8 Filmmaking Fundamentals I Wish I Learned Sooner

Let's dive into 8 fundamentals of filmmaking that took me WAY too long to learn. 8 fundamentals that not only make our documentaries better, but our jobs easier. For each, I’ll go over why it matters, why it took me so long to learn, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes I did.

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If we haven’t met yet before - Hey 👋 I'm Austin Meyer and I am a documentary filmmaker based in Berkeley, California. I'm a National Geographic Explorer and my work has been featured by HBO, Hulu, Apple TV, The New York Times, National Geographic, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and PBS among others. Through my videos here on this channel, and my podcast called The Austin Meyer Podcast, I share skills, mindsets, and lessons to help you become a better documentary filmmaker and build the life full of creativity that you aspire towards.

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - 1: Camera Horizons
4:10 - 2: Audio Upgrades
7:18 - 3: Release Forms
10:10 - 4: Prime Time
12:30 - 5: Embrace The Dark Side
14:45 - 6: Duplicate Sequences
17:13 - 7: Film Scenes
19:59 - 8: Trust The Audience's Intelligence
22:12 - Final Thoughts

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