VIDEO ESSAYS | How I organise my life in order to CREATE.

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This video is brining to an end my current streak of Video Essays, well for now anyway. This video will give you all the behind the scenes of how I make my videos, the fundamentals, the weekly and daily schedules to create a video every single week for 22 weeks solid!
It was very difficult but that phase of immersion helped me learn alot about the creating and production process.
This video is also explaining why I need to change, not because iv ran out of energy, but because I need to shift gears and focus more on my actual area of ambition which is 'filmmaking.'
Im not sure what the next stage of this journey will look like but I will share it with this community down the line, but for now I really need to give all my time and energy to developing a story which I hope will become my first lo-to-no budget feature film.
Songs:
Poldoore - Faithful Man
Brandy - Scared of Beautiful (Mogul Remix)
Poldoore & Zebuel - Hangover Blues
Poldoore - Bison Grass
Nina Simone - Feeling Good (Skyphos Remix)
Christopher Cross - Ride like the Wide

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

If you are interested in more of my thoughts on Video Essays, check out this blog post I made for Bublup: rolls.bublup.com/view/005-w-76214bb7-e9ca-4652-8601-39fc4ad1f2b4

[@jacobje00]

Dear Darren, I think you can scarcely imagine the amount of influence you've had on my life, and that of many others who have watched your videos. Not only did you give us good and interesting information, presented in a easily digested form, you also showed us a work ethic to inspire us. That of your own, which is beautifully underlined in this video, as well as that of other artists that have inspired you. You (together with channels like 'Every Frame a Painting', 'Channel Criswell' and 'Nerdwriter') also have inspired me to start my own channel analyzing films. I hope it will be live in a few weeks or so. It will be called Deliberately Ambiguous, if anyone is interested. Anyway, I'm looking forward to your new projects, and once again, a huge thanks for everything you've done for us. So long!

[@jimdunlopusa]

Your work has added a lot to my own. Thanks for doing what you do. Your insight has given me clarity in what I do, and in what I try to do. Please don't ever stop.

[@NeonCinema]

You're videos were good, now they're phenomenal, i've learnt a lot in the past from your channel and look forward to future teachings, keep up the great work 👌

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!! yeah thats the plan, hopefully when I come back, ill have alot more value to share with people!

[@drifteeer]

Just discovered your channel a few days ago, and I got to say your heart and knowledge about cinema really shines through your videos. I've gone through so many mediocre film channels on youtube, so when I found this one I was completely blown away. It feels like this is one of those greatly underappreciated channels that are just waiting to go viral. Your analysis videos are among the absolute best on YT. Just when i thought I knew everything about a movie, you give me details or another angle I haven't seen before. And as I'm sad to see you not doing any more videos for a while, I'm happy to see you got a new project going on. And I wish you the best of luck. (AND KEEP US UPDATED) I'll just continue my binge-watching now.....

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Hey Peter, Awesome to hear you've discovered and are enjoying the videos. Yeah iv been deep into writing the last few months, which has been going well, I'm really looking forward to returning down the line and sharing all the stuff I'm working on now, but definitely have to commit and see this through! Always please when another film lover discovers the channel, thanks man!

[@pushREC]

Been a pleasure with those video essays! Keep it up man no matter what you want to upload - it´s your channel :)

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, its basically been an experiment from the start anyway so who knows what shape it will take next!

[@filipeguedes9750]

Thank you for being an inspiration. Do what you gotta do. We all will be here to back you up. Good luck!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! hopefully return back one day with something of value to share!

[@secondfloorpictures]

You've clearly got the resolve and discipline to succeed. I expect great things and look forward to seeing where life takes you!

[@tomzorz88]

Good luck, Darren! Thanks for all the vids I've been enjoying for quite some time.

[@NickijoeCanuck]

Just discovered this channel when I was diving into the works of Kubrick and watched your 2-part Barry Lyndon videos. This one's crazy-good too. So transferable to an author's life as well. I'm looking forward to viewing your video archive and I wish you all the best on your future works. Good luck!

[@SurLin]

Essays will be missed but I'm excited to see your own creations. Your love for film comes from a place which is pure, I have no doubt you will be successful.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! nice to hear, i hope so too, but i can't let fear stop me any longer, so its now about doing!!

