The Truth about Comparison

[@whoismatt]

I want a high res version of this video still so I can print it out and put it on my wall

[@Forestryfilms]

DONE! I'll mail it over ;)

[@hamptonroadstudios2]

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this with us. You are right in that we all struggle with comparison stealing our joy. At times we have gone from feeling like we were on the right path, to seeing something online and then feeling inadequate and unworthy. You guys do really great work. Don't let anyone take that from you.

[@Forestryfilms]

Guys!! Thanks so much for the encouragement! 100% right that comparison is one of the main thieves of joy!

[@WaywardNorth]

Gosh, this is all so true. Especially the part about living in your pajamas for three months. Every filmmaker needs to hear this message!

[@Forestryfilms]

DUDE! So glad you loved it and it encouraged you! Haha that pajama bit is so true!

[@FlomFilmsOfficial]

Easily one of my all time favorite videos you've done! Seriously such a struggle but such great notes on each of these. Especially the instagram one, my goodness!!

[@Forestryfilms]

DUDE! Thanks so much! So glad it was so helpful! Seriously the Instagram one has helped a ton :)

[@sydneyfaithofficial]

I. Love. This. For the sake of my backlog and creativity I had to unfollow almost every single videographer that I love mostly because I found myself really discouraged, rather than inspired. Meanwhile we have a great business and bookings for 2019, inquiries for 2020, but after looking at so many other images on social media, I found myself stunted and comparison was literally stealing joy. Crazy! Great vid!

[@Forestryfilms]

Oh man relate to this SO much! It's crazy what social media does to us :( So hard not to get consumed by it! One thing i've noticed is that the more you focus on serving others the less time you have for comparison.

[@InfuzedMedia]

Such a great video and topic to cover! Comparing yourself is so easy and it really starts to hurt your own style and goals.

[@Forestryfilms]

Absolutely! So glad it was helpful!

[@KEJProductions]

8:10....Bro, PREAAAAACH. THAAAAAT!!!! So solid, David. So, so good.

[@Forestryfilms]

GUYS!!!! YESS!! So glad you were encouraged :D

[@Graciadaily]

So true about celebrate others Thank you !

[@Forestryfilms]

Dude thanks so much! So glad it encouraged you!

[@CurtTrammel]

WOW, what a great video. I can totally identify with what you are saying. I struggle with this all the time and it is very frustrating to the point that I don't want to go out and video or photograph anything. I feel so lost and out of place. I really admire your work and I am striving to be a tenth of the talent that you have. Watching your video is inspiring me to get up and get going. Thank you for making this video. It is just what I needed to hear and the fact that I am not alone with my struggles. Peace and blessing to you my friend!!!

[@Forestryfilms]

Wow!! So glad this video encouraged you! 100% can relate to everything you are saying. One of the things I’ve noticed is just to keep your focus on serving others and you will win every time!

[@CurtTrammel]

@@Forestryfilms I get stuck in a rut. I see a job that I want to do, and I get all set up for it, and then I don't act on it. Not sure what that is all about but your video is helping me to under me more!!!

[@dg.stories]

Greetings from the Philippines my brother in Christ. Thank u so much for that inspiring video, very timely. God bless.

[@nelson6488]

Drew Gonzales he is muslim

[@Forestryfilms]

Hey man great to meet you!! I"m a Christian as well :)

[@WonderousZebras]

Thank you for this! What do you think about watching someones work with intentions of learning/improving rather than just comparing and feeling bad?

[@Forestryfilms]

I think it's an awesome thing to do! Just want to make sure you are not affected negatively by it!

[@the_kellers]

This is very insightful. Thank you!

[@Forestryfilms]

Absolutely man! So glad it was encouraging!

[@lilibethKindle]

I love this video. Very helpful. Thank you for the encouragement bro. 😊

[@ColeStoughton]

What are your thoughts on shooting with the Ronin-S oppose to the Ronin-M? I have both but I find myself more comfortable shooting on the M and that I have more control of it.

[@Forestryfilms]

Hey man! Love the ronin S so much more portable! Perfect for weddings :)

[@jjr334]

Thank you

[@Forestryfilms]

You’re welcome!!!!

[@nicolesaenz6158]

I didn't know you were christian! What a beuatiful video! ♡ I need to work on this! Thank you :)

[@Forestryfilms]

Thanks so much Nicole!!! So glad you loved it!

[@JsRevengeGaming]

Love this video, love your work and love your boldness for Christ!

[@Forestryfilms]

Thanks so much, man! Really really appreciate it!

[@EkheEntertainment]

you are the mentor I didn't know I needed. Thank you :)

[@o.r.avlogs]

I loved this..... Thank you

[@Forestryfilms]

Absolutely! So glad you loved it!

[@MomentsRevisited]

Thank you! 😢

[@webstermediasolutions8976]

This post could not have come at a better time! The market is being oversaturated with "filmmakers" and suppressing the market value. That being said, I found myself over evaluating others in comparison to my own. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing out! Keep up the great work!!!

[@Forestryfilms]

Oh man feel ya on that! The market is def getting crowded! Although I think it will ultimately be a good thing because it will cause the interest for wedding videos to increase 🙌🏻 So glad this video was encouraging!

[@webstermediasolutions8976]

I agree. Nothing wrong with something tending becoming more of a need. The grind and quality will sort everything out! Thanks for the dialogue!@@Forestryfilms

[@Forestryfilms]

How about you guys how do you deal with comparison?

[@IVCChineseClub]

To think about someone is good like you still feel the comparison. This give me so much courage to continue work hard. Thank you for the video. PS. I love you and the Film poets, one is full of authentic emotions, the other one has godlike knowledge about filmmaking.

[@norgerichard]

Thank u bro

[@roeljungslager2505]

I compare other peoples films to see how I can better the image from my c100, thats how I can across your channel which is one of the few channels that use the c100 well.

[@Forestryfilms]

I do the same thing! It's def tricky because you can use comparison to improve and get better but it can easily slip into stealing your joy.

[@webstermickey69]

heheheh you mentioned Philippines and wahhhh loved it!!!!!

[@fastfunnywithjacob]

Really inspiring

[@Forestryfilms]

Thanks so much man!

[@caml1059]

This is so good and so on time 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.

[@Forestryfilms]

Yes! So glad it was encouraging!

[@fastfunnywithjacob]

Awesome Bro :) pray for me tooo love u

[@Forestryfilms]

Will do Aldrin! Praying :)

[@nelson6488]

how to edit like sam kolder and stuffs are all cancers

[@Forestryfilms]

Haha those can often put you in a comparison spiral