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Top 5 reasons Austin’s UA-cam channel was successful 1. Actually entertaining 2. No clickbait 3. Videos are short and compact 4. Topics discussed are fun and unique 5. The man is just great at getting me to laugh.
I also think a big problem showed in you playing the lead role. I know this urge to play the lead part in own works. Maybe I'm wrong or it's just me, but I've come to the conclusion that if I write a script in which I feel like I have to play the lead AND direct under every circumstance, then I just wrote a script around my dream to be an actor. It's like trying to fulfill to many dreams at once. I know this urge to be recognized as an amazing actor, director, writer, editor and DoP all at once, to get all the credit possible for my OWN movie, but these projects are doomed, like u said, because they're the ultimate vanity. Sorry for bad English ;)
Orson Welles directed and starred on Citizen Kane which was also his first movie. So it's a non-issue, really. If you understand how to direct and also how to act, you'll do just fine.
But with a low budget it can be hard to find a good actor you trust enough for the lead role. My cousin is an indie filmmakers, and he expressed that one of his biggest problems with his most recent movie if that his actors didn’t act exactly like he wanted the characters to go.
@@climlock8755 Well he really is a poser. Acting as he as on level with Austin and mentioned 19 just to flex his age. But I guarantee the OP makes shit, and even admitted his mediocrity by saying his "feature" was scrapped. Which I bet It was as far as 20 minute script and maybe the name.
I really don’t think you should be so harsh on yourself for “making a movie for the sake of making a movie”. That shows that you’ve got damn good goal setting and determination that I kind of envy. You went after a dream with everything you had. You seem to have gained a lot of experience and learned a ton because of Sprouting Orchids. I don’t think it should be considered a worthless experience just because the movie didn’t turn out so great. Best of luck on your future projects!
#6: Don't make a movie with an audience in mind. The reason an audience is sitting in their seats waiting to be surprised is because they don't know know what they want. If YOU know what YOU want, then most likely there are more like-minded people out there who will appreciate your vision without compromise. Whoever will become your audience will be people who see it long after the initial screenings, maybe even a year or two after it's release.
... people don't go to the movies to be surprised. I went and saw the new animated Spiderman movie because I had heard it was good, and the trailers looked good. The only surprises where how good it was excuted and some plot points, and like. movie is good is a surprise that ... isn't valuable.
I don't even go to the movies anymore because I've come to accept that most of it is either retreads, sequels, or low-effort offerings stuffed to the gills with annoying tropes. Personally, I don't like the feeling of being "catered to" or "fanserviced" because it comes off as condescending and manufactured. What excites me is seeing a passion project come to fruition, and those sort of films like Stanley Kubrick and Akira Kurosawa did belong in theaters at one time, but that time is gone and the general audience is numb and wants to watch minions fart and jumpscares.
@@suddenllybah how could i possibly have known they were good until i saw them myself? i've been surprised by modern films too, it's just happens less often
Thank you so much, Austin. You don't know how much this video means to me. Shooting my first film with my friends in a couple weeks and although we're not looking to make any profit out of it, I still don't want to let them down. I'm keeping a brave face while actually having an internal meltdown on the inside. This really did calm my nerves and you will truly be an inspiration to the endless number of aspiring filmmakers who will tread on the path you have taken.
Oh my gosh! So It's true! You are going to make a new movie?!?!? We want to know everything right now!!! Ahaha just joking...but I really am very happy you are working on a new project. You talk so easily about your own mistakes...you have grown up, for real. And I can't wait to follow the endeavors of the new Austin. On youtube and outside :) thanks for talking again about sprouting orchids. There's so much to learn from that story of yours
Thank you so much for this video. I've been working on a short film since May and I am guilty of every single one of these problems. I rushed my pre production and thought I could make the whole thing in a month. I didn't realise the adventure I was embarking on and because of that my own sanity suffered as a result. This film has been my LIFE since that time and it's only now coming close to completion. This video came at the exact right time for me. I used my friends for everything and them being some of the greatest people I know did everything to make this hashed together vision into a reality and I will never be able to thank them enough for it. The times I'd have them come across town at 10am to do reshoots of a scene because I didn't know what I was doing and wasn't able to get the coverage I needed. Or the sheer amount of favours I called in and the money I spent on food and drink for everyone and it still doesn't feel like enough gratitude. To whoever may be reading this. If you are currently on your own adventure of making a film, listen to this video. Every word is the bitter truth of filmmaking. This has been the hardest thing I have ever done. And you need to understand what you're getting yourself into. Remember to stay humble and true to yourself during every element of the production. It can be hard to be assertive enough do get people to do stuff, and that was one of my own problems. Since I wasn't paying anyone I ended up setting up most everything myself whilst also trying to be the director, the cameraman, and the star in the main role. I remember the hot July morning I woke up with dire hayfever. I rushed all around town to get props together and then went down to the location. I was half drunk off of paracetamol tablets that I abused to try and hide the fact that I was absolutely not in the right mindset to be doing all of this but I did it anyway and that scene suffered as a result. Although it came together decently thanks to the amazing work my friends put in. I remember telling them "if I have an idea that sounds fucking idiotic, tell me. I'm not okay right now. I'm fucked on painkillers". And they did. This film isn't my film. It's our film. And your film isn't your film. It's the culmination of dozens of people putting their time aside to allow you to have a voice. Use it to say something worthwhile. I didn't do that and as a result my film hasn't got much to say. But now I know that for next time. And you will too. Thank you again Austin for making this video.
