Lots of good information being shared here. Been working on it myself and I'm starting to see the traction. Thanks Dave, you got me focused on starting to document here as well to generate leads.
Great video man! This is information I never knew was a thing. “Production hub” being one of those and I’m new to getting into this videography business. I’ve invested in a camera (Sony a7iv) to do content for now but the goal is to eventually leave my 9-5 and do something like you are doing! You give me hope that it can be done!
@@JoseVazquez-gr7gj It can definitely be done. I’ve helped my colleagues do it but just showing them the simple numbers that I make and how knowing others in the videography community is crucial. Have you looked into AOD? The prepared route is to get yourself in a community like that BEFORE you leave your job.
Mannn you’re right about passive and active marketing! It really is nice waking up to a new message on your website from someone who has already vetted you and wants to work with you! But that doesn’t come from being passive, like you said. It’s a lot of seed planting that leads to “passive” harvests! I enjoyed this man, thank you for all the value you work to provide our community! 🙏🏻
@@Tommy_Beal Harvesting is a great way to put it. I’ll use that analogy next time haha. This video is doing ok in terms of views but I really enjoyed making it. Very fulfilling.
Nice job bro keep killing it! 🔥🔥🔥! Super happy that doc shoot worked out for you. I gotta co-sign almost everything you said in this video. So many good insights! One thing though. Monitor and Control app DOES work with the FX6! In fact, I’m using it on an Amazon Prime show that I’m shooting as a wireless directors monitor for the director to have on set. What’s funny is this has actually been possible on the FX6 for a long time. Originally though the app was called Content Browser Mobile (or CBM on the App Store.) Around firmware update 3 or 4 on the FX6, Sony rolled in all the features of CBM into this new app called Monitor and Control and added a couple new features (newest one being false color!) But CBM is the forerunner and it’s very similar. As a matter of fact, my second ever vlog I did was showing how to use this with my FX6. Content Browser Mobile for solo Sony FX 6 shooters. How can it help YOU? Vlog #2 ua-cam.com/video/3sw0rdlkS7M/v-deo.html
@@davidmorefield it’s a little work setting it up using the ‘network’ function in the fx6 and using AP (Access Point) mode. But after you set it up once, your FX6 puts out a WiFi signal and your phone or iPad can connect to it. A lot of people say CBM was unstable for them. I think I might have just gotten lucky. But it was good experience using it because it was basically the 1.0 version of M&C. And you can do so many things with it…like set up your FX6 and A7Siii for 2 angles on an interview….and monitor and control them both even if one is not within reach. You can tap on the phone screen where you want to focus, set up manual focus and scroll it up and down to manually focus (instead of using the ‘hinky’ fly by wire manual focus ring on the lens. You can control the ND, use clear image zoom, change LUTs, honestly pretty much every possible control is there. Take part of a day when you aren’t working to set your FX6 up with it and you’ll find countless uses for it on set.
Hey David, Dope video!! For the monitor and control app. The fx6 is able to use it you just have to find specific instructions. You can also run more than one Sony camera from it and check all the angles at once. a UA-cam creator named deadendboredom explains it well its the old app but i believe its the same instructions
South Florida resident here, but I grew up in Orlando. It's great to see someone from Central Florida killing the game. I actually moved down south for more freelance opportunities because I wasn't aware of these great resources. Thanks for the information, hope to cross paths one day!
I actually know the people from that productionhub link. Did a week with them in ATL. Was a great gig. I think I put two videos up about it. Love the breakdown brother.
This is great stuff, David. Being easy to work with, dependable-and RESPONSIVE whenever they try to communicate with you helps a ton. I often hire freelancers for different types of productions, and I can tell you I don't like to bring back people who are a headache to work with, even when their work is fantastic. 😂
Good stuff David. It really is all about community and keeping the dialogue open. Not sure if any FLA leads panned out. I"ll definitely come out to the next ATLANTA meetup. Sorry I missed the last ones but you gotta work!
@@rdstudios-production yeah man that’s how it goes. Scheduled are always up in the air. Hope to have you at the next meetup. Are you in the Atl chat on Instagram?
@@Shaiquille nah don’t go with that one. It’s not beneficial. IF you have the portfolio for higher paying work then go full force at it. $700/ year isn’t bad when you get a few gigs. There’s a 10% off code in my description as well.
I started watching your channel for how you explain your process and I get surprised that my good buddy Oscar is right at 15 seconds in! I'm getting back into videography and your videos help out a lot thanks.
I am going to be 50 in October. I have been doing wedding photography and videography. I own 2 A7iv and one A7siii. I would like to do this type of work in the next year or two. Do you see over 50 year old DPs out there in the wild? Or is this a young mans game?
