these days 😉
@zacbuttivant_7 ай бұрын
Agreed Jeff 🫡
@narrativasavulsas3 ай бұрын
Hi, Luc. Thanks for all.
@JakubChlouba7 ай бұрын
Very valuable advice man! I was just thinking recently how because of social media a lot of the work we do as filmmakers/photographers has turned from shooting (getting better) to editing (to pump out content) and it just doesn't feel right. Also funny you mentioned don't wait to get a ticket to Nepal or Argentina - my latest doc film was from Buenos Aires as I was living there for 3 months and in April I'm heading to Nepal for this year's personal project so it kind of resonated, in a good way :)
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
haha, funny coincidence! But sounds like you're doing it the right way...
@heykevwhatyouup27 ай бұрын
I think this is why a lot of people are getting out of you tube in a world of instant fame and gratification people are not putting in the effort and getting better the people who did thought that more was more and got burnt out just make simple entertaining content and be consistent
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
I think that's true in a lot of things these days...
@chrisromeromusic6 ай бұрын
Love this channel Luc! Keep up the awesome work! Through your experiences I’m able to continue learning on this filmmaking journey. 🙏🏽
@firstsipstudios7 ай бұрын
I always stop what I am doing when I see Luc posting a new video. Great advice!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Appreciate that my friend!
@africanwildlifeonline7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Luc, I really appreciate the time you put into "giving back"🙏
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@alloriginaltone7 ай бұрын
This was really good. Doing is always better than overthinking it or delaying your journey because you don't know something. At some point every successful person wasn't qualified to do something they DID. But here's an additional tip:. Hold onto feedback loosely. Feedback is immensely useful - no doubt about it. But it can also confuse you and drag you away from your purpose. Specifically, understand how to digest feedback or comments on your film. If 5 people say 5 different things...feel free to ignore all of it. The signal to noise ratio isn't great. If, on the other hand, 3 of those 5 people say similar things, I would definitely pay attention to it.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Great addition...thanks for sharing!
@gastronomee_7 ай бұрын
new creator here - just started a month ago - and still trying to find my film style. this helped a lot! fyi - to anyone reading this - i'm in my 20s and i document recipes and reflections i've learned over the years. would love to see you around.
@cameragod17 ай бұрын
One of the best bits of advice I had coming up was "anyone can shoot the spectacular stuff and make it look great, but if you can make the ordinary look interesting, that's really something."
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
love this!
@drake89157 ай бұрын
LUC THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EXISTING!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
no, thank YOU!
@johnclay76447 ай бұрын
informative video, useful ebook Thanks Luc.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sigridlee37437 ай бұрын
I appreciated your humility so much! I definitely want to read the book.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
@milanstojic33042 ай бұрын
These advices has nothing to do with shooting and you can apply to many career paths. Thank you for sharing.
@danielcharlesfilms28977 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your effort and help Luc. I'll be downloading your links in the morning. Thank you.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
hope you like it!
@MichalOlender7 ай бұрын
Thanks Luc, great advices. I'm just starting my journey and will definitely keep this in mind!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@Zacheldridge7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, great tips! "Start now, wherever you are" is going to stick with me.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
It definitely stuck with me!
@creativejargons7 ай бұрын
I kinda want to hear that Zac Efron story 😅 Very insightful! As always!
@boschulte7 ай бұрын
Sharing a genuine learning experience is difficult because it takes humility… I’m starting with docs on my family.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
that's the perfect plce to start.
@thyerriwolf7 ай бұрын
Thanks Luc, your videos are priceless...🤝🏻
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Thanks man, happy to help!
@WritewheelUK6 ай бұрын
I'm like most amateur videographers; I have a large box where I keep equipment I bought and have hardly ever used. I keep them because you never know, although, of course, if challenged, I'd admit to knowing they will never be used. I look after my equipment - a 20+ years old tripod is still used in my little studio. I bought a s/h tripod for £11 some time ago. The only thing I tend to buy new is camera and lens. And a Weebill gimbal. I'm called tight with my wallet, but that's not an insult. I'm just like every pro videographer I've talked with. If I want to buy some piece of equipment, I wait for a couple of months. Mostly, I realise I don't really need it. At a camera club some years ago, the images that impressed came via a simple rangefinder-type of camera, wielded by a bloke who worked at his craft. Thanks for the video.
@SiddharthaJoshiFilms7 ай бұрын
Such good and genuine advice Luc! Thank you!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
happy to help!