[@AdelleDrover]

Thank you or sharing your experience and congratulations on 22 weeks! I've loved your video so much, they keep me motivated and inspired.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

thanks Adelle, it was an intense 22 weeks, it was literally the only thing i did and the focus really really made a huge difference. So the plan is to have the same work ethic, but shift the area of work to Film and not video essay!

[@amon.mccarthy.4828]

Thank you for helping me get back on track,for a while I have lost my way-now I know what to do.Good luck.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, il experience loads of distractions, but i found if you really want something , you'll be pulled back to it eventually, sometimes a little nudge is useful!

[@ClawHammermusic]

Good luck, and congrats on a positive, constructive and non-toxic channel. I'm in a zero budget shorts phase right now, and I hope they're as satisfying for you as they are for me.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Nice man! thanks for the comments about the channel, glad to hear other perceive it that way, i do see alot of rubbish on YT so glad to try and share a different flavour!

[@MrBourneC]

Good luck, man! And thanks for all the videos.

[@tonit6113]

Good luck Darren! This last video is really inspiring. Thank you for sharing your emotions and dreams.

[@ryebread7224]

Darren, I can't wait to see what you accomplish! I love your videos; I am sure you will make some wonderful films! Keep us posted!

[@jannsse]

Your work ethics are extremely laudable and inspiring. Good luck with the next phase of your creative fulfilment and thanks a lot for all those wonderful videos over the years!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, ill be sure to share the progress and learning along the way but I definitely need to go into hibernation for a while and do some serious story development for a while!

[@brunotevesvisuals1693]

All the best on your next project/film and a huge thanks for the amazing essays you created. Really looking forward to what will come next.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! we've built such an awesome community of FILM people here, so will always come back to share!

[@lddevo88]

Thank you for sharing the process you went through in making your excellent videos! It's really inspiring and helping me think abiut how I can structure my time for my own creative endeavours.

[@gadel24]

I love all your videos! The dedication you put in your work shows every time and now to know your process is very inspiring. I wish to still see some them on your channel but I am also happy that you keep your goal in mind and shift to filmmaking. This much knowledge of your medium and yourself can only result in amazing work of art and I can't wait to see it!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks, just like the long progress of getting better at these videos I'm assuming it will take a long time to really make progress and learn a new area of craft in film. Writing is the main goal just now.

[@nkanyisoinnocentkhwane3752]

Good luck with your future plans, I'll be here watching your old videos until you've made progress

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, will still make some sort of videos to keep people updated, but definitely gonna take some time off to really make some progress in this new area first.

[@galosotres9567]

Im a big fan of your work, and this video motivated me to go on my video project when I was overwhelmed and I was about to give up. Thanks Darren. Regards and admiration from Mexico.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thats awesome man, glad this could help. I book you might find useful or for any artist with doubt, which iv got all the time, is 'The war on art' by steven pressfield.

[@KristjanZadziuk]

Great to see your process made so transparent, really interesting to see the struggles you've had and the focus needed to commit to a project line this. Looking forward to your return

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! glad you enjoyed the behind the scenes! need to go away and learn and do so that when i come back ill have something of value to share.

[@RishiKaneria]

This was a joy to watch. Seeing your process was really interesting (and inspiring)! I'm rooting for you as you embark on the next leg of your adventures in filmmaking :)

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks Rishi, really appreciate that man, I'm gonna miss chatting to other video essay guys for a while!

[@DannyMolyneux]

Great video squire. Good luck with everything.

[@brebytheway]

Just stumbled on your channel and watched a few of your essays and they're great! And this video was really thorough and interesting to see how you managed to stay consistent with this channel for so long. Hope everything is going amazingly with your filmmaking projects! :D

[@solidus470]

You've always been an inspiration and all the best Darren, looking forward to seeing your films in the future - Khurum

[@tubereporter7752]

This was incredibly useful for any future video essayists! Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals :)

[@Pete9090909]

Thanks for the videos and good luck with your first film!

[@River_StGrey]

Godspeed and good hunting! Thank you for all your videos so far!

[@Revivalgunzz]

Thanks for publicating this personal, and really honest video. Subscribed.

[@joaocmj]

Loved this video!!!