@@fiestadigitalmedia6601 Yes! And their main advantage is that the clients are usually in the same age range. They like being able to talk to someone at their level and not a kid like myself. You should check out Cranky Cameraman on UA-cam. He is the person I modeled my vlogs after. He’s in his 40’s or 50’s and does this day in and day out. And he has tons of vlogs go through!
@davidmorefield that's really great to hear. I have a good chunk of the equipment I think I need to do this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight.
It's been so great to see the growth in your journey! We are so glad to have you with us at AOD David :)
@@theartofdocumentary Stoked to be apart of it. Excited to see where you guys take your momentum.
Wow, so much value, this is the channel I have been looking for!
@@RealMagic1103 there’s a bunch of videos here haha
Lots of good information being shared here. Been working on it myself and I'm starting to see the traction. Thanks Dave, you got me focused on starting to document here as well to generate leads.
@@kadecanessa that’s awesome man. And thanks for sharing. I’ll take a look at your uploads. Always cool to see what others are working on.
Great video! Being dependable and easy to work with is so key to building great relationships and keep getting work.
@@GeorgeGuillory it really is!
Great video man! This is information I never knew was a thing. “Production hub” being one of those and I’m new to getting into this videography business. I’ve invested in a camera (Sony a7iv) to do content for now but the goal is to eventually leave my 9-5 and do something like you are doing! You give me hope that it can be done!
@@JoseVazquez-gr7gj It can definitely be done. I’ve helped my colleagues do it but just showing them the simple numbers that I make and how knowing others in the videography community is crucial. Have you looked into AOD? The prepared route is to get yourself in a community like that BEFORE you leave your job.
Very valuable info thanks. I’m subbing and liking ✌🏿
@@Solo_Dolo_Nolo I’m happy to share!
Mannn you’re right about passive and active marketing! It really is nice waking up to a new message on your website from someone who has already vetted you and wants to work with you! But that doesn’t come from being passive, like you said. It’s a lot of seed planting that leads to “passive” harvests! I enjoyed this man, thank you for all the value you work to provide our community! 🙏🏻
@@Tommy_Beal Harvesting is a great way to put it. I’ll use that analogy next time haha.
This video is doing ok in terms of views but I really enjoyed making it. Very fulfilling.
@@davidmorefield good! that’s more important that views :)
@@Tommy_Beal I agree
Nice job bro keep killing it! 🔥🔥🔥! Super happy that doc shoot worked out for you. I gotta co-sign almost everything you said in this video. So many good insights!
One thing though. Monitor and Control app DOES work with the FX6! In fact, I’m using it on an Amazon Prime show that I’m shooting as a wireless directors monitor for the director to have on set. What’s funny is this has actually been possible on the FX6 for a long time. Originally though the app was called Content Browser Mobile (or CBM on the App Store.) Around firmware update 3 or 4 on the FX6, Sony rolled in all the features of CBM into this new app called Monitor and Control and added a couple new features (newest one being false color!) But CBM is the forerunner and it’s very similar. As a matter of fact, my second ever vlog I did was showing how to use this with my FX6.
Content Browser Mobile for solo Sony FX 6 shooters. How can it help YOU? Vlog #2
ua-cam.com/video/3sw0rdlkS7M/v-deo.html
@@907DP oh interesting I had a bunch of stability issues with cbm. I’ll be happy to use this new app with the fx6
@@davidmorefield it’s a little work setting it up using the ‘network’ function in the fx6 and using AP (Access Point) mode. But after you set it up once, your FX6 puts out a WiFi signal and your phone or iPad can connect to it.
A lot of people say CBM was unstable for them. I think I might have just gotten lucky. But it was good experience using it because it was basically the 1.0 version of M&C. And you can do so many things with it…like set up your FX6 and A7Siii for 2 angles on an interview….and monitor and control them both even if one is not within reach. You can tap on the phone screen where you want to focus, set up manual focus and scroll it up and down to manually focus (instead of using the ‘hinky’ fly by wire manual focus ring on the lens. You can control the ND, use clear image zoom, change LUTs, honestly
pretty much every possible control is there.
Take part of a day when you aren’t working to set your FX6 up with it and you’ll find countless uses for it on set.
@@907DP I think I’ll do just that
So much insight packed into this!
@@luker1ng It’s a long one but I tried to add as much value as possible.
Just joind AOD and used your Code :) Thanks for the additional discount :) Love your content
@@LyderProtacio thanks man. I appreciate that!! Congrats on the purchase. Which module did you go with?
