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[@markbone]

OUR DOCUMENTARY ACADEMY & COURSE ARE BACK! theartofdocumentary.com/ We launch on March 8th. We'll have a special discount for the first few days. Get on the wait list now!

[@JonRatzlaff]

I am absolutely buying this! I don’t even necessarily have a lot of interest in making a documentary but you are so good at what you do I know I’ll learn a ton that I can take with me in other areas of my filmmaking career.

[@Leprutz]

Yup. Passion projects are the best way to learn fast and a lot.

[@phototommyfive]

As a portrait and fashion photographer, I am expanding into videography. I’m lucky enough to have worked with makeup artists and set designers double-dipping in both the commercial fashion world and the world of filmmaking. With that background in mind, I totally agree with you that your network is very important and the willingness to doing free work to get your name out there and to build demo reels. Again, great content, Mark. (Btw my Song FX6 just came in earlier this week after three months. Yay!)

[@ohcanadacreative4184]

Right now I'm putting as much effort as I can into my own passion projects. And through doing that I have gained some work.

[@markbone]

You'll never regret pouring your efforts into passion projects

[@ferchoiturrioz]

'there is not such thing as luck there is just prepardness' by Mark Bone. Super powerfull insights here mate 👍

[@gkochanowsky]

Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.

[@tristandaniel]

Just picked up a laptop, camera and a few lenses to get into film making and some youtube vlogs. You inspire me so much bro thanks for these videos

[@tmmy.]

Dang if I thought this couldn’t even get better love the proverbs through in the small thing about reputation.

[@atdavidlee]

Another banger video my friend! I absolutely love and appreciate this type of content where it's actual advise on how to improve your career and profession! Thank you again Mark!

[@markbone]

🙏🏻

[@ConceptNewEra]

Love the industry knowledge you give in here, super helpful as I just landed a job in the video production industry! Thank you for sharing! 💯✔️🙏

[@markbone]

Yes!!! Huge congrats! That’s so exciting

[@rickydmm]

Mark! I am Ricky from Brazil and I am a full time filmmaker an a fan. I want so badly to watch your movies/documentaries. We saw a lot of scenes and so far we didn't know how to find then. By the way they look gourgeus. Tks for everything! Peace!!!

[@JosephMartin]

This video is a FANTASTIC birthday gift! Thanks Mark!

[@TedAldwin]

Passion projects for building portfolios is the best deal!

[@ManyWaysFilms]

Great video, specially encouraging to start making videos even if you are missing equipment or look for alternatives but never stop creating. When I started making videos I had a camera that did less than 24FPS and less than 360p

[@PeterKae]

Where is the crew how already subbed at under 10k?? Great work Mark I could really improve my videos since I watched tons of your videos :)

[@ienpassi]

Mark ... Amazing tips I learned something new from each of you videos. And being a student in the art of the documentary I can say that the course is absolutely amazing 🙏

[@BrotherBrown]

Great video Mark, I'm trying do a few small commercial jobs this year and getting the corporate epidemic sounds would make my work way better than trying to find free copyright music. I currently am just using the individual license from epidemic sounds for my KZbin channel. If I can get a few more gigs I think I'd make the switch. Markups is the way to go 👌

[@markbone]

Yeah man’ it’s worth it!!

[@gregorylagrange]

So epidemic sounds doesn't have anything in a user agreement that forbids licensing their music as if it's your own? Am I understanding that correctly or is this a setup that you are fulfilling a role as saving them the time of finding the music on their own? That seems like an infringement hearing it for the first time. Like if I downloaded photos from a royalty free stock site, I wouldn't think I could afterwards license those same photos.

[@jabumabaya]

Did anyone notice that the intro features Mark Bone's favorite directors - Christopher Nolan, Michael Moore, Mike Modano, Robert Rodriguez, and Ken Burns - i think

[@rickyistrying]

It might be early but I have a passion project that I've written and within a year and a half to two years I want to get it done and sent to festivals (small ones obviously but still this would be a huge step for me!)

[@jonathannewman4899]

I'm grinding at the passion project stage, only got myself right now. But gotta do the best you can with the tools you got.

[@markbone]

The efforts are worth it man! Enjoy the journey, not the destination

[@shamelssmedia4376]

I come from the music industry and make music. So I have a nice recording studio which helps with making money and as well as making my own music for videos.

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

Is it sad that I’m 42 years old and soaking this up? Thank you for making this, it’s a very valuable video for me right now.

[@markbone]

Naw! Age is just a number 🙌🏻, you’re crushing it, my favourite thing about our documentary course is how many people 50+ years old we have in it. The work is all that matters

[@franckateba2970]

All what you said is extremely true for us filmmakers.

[@kayukay2022]

Thank you!

[@backyardcanvas]

Diggin the verse bro!

[@morsecodebox772]

Great video thanks

[@dancable5947]

One big thing I see a lot with juniors trying to get into the television industry is they really oversell themselves. I've seen resumes where people list themselves as Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor and Screenwriter yet they're applying for an assist/PA role with just their student film as listed experience. I think being honest about your experience and managing expectations is huge with employers.