@svecphoto_com4 ай бұрын
A7r2 is what i still use. Had more expensive cameras. Truth well told.
@mothercityfilm6 ай бұрын
tysm! super helpful. cant' wait to dig into the ebook
@kultyurgeym7 ай бұрын
I love the context and I wouldn't agree more. Everything hits the spot. Thank you so much. I just downloaded your book and will read it.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
I hope you like it!
@djangokroon61087 ай бұрын
Really stoked to read this! Thanks so much!
@BehindTheNeedle7 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video! Nothing like interesting storytelling with valuable insights! Thank you Luc!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
awesome! glad you liked it!
@PaPiMediaMNL7 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff! Can’t wait to start on you book! Cheers!
@sembalo17766 ай бұрын
your giving this book for free? thats so awesome!
@curiouslizard7 ай бұрын
Really great advice, thank you!
@benjaminhughes28676 ай бұрын
This is incredibly encouraging. Thank you
@JakeSloan7 ай бұрын
I completely agree that failure is the best teacher!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
always.
@Bo_Hazem7 ай бұрын
Like always, golden advises. Starting at home region myself and grinding for bigger things in the future.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
yes! this is the way.
@JDAZ7 ай бұрын
enjoyed the video. i’m getting back into practice of filming so it was helpful. i did notice that you are using some lofi rnb and hip hop vibes i have some available on my channel with the creative commons tag. the album is fried udon vol 1. maybe it can help in some of your future productions
@benmaymedia7 ай бұрын
That was super encouraging. I appreciate you sharing your experience!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@LaimonasRimkus7 ай бұрын
Thanks, your channel is gold. Your experience is very valuable.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
thank you!
@aalooprod7 ай бұрын
Thank you for giving it out for free. Love you🙏
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Happy to my friend!
@alanforde7447 ай бұрын
Many Thanks Luc.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Very welcome!
@mellowmel201213 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. I can’t seem to find the link to your book?
@LuisGonzalez-qe5gl7 ай бұрын
Thank you for writing the e-book!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Thanks for reading it!
@sayemad6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Cartercaramel7 ай бұрын
Luc, I'd love to hear your thoughts on reels. What should and shouldn't be included, are they worth the stress, and if so, how do we get them out there?
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
I think reels are great early on, but get less and less useful the deeper your CV gets to the point where eventually people don't really ask for them. But in the beginning I think they're a good idea. My take is that you should only use the very best stuff and cut it shorter rather than try to show more skills (i.e. don't dilute them). I see reels not as something to get out into the world, but to use like a business card when you're networking with someone...when you email a new person or client, show them the reel, but it's rare that people will discover your reel and then offer you a job. Short films or finished projects are much better for discovery. Hope that helps a bit!
@mattjifilms7 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing your experience with us
@theowlfromduolingo79827 ай бұрын
4:56 and given the hype around Korea in recent years and the fact that Korean culture is so unique and different to the one in the US and Europe, Korea is actually a great place for photo journalism. Many people would be happy if they had the chance to spend time in Korea
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
I loved Korea...it's a great place and the food is insane! So many stories to tell also!
@JeremyBotz7 ай бұрын
Got my copy. Thanks Luc.
@sbasty23217 ай бұрын
Great video.
@cinematiceditor-Videography7 ай бұрын
Thank you ,,, we are listening!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@diaryofacameraman7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much sir for this piece
@DroseMr7 ай бұрын
Thanks John and Pablo for Luc.Thank You
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Thank YOU!
@kojbfilms7 ай бұрын
Thanks Luc. Enjoyed the vid! 🎬🎥😎
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Love to hear it!
@RavinderSingh-ft5dw7 ай бұрын
Superb work dear
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
thanks!
@tomguder7 ай бұрын
Danke!
@BillStreeter7 ай бұрын
The first one is so important. There are literally stories EVERYWHERE. Why not start where you live? I produced my first documentary about a topic that interested me in the town where I lived. The fact that I could drive 5 or 10 minutes to get an interview or b-roll made it so much cheaper and easier to make. People always seem to discount the places they are familiar with, but those are the stories that you are best qualified to tell because you are familiar with them. And seriously, there are interesting stories EVERYWHERE. Everyplace has a story or history that if you find interesting, others are almost certainly going to find it interesting too.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
totally agree..thanks for sharing!
