Why You Should Document Your Life

In an age where social media has occupied the attention of the majority, people tend to forget and not able to reflect properly on the pivotal moments in their lives. I explain you why you should document your life and share my reason for starting this KZbin channel. I hope it resonates with you and I'm excited to share this journey with everyone. Enjoy :D
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Background
0:40 - The Issue
1:35 - The Past
2:16 - The Dark Age
2:48 - Eureka
4:35 - Outro
#nyc #film #socialmedia #journey #remember #journal #diary #documentyourlife #vlog #vlogs

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you everyone for showing so much love for this video! I'm thoroughly amazed by your kind words and how you are taking a lot from this video. This is exactly why I want to create these videos in the first place. For those of you who are finding a reason to document or record something, just go for it and figure it out later! There's definitely more to come to please stay tuned :D

[@nycakshay]

You did a fantastic job!! Super articulate really phenomenal execution. Your passion definitely comes through. And I'm in NYC too so love the scenes and settings

[@conquerwestfilms]

@@nycakshay Thank you so much🥹

[@LorenzoBovitutti]

It’s the kind of content that makes me truly and fully grateful for social media. Honest, caring and well crafted. I choose to only consume products that are of this level of quality. Thanks for creating it.

[@conquerwestfilms]

That is my hope for this platform and social media in general. I want this to be a place where people can be inspired, challenged, and grow when they can’t have that in the place where they are right now. I’ve been through different environments and institutions and I know what it’s like to not have the proper guidance. I want to give that gentle push so that you can be an unstoppable force. Thanks for stopping by🥰

[@bsfilmss]

nice to see such high quality on youtube again

[@conquerwestfilms]

Wow, that's such a high praise! Thank you for your kind words. Be on the look out for more!

[@lina-et5ir]

This is amazing. I also realized that my life does not remain in my memory for a long time, and I am of course afraid that I will forget one of the important things. I cannot even remember what happened yesterday, and I feel like I return every day to level 0, as if I have not accomplished anything - so I will try this method - also the movie that... You made it very inspiring and calming and your voice even helped me relax - definitely worth a reproach

[@conquerwestfilms]

Our brain can only handle so much! No shame in documenting your best memories and thoughts. The best of the best have done it as well. I’m glad you stumbled upon my channel. I’m excited to create more for you😊

[@muhammadabrarmohdyusoff5613]

bro speak straight to my soul

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you enjoyed it🥰

[@user-zj9hf4sz3c]

I appreciate people like you who are creative and have compassion for the people in life and people in general also when you mentioned wanting to remember and document all you're memories and feeling grateful for every moment has inspired me to do the same. Im glad KZbin recommended this video and i just subscribed. If we had more people like you the world would be a much better place. Wishing you the best in you're film making!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you for your kind words. It’s comments like this that keeps me going. I’m glad you have the desire to start your documenting journey as well. Take one step at a time and make sure to enjoy it! Don’t think too much about whether it’s good or bad. Good luck and thanks for your support!

[@AlexsTopkis]

Thanks for the video man, It really made me think about saving my special moments that I care about and want to be able to see in the future!

[@conquerwestfilms]

That’s awesome! Thanks for stopping by and good luck to your documentint😁

[@meenaxi1910]

Loved this, Sam! As someone who is trying to document and create more, this was a lovely message - and inspiring.

[@conquerwestfilms]

Just get started regardless of whether you think it’s going to be good or not. Getting started is actually extremely difficult. The reps you get in, the clearer the motivation and goals will become. Best of luck on your journey☺️

[@mundanecinema]

I highly agree with everything you just said in this video. I also felt the same hence why I started documenting my life. Every posts made, gives me satisfaction and happiness. It also pushes me to be more intentional rather than living daily without purpose. I am just starting but the joy it gives me really hits different than when I just always take photos. Keep going! Cheers.

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you agree! Something about video just hits different, but I also do like taking photos:)

[@mundanecinema]

@@conquerwestfilms exactly! I still take photos as well but watching everything on video definitely hits different. Thank you for making this video. Definitely relate on this one.

[@conquerwestfilms]

@@mundanecinema Yayy😆

[@lukepark8289]

Amazing video. I loved the cinematography and above all the message. Recently I've been debating on taking up journaling, and I think this video might've been the final push that I needed! I look forward to seeing your future work!