[@markbone]

I concur mr cable. There is nothing wrong with being honest. In fact, people trust you more when you are and more often you get promoted quicker when you’re trustworthy

[@Malick333]

Some great insights, and would like to add some perspective from my experience ... if you don't want to be a "filmworker" one day, then you have to learn how to tell a great story. It's very hard in film/video, so you can get plenty of practice by telling stories verbally while you learn the skills. Great story tellers are few and far between -- just look at Hollywood, tons of crap stories being pumped out so more evidence of how rare it is even when the talent is top notch. Additionally, as a storyteller, you don't need a reel ... you need a portfolio of great stories that fit your target client. But, if you are a cinematographer or even camera operator, yes a reel is what will help you get hired by Filmmakers who are the actual storytellers. So that's my best advice, do you truly want to be a storyteller and all that comes with it? Then focus on telling great stories with the technical bits as a means to an end.... but if you just want to shoot/edit/light whatever to help someone else tell a great story, embrace that. Filmworkers need to see filmmakers as their clients .... so yeah all the advice Mark gave about filmworkers coming to set with a great attitude and being professional is spot on. Unless you are some unique genius, and sorry, few are, then your professionalism and positive presence and work ethic AND skills are what will get you hired and ESPECIALLY re-hired. If I have a choice between 5 editors all charging about the same, similar skills, and 2 of them are unprofessional and unpleasant human beings, guess who I'm not going to hire? Same goes with how Filmmakers are hired and re-hired by their clients (brands/investors), but trust me there are no shortage of filmworkers to choose from. This is industry is mostly relation based, and a reputation of integrity (ie Proverbs) is just as important as your gear and skills, in my opinion. Last thing ... As a filmmaker, I would never in a million years hire a filmworker with a reel that's only with an iPhone. And I don't know any brands that would either. Because it shows me they have no experience working with even basic cameras and certainly haven't gotten enough paid experience to buy a proper camera.... or aren't committed to buying one on credit. The point of entry, especially used gear, or renting gear, is so low that I'm sorry is just a terrible idea for anyone who wants to make money at this. Mark seems like a wonderfully nice guy, so perhaps he was just being too nice. Or hey, maybe I'm just wrong. :)

[@gregorylagrange]

Perhaps, and this could be my complete optimistic naivete, you could land a job doing an iphone commercial if all you have is a reel shot with an iphone?

[@Malick333]

@@gregorylagrange LOL sure, and there’s a possibility you might win the lottery too. 😂

[@micslu3791]

Thanks for doing this!

[@ImanKamil]

Road to 100K 🔥

[@markbone]

yes!!!

[@robertbycapri]

just working at it

[@semahfilms1371]

Always inspiring

[@melissabone1449]

I'd love to be a film worker as an extra sometime.... I'd work for free, have a network, and a good reputation. Thanks for hiring me. Mom.

[@classeprepa874]

He'sss backkkkkkk ❤❤❤❤

[@Kabuckets]

This was so helpful! These always inspire me

[@babateeempire4332]

Why do I need school while mark bone is the master. Love your videos bro learning alot

[@YannickFilms]

Great video!💯

[@tombeachue6355]

Love the proverbs

[@markbone]

Amen

[@SuperHappyGiantRobot]

Mark you are the man

[@markbone]

🙏🏻

[@ReepaMedia]

great video, hows life been treating you in 2021 ?

[@TamzidHossain]

Man.... you are awesome

[@markbone]

Thank you brother

[@orifandesh]

watched

[@dsm_stories]

Love ur video ❤ super informative!! I hv a basic camera. Can you make a video on small tasks to do everyday to make a documentary. I have ideas but I not able to start anything.... Maybe because I'm not giving it time or I think it's a stupid idea or I am just scared....

[@colemowery]

Could you do a color grading video?

[@JonackFilm]

Nice work

[@pickitupgolf276]

Any tips on insurance in Canada Mark? Whenever I look for it, I only seem to find insurance that covers me renting equipment from others, not renting out equipment to people Thanks for any tips!

[@markbone]

www.frontrowinsurance.com

[@TheJadedFilmMaker]

cool! I like all the tips.👍🙏 but don't think it's necessary to bag out your old photos. I'm sure at the time they were fine ! and the clients were happy. just be honest lol. be yourself. no need to do that 😁

[@markbone]

Haha. The client loved them.

[@TheJadedFilmMaker]

@@markbone see !!

[@leventecsak9358]

that mildly open top drawer is driving me nuts :D

[@markbone]

Bahaha. Me too the entire time I edited this

[@gunnarbjarkiii]

Hey mark! I think your time stamps in this videos are from another video, probably from your sony fx3 video!

[@markbone]

Lol. Rookie mistake 😅 thanks for noticing haha

[@sjoerdmemelink6641]

Nice video!!!!

[@lovemycity420]

Great video

[@markbone]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@Heavenlyfilmpro]

Your next video should be how to make money video editing. Tons to talk about in that area

[@YannickFilms]

I'm listening...!🔥

[@RealSamuelApostol]

Does a Cinematographer go under Film Worker or Film Maker?