[@mbear1639]

Insightful and wonderful as always. Love your philosophy on life. Patreon

[@zimin8]

great to see you evolve with time. you make me thinking about time. cheers from Israel

[@philnukasmelwatsons]

Great! Wish you all the best

[@jucarda572]

Good luck, man. You can be certain that you inspired at least one person.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, great to hear, never sure how useful this information would be to anyone but glad it helped!

[@JaeTheINKtrovert]

Thank you for the videos - I love them. They have helped me out a lot in my own studies and I look forward to your next venture :)

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!! glad they've helped!!

[@butterhunter8332]

Cant wait for your film :D

[@Tararu3500]

Wishing you all the best for the future. You certainly have the talent and dedication.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!

[@42niz]

video saved. you have point i need, thanks

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Glad you enjoyed it, this was a fun video to make, a bit different from my usual.

[@andremoore4688]

You're an inspiration brother

[@tonnib]

Amazing, inspiring and organized. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks Tonni, its been an interesting journey of making videos and things have definitely changed since I started a family, but working on something new just now that I'm excited to share soon!

[@edu_shares_Stuff]

best of luck!!!!!

[@traviss.4612]

Thanks so much, your channel taught me a lot about scheduling and film. Also I'm getting some books on Bruce Lee. keep going your doing great

[@jamesjohnson1855]

Thanks for giving us these incredible videos. I have really enjoyed your journey, it's inspiring. I believe you have what it takes to be a great filmaker.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks James! Iv finished a script recently, so very excited about that and also working on some new videos too!

[@grantfilms9347]

Brilliant video and good luck on your filmmaking journey looking forward to see any short or feature films you put out.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! will do my best to share as i go!

[@bryanemurphy]

Good Luck & Godspeed!!! 👍👍👍

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!!

[@knottyvid1]

Good luck Darren. Ill miss these videos but ill also be looking forward to seeing what you produce on this break.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! ill be sure to share what i learn down the line!

[@IceCreamAbstract]

thank you very much for all the work you have made, and good luck and a lot of fun in your next journey! I hope the content on your channel will stay available for us :)

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Yeah will 100% stay free and available and will hopefully add to it down the line when the time is right!

[@amsrremix2239]

This is so awesome

[@monishsaikrishnakumar758]

Your channel is SOOO underrated

[@mustseecinema6662]

Thank you for your wonderful content and this very uplifting video. It was quite inspiring for me and I wish you the best outcomes possible. I find myself in a very similar situation as you, having started a cinema website to push me to watch and analyze as many films as I can and learn as much as I can about the art before venturing into it on a full scale. I am nowhere near as consistent with the content and nowhere near as organizized as you, unfortunately. I actually found your channel when looking for anything with a similar name to my site (quite a coincidence!), as I was thinking of staring a KZbin channel much like yours. I believe these early steps in filmmaking can be incredibly stressful, as it is a powerful concoction of worry, doubt, exhilaration, guilt and sporadic feelings of accomplishment. I am still in those early steps, and the process you described really makes sense. Once again, I thank you, and I hope you will keep us posted with your film. Hopefully, you will start a kickstarter where we can give back a (small, unfortunately, but big in meaning) monetary form of gratitude.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! glad to hear your on a similar journey and that these video have helped! it is very scary but i need to do it now, it took me until now to really believe hat i could do it. I might do a kickstarter down the line, but i have a lot of story and script stuff to to first, so that will take alot of time!

[@TheMajorCinephile]

Good form, my friend! Happily hitting the subscribe button!

[@BrandonWalowitz]

Go get 'em!

[@Kenji.95]

dude you're so freakin' inspiring! I'm trying to read as much as I can and discipline myself in writing as much as possible, but your organization skills is just incredible! I'm jealous lol No joke, everything you said makes so much sense I just can't help but feel motivated! (which I needed)

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks, glad it helped! it definitely made a difference to my mood and work when i was on schedule!

[@Bakamanzz]

Go chase those dreams man, its going to be exciting!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!! thats the plan!!

[@chemigame]

All the very best, whole heartedly, for your indie feature.. you will do great!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! appreciate the confidence! lots to learn and do from this point!