[@conquerwestfilms]

1000 times yes. Go for it! It's not going to be easy and not everything is going to work the way you think it is, but if you want it hard enough, you'll get better and better. I look forward to your journey :)

[@FCocomilano2019]

LOVE YOURSELF FIRST ！I agree with you when you said about Appreciate yourself

[@conquerwestfilms]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for stopping by😊

[@johannaflowers_]

Oh I love this. I feel your experiences very much. I've had the same realisation when my grandma left us. I didn't have a lot of photos left of her and not being able to looking at her made that loss even more terrible. So I've started to document whatever I can on photos. Video is something I've only recently re-discovered for myself but I feel like making visual diaries is even more enticing to me than photos. Thank you for this beautiful video 😊

[@conquerwestfilms]

First of all, sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what’s it’s like to lose someone so dear. I do video because that’s what helps me remember the best, but definitely do whatever format that works for you. I’m glad you were able to start your journey to documenting your life. Let’s see where this takes us😊

[@johannaflowers_]

@@Socks-yo6ex that's a really great way to think about her 😁

[@intricatian]

thank you for the video! we always forget about it, but in the past even though not everyone wrote diaries or did artistic practices to reflect on events, but everyone eventually wrote letters to their loved ones, and kept them in the piles so that no memories were lost. honestly, felt the same way when in the end of summer 2023, when i had to go back from my hometown in estonia to the netherlands to continue studies. it was such a difficult time in terms of emotions - after i was away from my friends and family for a year, i could not find any connection with them anymore as it used to be. in this confusion and feeling of loss i managed to rethink the meaning of myself in my life - that life is not only what is going on around me and with me, but also largely what is happening inside of me. and after this month at home i was so afraid to lose these valuable details from the rare moments of a pure human connection with some of my friends, that on the last day before i had to leave i spent hours to make a numbered list of almost every day of that summer - and all the events and conversations i had then. all the minor details which i did not find too important at that moment but there still was this feeling inside of me that i cannot allow to lose these pieces of memories, all of them i tried to document of five pages in my notebook couldn't feel more grateful for it. still, even today, in the boring routine when something really interesting happens only a few times per week, i reflect on my thoughts and feelings a lot and keep on connecting today's experiences with those precious moments from the past. it helps to not lose the meaning of the friendships on the long distance, as well as strengthen the inner understanding of my own persona because no good future can be built without remembering and reflecting on your own past.

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like you had quite the journey yourself. I’m glad you were able to find a documenting system that works for you. It’s like having a priceless treasure box full of your favorite memories🥰

[@Gilmarbarrioss]

You are absolutely right ! I’m filming my journey right now of following my dreams ! Much success to you dude

[@conquerwestfilms]

Amazing! Wish the best for you my guy😁

[@alexandersashawooden1186]

This was a nice video. Aesthetically pleasing and peaceful. I appreciate your personal truth you have shared in this video and look forward to how you go from here

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you for your kind words! Excited to create more for you😁

[@adevarias]

Absolutely loved this! Can't wait to see more! Cheers!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Next video coming out soon!

[@adriantenbrink1450]

I love how this video illustrates the struggles of growing up. The confusing reality of how life changes in an instant. Highlighting the things that make us the person we are. I wish you best of luck in your career making films!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thanks for watching! Super excited to make more😁

[@faintplants]

you really inspire me, thank you for the video. i think about that sooo often... since i'm 13 i am doing journals and i'm very happy about it, because i was always scared of not remembering my childhood and teenage years, so i wrote everything down. Since i'm 9 i am very interested in cutting, editing and in general making videos. i was thinking about making that my hobby again, capturing random stuff in my day and making like a vlog out of it, so i can look back at it, when i am an adult. i always have a fear of not using the whole potencial of my teenage years and its been already a year since i'm thinking about doing short films or even vlogs. i also have kind of a wish, to leave something back in this world when i die. i know i'm very young but i kind of always have that worry. i think this video is a great sign to go after that... making editing cutting whatever my hobby again - thank you for inspiring :) usually i dont comment but i just wanted to say some nice words and share something personal

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I think this is one of the beautiful aspects I like about this platform so far is being able to hear other people’s stories and inspire others. I would definitely be intentional about recording memories instead of recording for the sake of recording. In that way, you’ll have a stronger determination and more of a purpose when you record. I wish you the best of luck! Excited to create more😁

[@KyleMcDermott-]

Awesome stuff, i just started this whole document your life about 2 months ago on my channel, your quality is great, i plan to keep going, its been fun just doing it and learning as i go, cool to watch others creators like you doing it.