[@markbone]

Depending their passion it could go either way ;)

[@MrTegid]

I agree that there is a need to work for free to start out in the business - but we should acknowledge and really advocate for people starting in the industry - expecting people to work for free is wrong, damaging, corrupting and exacerbates the idea that you don't need to pay creatives when we literally don't pay each other. The reason the industry lacks diversity in every form - is in large part because there is a financial barrier to entry. My response to the issue is - if you have to work for free to get in - that's fine - that's not your problem. If you're in a position to offer work and opportunity however it is, 100% your problem. If you're making someone work for free - you're doing the wrong thing, straight up. If you're wondering why rates are getting lower or why people expect to have films made for nothing - and you've "hired" someone for free - you are part of that problem. There's a place for interning, shadowing and work experience - even then, expenses should be covered. If you're zero budget - fair play. But, when you get budgets, the first people to get paid with your budget should be the lowest on the credits. I'm personally doing pretty well these days (some days) and if I get to hire an assistant, I pay them. If I get offered a small fee on a short - I tell my producers I'm going to get a good credit and some stuff for my reel, sort my expenses then pay my assistant, pay the runner, pay the people who can't use this for their reel. I'm not disagreeing that you might have to work for free - I'm saying that we, people doing well and that have some sway in out networks, should constantly be talking about how to un-normalise that.

[@MrTegid]

Side note - great vid, as per.

[@lumiereny6084]

How do you transition from film worker to film maker?

[@markbone]

Start shooting passion projects, building your reel

[@dkkeyz8815]

Is there going to be like an “The Art of Documentary” film festival? ADFF?

[@markbone]

We want to do that!

[@shaquilleghotane6593]

Here watching in minute 2!

[@joshdiditt]

Hey Mark. Do you ever get discouraged when you see other filmmakers who may be younger than you that are just great and can do things in editing that "you" can't do?

[@markbone]

In the past I did, but I’ve stopped caring about age. I care about the projects I am personally making, that’s the only thing I can control. I can’t control how old someone else is and what they’re doing, it’s a waist of time. I just try and let it motivate me to care about the stories I’m telling as much as the next generation!

[@joshdiditt]

@@markbone Ok. Thank you. I just need to focus on projects Im creating and stop comparing my work to theirs.

[@Sirfunkymonkey]

Did I miss the early bird pricing??!?!?!

[@lolpol8929]

2:35 I disagree with this point. We want to rest too or spend time with family. That is why there are labor laws around it. But definitely work as hard as possible during the work time hired.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great suggestions. What types of films can you recommend shooting while the pandemic is still going? By the way,I came over from Matti Haapoja's channel after he suggested that we subscribe to your channel to help you hit 100K subs. Then I realized....I'm already subscribed to you.

[@PancakeLighting]

What are tips for film workers to make more $$? This video only applies to the director/ writer / producer.

[@sijilo]

😍🌞

[@lgordon94]

Hope Christopher Nolan enjoys this one as much as I did

[@markbone]

🤣

[@Rubyfualaau]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰

[@benellis9866]

Let's finally put editors above the line. We get no respect I tell you, no respect at all! 😉

[@markbone]

Ha! Editors are the true filmmakers. They often save the film. Especially in documentary

[@YannickFilms]

I think your timestamps are from another video! :D

[@markbone]

Lol yup!!!

[@XavierPil]

I love your channel and no offense, but your lense makes your face looks so long, and I know it's not the real you since I've seen BTS footage and you don't look like this. Just FYI :-)

[@markbone]

Hahaha. I had a big nose so a wide lens doesn’t help lol 😝

[@XavierPil]

Oh.... wide lens! Here we go. And no big nose. Really not what I meant! :-)

[@dummydummy644]

Bro you destroy yourself and other pro videographer why because still saying that take your phone shot the video and make money this is a big joke KZbinrs always advise! My latest phone will never give images even 15 years old any dslr camera and of course my currently canon R 5 will never even close shot get from my phone so phone is phone not camera That is wrong advise for poeple and as well as you destroy yourself Most photographers and videographers now they thing make money from KZbin Trust me one this KZbin will go or not worth it you know what I mean then you will get back to normal job So my advice to is please don’t show something is not equal hope you get it Thanks 🙏

[@markbone]

www.google.ca/amp/s/www.indiewire.com/2018/03/movies-shot-on-iphones-unsane-tangerine-shorts-1201941565/amp/

[@dummydummy644]

@@markbone my dear friend they said and we should believe it ?!! These bloggers are same as KZbinrs even for some articles they are more worser ! Did you see there are so many adds and affiliate marketing links in that website Hope you get my point! Let’s bring that into the real life if you still think your phone do the same as your camera make a Video behind-the-scenes show both results From one side you tell to poeple that shot with phone and make money on the another hand you have photography Equipment rental shop I Will definitely go for cheap option which is my phone !! I will put my Aperture led light and camera to garbage no need it I can do all these complax shot with my phone ☎️ Thanks again for the advice

[@theseventh2609]

Thank you !