I had the same problem with a book I’ve been working on. I wanted to make a book so bad I didn’t try to make it good. Now I’ve re-examined the story and it’s turning out much better.
I love how you learned from your past mistakes and changed overall, not only professionally, but even your attitude, man you are one of the humblest, honest and coolest UA-camrs I've ever seen. Loving everything you do man!
I feel like this doesn’t just apply to filmmaking, I’m currently working on an album, and as he elaborated on each step, I realized I was doing everything one shouldn’t do in a creative process
Nice. Way to be efficient combining your UA-cam work with an announcement video. That it's filled with practical advice for any creative (in particular film makers, but the broad strokes can be used by anyone) is just icing on the cake.
7:17 I'm not even on film making (I'm a music student) and I watch your videos because it serves as a guidance for any kind of art. You inspire me to be better in every note I write. You have a larger reach than what you think. Keep it up
I am currently working on my feature film “the fairhope massacre” and watching these videos really help me when making sure I’m doing it right. The story and script have been read and re written so it makes sense, I am learning many things about filmmaking from you tubers. It’s going good
Hey austin, good to know this. I just have a quick question. would you remake that movie with corrections & changing the narrative ? I mean every idea is valuable if presented in the right perspective. So would you do that ?
you asked at the beginning of the year (maybe) that what should your channel be about. well, it can be resurrecting yourself as a filmmaker and make others a part of that struggle and through that teach others.
Looking back at my own work makes me feel inspired to make better new things. I have the opposite problem, I doubt myself too much in my own work and constantly feel what I make is not good enough, but it is.
This may be a very cynical perspective to take with this, but your video on this movie could result in a small cult following. Maybe one that’ll give a few extra clicks on ITunes and Amazon. Also, you removing my ability to watch the movie honestly makes me want to see it more.
@@tatehildyard5332 Your prediction isn't cynical; it's just realistic about the fact that *people* are cynical. :) I mean, The Room became so well-known that a popular feature film was made ABOUT it. I doubt Sprouting Orchids was anywhere near the perfect storm of awfulness that The Room somehow managed to become, but becoming well-known as a creator definitely does result in fans wanting to witness your proto-career.
This is so relatable Simon......My First And Second Short Films Both Had Most Of These flaws....It's quite embarrassing But Now I Realize That Filmmaking Is Sort Of A Trial And Error Situation Where You Have To Keep On Making Many Films Until You finally reach a point where you've finally achieved your satisfaction.. But that still isn't the end, you could even do better by looking back at it and using it as a learning lesson to do what you couldn't in your next project....And so it repeats......
Not only do you deliver really helpful and honest content but also in a really enjoyable way- and no one else on UA-cam has the patience or care to end the video on that twist.
This story reminds me of the development of Revenge of the Fallen. A lack of communication between the cast and crew, and no clear idea with only the set pieces in mind
Great advice. I've worked as an actress on several feature length low budget movies. One took over 2 years to eventually come out, the shooting was fun, determined and the director took the time to properly direct and answer my questions, talk about my character, let me make suggestions and encouraged experimenting and exploring! His movie, especially the writing and acting got some praise in the indie scene. The other one, the most recent one, felt very rushed from the beginning. The director had an anonymous sponsor who would request things like having x many well know actors in it, just so they could put their name on the poster, x amount of gore, x amount of hot girls, x amount of nudity just so they could put it in the trailer and the list goes on and on. The director was nice, but he didn't seem to have passion for it, the script was not the best, but I and many others I spoke with on the production thought it just needed more time and work to be decent. Basically he made all the mistakes listed in this video, on top of it, he had a 3 month old baby and oh boy was his wife pissed at him for doing the movie! In short, he just wanted to get it finished and rushed it, he didn't even direct anymore and just let people do whatever. In the end, didn't even care for continuity anymore and didn't bother to hire someone, so I had to remind him, that I needed to look different, he forgot that as well. He had a deadline scheduled for December and I'm so floored, I think I won't go to the premiere, I feel embarrassed for him and for myself. That's the blunt truth!
