The first 18 mins were valuable, the last 7 minutes were priceless.

Let me start off by saying, I have ZERO interest in video. If all my cameras were limited to 144p in exchange for better high ISO performance or battery life I would take that hit in an instant. That said, I am still here watching the video all the way through(including the PhaseOne ad). I'm still hitting the thumbs up. I'm still commenting on the video. All because every one of those actions helps promote the video through the KZfaq algorithm. Hopefully it will keep Zack around and encourage him to keep putting out quality content. No Zack = less fun on KZfaq(4 light modifiers/crop or crap were AWESOME), less great info(White seamless/lighting videos) and a feed quickly devolving into gear reviews/unboxings😢

Zack, you’re an amazing person. Your willingness to share your insights on life and work is something rare. When I saw that you were posting new content, I went back and watched all your videos again. Hopefully the algorithm sees it and helps your channel. Let us know if and how we can help you and your channel. I wish you all the best to your new content.

A whole video editing video with LumaFusion from the master of one light?! YES, PLS!

In this context I will always remember a very valuable lesson I learned from one of your workshops: "if you don't know where to start: start somewhere!"

Some KZfaqrs got a million views and bought a C500 MKII just to speak in front of a camera ... and Zack uses an iPhone to shoot himself with pretty much same results while talking to real people ... not millionaires. I admire you man. Thanks for coming back. Keep going!!!

Hi Zack, the first video i saw from you was earlier today "why you don't win a contest". "How to make better videos with your phone" is only the second one i have seen from you. I am an EE engineer and i was laid off from a multinational company in 2015 after a long and very satisfying career. When that happened i decided to disconnected from the tv world that i was used to and jump right into the information highway ( KZfaq). I don't do much plain entertainment per se, i am getting old so time is precious and i use as much time as possible learning. I have watch hundreds and hundreds of you tubers and content hours and i am finally getting to the point were i want to "really" start my own you tube channel. This is the first time that i have taken time to write a comment in the past five years. I have written this long preamble trying to convey to you how much i really appreciate what you have to say and what you have shown me in these two videos. "This" particular video has really convince me that you don't need a big investment up front and that is more important to think clearly to maximize resources, have good content and to be honest and truthful with the message. Thank you, very, very, much!!!!

Thanks for showing your vulnerability, Zack. The human element of your videos is what's needed on KZfaq in the photography, videography and hybrid-shooter communities. You rock and keep shinning sir!

Thank you. It is refreshing to get advice on video production that is not all about hardware and high end production, instead it is about how a small video producer like me (just a little KZfaq channel where I share my modest ideas) can produce quality content without the huge outlay of cash, and more importantly, time. Always enjoy your videos, good to see you back.

Hi Zack. Awesome video. My wife has been creating video content. So being a camera nerd I built her an awesome little system with a heavy duty wheeled stand, holding lights, a microphone and a camera. She tried using it once or twice. Found the camera too complicated. Went back to using her phone. Your setup is awesome. Love it. Thank you for sharing.

So glad that you’re back. You’ve been missed! Love your genuine insight. It’s never been about doing what everyone else is doing for you. It’s about sharing amazing content in an honest way. Thank you for all you do for me without even knowing me and the photography community.

Nice to have you back. You have been missed. Love the delivery and topic

I have been using the LumaFusion app for iPad for about 6 months or so. Incredibly useful and capable tool. Every time you think that you have pretty much found the limits of that app, you discover a new feature. You can literally add LUTs in LumaFusion, which is just insane to me. I had Filmic Pro, in the past. It wasn't bad, but didn't really blow me away, either. I think that it would be a fantastic app for someone who absolutely needs some of the features that it offers, but only has a phone to use for shooting. Modern phones have such good video quality straight out of camera, though, that I found myself not really using Filmic Pro, even though I already had it.

Hello Zack, so good you’re back with us again. Sorry to hear things have not been going to plan in recent years and also, like me, you’re beginning to feel the ravages of age. Please continue to make your videos, small and simple or otherwise. They are so informative in a practical sense but also hugely inspiring in an everyday getting through life sense.

