Hey Guys! I'm Mike From FRANCE here's my first post! What do y'all think about my color grading from my wedding documentary film ( I'm really trying to bring something really cinematographic 🙂
February 20
Got an inquiry from a bride; I told her I’m available for her wedding date, and I offered her a couple of specific times/dates to set up a call but she responded with this. For context, she knows my starting prices. Seems like she is just price shopping. Where do I go from here?
February 16
Hello all! Just joined, and of course so freaking happy to be here!
Justin Porter long time stalker..... I mean fan....
I have been in the weddings industry for a little over 3 years now, based out of Northwest, Iowa. It's been going fine, but it's 2025. It's time to make some changes, start learning how to really run the industry instead of letting it run me. I'm trying to buy my first home, support my family of 4, and I think this is a great place to find the answers I need to make it all come together.
I would love the opportunity to work alongside some of you either in the field or as an editor. I'm just ready to stop wasting time and put in the work. 💪 And yeah.... that means hitting the gym these next few months to get my arms as big. Jeeze!
February 19
• Edited (Feb 19, 2025)
Edit: I had a realtor friend message me and said to put together a promotional video that she could send to her realtors and post in a realtor group. The only problem is I haven’t done any home tours to make a promotional video lol what should I do?
Hey yall, I’m looking for ideas for services I can provide to raise funds for better equipment. My main focus is obviously weddings, but what are some small things I could do to make quick cash for equipment upgrades? I posted in a bunch of groups earlier offering to do home walk through videos for realtors but haven’t received any response. Any advice helps!
February 08
• Edited (Feb 09, 2025)
Hey all! Just joined up. 🤗 Hope you're all doing well.
Question - The recent video from Justin Porter said he was putting something up on connecting Zapier and Chat and email - is that up and if so, where? I couldn't seem to find it.
Thanks!
February 08
• Edited (Feb 08, 2025)
Getting really tired of using Google Drive (it sucks). Are there better options? I already use VidFlow for deliverables to clients, but I still need an option like Google Drive.
February 09
Pr-2’s came in! Outside of my camera, I have never spent much money on equipment. I vowed to take my business more serious this year and this is the first step. I’m excited to see what God does and how far I’ve progressed by the end of the year!
February 14
I can’t believe Justin Porter hasn’t posted anything about the Z-mount RED cam 😀
I’m so tempted to get a RED camera just so I can use my E-mount lenses with an adapter!
January 05
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February 01
• Edited (Feb 01, 2025)
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Red Komodo X
Great Joy 50mm 1.8x Anamorphic
Sirui A200 Bi key light
Audio Texhnica AT4053 shotgun mic
Share some of your interview frames 🙌🏾