[@conquerwestfilms]

That’s awesome that you’ve started on your journey as well! If you see my earlier videos, you can definitely tell I did not know what I was doing, but I learned more and more along the way. Good luck with your journey😁

[@jensilli]

I’ve been trying to muster the courage to also document more and share. This video has given me courage. I can’t wait to watch more of your storytelling!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Go for it! What really got me started was that I asked myself, if I was 90 and old with no energy, what would I have regretted not have done? That’s when I realized I wanted to film. Can’t wait to see how your journey unfolds😁

[@katelewicki8733]

Loved this! You will go far. Loved the cinematography and flow of this video.

[@conquerwestfilms]

Omg, that means a lot! Trying to keep improving😊 Be on the look out for more!

[@DOLLCAMETOLIFE]

you're right, and it to see ones own progression is amazing

[@conquerwestfilms]

Exactly! Gotta appreciate how far you’ve come😎

[@austejaplonyte3370]

I saw this video and was shocked. It put my thoughts into words. Word to word. I feel so inspired now. This really made me want to start posting short movies on KZbin, even with the not so high quality camera that I have. Thank you ❤

[@conquerwestfilms]

Wow, I’m amazed how we thought the exact same thing. I guess that goes to show you can do this too! If you look at my earlier videos, I started out with my iPhone X! Good luck 👍

[@Francis_UD]

Throwing away garbage(which can include certain people such as fake friends ) in your life will make your journey a lot easier.

[@conquerwestfilms]

So true! That’s a whole other video😂

[@videoandfilmportfolio466]

Hi! I just wanted to say hello from austria! I just watched your video and must say as a storytelling nerd and film hobbyist, this really inspired me. It felt like being reminded on why I love making films so much but also why it's important to take seemingly arbitrary footage of memories. I will starting from now on even start filming more with my phone- - you're really right with your point that life seems to go by so fast week to week- but with memories one can relive it all has much more meaning. Thank you so much and I look forwards to more videos from you- also amazing quality and you seem like such a nice person to hang out with!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Good to see another storytelling and film nerd all the way across the world! I started out with my iPhone X and even though I now have a dedicated video camera, the content is most important. Good luck with your documenting journey and thank you for stopping by😊

[@videoandfilmportfolio466]

@@conquerwestfilms Thank you for your reply, you're right that at least capturing something is more important. I will look into a film camera at some point too- though not sure what is best for travelling i.e. (smallish and easy to handle)- do you have any recommendations?

[@conquerwestfilms]

Honestly, I’m bias towards Sony camera. I would look into the RX-100 VII or a6700. I think Canon has some good portable options as well like the G7 X. Hope this helps!

[@videoandfilmportfolio466]

@@conquerwestfilms thank you so much, I will take a look :) happy filmmaking

[@valeya]

great video! aesthetically pleasing, informative and inspiring. Nice work

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! Definitely more to come😊

[@missmeooww]

really love every single detail here!! i'm glad i found your channel and i'm honored to subscribe... waiting to see the best from you! good luck in your journey

[@conquerwestfilms]

Honored to have you onboard! Excited to make more😊

[@Pain.-]

Honestly... I like to think I remember most of the things I experience. And I do, I just rarely think about it anymore. I recently saw a video, I used to watch with my then best friend and that sparked up a memory chain, I keep remembering more stuff, feelings I felt back then, the things I daydreamed of back then, just so much stuff, that I had long forgotten... This feels better, than looking at my life, that I documented. It feels so fresh. Pictures and videos, even texts are different. Even, if you get reminded of something through a picture... Having memories, that havent been documented, feels so much better

[@conquerwestfilms]

To each their own! I don’t disagree with you at all. I just wanted to share why I document my life. I like having my own library and remembering memories whenever I want. I also don’t trust my brain to remember the memories I want to especially the details. Ultimately, do what works for you. Thanks for stopping by!