How to make a good movie: 1: pass your childhood reading stories, watching tv series and films 2: pass your teenage years studying all classics and masterpieces while still reading/analysing every possible film/comic/novel/manga/tv serie/cartoon and anime possible 3: while in your teenage years make sure to make experiences and also write a lot (mostly novels and movie scripts) 4: If you are creative then good if not then you will need to twice the effort to come up with a good story. 5: You are now in your late teens, some could even call you a "young adult". This is the time you start writing your "masterpiece" (masterpiece for you but in the end it will just be a decent/good movie) 6: while studying for college or working, depending on your aspirations, you will begin to make arrangements for making your film (which will cost a fortune, unless you know some tricks that can halve the budget. Also the marketing will be quite expensive, if not the most expensive part) 7: produce the film (don't mess up) 8: if you are lucky or talented (and lucky), you will make it. Otherwise you will be like the others: either a small producer/director or a nobody. To summarise to make a good film you need to be talented, somewhat creative and study a lot. (Also making a lot of research can come in handy) [there are lots of guides or books on how to make a good movie like STORY] Now if you want to make a profitable film then that's another story. Can you make a film like the "Emoji Movie"?
I love the cliffhanger at the end of the piece Austin, congratulations on the tradition continuing! I hope whatever you do in this next production goes smoothly, with relaxing ease and joy. This just keeps in my mind that I need to write my book with less friction in my personal life, and more care to what I'm trying to write.
This is legitimately an ode to everything everyone does throughout their lives. I too am a filmmaking student and I cannot describe how this helped me. Thanks.
Loved this video! Many people point to Sam Raimi and evil dead as a great first movie without realizing it took him *years* to finish that film... not a week or two. I recommend reading Bruce Campbell's "confessions of a B movie actor"
Honestly Austin the real mistake here was not making the move to a production city early in your career. Surrounding yourself with like minded professionals who are all in the middle of making big career moves would have opened so many doors for you. It's amazing to think where you would be if you had left Missouri. From one Missouri filmmaker to another, making the move to LA then Atlanta has been the best thing that's ever happened for me. But thanks for all the great content and blunt, intimate personal reflection. Your channel is a breath of fresh air.
You are the kind of UA-camr that I love so much because you put so much heart in your content that I don't skip ads even at the very end that you have put in this video so that you get that sweet ad revenue! keep making content this good!
Well right now I am in thr making of my own short adventure like film as a last school project, i had a lot of difficulties (knowing that i only have myself and 2 other member) to make the movie work. Can anyone tell me what wrong move you did as an amateur film maker to help me out, thanks!
My friend always quoted this when making a story: The Baker's wife died is not a story, the Baker's wife died and the Blacksmith died from grief is a story.
Actually, some of those points can be used by everyone in different working fields and life situations. Especially by managers. Thank you for sharing your experience! Some things in life can be inderstood only with try and fail situations.
Thanks for the tips Austin! I don't have any plans for a short film with actors just yet, so I'm just gonna stick to filming with model trains. However, I do want to go to a film college one day, so thanks for the tips on being a director!
Hey Austin! I'm a junior in Radio and Video Production in high school. I don't know as much about filmmaking as the people I'm in class with, and I definitely haven't fallen down that rabbit hole of being a "film student" but I still love what I do. I wanted to thank you for making videos like these, because it helps me get a better understanding of what I can do to be the best at my profession without having to incessantly obsess about every little in and out about film production; that's just not my style. You've also inspired me to enter into a schoolwide film contest coming up this March! I thank you for sharing your successes and failures to allow a person like me to learn new things about a topic that I love. Cheers!
Ironically, your video covering why your first movie didn't work is my favourite video you've done and really hit home with me. At the time I was going through something similar where the amount of stress just got too much and I went through some depression. It was a giant leap to take and at least now you can look back and say I did that and I learned from that.
So happy to see that you are making another film. I for one can not wait to see it. I stumbled upon your videos a few months back and the one that made me subscribe was your story about your movie. Good luck and remember, no pressure.
Your story made me want to help these projects instead to kickstart one of my own. I want (once I believe it is good to invest) to help and collaborate with young projects
Omg. I loved the video about sprouting orchids. I'm a 16y/o filmmaker from switzerland and I'm currently in pre-production for my own feature film. Thank you very much for this seconde video and I hope to see a feature from you soon!
Why is it that most of the clickbait-y titles have unnecessary words? The "why" isn't needed. I don't mind; generally when you post I click on your videos regardless of what the title is. I'm just curious about the trend
Using “why” and “how” is generally more likely to catch the attention of people scrolling through UA-cam. I work hard on my videos and I want people to watch them.
