How To Become A Full-Time Filmmaker

How To Become A Full-Time Filmmaker | Here's How I Did It!

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How can I become better at making videos? Should I go to film school? How can I make brands notice my work? How can I actually make money from this? As so many of you guys asked me how I managed to turn filmmaking into my full time job, I decided to share my 6 most valuable learnings and insights in order to help you monetise your passion! This is the step to step guide which I wish I had when I was starting out with filmmaking and I hope you can take something away from this!
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Пікірлер: 413

@MasterYourPersonality 2 жыл бұрын

This guys overnight success took him 10 years. Great example of how people often forget that success takes time and effort. Well done to this man doing what he’s here for.

@MillaExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a very important thing to remember!

@ebentee 2 жыл бұрын

The process is most at time ignored, it really involve a lot

@rayfengli Жыл бұрын

overnight success?

@BASKETBALL_UNI Жыл бұрын

Repent and receive life from Jesus Christ and be saved in Jesus mighty name amen.

@NancyAO Жыл бұрын

I❤ it 13:40 o o

@RyanKao 3 жыл бұрын

Loved hearing your story man. We had such a similar start it’s pretty crazy! Keep it up 👊🏼

@NiklasChristl 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan, I felt the same by watching your story on how to become a full-time filmmaker! Love your videos. 🙌🏽

@jayden._films 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 12 right now and love filming videos. Thanks for the inspiration.

@kyan9674 3 жыл бұрын

Wow your channel looks great 👍🏻😊

@jayden._films 3 жыл бұрын

@@kyan9674 thanks 🙏

@timo7209 3 жыл бұрын

Das zeigt mal wieder das es keinen Erfolg über Nacht gibt, du arbeitest und trainierst deine Skills seit über 10 Jahren, krass das es nach deinem Abi nicht direkt "klick" gemacht hat und du dich eher auf deiner Weltreise in das Thema Foto- und Videografie verliebt hast. Du hast auf jeden Fall einen wahnsinnig coolen Style in deinen Videos und richtig geile Aufnahmen immer drin, großen Respekt, du wirst ziemlich schnell zu einem meiner Lieblingsyoutuber auf der Plattform hier! :)

@ZohaibAlam 3 жыл бұрын

Started filmmaking 2 years ago as a hobby and made KZfaq videos. Loved every second of it (apart from editing on a slow machine) and now wanna take it full time! People like you, really inspire us and one day hopefully, will meet you at the top mate! 😁

@alipetuniashow 2 жыл бұрын

Keep going you also inspire me

@AFiveDayStorm 2 жыл бұрын

Keep going, man! I'm about to restart my channel, and hopefully, I can meet you and Niklas at the top!

@DaveSy 3 жыл бұрын

No wonder your videos are super awesome now -- you've been so consistent since childhood! Congrats on the fast growth, it's well deserved! While everything looks pristine, I think your sound editing makes you stand out the most.

@XzarLim 3 жыл бұрын

Arghhhhh! Really love your effort and creativity in filming! Always full of passion, keep it up!!! I was just watching your videos 3 months ago with few subscribers and look at you now! You deserve that! :)

@joaquimpacer 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job man! I love the honesty and willingness to share your workflow with others. I’ve seen a few of your videos and have to say your editing is top notch. Thought it was also terrific when you talked about scripting versus free flow in your shots. Crazy helpful! Will definitely be implementing some of these techniques in my videos

@KaanSenel 3 жыл бұрын

Your growth is insane but really well deserved man. Your vids are so well structured, you're a good presenter and everything is just point! Keep on going man, you'll reach 1 mill in no time!

@KnifeModders 2 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful. I've seen quite a few videos with a similar topic, but the point where you say to shadow someone experienced in the industry was so enlightening. Thank you!

@daliabohn 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and inspiring video, Niklas. I would say it is a learn process and it doesn't matter where you started. Most importantly you did and you keep on learning!

@souravdassarma9376 2 жыл бұрын

The first 3.5 mins of this video glued me on the screen. You are such an amazing storyteller. Those match cuts was so brilliantly executed. Much love and appreciation from India!!

@MillaExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so high quality and the storytelling is amazing. No wonder you have gained such a huge following in a short time! Your work is fantastic. 🙌🏾

@ds1213 3 жыл бұрын

Du motivierst total! Ich merke immer mehr, dass das Arbeiten mit der Kamera genau mein Ding ist... Mach weiter so, bist ein Vorbild 🤛

@creatrbyMarina 3 жыл бұрын

Innerhalb kürzester Zeit bist du zu meinem absoluten Lieblingsyoutuber geworden. Deine Videos sind einige der wenigen, die ich jedes Mal direkt und bis zum Ende schaue. Super Arbeit Niklas! Immer so viel nützliche Infos in high quality videos. Ich bin so froh, dich gefunden zu haben ☺️

@jamesskintauy6773 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great list!! Also loved the part a at the end about being kind to everyone!

@phucmapvlog 3 жыл бұрын

Great list man 👌🏻

@NiklasChristl 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, appreciate it! 😁🙌🏽

@ChristopherKellum 3 жыл бұрын

Epic man love seeing your channel blow up so fast . Inspiring me to rethink my process and up the edits btw awesome storytelling 💯

@ViginVijayan 2 жыл бұрын

couldn't have said these things in a better way. great storytelling and awesome color gradings man. Love your videos!!

@whosyourbrad 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome brother! & it's amazing to hear your journey! Keep killing it 🔥🔥

@ezzaAU Жыл бұрын

I used to make videos since 2011. Mostly, we were just a hobby. I made a lot of trials and errors. Years went by, I was burned out and wanted to quit doing it. But man , while I was watching this video,I took a lot of notes and it will motivates me to pursue making videos and wanted to set my goal become a full-time/successful filmmaker in 5 years from now. So thank you so much! 🙏🙏

@JHVlogsUniversityYouTuber 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 100k! Already smashed it and at 111k! Here's to a million!!!!!!

@themythosgaming 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Niklas for your great advice and insights! I am trying to get better with each video and when I had started I never really stopped to take the time to really learn DaVinci Resolve. It was funny you mentioned learning the software because I was thinking the other day, I think I need to stop and really LEARN the software! Thank you for another awesome and inspiring video! Peace!

@ayushranjan8592 3 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration! I am not a film maker Or editor but your words, i can relate it to my own life!

@ajayjosemedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Loved listening to you! Learnt a lot! Keep posting!

@vampirechic201 3 жыл бұрын

You are so inspiring! Congratulations on all your success!!

@southpaw5877 3 жыл бұрын

Your color grading abilities are off the charts

@pawansaini3829 3 жыл бұрын

His childhood videos are far better than my latest videos which I shoot😂😂🤣

@PrabhuMaroo 3 жыл бұрын

Ohh woww!! Why you always inspire me to move forward! Watching your videos, I went on a social media detox, started making my daily routine..made my website and stuff! You will do great on KZfaq🔥 I love your storytelling ❤️ more to learn from you! And yeah congratulations for 100k more numbers to come❤️

@ParanoiaA22 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! Thankyou Niklas.

@Samsunturkey 3 жыл бұрын

Your adventures and memories are so beautiful. Congratulations brother. achievements

@HenrikFaehrmann 3 жыл бұрын

Great inspirational video. I also shoot videos since many years. Always next to school, constantly leaning new skills and practice a lot. And now I finished my Abitur last year, founded my own company and now I am shooting videos for companies. It’s such a great job. Even when I am just at the beginning I am really happy about the things I have achieved to this day and I’m looking foreword to many great years☺️

@sanketgade9271 3 жыл бұрын

Supporter from beginning. Love you

@darwishduja536 3 жыл бұрын

That intro sequence tho 🔥🤩👌

@ConceptNewEra 3 жыл бұрын

A huge goal of mine! Blessings to everyone on their own journey and can’t wait to hear about this one! 💯✔️🔥

@joshuafrancis1456 3 жыл бұрын

Just subbed to you!