[@herz11]

eureka made me cry, your film is so gentle

[@conquerwestfilms]

Sometimes you gotta let one out🥲 Thank you for watching!

[@DIGIBUNKA]

I'm very surprised you don't have more people following you, just discovered your work and it's amazing. I needed to hear some things, i'm in a similar position at a similar age, so thank you for that. I discovered your channel under the videos of "life of riza", you have a similar vibe and trust me that's a compliment Greetings from Paris !

[@conquerwestfilms]

Omg that’s such a high praise! Ofc I know Riza. Thanks so much for stopping by🥰

[@georgebazuca]

Hey man, you have a positive energy. I hope you achieve the success, at least your personal expectations.

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you so much! I'm trying to improve one step at a time. Look out for moreee :D

[@claudias5108]

I love how you acted uppon your heart desires and finally did what you wanted to, document your experiences. Its really beautiful, it made me smile. Good luck with your proyects, sending lots of love💌💌💌

[@conquerwestfilms]

Only more from here!

[@Moonlitchick]

Can't wait to watch your journey and your growth as a filmmaker!!! It's so true. life happens so fast. where does it all go?

[@conquerwestfilms]

That's why we should document the best moments!

[@irfunny3358]

I really hope this video and your channel blows up! keep going its inspiring

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you for those kinds words. I hope to keep making cool stuff for yall🥰

[@elafnaser9808]

So excited to see your new films

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you for the support! I’m a bit delayed due to traveling for work and person life, but I’ll probably have the next one by next week!

[@StaerkungFuerMeineBrueder]

This video felt authentic. Thanks for sharing it here on KZbin!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thanks for watching and stopping by!

[@LaLunaAngel]

Great Channel bro! Keep it up! Looking forward to more videos of yours!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you so much! Excited to create more for you guys😄

[@jalenbyn]

Sam, your video was a banger! You’re talented and inspire me to practice scripting and put my storytelling out there. I want to create films too but out of my own life and other life’s. I have already start making a KZbin channel and got some gear. Can’t wait to see you post bro!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Yes, I'd say go for it man. Honestly, if you look back at my first few videos, I didn't know what I was doing. I knew that it was going to be tough to figure out what I wanted to do with this channel, but I wanted it hard enough to finally figure it out just this year! Don't worry about everything little aspect being perfect. Just put what you have out there with the given skills and knowledge you have right now. You'll find your niche along the way. Best of luck my friend!

[@ruby.ruby.cloud1]

I am so happy KZbin recommended me your video. I love your personality. Of course I don't know you personally, but you seem to be so authentic, humble, kind person. You really notice things. My heart felt deeply, when you told about your Grandma. I think the same as you. All these details are the most important things in our lives. I subscribed :) And wait for your new videos. Hugs :)

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you so much for your love and kind words. I’m not very good with compliments so I’ll use your kind energy as motivation to make more good stuff😊

[@janjiratsun]

this sparked something in me to document my life more, right when i was feeling insecure about doing so. so glad that i came across this- thank you

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you found that spark! Don’t worry about making it good. Just keep doing it and you’ll improve as you go💪 Good luck on your journey!!

[@janjiratsun]

@@conquerwestfilms these words of encouragement took me far- thank you!! i uploaded my first video today

[@conquerwestfilms]

@@janjiratsun YESSS! I'm so proud of you! It's not going to be an easy road. You'll definitely have to do a lot of trial and error, but sooner or later, you'll get there. It's about the journey, not the destination.

[@Youngzieee]

Congrats on the soft launch for this chapter of your life Sam!!! Can’t wait to see the creative beautiful mind of yours in film (don’t forget us little people when you get your Oscar 😌)

[@conquerwestfilms]

You're too kind 3.3

[@sagek7949]

Definitely inspiring ❤

[@conquerwestfilms]

Trying to inspire as much as I can🫡

[@brett-moran]

GREAT video brother, very inspiring.!!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come😁

[@Abdessamad-yi3sr]

beautiful video from start to end

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I had a fun time making this video😊

[@elafnaser9808]

❤❤❤

[@3APNHA]

You're way toooo relatable for me, I can't not subscribe. But dont pressure yourself to post, whatever you make will be fantastic, whatever the pace

[@conquerwestfilms]

I’m glad you were able to relate to it! Thanks for your encouragement. Posting routinely is definitely hard especially when I have a full time job… I’ll do my best tho!