Zack, great to have you back! I have recently lost everything, and thank you for convincing me I don't have to replace everything.

Man, I so get that whole “it’s just too much” thing. Glad to see you back. By all means, reduce that friction. You’re kicking out shockingly good image quality (way better than a significant number of other youtubers). If I were in your shoes and wanted to tweak anything, the only real change I’d make is probably the camera, but only to shrink the DOF a tiny bit so the background isn’t quite so in focus. It doesn’t have to totally blown out, but it does tend to be less noticeable if it’s pleasantly soft. This of course is all stuff you already know, and I’d rather see content that was easier for you to make than getting caught up in that stuff.

So cool to see you and hear you. Thank you Zack.

Mr. Arias, thanks for your honesty. This video is why I gravitate to guys like you. You've been a camera-mentor of mine for years and it's refreshing to hear someone confess motivation issues with doing personal projects. In my head...even to start, my videos require the charisma of Casey Neistadt, video quality of David Fincher, originality of Sam Kolder and dense knowledge like Philip Bloom. It's so easy to psych myself out with those comparisons and the friction is too great to even get started. Like you, I have the gear to do it but I get stalled out early with "what do I have to say that is worthwhile?" Kinda reminds me of a Chase Jarvis mantra while he wrote a book. "Two shitty pages a day". Just do something, don't judge it harshly and maybe get a little better if you see an opportunity. Once again, you're an inspiration. Thanks man! I appreciate you!

So happy to see you back at it.

Hey Zach, glad to see you are back. This video is very up my alley right now, since im trying to make my youtube vids on my music a little better but i wanted to say that like ten years ago now, with the one light seminars online and stuff you helped make me a working photographer, got me into photography school and all, it led to a career. Thank you.

Zack, I've always appreciated your honesty and authenticity when dealing with the challenges of living a creative life, as much as all the technical information you share. Thank you!

Great Job! Thank you for this! Pls continue with the video guides you were saying you would like to do.

thank you Zack, always loved your content

Glad to see you again Zack, the right person at the right time. Thanks. Excited to see the future tutorials for Filmic Pro and Lumafusion.

Thank you so helpful on all the tech levels + the real talk!

Great to see you back Zack. Be well mate 🍻🇦🇺

Lowering the barriers for the minimum viable product. Thanks Zack. Like I said in your prior video, I miss your voice and I hope you keep a steady pace. I'm here to watch the marathon not the sprint. Take care man.

I’d love to be a bit more open about but the short version I can completely relate to small things being like mountains!! Absolutely know where you are coming from there.

i can highly relate to your struggle... i'm in that boat too working +45hr/w already and i can't barely talk/think by the end of the week. Knowing that, that's why i post maybe a video very 2 months. It's fun to do but very demanding even shooting with an phone is too much... it's also good to see a video about that and not thoses who tries to deny it by saying that is easy and/or you can do it if you want to. Keep it up man, your just too great !

Zack, You've been an inspiration to me for so long. From when I decided to take my photography seriously and even today. Thank you for coming back and sharing.

It’s reply nice to have you back on the tubes. And yes, a Filmic review would be awesome.

Thanks Zack! Great content!

So great to have you back Zack, this is exactly what I need just now to stop me over complicating making videos. Keep sharing as you help so many people grow and develop.

Hey Zack. Great to see you back. I have been following your work and learning from you since the day of your blog on white seamless and also watching your creative live class for all 3 days. You, David Hobby and Joe McNally all helped me and many others like me with the love of photography. At the time my life was very challenging in every aspect and my camera saved me. I wish you the best for your future endeavors and I hope you get of that rock and see sunny days ahead.

Excellent video - great to see you back, Zack!

Small tasks feeling like mountains; I empathize. I loved this entire video, with the final few minutes being the best. Zack, it is so very good to see you posting, again.

Great video Zack. Rooted in simplicity. Love the approach.

Awesome Zack, you are an inspiration!!!

