Oleseaden Lale

Oh I get it now. Thanks a lot for all your input and I'm happy I found this forum!

Even if it's not a typical shoot, it could be a start maybe? At least for some level of networking at least. Care to share some more more information on the project?

Thanks so much Tyler...and yes, at some point I intend to do filmmaking full-time as that's something I'm so passionate about...a passion I only discovered while on my PhD. On spending money on creating content, could you shed some more light on that? Thanks

Many thanks Phil...this was massively insightful to say the least. About the short you're crewing up for in Essex, I'd be interested for sure as I've never really been on set with a crew before and would be a great experience for me to have a feel for what it is like regardless of what roles are open. Let me know if this would be possible. Lale

Great insight honestly. I've got a small bit of kit at the moment (Panasonic Lumix Gh5, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4k, an electronic gimbal, DJI Mavic 2 pro and a small LED lighting kit). Looking to get a camera dolly from ProAim as they have some affordable options because using am electronic gimbal doesn't necessarily give me the results I want in certain scenarios like for longer takes with smooth subtle movement. It's crazy that gear almost trumps everything else in today's world but I'm ready to build my gear gradually and upgrade my camera eventually when I get a job after my PhD.

Hi all Pretty new on here so please pardon me if I'm not exactly doing things the right way. I've been a hobbyist for the most part not until last year when I wanted to do things more seriously and started to do some spec commercials to build a portfolio. However, I'm just wondering what various approaches there are to find crews to work with and start getting more industry experience and jobs? Currently a Doctoral student (in the sciences) but I invest most of my free time into cinematography. I'm basically a 1 man band at the moment and would really appreciate some advice on how to progress from here especially not having attended film school.