Hey man, thanks a lot for sharing this, most times (and even more on UA-cam) we just see success stories and how people get the things right but you show us the other side of the coin, the part about failure and you are so optimistic about it and you have showed me that effort into ones passions is what matters even if you fail, you inspired me to create a UA-cam channel, and give it a try, thanks man! What a great video, I send you big hug from Mexico 🇲🇽
Loved at that ending lol. Looking forward to your upcoming film, it'd be cool if you kept us updated on production, maybe with a vlog type thing. A lot of your fans have a great interest in film and would love to see some behind the scenes
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Hi
Love your content.
Good luck with your next project Austin!!
*Merch but not the movie to sell.
If u ever make a movie uk who to call I have nothing better to do
“It’s tradition!”
Well played Austin. I was not expecting that cliffhanger
Does that mean he is making another feature film?
*screams*
And the little smirk! That was really clever.
Austin McConnel LEAKED another feature film???? See these five CRUSHING reasons why his old film failed!!!!!!!!
Wooooooooooooo
Top 5 reasons Austin’s UA-cam channel was successful
1. Actually entertaining
2. No clickbait
3. Videos are short and compact
4. Topics discussed are fun and unique
5. The man is just great at getting me to laugh.
6. Printers
that second one is't completely true
"Was"
And i like the way he talks.
Number 3 is not true sometimes.
your first movie failed because it wasnt sponsored by SQUARESPACE.
first comment lol
Or Amino
Why you no have comments?
*Skillshare
Anyone got genuinely emotional watching the original video??
I did the original video is a work of art.
Yeah, Austin did.
Honestly, it is one of the only youtube videos that almost made me cry
Oof, especially at the end when he said that everything he saw reminded him of home and how he missed it 😭
I watched it for the first time yesterday. I'm currently working on my first film project and I can say that it broke me
Loved this Austin!
wait ur also here?
@@Me-da-Ghost ikr, and why does this have only 13 likes.
Oh hello there Ann!! I didn’t expect to see you here! As a fan of both you and this channel, it’s so cool to know that you watch Austin McConnell too!
Yes, but can we talk about why printer cartridges are a scam again? 🤔
huh?
Why not
🤣
I'd rather we talk about diamond interchanges
The printer scam reboot is due Q3 2019
Atleast its better than 2018 YT rewind
SHIT
*You haven’t seen it tho’...*
From what Austin has told us, it may have been worse!
@MinuteBrice what?
Grady Houger _impossible_
I also think a big problem showed in you playing the lead role. I know this urge to play the lead part in own works. Maybe I'm wrong or it's just me, but I've come to the conclusion that if I write a script in which I feel like I have to play the lead AND direct under every circumstance, then I just wrote a script around my dream to be an actor. It's like trying to fulfill to many dreams at once. I know this urge to be recognized as an amazing actor, director, writer, editor and DoP all at once, to get all the credit possible for my OWN movie, but these projects are doomed, like u said, because they're the ultimate vanity. Sorry for bad English ;)
FinleyLava This is a fine point, but most people I know who star in their own works do it for budget reasons
That just described The Room perfectly lmfao
Orson Welles directed and starred on Citizen Kane which was also his first movie.
So it's a non-issue, really. If you understand how to direct and also how to act, you'll do just fine.
But with a low budget it can be hard to find a good actor you trust enough for the lead role. My cousin is an indie filmmakers, and he expressed that one of his biggest problems with his most recent movie if that his actors didn’t act exactly like he wanted the characters to go.
Ur right but also Lin Manuel Miranda tho😅
I feel like a comedy arthouse/indie film about Austin making Sprouting Orchids would be weirdly good.
So, it's tradition? Guess you've got another project in the works then.
Exactly my reaction when he dropped that line
Not anymore 😢
@@Rdjevelyn yeah.... sad
Don’t lose hope, films take a long time to make so for god’s sake have patience you have no proof he has abandoned the project
@@popflicktionedits3256 other then the videos where he talks about abandoning that specific project.
Obviously, it needed more lens flare.
OMG cyb-org Michael!
Sans Vsauce.
J.J. Abrams agrees.
Radien yes
Kliksphillip agrees
As a 19 y/o who hit 4/5 of these and scrapped my first attempt at a feature, I can attest that these are rules to live by
Pretentious soyboy void of talent chasing internet clout.
@@dramamine755 ugh
@@climlock8755 Well he really is a poser. Acting as he as on level with Austin and mentioned 19 just to flex his age. But I guarantee the OP makes shit, and even admitted his mediocrity by saying his "feature" was scrapped. Which I bet It was as far as 20 minute script and maybe the name.
What's the deal with all this abuse, jesus christ the original comment wasn't even arrogant or inflammatory in any way
@@dramamine755 Oh God.
