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In this podcast episode, Shezan interviews his friend Serge Keshishian, a photographer and videographer and owner of Toronto based video production company Pic Video Studio, about his experiences in the industry. They discuss how they got started in wedding and corporate industry, the importance of learning from others, and the role of attention to detail in their work. They also touch on the impact of AI on videography and the demand for different types of content, such as testimonials and training videos. Serge offers advice for aspiring wedding photographers and videographers, emphasizing the importance of gaining experience by assisting others in the beginning and getting involved in the community. In this conversation, Shezan and Serge discuss their experiences and offer advice for videographers and photographers in the wedding and corporate industries. They share stories of mishaps and lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of preparation, backup plans, and professionalism. They also highlight the significance of building relationships with clients and delivering high-quality work. The key takeaways include: don't panic in challenging situations, always double-check equipment and settings, back up footage immediately, shoot on multiple SD cards simultaneously to avoid data loss, surround yourself with like-minded people, focus on providing value to clients, and enjoy the process of creating content.

00:00 Show Intro
01:40 Serge's Industry Background
05:12 How did Serge get into videography
06:47 How did Serge get into wedding industry
10:11 Film students doing wedding videography
10:57 Weddings are great for Networking
12:43 Shooting Professional Video with Phones
14:39 is AI going to replace photographers and videographers
16:00 AI helping in video editing
17:16 AI can help free up time for Self-Employed individuals
18:49 What kind of content are clients asking for in 2024
21:45 Being efficient pays well in corporate industry
22:44 Ali Abdaal a case study for upcoming content creators
23:35 Getting started in wedding industry in 2024
26:35 If you forgot to press record, what to do then?
29:10 SD Cards horror stories
30:38 Lost drone footage and SD Card and how I got it back
32:48 Always record on Dual SD Cards as safety
34:12 Use separate SSD and cards for each wedding
36:00 Serge's funny client story
38:37 Shezan hilarious client story
40:48 Importance of detailed client brief
42:37 Benefits of shooting 4k
43:06 What was the most heartfelt experience working in the industry
49:01 Most important advice for rookies
50:38 Message to the fellow creators in the industry
52:25 Content creation is not just about money
53:35 Outro