@@davidmorefield Went with Create and Earn for now to develope some business skills :)
@@LyderProtacio that’s is probably the best choice you could’ve gone with.
I really enjoy hearing your approach to obtaining new work and avoiding the normal 9-5 grind.
@@johnmorefield358 not built for it haha
Hey David, Dope video!! For the monitor and control app. The fx6 is able to use it you just have to find specific instructions. You can also run more than one Sony camera from it and check all the angles at once. a UA-cam creator named deadendboredom explains it well its the old app but i believe its the same instructions
@@TylerJames-e7l if this is true, that would be perfect. I’ll check it out. Thank you!
South Florida resident here, but I grew up in Orlando. It's great to see someone from Central Florida killing the game. I actually moved down south for more freelance opportunities because I wasn't aware of these great resources. Thanks for the information, hope to cross paths one day!
@@NewAge180 oh that’s cool to hear. How is it going in south Florida?
I actually know the people from that productionhub link. Did a week with them in ATL. Was a great gig. I think I put two videos up about it. Love the breakdown brother.
@@FilmedByHendrix oh no way! Can you share the link? Would love to watch it again.
And thanks man, glad you liked it.
@@davidmorefield
PT1: ua-cam.com/video/07sklCLVWLg/v-deo.html
PT2: ua-cam.com/video/TNQSqIRYQZg/v-deo.html
@@FilmedByHendrix thank you!
This is great stuff, David. Being easy to work with, dependable-and RESPONSIVE whenever they try to communicate with you helps a ton. I often hire freelancers for different types of productions, and I can tell you I don't like to bring back people who are a headache to work with, even when their work is fantastic. 😂
@@jamillsantiago That happens so often. A lot of people think it’s only about skill level and what gear you own.
I have been busy for years, but haven't updated my Reel since 2018. 😂😂😂😂
I really need to update that.
@@travisminneapolis Whether it is an effective marketing piece or not… it’s cool just to see the progress over the years.
love this!! thanks man
@@pvgmedia absolutely!
Good stuff David. It really is all about community and keeping the dialogue open. Not sure if any FLA leads panned out. I"ll definitely come out to the next ATLANTA meetup. Sorry I missed the last ones but you gotta work!
@@rdstudios-production yeah man that’s how it goes. Scheduled are always up in the air. Hope to have you at the next meetup. Are you in the Atl chat on Instagram?
Hey no I’m not. Hit me up @naugle
Thanks for the info I definitely need to start networking more in AOD and sadly I was paying for that bottom package on production hub 😂
@@Shaiquille nah don’t go with that one. It’s not beneficial. IF you have the portfolio for higher paying work then go full force at it. $700/ year isn’t bad when you get a few gigs. There’s a 10% off code in my description as well.
@@davidmorefield yeah I’m definitely going to invest in it!
I started watching your channel for how you explain your process and I get surprised that my good buddy Oscar is right at 15 seconds in! I'm getting back into videography and your videos help out a lot thanks.
@@shortfilipinoguy oh no way! That was from like 2018! Small world haha
@@davidmorefield that’s definitely the time when I was working with him!
Dang brother! pushing out videos a lot this week!
@@areeltrip I got some down time haha
I like the idea of the monitor and control app but its always super laggy for me even just a foot away from the camera
@@Za_Vas hmm I wasn’t having those issues. Mine was right next to camera. I just use it for framing and exposure.
DP out in Jacksonville here ✋🏼
@@GlenReed good to know!
Made it to the end of the video I use Monitor & Ctrl on my FX6!
@@luker1ng oh does it work? I have the wrong info then. I need to try it.
I wish Canada had a good production hub alternative they don’t have much gigs on there,
@@rovonnrussell yes, I believe they are USA focused. I’m not aware of any Canadian services.
Much love David. Appreciate having you in the AOD community
@@markbone Stoked to be a part of AOD’s momentum.
I am going to be 50 in October. I have been doing wedding photography and videography. I own 2 A7iv and one A7siii. I would like to do this type of work in the next year or two. Do you see over 50 year old DPs out there in the wild? Or is this a young mans game?
@@fiestadigitalmedia6601 Yes! And their main advantage is that the clients are usually in the same age range. They like being able to talk to someone at their level and not a kid like myself.
You should check out Cranky Cameraman on UA-cam. He is the person I modeled my vlogs after. He’s in his 40’s or 50’s and does this day in and day out. And he has tons of vlogs go through!
@davidmorefield that's really great to hear. I have a good chunk of the equipment I think I need to do this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight.
Is there any alternative to Production Hub based outside the US? I'm based in Australia
@@Reuel_Media not that I’ve heard of unfortunately