I really don’t think you should be so harsh on yourself for “making a movie for the sake of making a movie”. That shows that you’ve got damn good goal setting and determination that I kind of envy. You went after a dream with everything you had. You seem to have gained a lot of experience and learned a ton because of Sprouting Orchids. I don’t think it should be considered a worthless experience just because the movie didn’t turn out so great.
Best of luck on your future projects!
“i have some cool 3d animations of weird alien worms”
may i ask why you have clips of weird alien worms?
#6: Don't make a movie with an audience in mind. The reason an audience is sitting in their seats waiting to be surprised is because they don't know know what they want. If YOU know what YOU want, then most likely there are more like-minded people out there who will appreciate your vision without compromise. Whoever will become your audience will be people who see it long after the initial screenings, maybe even a year or two after it's release.
... people don't go to the movies to be surprised.
I went and saw the new animated Spiderman movie because I had heard it was good, and the trailers looked good.
The only surprises where how good it was excuted and some plot points, and like. movie is good is a surprise that ... isn't valuable.
I don't even go to the movies anymore because I've come to accept that most of it is either retreads, sequels, or low-effort offerings stuffed to the gills with annoying tropes. Personally, I don't like the feeling of being "catered to" or "fanserviced" because it comes off as condescending and manufactured. What excites me is seeing a passion project come to fruition, and those sort of films like Stanley Kubrick and Akira Kurosawa did belong in theaters at one time, but that time is gone and the general audience is numb and wants to watch minions fart and jumpscares.
@@Lifesizemortal
I think you are spoiled by the fact that those movies are good, and you knew they were good.
@@suddenllybah how could i possibly have known they were good until i saw them myself? i've been surprised by modern films too, it's just happens less often
Nah
I thought this channel was about printers
George Crepps 😂
no it’s about road design
No its about postal delivery trucks
No, it's a book reviews channel.
No you guys.... Obviously this channel is about parachuting
Can I watch Sprouting Orchids? I'm so curious hahah
Same lmao
You can kind of watch it if you watch the video he made before where he talks about it.
its pretty good. I caught it before it wasn't available on Amazon when he released his original video on it.
Same
@@bandamani but you can't really see the whole plot, i wish i could watch it to see the "poor story" he keeps talking about
*_In my opinion, I think Austin's film is rather the greatest magnum opus ever created._*
Friendship this series really is
*I think of it as being above the average movie.*
I think his magnum opus is his video on the movie.
* opus magnum
Thank you so much, Austin. You don't know how much this video means to me. Shooting my first film with my friends in a couple weeks and although we're not looking to make any profit out of it, I still don't want to let them down. I'm keeping a brave face while actually having an internal meltdown on the inside. This really did calm my nerves and you will truly be an inspiration to the endless number of aspiring filmmakers who will tread on the path you have taken.
Uh, I would expect not to make profits from the first 100 films you shoot lol.
How did it go?
Oh my gosh! So It's true! You are going to make a new movie?!?!? We want to know everything right now!!! Ahaha just joking...but I really am very happy you are working on a new project. You talk so easily about your own mistakes...you have grown up, for real. And I can't wait to follow the endeavors of the new Austin. On youtube and outside :) thanks for talking again about sprouting orchids. There's so much to learn from that story of yours
Thank you so much for this video. I've been working on a short film since May and I am guilty of every single one of these problems. I rushed my pre production and thought I could make the whole thing in a month. I didn't realise the adventure I was embarking on and because of that my own sanity suffered as a result. This film has been my LIFE since that time and it's only now coming close to completion.
This video came at the exact right time for me. I used my friends for everything and them being some of the greatest people I know did everything to make this hashed together vision into a reality and I will never be able to thank them enough for it.
The times I'd have them come across town at 10am to do reshoots of a scene because I didn't know what I was doing and wasn't able to get the coverage I needed. Or the sheer amount of favours I called in and the money I spent on food and drink for everyone and it still doesn't feel like enough gratitude.
To whoever may be reading this. If you are currently on your own adventure of making a film, listen to this video. Every word is the bitter truth of filmmaking. This has been the hardest thing I have ever done. And you need to understand what you're getting yourself into.
Remember to stay humble and true to yourself during every element of the production. It can be hard to be assertive enough do get people to do stuff, and that was one of my own problems. Since I wasn't paying anyone I ended up setting up most everything myself whilst also trying to be the director, the cameraman, and the star in the main role.
I remember the hot July morning I woke up with dire hayfever. I rushed all around town to get props together and then went down to the location. I was half drunk off of paracetamol tablets that I abused to try and hide the fact that I was absolutely not in the right mindset to be doing all of this but I did it anyway and that scene suffered as a result. Although it came together decently thanks to the amazing work my friends put in. I remember telling them "if I have an idea that sounds fucking idiotic, tell me. I'm not okay right now. I'm fucked on painkillers". And they did.