[@ajlw8228]

THX THIS VIDEO MAKE ME THINK ALOT ABOUT MY LIFE

[@conquerwestfilms]

I hope the best for your journey! Excited for you😊

[@nicholasyiu1]

Let's goooooo!!

[@afrahshaikh6804]

The fact i m gonna start my own yt channel very soon in some months maybe ,ig this helped me! ❤

[@conquerwestfilms]

I’m so excited for you! Good luck with your journey and if you ever have any trouble, feel free to reach out here!

[@afrahshaikh6804]

@@conquerwestfilms 😀🫶❤️

[@Rayan-tr7pk]

This was really awesome 🎉😌

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you so much🥰

[@OfficialWorldChampion]

"Letting go" is over-rated.

[@conquerwestfilms]

Couldn’t agree more! Gotta remember where we came from to appreciate how far we’ve come😌

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes🎉🎉🎉😊

[@lindastrom4131]

I had the same thoughts I really appreciated your video 👌

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you were able to relate to the video! More to come😁

[@dylan_crous]

Great video, I'm glad KZbin recommended your channel

[@conquerwestfilms]

Hope it was a meaningful experience! Thanks for stopping by😊

[@therealnuvo]

hi! stumbled across your video and you got me hooked :) keep up the hard work! SUBBED!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you stumbled on! Thank you🥰

[@mimibabbles]

this is such a nice video!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it☺️

[@im-augy]

Really cool video man!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you! Cooler videos coming soon. Stay tuned😎

[@lucysugerman2378]

No idea how this ended up on my feed but I’m glad it did!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you for stumbling upon my channel! Glad you enjoyed it🥰

[@user-qr4vl4tz6x]

keep it up brooo u are fire

[@conquerwestfilms]

Will do🫡 Tysm!

[@Zenzo.581]

Nice video keep up the good work 💪

[@conquerwestfilms]

Will do 💪 Thank you for stopping by!

[@chelseagerald]

Immediate subscribe…I love this ❤

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thanks for joining me on this journey and loving my video! New video coming out soon!

[@senaraasini]

Thank you..

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thanks for watching☺️

[@Advancedmonke]

Thank u man

[@conquerwestfilms]

Always! Excited to make more😁

[@luketheduke1959]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@nicolasbernalmontana]

Really nice video :) greetings from Vienna, Austria

[@conquerwestfilms]

Wow, thank you for stopping by from all the way from Austria! Glad you stopped by😊

[@LiorTalesYT]

Hey man, great video! What camera/lens do you use? Your footage looks amazing.

[@conquerwestfilms]

I use the Sony FX30 and use various Sigma zoom and prime lenses! If you look at my earlier videos, I started out with my iPhone and at some point, I knew that I wanted to take filming more seriously so I recently upgraded to the Sony camera. Highly recommend if you're serious about filming! Not for photography tho.

[@nomadbarber]

Nice video boss

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you so much🥰

[@CABRALCREATES]

Great video! Greetings from New York 😁🎥

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you! It means a lot really😊 Glad to see a fellow New Yorker!

[@CABRALCREATES]

@@conquerwestfilms 😁 I'm doing the same, trying to create, it's hard to find fellow New York creators so I enjoy when I find them 👌🏾

[@conquerwestfilms]

I haven’t really put effort into finding other creators here just because I’m just enjoying learning and doing my thing right now. I’m sure once I’m settled, I’ll try to reach out to others like you! Good luck😁

[@kamjr]

This was a great video my friend, you deserve more attention...dropped you a sub!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you for your kind words🙏 I’ll get there, but good things take time😊

[@JuanDiegoCarbajales]

♥

[@conquerwestfilms]

❤️

[@kevinhudson2232]

very nice to meet you, thank you very much sam

[@conquerwestfilms]

Nice to meet you too👋 More to come!

[@TaboraMusic]

What I most appreciate about this video is... I see that bag of Nishiki rice in the kitchen, you're a man of good taste!

[@conquerwestfilms]

😂😂😂

[@uyeninh5388]

Love your voice 😊

[@conquerwestfilms]

That’s crazy cuz no one has ever said that in my life. Thank you🥰

[@marius_nilsen]

great storytelling dude

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-lv8xu3ij3z]

I like this! very earnest

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! Please stop by again:D

[@adessingh8002]

keep it up!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Always! Thanks so much for the support!