@ConceptNewEra 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuafrancis1456 appreciate you Joshua, and more than happy to have you along for the ride! 💯✔️🙏

@naazystories 3 жыл бұрын

Also I can’t wait to be full time filmmaker

@ConceptNewEra 3 жыл бұрын

@@naazystories all power to you bro! 💯✔️🔥

@IMKPremNishad 3 жыл бұрын

you are also an awesome artist man great..👌

@ShaunNotcutt 3 жыл бұрын

This is such good advice, this is definitely a goal of mine, to go full-time in filmmaking one day. Gave me lots of inspiration, thank you!

@Alice-ps5qd 2 жыл бұрын

Who films you filming? I feel like to get quality videos like this out and include yourself in it would require friends of the same skill set and interest. Love your work, inspiring and right to the point. Keep helping people. Thank you!

@LucKySin613 3 жыл бұрын

Congratz! Really great advice I needed to hear as well! I hope to inspire others like you do one day too

@oskarhalminen 2 жыл бұрын

I love you Niklas, have learned so much from your videos!!!

@elinevisuals 3 жыл бұрын

Every video of yours contains so much value! The way you're thinking about passion inspires so many people (including me 😄). I'm on my way to become a Full Time Filmmaker🎥 and because of the incredible community of filmmakers it kind of doesn't feel like I'm alone?! Even if we don't know each other.. anyone else feeling this or it's just me being weird? haha Keep up the good stuff & good luck for everyone on the journey! 🔥🔥🔥

@nikhilvemugadda3078 3 жыл бұрын

you are the one who made me realise my passion ( although u might not be reading this)

@thelostexperience. 3 жыл бұрын

Yes , he motivate me also 💯

@bkourplanet1652 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@MaikHansen 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!! Love your content so much - really inspires me to keep on working🙏🏼🙏🏼

@eijenijam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Niklas for sharing those useful tips🙌🏻

@dir-gk 4 ай бұрын

im going to come back to this nik when ive quit my job to become a fulltime filmmaker, because i know its possible. i just gotta show myself that its possible, just like anything else in this world. mahalo nui for your ways niklas love you man.

@andrewma9975 3 жыл бұрын

Structure and the portfolio sounds really good Niklas!

@Magne1 3 жыл бұрын

Love your earthy & blue color pallette man.

@DoctorKat 3 жыл бұрын

Collaborating is so fun! I love connecting with likeminded and inspiring creators! It is so fun to get to meet pople and share a passion :)

@NhutNguyen-yf3si Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these valuable experiences. It really gave me more motivation to become a professional filmmaker. from Vietnam with love

@guankstudios 10 ай бұрын

I have been making films since I was 10, and I have always been more interested in traditional filmmaking. Big sets, awesome original stories and different jobs intrigued me more. Planning to go to film school once i graduate in 2024 and working my way up to hopefully working as a director in Hollywood. Great video man!

@DroneNorway- 3 жыл бұрын

This guy has inspired me so mutch To start with video making! So talented!

@CJay0 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this motivating video man, I hope one day I will be good in this field like you! Keep doing good man!

@terrapoit9080 3 жыл бұрын

So inspiring dude! Watching you grow since below the 10k mark - and you earned your way up! I‘m allready excited about who you‘re going to become 🙏🏻

@zabadiahogbordjor4882 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice 🙏

@harshishyabhandari5407 3 жыл бұрын

Have no words bro Saw your first video around 5-6 months back And you had around 30k subs and now that you've crossed 100k , it really makes me happy to see this community grow and the type and quality of content that you bring out is something next level Keep growing brother and more power to you ❤️✨

@olafwittenboer 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and thanks for all the tips

@brandsfilms2554 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wise tips! You really keep motivating me each time you upload...!!

@mihavidmar9031 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Looking forward to more travel videos! Favourite of yours is the "benefits of traveling solo"

@webnetmediagroup 2 жыл бұрын

@Niklas Christl, that's absolutely true! Like how you explain things. So true, thanks for the advices man

@benburges4709 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Niklas, My name is Ben and I'm 13 and live in nz. I LOVE filmmaking and ever since I was 8 years old me and my cousin have made films with iPads, until I saved up enough money to get a camera. Ever since then, we have created scripts together and brought our friends around and created action and drama films with what we had lying around. With every movie we have made it had been one of the best experiences that me and my friends have had, and we have such a blast making them and having our families around for the premiere. We are creating an 1800s film and we have been planning it for around 5 months, and we are so excited to put all our skills from previous fails into this new film. Your videos have inspired me to become a better filmmaker, and I admire the quality and skill you put into your videos. Even though you probably won't be reading this just wanted to say thanks man; your an inspiration!!