This film isn't my film. It's our film. And your film isn't your film. It's the culmination of dozens of people putting their time aside to allow you to have a voice. Use it to say something worthwhile. I didn't do that and as a result my film hasn't got much to say. But now I know that for next time. And you will too.
Thank you again Austin for making this video.
*whats actually important about this Sprouting Orchids IS a Magnum Opus because of the video series that came out of this*
More like a catalyst for the magnum opuses (Opusis?.... Opi?....) That came to be the video series
Sammy Maxwell Magnum Opussy
@@sammy135_ Magna operis
There wasn't any ink cartridges in it.
This video: The Theatrical Cut
i made a movie. it stunk: The Extended Cut
I had the same problem with a book I’ve been working on. I wanted to make a book so bad I didn’t try to make it good. Now I’ve re-examined the story and it’s turning out much better.
I love how you learned from your past mistakes and changed overall, not only professionally, but even your attitude, man you are one of the humblest, honest and coolest UA-camrs I've ever seen.
Loving everything you do man!
I feel like this doesn’t just apply to filmmaking, I’m currently working on an album, and as he elaborated on each step, I realized I was doing everything one shouldn’t do in a creative process
Your videos inspire me to write and I always go back to them when I need inspiration
*So whenever we are going to make a movie we are going to have to follow these rules* 😁
lol
Ruur
Nice. Way to be efficient combining your UA-cam work with an announcement video. That it's filled with practical advice for any creative (in particular film makers, but the broad strokes can be used by anyone) is just icing on the cake.
Love the “small town movie” idea! Might have to use that one someday...
That ending tho
SILENCE VERIFIED
I'm so excited to see what project you're up to! Best of luck :)
me: **just turned 23, feeling pretty good about myself**
austin: If I'm honest, I was pretty stupid at 23.
*oof*
Happy (probably very) belated birthday!(:
Just a few days ago actually, but thanks!!
7:17 I'm not even on film making (I'm a music student) and I watch your videos because it serves as a guidance for any kind of art. You inspire me to be better in every note I write. You have a larger reach than what you think. Keep it up
I am currently working on my feature film “the fairhope massacre” and watching these videos really help me when making sure I’m doing it right. The story and script have been read and re written so it makes sense, I am learning many things about filmmaking from you tubers. It’s going good
This is a really fantastic form letter to dear aspiring film maker.
Hey austin, good to know this. I just have a quick question.
would you remake that movie with corrections & changing the narrative ?
I mean every idea is valuable if presented in the right perspective. So would you do that ?
That cliffhanger at the end “It’s tradition”. I’m actually hyped for whatever you make
you asked at the beginning of the year (maybe) that what should your channel be about. well, it can be resurrecting yourself as a filmmaker and make others a part of that struggle and through that teach others.
Maybe you should try again,you’re a pretty creative person.
He probably is. That's the point of the ending.
Looking back at my own work makes me feel inspired to make better new things. I have the opposite problem, I doubt myself too much in my own work and constantly feel what I make is not good enough, but it is.
I'm working on a novel. The best part about it is that I can just go back and cut and change without any needs for cameras and such.
Are you going to show sprouting orchids like you did with your book
I don't know. I go back and forth thinking about it.
You just need Whoopi Goldberg to introduce it saying it’s for “archival purposes only”
austinmcconnell i really want to see it
This may be a very cynical perspective to take with this, but your video on this movie could result in a small cult following. Maybe one that’ll give a few extra clicks on ITunes and Amazon. Also, you removing my ability to watch the movie honestly makes me want to see it more.
@@tatehildyard5332 Your prediction isn't cynical; it's just realistic about the fact that *people* are cynical. :) I mean, The Room became so well-known that a popular feature film was made ABOUT it.
I doubt Sprouting Orchids was anywhere near the perfect storm of awfulness that The Room somehow managed to become, but becoming well-known as a creator definitely does result in fans wanting to witness your proto-career.
I'm just curios, but what do you do for a living(other than UA-cam)
nothing, his youtube earns more than enough
This is so relatable Simon......My First And Second Short Films Both Had Most Of These flaws....It's quite embarrassing But Now I Realize That Filmmaking Is Sort Of A Trial And Error Situation Where You Have To Keep On Making Many Films Until You finally reach a point where you've finally achieved your satisfaction..
But that still isn't the end, you could even do better by looking back at it and using it as a learning lesson to do what you couldn't in your next project....And so it repeats......
Shoot. I mean Austin....I accidently typed Simon
Always enjoyable to see a UA-camr be transparent and possess the ability of self-reflection
thats a cool ass jacket in the thumbnail
It's his new profile picture.
Yes
I wish good fortune on the project you are embarking. I hope it takes you many many moons and it gives you great pleasure in the end.
