Even though I mostly work as a photographer, in the past years, a growing percentage of my work is creating wedding short films with my customers. I am trying to capture their special day and use those little moments to tell a beautiful and emotional love story. Of course, it is a major difference between capturing the moment in photos and making an actual short film. The process is completely different and so is the technicality.On the other hand, I can use my creativity in different ways and I love it so much that I'd love to make short films with professional actors, which are not related to weddings.
And this makes me question myself: what makes a good cinematographer? Is it having the latest gear? Great communication skills? Or visualizing the scene in a creative way?
Marianna Schmidt said:
I think that if I stop, I will regret it in 10 years from now. I think that if I stop now, everything I did until this point was pointless. I think that if I stop now, the world won't change but my world will. Maybe I will not find a job and do it for money. In that case, I will do it for fun and for free with other people just like me. Maybe I will join a local community that does charity and use my skills for the greater good. Or maybe I can teach kids some stuff I learned. But I do hope I will get to have a good job and do what I love.
You do have a point. Good luck!
Anong Lawan said:
Remember why you started. Try to recall those memories from the first days. Remember how hard you worked to get to where you are, how many little steps you made on the way. Think of happy moments, when you felt really happy you are doing this. Think of how happy you were each time you learned something new. And if you don't get to make it as a job, do it anyway. Do it because you like it. Sometimes you don't need any other reason. Life is short anyway. At least do something that you love right? Fame and money are not everything.
Thank you for reminding me this! I needed to hear this!