[@Lobstrique]

i've thought about recording my life for a loong time, in form of sketchbooks or at least some notes, and i love my notes when i make them! but i can't stay consistent no matter how hard i try :C perhaps because i get overwhelmed with the amount of recorded information, and its storage, and its neccessity did you have an anxiety issue of that kind?

[@conquerwestfilms]

Perhaps it may be the difference between recording for the sake of recording and recording because you know you want to cherish a certain moment. The two may sound similar, but there is a significant difference. Recording for the sake of recording may be good practice, but if there is no strong purpose that you're convinced of as to why you're recording, then it'll be difficult to be consistent because subconsciously or consciously, you're not convinced as to why you should be recording. If you see my earlier videos, you can see how I've also been pretty inconsistent. The thing that got me back on track was finding a clear purpose/goal that I was convinced of. Ever since then, I never looked back. Record memories that you have a strong emotional connection to is a good place to start because you'll write with your heart and not your mind. Hope this helps!

[@conquerwestfilms]

I realized I may have not actually answered your question😂 I do get overwhelmed with all the details I want to include, but the core purpose of the memory as to why I want to record it is almost always defined. I know why I want to record this moment so I just use that as a starting point and then include specific details like events leading to that point, people that were involved, emotions that I felt, etc. That’s how I tell my stories. Basically, anything that’ll make the picture more vivid for yourself and the audience is what I would try to focus on. You’ll always be able to improve on your documenting, but at some point you have to start and finish. You have to accept that you’ve done the best you could with the given amount of time and experience you have. With each stride, you’ll get better and better at this skill, something you otherwise wouldn’t have experienced if you hadn’t tried in the first place. Hope that answered your question!

[@David_10157]

Great idea on documenting your life. Do you go to film school? If not, do you have any technical tips?

[@conquerwestfilms]

I’m a full time consultant that just loves filmmaking! I’m all self-taught from KZbin! It’s an incredible resource. Let me know if you have any specific questions☺️

[@SubtleTsc]

On my Odysee, I made over 2 hours worth of video-log-dairies about what it was like being in a relationship with an amnesiac with multiple-personalities. Her's being split off in terms of separate memories, while my own share everything. It is definitely worth it to record such things rather than write them down. She only journaled but had she of vlogged instead, she likely would have seen first hand how different she can be. I will be sure to tell her as much next time I correspond with her... since it ought to help her break free of her issues around it.

[@conquerwestfilms]

Wishing u and her the best of luck!

[@SubtleTsc]

@@conquerwestfilms her & I a rather good on the luck part, but should she eventually sort herself out, then we won't need it.

[@conquerwestfilms]

I’m sure she will☺️

[@phatatphamlam8580]

Thank U

[@conquerwestfilms]

I don’t know what for, but you’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by☺️

[@maylie4791]

You seems like a very sweet and nice guy. Idk it’s just my first Impression about you, I had to say it 🥰

[@conquerwestfilms]

Honestly, it’s so weird to hear these compliments cuz I’ve never heard them in person. In any case, thank you so much for your kind words. I’ll use them to boost my confidence for the day😊

[@KaisVCF]

what a good video ngl

[@conquerwestfilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. More to come😁

[@KaisVCF]

@@conquerwestfilms ill be waiting for it :)

[@yavinf7388]

can I ask you a question What equipment do you use for recording? Thank you.

[@conquerwestfilms]

I use the Sony FX30 w various Sigma apsc zoom and prime lenses!

[@yavinf7388]

@@conquerwestfilms THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Anytime😊

[@Livevida4u]

Hey! I love recording things, be it myself or anything. I wanna start a channel too. And omg i recently edited and shot this short movie at school. I'm in high school last year rn. And i love recording blooopers too. Whatever you're saying it feels like I'm saying all that to myself. but i have this 2nd thought that i don't have a high quality camera or something, who's gonna watch even.