Not only do you deliver really helpful and honest content but also in a really enjoyable way- and no one else on UA-cam has the patience or care to end the video on that twist.
Finally starting on that second feature. I’ve been waiting for this.
I will give you my liver if I can get a copy of this movie.
You won't enjoy the copy for very long once you get it
Brandon Chan actually, if they don’t give their entire liver, it will just regenerate itself!
nah kidney better, you only need one
"My movie failed." - Austin
Buy the movie's clothing!
This story reminds me of the development of Revenge of the Fallen. A lack of communication between the cast and crew, and no clear idea with only the set pieces in mind
Great advice. I've worked as an actress on several feature length low budget movies. One took over 2 years to eventually come out, the shooting was fun, determined and the director took the time to properly direct and answer my questions, talk about my character, let me make suggestions and encouraged experimenting and exploring! His movie, especially the writing and acting got some praise in the indie scene.
The other one, the most recent one, felt very rushed from the beginning. The director had an anonymous sponsor who would request things like having x many well know actors in it, just so they could put their name on the poster, x amount of gore, x amount of hot girls, x amount of nudity just so they could put it in the trailer and the list goes on and on. The director was nice, but he didn't seem to have passion for it, the script was not the best, but I and many others I spoke with on the production thought it just needed more time and work to be decent. Basically he made all the mistakes listed in this video, on top of it, he had a 3 month old baby and oh boy was his wife pissed at him for doing the movie! In short, he just wanted to get it finished and rushed it, he didn't even direct anymore and just let people do whatever. In the end, didn't even care for continuity anymore and didn't bother to hire someone, so I had to remind him, that I needed to look different, he forgot that as well. He had a deadline scheduled for December and I'm so floored, I think I won't go to the premiere, I feel embarrassed for him and for myself. That's the blunt truth!
This upload is gonna make my day way better
How to make a good movie:
1: pass your childhood reading stories, watching tv series and films
2: pass your teenage years studying all classics and masterpieces while still reading/analysing every possible film/comic/novel/manga/tv serie/cartoon and anime possible
3: while in your teenage years make sure to make experiences and also write a lot (mostly novels and movie scripts)
4: If you are creative then good if not then you will need to twice the effort to come up with a good story.
5: You are now in your late teens, some could even call you a "young adult". This is the time you start writing your "masterpiece" (masterpiece for you but in the end it will just be a decent/good movie)
6: while studying for college or working, depending on your aspirations, you will begin to make arrangements for making your film (which will cost a fortune, unless you know some tricks that can halve the budget. Also the marketing will be quite expensive, if not the most expensive part)
7: produce the film (don't mess up)
8: if you are lucky or talented (and lucky), you will make it. Otherwise you will be like the others: either a small producer/director or a nobody.
To summarise to make a good film you need to be talented, somewhat creative and study a lot. (Also making a lot of research can come in handy) [there are lots of guides or books on how to make a good movie like STORY]
Now if you want to make a profitable film then that's another story. Can you make a film like the "Emoji Movie"?
I love the cliffhanger at the end of the piece Austin, congratulations on the tradition continuing! I hope whatever you do in this next production goes smoothly, with relaxing ease and joy. This just keeps in my mind that I need to write my book with less friction in my personal life, and more care to what I'm trying to write.
IM SUPER EXCITED! We are here supporting you and wishing you all the best on your new project!
Did you make your profile picture you facepalming? Damn, that's my reaction every time I try to be funny.
holy shit are you implying that you’re gonna make another movie?
DanielleGeeGee no, it’s Sir Percy the Small Engine VII, Esq., you uncultured swine.
This is legitimately an ode to everything everyone does throughout their lives.
I too am a filmmaking student and I cannot describe how this helped me. Thanks.
Loved this video! Many people point to Sam Raimi and evil dead as a great first movie without realizing it took him *years* to finish that film... not a week or two. I recommend reading Bruce Campbell's "confessions of a B movie actor"
Takes a lot of balls to talk about one's shortcomings on the internet. Im just a viewer, but im proud of you, bro.
Honestly Austin the real mistake here was not making the move to a production city early in your career. Surrounding yourself with like minded professionals who are all in the middle of making big career moves would have opened so many doors for you. It's amazing to think where you would be if you had left Missouri. From one Missouri filmmaker to another, making the move to LA then Atlanta has been the best thing that's ever happened for me. But thanks for all the great content and blunt, intimate personal reflection. Your channel is a breath of fresh air.
Bad idea. LA will be on fire soon, and Atlanta will be underwater. I would not recommend in this day and age.
Not necessarily, people learn differently.
If he had done differently Austin probably wouldnt have 700k+ subscribers.