[@fabroc8]

Hey Darren! Loving your content here. I wanted to ask you, have you considered to make one of your analysis about "Scent of a Woman"? I don't know if it's just me but every time I watch that movie I keep finding great visual messages framed in subtle ways... Apart from the great dialog and greater acting delivery, the movie has little moments where the entire arc of the story up to that moment is framed visually, like the last scene where Frank is walking uphill with his heavy baggage back home as a visual representation for his journey throughout the movie and then there's that moment where he asks his grand nephew to help him carry it, as that young soul (Charles) who helps him find his way... The entire movie is filled with stuff like that and I'd be curious to see what else you'd find in one of your video essays :) Consider it for future videos and thanks for reading!

[@somethingaboutthemovies5116]

That was 100% inspiring. Time management should not be underestimated. I wonder: what kind of movie do you really want to make? how does it look like and what is the atmosphere? All the best to you.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks! Yeah Time management has been the only way iv been able to juggle so much for so long, but really need to focus. Iv got a few ideas of what film id like to make, but not totally sure on which one yet, so gonna take some time and decide.

[@Jared_Wignall]

Good luck Darren. I hope things go well for you. I'll miss your video essays, but at least they'll be back one day. But I'm interested to see what you'll do next.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, yeah I'm looking forward to going away and doing something new, but will be a good day when I'm able to share what iv learned!

[@AGreatReview]

Good luck in your endeavors. If your films have the same quality as your KZbin videos, I'd say you've already succeeded.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!

[@TheViggokid]

Best of luck Darren

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!

[@vlandanlaurusaitis639]

Really appreciate your content and direction from Palo Alto ! ThePerformist

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!! glad you enjoyed it!

[@pettaspro]

Bruh, so good to hear. I'll make to remain a patron during you absence haha. Also, if your looking for inspiration in making practise low-to-no budget filmmaking check out Nuri Bilge Ceylan and his earlier films. You can literally see him getting better with more practise and application.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, really useful, ill definitely check that out! Noted!

[@jimmyadkdsd]

Very informative, Very well presented, I need stuff like this to help me with my life.. I spread myself over everything, I have no focus I swear....

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Yeah it took along time to get to this point, but i just kept refining after being frustrated about not feeling like i was on track. It started with a decision to really take it seriously and try to be the best I could, regardless of what anyone else was doing.

[@-harrylime5854]

Good luck bro!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man!

[@AaroneousMaximus]

We're going to miss you, Darren ☹ Good luck, bud! You're insanely talented and deserve a bright future!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! hope to return one day with some more knowledge to share!

[@NeonsStyleHD]

I found one of the best ways to measure how well you are doing compared to the biggest guys in ur field, is to average out the views on the last 20 videos on their channel, and divide it by their subscribers, and convert to a %. Then do the same on your own channel, and if you're in the same ballpark then you're doing well. Better is good. For me fortunately I'm doing twice as good as they are :D Which is great. I can do better. Different subject though.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

interesting, hadn't considered that! cool

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Darren - MUST SEE FILMS yw

[@Remo-media]

Yes Brother! Go get it! Have you read third circle theory?

[@dylan_126]

Beginning of the video: You can be good at anything, but you cant be good at everything. Leonardo Da Vinci: Am I a joke to you.

[@LuzzBightyear]

Bro, your videos are actually very good...

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks!

[@whatkindofblue17]

Hey Darren, I want to thank you for all your hard work in these video essays and wish you the best of the luck for this next chapter of your journey. Also, I'm a Film student and I would love to help make your film once you have the script. :)

[@LoganHastyart]

WhatKindOfBlue ditto!!!;)

[@LupeJustinian]

May Kieslowski be with you!

[@RYSEproductions]

Fucking AWESOME! Great to see a 'talker' start to do!

[@RYSEproductions]

That came out wrong but I'm basically really excited to see what you can do!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

I know what you mean, and actually felt really truthful because i felt like id been meaning to do this for along time, and this is the point where i started 'Doooing!'

[@nitinjaiswal1744]

I love your work darren.I refer your films to my friends and this indeed helps them to see the films which they didn't like that much from a different perspective and they fell in love with it.The people of India love your work.Keep up.One request:Can you do the analysis of The Revenant Or Inglourious Basterds? I would love to see your take on it.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks Nitin, glad to hear you're enjoying the videos, iv yet to see the revenant but excited to watch it soon, and I'm a big fan of inglorious basterds so would like to visit that film at some point, thanks for the ideas!

