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@soapdifficulty5339 9 сағат бұрын
Great documentary that open's up the awerenes of limitations that people in other countries faces every day, when i compare the standards in my country. great field documentation and story for shure!!
@stanfordcardinal11 Күн бұрын
This is amazing! Thank you for the taking the time to put all of these insights together. Super helpful 🙏
@austinmeyerfilms Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! So glad it was helpful!
@AmitKiSaan Күн бұрын
I think your voice is not synced properly, btw thanks for guidance 🙌
@austinmeyerfilms Күн бұрын
@@AmitKiSaan thanks for watching! It’s synced up :)
@katutasichilongo3057 Күн бұрын
This is so insightful! Thank you for making it and sharing it. It's also a great coincidence that the algorithm brought me here because I am Zambian! I'm right at the start of trying to break into getting funding for story telling and even just building a portfolio, I currently barely have any gear so I'm trying to see how i can build a small portfolio of sorts and how i can tell more Zambian stories about the people, the landscapes and the wildlife. Definitely saving this one and will return to it time and again. Looking forward to watching your short that you made in Zambia! Thanks again 🙏🏾🙌🏾
@austinmeyerfilms Күн бұрын
Hi! Thanks so much for watching the video. Shoutout to the algorithm for bringing you here. I had an amazing experience in Zambia, and look forward to going back one day. Good luck as you build up your portfolio and skillset. I hope this channel can be of help along your journey. If you ever have any questions or ideas for topics I should cover in the videos, please let me know!
@katutasichilongo3057 Күн бұрын
@@austinmeyerfilms I will definitely reach out if anything! For now, I'll see more of your videos and pick what I can 💫
@onelifekush Күн бұрын
Beautiful. Many congratulations for becoming an Explorer! And many thanks for patiently explaining and guiding upcoming filmmakers on the same. Much helpful ✨
@BrendanMiranda Күн бұрын
As an aspiring filmmaker/KZfaq creator from Southern California who is also a Buffalo Bills fan, this video had me locked in haha 😅
@KEINDIGITALMEDIA 2 күн бұрын
I love the way Zoey described chickens.🤣🤣
@austinmeyerfilms 2 күн бұрын
@@KEINDIGITALMEDIA chickens are such amazing, smart, and sensitive animals!
@Zakwildlife 2 күн бұрын
I'm aspiring to nat geo, the wildlife side of things. Awesome video, very helpful tips, keep up the good work.
@austinmeyerfilms 2 күн бұрын
Good luck, Zak! You got this
@jiancarloulloaart 3 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this information and presenting it so clearly. This is precisely what I was looking for.
@austinmeyerfilms 3 күн бұрын
My pleasure! Hope it helps you land the grant. You got this 💪
@VictorAldana 3 күн бұрын
This was super educational!
@austinmeyerfilms 3 күн бұрын
thanks for watching! so glad it was helpful
@Me-nt6ww 3 күн бұрын
Buhrooo!! I’m crying into my dinner right now!! I’m a mess! This is soooo good! Well done! 👏🏼 Everyone makes sacrifices for these races. Every day people. Such a great capture of their moments!love this video so much. Thank you ❤️
@CAMAS_7 4 күн бұрын
So glad I found your channel. I’m curious, if you don’t have the “credits” like you have (HBO, Nat Geo, etc), how to you build trust with a business? I.e. the Air BnB example. How can they trust that you’re not going to take the free experience and run, so to speak? I want to travel to the Amazon and there are plenty of ecolodges down there, but how can I convince a lodge in remote Bolivia that a guy from Minnesota will stay true to his word? I mean, I will, but they don’t know that. Thoughts?
@austinmeyerfilms 3 күн бұрын
Great question! Honestly, I think that a solid portfolio and similar work samples speaks louder than impressive credits for most people you are likely to barter with. Like me doing a story about farmed animals for NatGeo doesn't mean a ton about my ability to film effectively a real estate video. The first AirBnb barter I did was at a friend's property. Then, I used that video to barter for my next one with people who I didn't know. If you can show a similar end product to what you're offering, I think that will take you a long way... So in this instance, I'd find something similar to an ecolodge in Minnesota that you can make a short proof of concept piece with. Then I'd reach out to the ecolodges in the Amazon with that specific video saying something like, "I can make you a video like this..." Does that make sense?
@CAMAS_7 3 күн бұрын
@@austinmeyerfilms yes absolutely! It goes a lot farther than, hey look at me, I can edit!