You are the kind of UA-camr that I love so much because you put so much heart in your content that I don't skip ads even at the very end that you have put in this video so that you get that sweet ad revenue! keep making content this good!
I wish you the best of luck on your new project Austin. You are a huge inspiration and a great creator.
*Got 4/5 star rating in IMDb*
Fan ratings who never seen the movie I suppose lmao
Those are just from fans of his channel, who rated it just to give him some positivity
9:06 the only way that could be worse is if you were pregnant with you second child after the second date
Oh that's perfect timing. I'm working on a project myself right now and this is just what I needed. Thanks!
That subtle tease at the end, loved it. I can't wait!
Well right now I am in thr making of my own short adventure like film as a last school project, i had a lot of difficulties (knowing that i only have myself and 2 other member) to make the movie work.
Can anyone tell me what wrong move you did as an amateur film maker to help me out, thanks!
have too high expectation of the movie... it's better to have fun than perfecting the movie :D...
I love you Austin
I love you back.
austinmcconnell
MY HEART AH
I was not expecting that
My friend always quoted this when making a story:
The Baker's wife died is not a story, the Baker's wife died and the Blacksmith died from grief is a story.
Actually, some of those points can be used by everyone in different working fields and life situations. Especially by managers. Thank you for sharing your experience! Some things in life can be inderstood only with try and fail situations.
“ first attempt ” your tried a 2nd time ?
Thank you, Austin. Thank you
Thanks for the tips Austin! I don't have any plans for a short film with actors just yet, so I'm just gonna stick to filming with model trains. However, I do want to go to a film college one day, so thanks for the tips on being a director!
Hey Austin! I'm a junior in Radio and Video Production in high school. I don't know as much about filmmaking as the people I'm in class with, and I definitely haven't fallen down that rabbit hole of being a "film student" but I still love what I do. I wanted to thank you for making videos like these, because it helps me get a better understanding of what I can do to be the best at my profession without having to incessantly obsess about every little in and out about film production; that's just not my style. You've also inspired me to enter into a schoolwide film contest coming up this March! I thank you for sharing your successes and failures to allow a person like me to learn new things about a topic that I love. Cheers!
Hey, man! This comment made my day. Thanks! Best of luck this year.
austinmcconnell Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my little anecdote
Because it was your first movie ??
No
If you sell the movie, I'll buy it lol
Ironically, your video covering why your first movie didn't work is my favourite video you've done and really hit home with me. At the time I was going through something similar where the amount of stress just got too much and I went through some depression. It was a giant leap to take and at least now you can look back and say I did that and I learned from that.
So happy to see that you are making another film. I for one can not wait to see it. I stumbled upon your videos a few months back and the one that made me subscribe was your story about your movie. Good luck and remember, no pressure.
I love your videos bro☺ love from India ✊
Pewdiepie ki makabhosada😂
Because it wasnt the parachute vid
"Ardent" is a lovely word. I will incorporate it more into my lexicon.
The insight given in this video is lovely and all, but your wink-at-the-camera ending was absolutely fantastic :P
I didn't even know you were making a movie that's how bad it is
"It's tradition!"
So you will make another one?
Your story made me want to help these projects instead to kickstart one of my own.
I want (once I believe it is good to invest) to help and collaborate with young projects
Omg. I loved the video about sprouting orchids.
I'm a 16y/o filmmaker from switzerland and I'm currently in pre-production for my own feature film.
Thank you very much for this seconde video and I hope to see a feature from you soon!
Why is it that most of the clickbait-y titles have unnecessary words? The "why" isn't needed. I don't mind; generally when you post I click on your videos regardless of what the title is. I'm just curious about the trend
Using “why” and “how” is generally more likely to catch the attention of people scrolling through UA-cam. I work hard on my videos and I want people to watch them.
@@austinmcconnell Thanks for explaining! I was always curious about this. You deserve the views
This is the earliest I've ever been
Me too
@Moon King I am it was by 49 seconds
Love that sly little tease at the end. Got me excited to see what stories you're going to tell in the future!
Hey man, thanks a lot for sharing this, most times (and even more on UA-cam) we just see success stories and how people get the things right but you show us the other side of the coin, the part about failure and you are so optimistic about it and you have showed me that effort into ones passions is what matters even if you fail, you inspired me to create a UA-cam channel, and give it a try, thanks man! What a great video, I send you big hug from Mexico 🇲🇽
What in the world haven't you made?
A successful workshop.
Is it just me or was the video look processed, like softened and stuff or are my eyes becoming crap.
Loved at that ending lol. Looking forward to your upcoming film, it'd be cool if you kept us updated on production, maybe with a vlog type thing. A lot of your fans have a great interest in film and would love to see some behind the scenes
yay a follow up to easily my favorite video in your catalogue. It was so emotional and easily earned you a sub. Keep up the great work Austin