[@conquerwestfilms]

You’re in a wayyy better position than I am. You’re already making stuff when I just started in my late 20s! I’ll be making a video that answers your question in detail so I’ll try to get that out soon. For now, my advice is don’t worry about how well your video is going to do or if people would even watch it. Just get something out there first and then try to improve at least one aspect each video. I spent so much time planning and worrying for what I wanted the channel to be like even before putting out one video! At some point, I realized I just needed to get something out there. People these days want instant gratification when art is about the journey to creating your craft. Right now, focus on figuring out what your craft is. To do this, you need to put in a lot of practice and get results. My first videos were filmed on my iPhone X and I only recently upgraded because I had the means to do so and thought that it would get me more views. However, I couldn’t have been more wrong. There are so many other variables that make a great video. I know this was a lengthy answer, but I hope this helps! I look forward to your journey😁

[@boldirevasya]

gogogo

[@conquerwestfilms]

Going! Thanks for stopping by😁

[@ashexs]

i watched the whole video, and now i wanna make videos too

[@conquerwestfilms]

Go for it!

[@veronikak9110]

how exactly do you document your life? meaning on a phone or you have a special camera? I just don’t know what is the right vibe and want to get some tips

[@conquerwestfilms]

These are great questions and it seems like you’re having the same thought process as I did. If you see my earlier videos, I filmed with my iPhone. Before making my first video, I would put way too much time thinking, strategizing, planning on what type of vibe or content I should do. I struggled for months and didn’t even have one video posted! What helped me was just getting the first video out no matter how bad the quality was. Go see my first video. It sucks, but it definitely helped me lessen the burden of getting something out there. The more I posted, the more I figured out what I wanted to make. You won’t know 100% what the vision is going to be, but you’ll learn from each and every video and get better and better. Once I figured out my direction, it was then that I upgraded to a dedicated video camera. I know this was a long answer, but I hope this helps! Good luck on your documenting journey😊

[@mayonce6561]

How'd you get started with film? This is genuinely my goal

[@conquerwestfilms]

Last year, after realizing I wanted to find what I really wanted to do, I started on KZbin as I’ve always wanted to start my own channel. I was super hesitant to start because I wasn’t sure what I had to offer, but also if whatever I offered was going to be good. After a long time, I realized I was worrying and trying to plan too much even before uploading my first video! My friend suggested to go on Skillshare and take Ali Abdaal’s KZbinr Starter course. Basically, he encourages you to just upload whatever you have for your first video. No edits, no special effects, just simply introducing yourself and uploading it. This was actually more helpful than I thought because it took away the burden of trying to make everything perfect. So if you want to get started, just do it! You’ll figure out what you want to do after each project. I know this was a long answer, but I hope this helped!

[@mayonce6561]

@@conquerwestfilms Wow thank you! Honestly so excited to watch your growth - great film style!

[@conquerwestfilms]

Tysm🥹

[@Sparkle-mc5dw]

Good luck

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you🥰

[@Sparkle-mc5dw]

@@conquerwestfilms 🥰

[@Pemu137]

❤️love your video a lot here me🤚, who have same dream as you but don’t know how to start and from where to start?….

[@conquerwestfilms]

First off, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I definitely struggled with getting started because I wanted everything to go as planned and be perfect. I was thinking about every little detail about how I can make the video awesome, what kind of impression to make, etc. , but this was even before making my first video! I realized that I can plan all I wanted, but at the end of the day, I had to get something out there. I’m gna be totally honest, but not everything is going to go according to plan. You just gotta get something out there the way that you are and then adjust/improve accordingly. Once you get your first video out, I’m sure the second will be a lot easier and you’ll have a better sense of what direction you want to take with your channel. I didn’t know until this past year on how I wanted to conduct my channel😅 Best of luck on your journey. I’m super super excited for you!

[@Pemu137]

@@conquerwestfilms thank you very very much it means a lot💓

[@andersonmorais239]

something big coming........

[@conquerwestfilms]

👀👀👀👀👀

[@KamilHashim]

I've been documenting my daily vlog more than 1000 days but now... hurmmmm.. give me some money..

[@conquerwestfilms]

If you want to get monetized, then I would try to approach vlogging on KZbin a bit differently. Sure, documenting your life should be your core purpose, but you should also look into what gets views, how to get retention, what makes a good video, etc. Hope this helps😊

[@KamilHashim]

@@conquerwestfilms thanks you so much..your words make me goosebump..