[@the_filmstudio]

Hi Darren! I love your videos and was wondering when will your next upload be?

[@LuisMontemayor]

Good luck with what's next, I've been enjoying all your videos, we have the same tastes. I'll be waiting to see your name attached to a great film.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! excited about the next phase!

[@criticalpotato8958]

dude! that intro was fucking crazy

[@samanthamccoy4925]

Hey, I'm a TA for a film class and I'm in charge of teaching the students how to create their video essay projects. I was wondering if you have any advice about the easiest way to find clips and download them to do the editing process. These students are not film majors-they're just taking the film course for General Requirements so I'm trying to pick the easiest ways to explain things to them. This video was a huge help, thank you!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Hey Samantha, I usually rip the video off the DVD but sometimes if i need just a small section i use youtube as a resource but usually manage to get everything between these two places. hope this helps!

[@mjjbskfanatic]

You should check out Edward Burns for tips on how to make micro budget movies. GOOD LUCK MAN!! :D

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, its been really useful to hear about these micro budget folk! if you know any more, let em know! thanks!!

[@souhailamdah2982]

hi , fan from Morocco, while watching the video and i saw the word ''ORGANIZATION '' , the first thing that came to my mind was taxi driver

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

lol awesome!! me too, thats why i include that clip lol.

[@souhailamdah2982]

Hi Darren , thanks for taking the time to respond , i just wanted to say your videos are great and very inspirational .

[@NeonsStyleHD]

You also need to add in Relationships into that aspiration list

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Yeah definitely, that was more of a private ongoing goal, but I can tell you doing millions of channel stuff definitely had an impact there.

[@FHK1817]

im gonna miss your videos...... man

[@carlosyaya2890]

American Hustle for next!

[@ryanbarton72]

Great video, what have you been up to lately and have you seen any good movies lately?

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Iv been working on a script recently, which is going well, also had a baby boy, so thats been pretty busy. I saw toy Story 4 which I loved.

[@JimmyDThing]

Good luck in whatever you do. But here's somethin' for you. Take from it what you will :) Hui-tse said to Chuang-tse, "I have a large tree which no carpenter can cut into lumber. Its branches and trunk are crooked and tough, covered with bumps and depressions. No builder would turn his head to look at it. Your teachings are the same-useless, without value. Therefore, no one pays attention to them." "As you know," Chuang-tse replied, "a cat is very skilled at capturing its prey. Crouching low, it can leap in any direction, pursuing'whatever it is after. But when its attention is focused on such things, it can be easily caught with a net. On the other hand, a huge yak is not easily caught or overcome. It stands like a stone, or a cloud in the sky. But for all its strength, it cannot catch a mouse. "You complain that your tree is not valuable as lumber. But you could make use of the shade it provides, rest under its sheltering branches, and stroll beneath it, admiring its character and appearance. Since it would not be endangered by an axe, what could threaten its existence? It is useless to you only because you want to make it into something else and do not use it in its proper way."

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks Jimmy, I liked that passage, it reminds me of the phases, 'The ultimate resource is resourcefulness.'

[@elanwolfson8025]

you rock

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! just gotta keep working!

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man! just gotta keep working!

[@martinm3880]

good luck Darren. thanks for great videos. wish you all the best and know that you can message me any time if you need help with your film, writing, bouncing the ideas off, motivational support etc ;) take care budyy

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

Thanks man, appreciate the support! iv reached out to a few folks in the past just for another film person perspective on things, so I might just do that! Thanks for offering!

[@martinm3880]

Darren - MUST SEE FILMS very welcome. Can't wait to see what you have been working on. What kind of topics you incline to..

[@rapgod2091]

Are you on IMDb?

[@agatarusso1352]

I feel like you completely ignored the brilliant Scarlett Johansson 's acting in this movie, despite being very young she was quite something

[@sanchog5704]

Stuff the cod-philosophy of Bruce Willis that you're so attached to. They've got a name for this sort of detailed planning: OCD. Chill out and smoke some weed. That's the only way to get creative.

[@_MUSTSEEFILMS_]

lol Bruce Willis.