@mukuljoshi1629 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video ☺️

@Meshaun 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your journey. A big fan since the MA2 video.

@vagabond9699 3 жыл бұрын

MAN its an ENERGY for go forward you are pushing everyone to get better film maker.My biggest dream is create something epic on youtube i need to deliver a good content.You are an inspiration brother

@LarsWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Dein neues Setup ist echt mega nice !

@jordidesmedt9606 2 жыл бұрын

First video I see on your channel and I'm sad I didn't watch it wayyyy earlier!

@utpalsarkar5321 Жыл бұрын

Hey please make your course as soon as possible.I am really excited for it

@leo.5SB 3 жыл бұрын

Danke für das Video!

@davesmith-ep7wl 3 жыл бұрын

Dudeee thanks men, it's extremely helpful bro

@nehapasi9393 3 жыл бұрын

You are a blessing to us😘

@jacobzatorsky 3 жыл бұрын

So much inspiration right here 🔥🔥🔥thank you

@educationalpath1276 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Niklas you are awesome storyteller, foremost a great filmmaker and lastly a great influencer.

@HelpCloud 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing content as usual!

@yed1992 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for give motivation and inspiration! 😁👍

@ShiyetoSumi 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing brother ❤ God Bless you

@Akash-fq6vv 2 жыл бұрын

Always comes up with a great content. Big fan ❤️

@AntekHulak Жыл бұрын

This video motivated me so hard! Thanks for this tips, majority of them already written down ;)))

@senpay.seijuro 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video ! 😉

@LewisJJC 2 жыл бұрын

Instant inspiration right there 👆

@iam_skamal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. this is really helpful. bless you

@NoelSimert 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job!! Each word you said is very Important to us all. Thank you for this clever tips. I hope that we meet us one day to make some cool stuff. I would appreciate that. Keep pushing!

@sraptes 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video my man!

@digitalkiteaerial 2 жыл бұрын

this was great, good story and tips!

@theadventuresofadrone1395 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video! Enjoyed it a lot! Ich hoffe, ich kann das in den nächsten Jahren genauso umsetzen! Hut ab!

@Go_Globe Жыл бұрын

Übung macht den Meister!

@travelogue4142 Жыл бұрын

This video revealed ur dedication level❤❤

@litfoxpictures 3 жыл бұрын

Love you bro. I learnt a whole lot from this video.🙏🙏🙏 Thank you.

@chrisboughosn 2 жыл бұрын

I am in film school, I like a mix a of traditional and modern filmmaking, and I am learning everything in details, so I think if you can find a film school you can afford it is a great option and it helps gain a great network and you'll make connections with fellow filmmakers. It is not for the sake of the degree, it is for the sake of learning, having hands on experience with equipment you don't have a most importantly meeting key people to your career

@kanessymusic5348 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this one bro🙏

@yaseenkhan-ir6ld 3 жыл бұрын

believe me youre gonna be so big cause your videos are on a different level

@nassimhadj-arab5195 2 жыл бұрын

man I love your videos, they're inspiring. Also, can you tell us again where do you get your accessories from (neckless ...). Thanks

@OnlyTanghi 3 жыл бұрын

Always the best quality content mate ...

@helpingpotato6422 3 жыл бұрын

the sign behind you *passion comes first* inspired me a lot niklas thanx bro❤️🙏🏻

@sigmondroland 3 жыл бұрын

I have a degree from the Filmacademy Baden-Wuerttemberg, which is arguably one of the best filmschools in the world, and I completely agree with Nikklas. If you want to go to work for big budget, big teams, projects, a filmschool definitely helps to become a specialist (but only a good one - all other ones are a waste of money and time). But if you want to go and be a generalist, who can reach over a hundred thousand people (congrats!), courses, youtube etc. and above all consistent practice is a perfectly viable path. In the earlier days we called it "auto-didact", which means nothing else than "tech yourself". your work is an inspiration (even to me, who's been in the industry since 2006), weiter so!