ZACK! I missed you, glad you're back and yakking and Zacking. You DO have the gift of gab. I've been a fan since watching what I think was your very first vid, shot on some kind of little camera (flip cam or something?) that was popular for a year or so, you amusingly poked fun at doing something about photoshop BS but then turned serious as you talked about your father... you strapped the camera on top of your car as I recall, and went to visit him... that was a LONG TIME ago, right? ANYHOW, this is a really great not-so-short vid full of great info... and you are soooooo smooth now, calm and collected and sincere and, well, hope you're feeling better.

As ever.......Superb! Thank you Zac,

I missed you Zack! I've really been enjoying the new content, but also so far really like the slide shows on the TV in the background. They haven't been distracting, and provide something extra to view during monologues.

Yes to video showing your approach to Filmic Pro. Yes to the video on LumaFusion. In each case simple is better. The more intricate stuff which is second nature to you can overload a beginner. And that’s what I like about this start to a series: it simplifies. Later videos can chase the finer points. Welcome back. The style and content you’ve chosen is terrific. The quality of the rock solid, well lit video equals anything shot with equipment ten times as expensive and one hundred times more complex.

I have to say I feel you on dealing with issues on a daily basis! The audio sounded great. when the audio is good the video (It's not) can be bad and still be watched unless the video gives you motion sickness! TBH your Phone is good enough to create content video or photography! Thank You, Zack 🙏 Right with you on the glasses!

Great to see you back making content, I have always enjoyed the videos you have made :)

so glad you are back to producing content for your page I like the way you teach and you were really missed

Ahhh another Zack Arias video. All of his content has such good energy, honesty, knowledge and a goal of helping others. Such a good soul.

I have the same issue with the old person eyes. As soon as I hit my 40s, the eyeballs went so far downhill. Makes this photography obsession I’ve had most of my life a lot more of a pain in the ass. Glad to see you back, I always enjoy your videos and books and such :)

good to see you back Zach...you tha man!!

Zack is back! Definitely interested in Lumafusion how-to video. Keep 'em coming mate. Regards from Down Under.

Yah, would love to see that LF tutorial. Keep em coming!

yes! zack is back. welcome again.

Hey Zack! Great stuff, as always! Thank you for sharing these tips. Some of this is super helpful as everyone is zooming these days. Also, I really appreciate you joining us in the PhotoBizX community. It's always awesome to hear you in long form where you have time to tell stories and really be you. Keep up the content, we're all loving having you back online!

Thanks Zack, I feel ya about how hard it can be some days. All power to you!

You've been (seemingly) speaking to me since I first watched you on creative live. The last section of this video is about turning up for clients but not having the energy to turn up for yourself hit home with me. Thanks for making this video and I really hope you make more!

Super helpful. Super enjoyable. Lash Day with Zack rocks. Thank you Zack!

Welcome back man! A lumafusion video would be awesome!

It’s so great to see you creating content again. I would love a Filmic Pro video. Could not have come at a better time. Thanks Zack!

I needed this video. Not for the technical part, like you I have lights and cameras, but for that impulse to start making more videos. Thank you!

As usual, your teaching is right on the money, Zack. Thanks for just simplifying all of this. So very helpful!

The photo slideshow on the TV is great. I like to check out the photos while you chat from time to time

You are helping a lot. Thanks!

Zack, this was soooo helpful! Future app tutorials for the iPhone would be appreciated. Good to see you back on a regular basis！

Keep it real, keeping it simple, keeping the cost down: that's why we appreciate you Brother.

YES.... LASH DAY!!!!! awesome Zack!

Amazing quality and content Zack as always! “head in a clean spot!”....your old teacher would be proud of you man! I always have that in my head when shooting portraits. I’ve said this before but so pleased you’re back, you truly have been inspirational in my life, keep the faith and watch out for those big dark rocks.👍😎🇦🇺

Brilliant! Just brilliant! Thank you!

You're the reason I first picked up a camera, and I always learn something new from you. Thank you!

Best educator ever. Appreciate the content, and totally empathise with the 'cloud'. Cheers Zack

Nice video Zack, I’ve learn a lot, yes it would be nice to learn more about Filmic Pro and LumaFusion. Thanks for taking the time for making those video I really appreciate.