[@conquerwestfilms]

Anytime my dude

[@celhymne2141]

Is this An advertising for the New iPhone camera? Lo

[@conquerwestfilms]

Nope! This video wasn’t shot on an iPhone;;;

[@beastx2806]

Hello I'm the 739th subscriber and I don't know why am I writing this comment😂

[@conquerwestfilms]

Welcome to the club! I'm glad you could join on this journey with me :D

[@Buckleupbucko]

I wanna make stuff too.

[@conquerwestfilms]

Do it, boss. The world is your oyster😁

[@Unstable_Diffusion89]

What if your past was completely f***ed? What does that make you?

[@conquerwestfilms]

There are memories even I don’t want to remember, but I don’t just ignore them because anyone who has those kinds of memories know that they always stick with you. At that point, it’s a matter of how you handle them. Now, in the context of documenting, every memory or experience, whether good or bad, contributes to who you are today. How you document that is up to you. I’m not sure if I answered your question, but I hope this helps☺️

[@FCocomilano2019]

03/04/2024

[@conquerwestfilms]

A date to remember!

[@felipealberto5694]

dude you gotta learn SFX its gonna change the quality of your videos

[@conquerwestfilms]

I’ll definitely have to look into that! I did kinda explore what VFX was, but wanted to focus on other aspects first (script, cinematography, etc.). You’ve given me motivation to get started on it! Thanks for the feedback😁

[@user-qi6df4wj8h]

are you AI?

[@conquerwestfilms]

LOL I don’t think AI would stutter so much😂

[@user-qi6df4wj8h]

@@conquerwestfilms ahahahha no offense i was just kidding

[@sensitivedivinity]

this is amazing, you are amazing. this really inspired me- i want to remember and i want to live in that moment when it is! 🤍

[@conquerwestfilms]

Thank you🥰 Definitely live in the moment and then document the moments that truly stick with you!

[@czechmeoutbabe1997]

Maybe this is overly vulnerable or negative to comment, but I think this is probably as good a place as any to write this - I always felt intensely critical of recording my own thoughts or experiences. I've done it sometimes over the course of my life (and definitely want to do it more) but I can't get over the notion that it's too sentimental, or that my thoughts don't matter, or that I'm not recording efficiently in some vague way and therefore just wasting time. I guess we live in a world where it's normal to not do these things, so it feels like taking up more space if you do. Have you had these obstacles? I hope you haven't, as it's just needless scrutiny for a harmless thing to do, but I'd be interested in your thoughts.

[@conquerwestfilms]

I think everyone handles documenting in a different way. For me, I didn't find documenting every day of my life to be effective. It was a good exercise to think about what were some important moments that I thought were noteworthy, but it was superficial at best. That's when I stopped recording and documenting because I didn't see the point (like you did). I was recording for the sake of recording and not for any particular meaning behind it. The reason I got back into documenting was when I started to grow as a person and learn various life lessons. I wrote them down in my notes app, but I always felt like I wanted more than just words on a screen. I also started to forget these moments as I got older. I wanted to remember what made me learn these life lessons, who was involved, what were the thoughts before and after the lesson, etc. It was then that I was recording with a purpose. Yes, it's going to be sentimental, but that's not the focus on my documenting. The focus is wanting to remember that pivotal moment in your life that you want to remember for the rest of your life. For you, I think you may need to ask yourself why you want to record your thoughts and experiences. It doesn't even have to be that deep. It could literally be because you want to remember the memories you've made throughout the trip with your friends. Just make sure you come to a conclusion that you're 100% convinced of. It's gotta be strong or else you won't be motivated to be consistent. I know this was a long response, but I hope I answered your question!

[@reallyrealraven]

I'm sorry you've been made to feel this way, and I get it; it feels a little narcissistic at first, maybe? Thats how I felt for a while after turning the camera around on myself, anyway. But it becomes more and more natural the more you do it, just like going out of your comfort zone in any other way...something that is usually worth doing for art or human connection, IME!

[@reallyrealraven]

​@@conquerwestfilms this is fantastic advice! I want to add, though, that some of my best work has happened when I didn't even see the point, story, or true reason for filming until I was editing or even uploading the vid. I think that once just turning on the camera and documenting becomes a habit, after a while you might start to get a sort of instinct or intuition for when to turn it on and off, and sometimes things even come together subconsciously. Sometimes.