@RemlichtFilm7 ай бұрын
Great advise, thanks for you great content
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@natural-horsemanship-school7 ай бұрын
한국에 계셨다니 정말 놀랍군요~ 저는 한국인 영상감독입니다. ^^ 늘 영상 잘 보고 있답니다. It's amazing to be in Korea ~ I'm a Korean video director. ^^ I'm always watching your video.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
파이팅! 🇰🇷
@Illuminated-Pictures7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your journey. Much apreciated I would love to read your e-Book to dive deeper, but I get an broken tiny link error no matter where I try to open it. Do you have a different link to download it?
@anthonystovold63037 ай бұрын
Sometimes what you need to hear is not what you want to hear. Thank you for saying the things that are sometimes tough to hear. That can make a difference in your life if you not only listen but actually hear it. 🇨🇦🦍👍
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
agree 💯
@The1realbro7 ай бұрын
Speaking from the heart 🙏🏿you didn't ask to subscribe, like or comment which is the least I can do.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
👊🏻
@Pachiscruz27 ай бұрын
I appreciate your content so much! But not only this, but your emails as well, and I write this if someone doesn’t know they can subscribe to those also 😊
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
thank you, it's much appreciated!
@rockincarbonara6 ай бұрын
i absolutely agree. This philosophy actually takes place in all areas were electronical gadges are made. Especially on the computermarket (Apple Products). The big Problem is, that many manufactures launches software updates at ever shorter intervalls, who won´t support older gear anymore. So the customer is forced to buy new products, although his gear would last vor many years left. It´s all about money and i can´t stand it. does this system ever get back to the good old days gain? May there should raise a new company who takes care about longer lasting products....
@luissoto98287 ай бұрын
Gracias, Luc! Saludos.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
de nada Luis, un abrazo!
@FrameCrafts7 ай бұрын
Wow.... Quite motivational. Thank you
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@paulgero7 ай бұрын
great video Luc....very true ...
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@joshuakrohn56186 ай бұрын
I’m getting started in documentary filmmaking and coincidentally am going to Phnom Penh in March to document some efforts to rescue children from the sex trades. I’d love to get any specific advice you may have for that region and/or subject.
@justoneperson7 ай бұрын
Holy Dina! I’m going to download the book in heart beat. Thank you so much. 🙋♂️ to be a proper documentary filmmaker do I need a beard? My job doesn’t allow it. lol. Just messing you, all the pros seem to be rocking them. Oh well.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to break the bad news, but yes a beard is required.
@MrTroyboy766 ай бұрын
@LucForsyth i just downloaded the free ebook. I've been watching and getting inspiration from your videos for a few years now. Quick question (or if anyone else happens to know): Which program allows you to animate the overlaid text and line motion between text objects like in 0:10-0:15? Did you do this in after effects? Or is there another program that does the same but maybe is easier to use?
@santiagoroman6 ай бұрын
Hi! I'm Santi, Luc's video editor. I do all the graphics and animations you see in the videos in After Effects, mainly because the integration is easier with Premiere. I haven't really used any other program to make graphics or animations all though nowadays any editing software has built in tools to build them. Another option is using templates from places like Motionarray or Envato to make them, but you normally have to customize them. Hope that was helpful!
@mhonchingtv7 ай бұрын
thanks man
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@frannmira7 ай бұрын
U are the best
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
👊🏻
@atlstudios7 ай бұрын
Dang Luc, Thanks!!!!
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
enjoy!
@hbmorris55587 ай бұрын
Hey Luc. Love the post, as usual. Have you actually printed this book. If so, I want to buy one and have you sign/inscribe it! Let me know if and how this is possible.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I haven't thought about a printed book, but I did write a full length book during covid that I might try to pitch to editors...I'll let you know!
@Stick22087 ай бұрын
This reminds me so much of Joel Turner and his teachings at ShotIQ, though, this has little to do with Archery 😅
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
Don't know him, but I'll check it out. Thanks!
@snakhai887 ай бұрын
you forgot hello kitty masks and nail stickers
@kenya-jade7 ай бұрын
milk the shed
@WhyNotPhotography-hj8yb7 ай бұрын
Instead of phrasing it as “get better”, I phrase it as “practice”. As a child, I took piano and I think that is where the concept came from. You are not going to get better by looking at the piano. Practice, practice, practice! On a similar note, I once grimaced when someone talked about the craft of photography. I thought “No! photography is an art!!!” But… 🤮. The craftsmanship is needed to get your concepts into reality. And that craftsmanship comes with practice.
@LucForsyth7 ай бұрын
That's probbaly the nicer way to put it! But who knows if it would have stuck with me as much...thanks for sharing!