Hi Zack. Great to see you back. You are one of the most engaging communicators I have seen on KZfaq,. keep making the complex simple!! Especially anything that will make the movie switch on that X-T4 get switched over. I used to enjoy video in the old days on a simple video camera, but now when I try to watch how to use it on a camera my brain turns to mush and all I hear is blah blah blah blah blah.

Thanks for making this video Zack, missed you and I am so glad to see you again

Thank you for the video Zack. Would love to see more on your Filmic Pro and Lumafusion workflow. I have been using Lumafusion for a year now and it is the best money I have spent on an application on my iPad. Keep making content and doing your thing.

Such a genuinely great video. Thanks man. Tips and stuff were on point, but the bit about your blocks that get in the way, the black cloud that follows you, made me hold my breath to hear every word. Thank you for being so open. Always admired your work from way back when buying your first CreativeLive videos. Still a top educator...big respect!!

I found this all very inspiring. I goes along well with some Creative Live videos on iPhone videography filling in some gaps. Thanks for sharing a keep coming with more stuff.

Thank you, enjoyed that.

Awesome and genuine feel to this video Zack. It felt like I was sitting at the table and just having a conversation with you. Thank you for the inspiration.

Very good tips, Zack. Thanks

Best video I’ve seen in some time. Thank you! I can certainly relate!

This was absolutely awesome video man! Anymore info on software would be fantastic

Incredible. I didn't look at the timeline, and I was so enthralled that I had no idea that I'd spent nearly 25 minutes watching this. Most of the time it was like I was looking into a mirror (I don't look anything like you) because your experiences are so much like my experiences. Thanks!

Keep up the good work Zack. I appreciate it in multiple ways. ❤️

The video looks great. After this video makes the rounds, I have a feeling there will be a lot of content that looks just like this. Also, I love the idea of making things SIMPLE. It's great to see you again!

Thank you, man. 👌🏾

Haven't watched since the one light days. Excited for your new vids.

Great video. Thanks!

You're the best! Always inspiring, motivating & activating .. and making it easy & attainable. thank you!!

Great video Zack - thanks. Would love some Filmic Pro tuition - beyond the very basics.

That section on mental blocks hit me hard. I've been meaning to start a youtube channel for well over a year. I know what I want to do, I know the content I want to make, and I know how to do it. But some days, especially after teaching all week, it is all I can do to get out of bed.

Cool stuff Zack - i too have been reaching for my sony phone to create videos instead of getting out the DSLR + boom mic etc especially when in public doing some off the cuff shoot - I get less looks and less people coming over to challenge me for filming somewhere.

So happy you are making videos again

Thankyou Zack, welcome back, kiss and small steps works. The TV is ok, its your stories and style of telling I am here for, not even sure what else you could cover, maybe revisit one light tips. Looking forward to your nest video, whenever you are ready. Chil

I am glad you mentioned the door frame because its been bugging me :-) . Also, I use Lumafusion heavily, mainly for my other KZfaq channel ( mainly about riding bikes ) and even for music videos but really all my video editing needs are taken care of with this app. Love it!

I'd get rid of the TV and maybe a subtle colour gradient from another light source, maybe? Great series Zack, good to see you back on KZfaq.

Lol you are hilarious but also you have the charm to make us retain the attention on you! 💎 💎 💎

It's just all so much better with you back online Zack!

Super helpful and simple to understand. Thanks. Yes please to the "how to's" for the apps you've mentioned.

Simple, informative, useful content, please do more! 👍🏻

A photographer friend sent me here. I self shoot vids on my android for KZfaq and other platforms. This was very helpful, I have a ring light and 2 neewer umbrella lights. I never quite know how to use them with my window/ceiling light for the best results. Thanks for these tips! Can't wait to try them.

Could be my favorite video regarding starting YT video. Thanks man!

I always loved listening to you from they first day I saw your post on Scott Kelbys blog. You area fascinating character with so much information to give, photographically and just life views in general. Can’t wait for more videos like “Why the new Canon RX sucks!” and “Sony’s really done it this time!” 🤣