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Kendall
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How is it being a filmmaker, and how much do you earn being one?
I'm interested in following a career path or getting a major in college that has to do with Art, and recently, the idea of becoming a filmmaker has become largely appealing to me, but I want to know the specific details of how the job is like, and what I can gain or expect from it.
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Steward "Tony" Pacheco
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I have studied and worked in TV & Video Production for over 10 years but film, though a different format, still needs crews who are great at the areas of responsibilities that make a production successful. Any film that gets financed is a chance to earn credits atop of payment. Mainly by contract which would depend on your credits as well as your networking capabilities. get to know people in the industry but don't nag them.
So with that said, after school, I worked a few gigs in NYC, then did my corporate positions for about 20 years, which then I decided to get back into production work. I volunteered at my city's Community Television which had the newest tech and editing equipment which they trained me on for free. It changed so much, every few years, that you must keep atop your film craft.
Many of the productions at community television stations are utilized by the film community to hone their own skills, which many are film producers, directors, and production crew workers. They have the scoop on what's happening around town and if you work hard, have a great personality, may even ask you to join them for lunch, dinner, or a production assist.
I loved working on TV and even did a show for TLC in Burbank CA. Not looking to get rich, but so much fun, intense while shooting but every second was a joy. I hope this helps. It must be a passion buddy.
So with that said, after school, I worked a few gigs in NYC, then did my corporate positions for about 20 years, which then I decided to get back into production work. I volunteered at my city's Community Television which had the newest tech and editing equipment which they trained me on for free. It changed so much, every few years, that you must keep atop your film craft.
Many of the productions at community television stations are utilized by the film community to hone their own skills, which many are film producers, directors, and production crew workers. They have the scoop on what's happening around town and if you work hard, have a great personality, may even ask you to join them for lunch, dinner, or a production assist.
I loved working on TV and even did a show for TLC in Burbank CA. Not looking to get rich, but so much fun, intense while shooting but every second was a joy. I hope this helps. It must be a passion buddy.
Steward "Tony" Pacheco
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Kyle, Texas
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Steward "Tony"’s Answer
I have studied and worked in TV & Video Production for over 10 years but film, though a different format, still needs crews who are great at the areas of responsibilities that make a production successful. Any film that gets financed is a chance to earn credits atop of payment. Mainly by contract which would depend on your credits as well as your networking capabilities. get to know people in the industry but dont nag them.
So with that said, After school, I worked a few gigs in NYC, then did my corporate positions for about 20 years, which then I decided to get back into production work. I volunteered at my cities Community Television which had the newest tech and editing equipment which they trained me on for free. Its changed so much, every few years that you must keep atop your film craft.
Many of the productions at community televison stations are utilized by film community to hone their own skills, which many are film producers, directors, and production crew workers. They have the scoop on whats happening around town and if you work hard, have a great personalty, may even ask you to join them for lunch, dinner or a production assist.
I loved working TV and even did a show for TLC in Burbank. Not looking to get rich, but so much fun, intense while shooting but everysecond was a joy. I hope this helps. It has to be a passion buddy.
So with that said, After school, I worked a few gigs in NYC, then did my corporate positions for about 20 years, which then I decided to get back into production work. I volunteered at my cities Community Television which had the newest tech and editing equipment which they trained me on for free. Its changed so much, every few years that you must keep atop your film craft.
Many of the productions at community televison stations are utilized by film community to hone their own skills, which many are film producers, directors, and production crew workers. They have the scoop on whats happening around town and if you work hard, have a great personalty, may even ask you to join them for lunch, dinner or a production assist.
I loved working TV and even did a show for TLC in Burbank. Not looking to get rich, but so much fun, intense while shooting but everysecond was a joy. I hope this helps. It has to be a passion buddy.
Thank you!
Kendall