@MihaiiPop 4 күн бұрын
Great advice. As a photographer, can I apply for a grant. I have an idea I’m working on but just don’t have the funds to travel to different states to take the photos I want to showcase. I’d love to work as a freelance photographer with NetGeo but I’m realistic how hard that is. Maybe getting a grant is a good way to show them my photography and move forward from there. Any advice would greatly be appreciated.
@DrKaushikRam 4 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your NatGeo grant. I applied to be an explorer back in 2003 when I was studying Animal Behaviour at University. Had no idea what the grant entailed let alone demonstrate any track record. Obviously, I did not get a grant, or any reply for that matter. Your video is certainly informative and has re-inspired old ideas.
@austinmeyerfilms 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Dr! 20 years later, I say you go for it once again if you're feeling inspired 💪
@living_silence 4 күн бұрын
Really helpful dude! Thanks 😊
@austinmeyerfilms 4 күн бұрын
my pleasure! thanks for watching
@VMLBH1935 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for another helpful video and the checklist!
@ludovicavice3496 5 күн бұрын
Whats weird is that they put cine into any product name, and suddenly it costs 400$ (10x more) 😊 looks definitely interesting, but the price is insane.
@francoisperras8186 6 күн бұрын
So true.
@austinmeyerfilms 5 күн бұрын
@@francoisperras8186 thanks for watching!
@DANAMIONLINE 6 күн бұрын
Very clear insights and good pacing, not too fast or slow. Keep it up, Austin. 👊🏾
@austinmeyerfilms 5 күн бұрын
@@DANAMIONLINE thank you 👊
@DroseMr 6 күн бұрын
Sounds intresting. Noted. Def watch sone hopefully. Thank You
@austinmeyerfilms 6 күн бұрын
@@DroseMr you got it 💪
@terryhope2074 6 күн бұрын
Excellent advice on applying far any grant or even corporate pitches. Thank you Austin.
@austinmeyerfilms 6 күн бұрын
@@terryhope2074 thanks Terry! Really appreciate you watching
@marinrealestatephotography 7 күн бұрын
Very enjoyable video, Austin. I think that every film maker - even if they make commercials for shampoo and insurance - can benefit from having the skills to tell a good story. Beause you are such a good instructor, I would suggest you get in tocuh with your local high schools' video programs and see if you could come in and just talk to the students there about what makes a compelling story. Or... maybe make a video about that geared primarily towards high schoolers than schools across the country could use. You certainly have the teaching skills, experience and credentials to do it.
@austinmeyerfilms 7 күн бұрын
Really appreciate this! Thank you. It's a really cool idea. I completely agree that high schoolers could really benefit from story training. I know that high school Austin would have loved that opportunity! Now you've got me thinking of possibilities to make it happen :)
@FilmshooterOH 7 күн бұрын
Great insights on grants. I have landed $80,000+ in grants for various historical documentary projects. I would encourage folks to check out their local and statewide granting organizations. As you point out, it's not easy and you will get rejected but learn from each rejection and keep applying.
@austinmeyerfilms 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! Wow, sounds like you have had a ton of success with grants. Has a lot of that come from your local and statewide granting organizations? Any recommendations for how you have found those ones to apply for?
@FilmshooterOH 7 күн бұрын
@@austinmeyerfilms All my grants have come from local and statewide granting agencies. Just as any grant, you have to tailor the film for the grant. Don't expect an Arts Council to fund your slasher film or history of slasher films. Look at the agency's mission statement and try to show that in your application. My advice is start small and build up your reputatation. Our last documentary is up for a regional Emmy and we'll hear on the 20th. Cross your fingers for us.
@nyambe 7 күн бұрын
how does it compare to the Sakk? 400 is a lot of money
@austinmeyerfilms 7 күн бұрын
@@nyambe I haven’t tried the Sakk before, but I will let you know if I ever get a chance to try it!
@KaloramaStudios 7 күн бұрын
Just subscribed after this, Austin! Really helpful.
@austinmeyerfilms 7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for being here! I appreciate you
@urbanpackrafter 9 күн бұрын
Yes, Flee is a really fantastic animated documentary. Thanks for sharing
@austinmeyerfilms 9 күн бұрын
@@urbanpackrafter of course! Thanks for watching and jumping in the comments. Flee is fantastic
@scotey 9 күн бұрын
Such a great video. The best tutorials are the ones where the teacher shares the thinking process. Well done, Austin.
@austinmeyerfilms 9 күн бұрын
@@scotey thanks for watching! Really appreciate the feedback 🙌
@scotey 8 күн бұрын
@@austinmeyerfilms I suspect I'll be working through your back catalog soon enough. You're a natural teacher.
@VMLBH1935 9 күн бұрын
Good advice. I’ve been enjoying your videos!
@austinmeyerfilms 9 күн бұрын
@@VMLBH1935 thank you!
@RollSeekers 11 күн бұрын
Didn’t work for me :/
@sergiypudich 11 күн бұрын
Great episode, Austin! My few cents: when I shot my latest fiction short I dealt with location (pole dance gym) for a barter - I shoot for them promo video, they give me location for 3 shooting days of my movie :)
@austinmeyerfilms 11 күн бұрын
@@sergiypudich that’s a perfect way to use the barter right there! Thanks for sharing
@next2011 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for ALL of your content. You have a gift for producing content on topics that others only dabble in but in which so many are curious. You are truly adding value!
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
@@next2011 thank you so much for this comment. Means a lot to me 🙏 hope I can keep adding value
@AkaBull 13 күн бұрын
That's petty cool 😎
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
You’re pretty cool 😎
@AkaBull 13 күн бұрын
@@austinmeyerfilms lol
@SatelliteVideosHD 13 күн бұрын
great ideas Austin
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@stephencorley 13 күн бұрын
Love it!! My dad use to barter his service when I was a child. I thought it was the coolest thing ever 🤣 hence the reason your video caught my attention 💯 well done brother 👏👏
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
@@stephencorley thank you! Shout out to your dad for leading the way
@Muhammededunolajuwon 13 күн бұрын
omg, awsome video and also great ideas.
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
@@Muhammededunolajuwon thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video
@Kevr0 13 күн бұрын
Awesome video and great ideas
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
@@Kevr0 thanks for watching!
@garretmurphy4544 13 күн бұрын
Fantastic advice Austin, thank you for sharing!
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
@@garretmurphy4544 my pleasure! Thanks for watching, Garret 🙏
@conorkcarroll 13 күн бұрын
Great video! Would love to try bartering for Airbnbs.. just subbed!
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
@@conorkcarroll give it a try! If you send out a bunch of messages, I bet you’ll hear back from a couple of them. My partner and I have had some really fun and unique weekend adventures with these. Thanks for the sub!
@filmmakerevolution 13 күн бұрын
Bartering if they can't afford your full rate is a great idea, going to keep tis in mind for the future
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
@@filmmakerevolution absolutely! It’s a great way to supplement budgets. Hope you’re able to land some great value when you give it a try 🙌
@jbf5030 13 күн бұрын
Damn. Thanks for the tip
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
@@jbf5030 of course! Thanks for watching
@sahajnijjar 14 күн бұрын
Awesome, advice !!
@austinmeyerfilms 14 күн бұрын
@@sahajnijjar thanks, Sahaj!
@sloop24 14 күн бұрын
This is pretty great advise! Thanks!
@austinmeyerfilms 14 күн бұрын
@@sloop24 thanks for watching!
@tyeblake2612 14 күн бұрын
Yep, that’s a great idea! 💡 It seems like everyone is always wanting me to do something for free. Bartering will be my new way from now on…. I’ll have to send you 10% of the profits… lol
@austinmeyerfilms 14 күн бұрын
@@tyeblake2612 hahah, I appreciate that :) I hear you on the people wanting free work. Hopefully a barter play will work out for some of those 🙏
@tyeblake2612 14 күн бұрын
Austin! How’s my buddy doing!!!
@austinmeyerfilms 13 күн бұрын
Your buddy is doin great! You?
@divyani5 16 күн бұрын
Agar mein banau documentry to kya krungi ki wo select hogy
@Recits_Caches 18 күн бұрын
Awesome! Learn so much
@austinmeyerfilms 17 күн бұрын
@@Recits_Caches thanks for watching!
@dennisprinz 19 күн бұрын
Very helpful overview, thanks a lot
@austinmeyerfilms 19 күн бұрын
@@dennisprinz my pleasure! Thanks for watching
@dollhausenx 19 күн бұрын
"We have way more light than we ever need." Must be a California pro-tip. Come to the PNW where dark and rainy cyan filled light abounds and ND filters cry with disuse.
@austinmeyerfilms 19 күн бұрын
Hahahah very fair point
@ausdoug974 19 күн бұрын
Very helpful. I really enjoyed watching this. I bought a Cinesaddle earlier this year and will start to use it more. Thanks.
@austinmeyerfilms 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope it helps you out on your shoots
@santiagovasquez4031 20 күн бұрын
I truly love your channel. I came across it just a few days ago. Thank you so much for every video that you share with us.
@austinmeyerfilms 20 күн бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for saying that. I really appreciate it. Hope you're doing well, Santiago!