Director or Cinematographer: The Better Career Choice?
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It is funny because for the last 6 months I've been asking myself this question. Thank you for making this video Danny, really appreciate the love you put into your channel!
Haha glad it came at the right time
I also have been asking the same question. I’m taking a traditional route in paying for an education on Filmmaking. I’m at a cross roads in what I want to do/make. Thank you Mr. Danny. I love your intent with all your projects.
@@DannyGevirtz me too haha, thank you :). I want to study cinematography and as well direct, haha maybe i need to slow down a bit. I feel comfortable doing my own videos but somehow is a lot of fun actually seeing different points of view of people when i make videos :).
Oh, lol, moin! :D
Tough call for sure! Been struggling for a few years between trying to focus more on cinematography and camera operating or still trying to direct / shoot complete projects.
Now I am also adding being a dad and a UA-camr haha !! Great video mate :)
Haha thank you brotha
I love you Danny, this is awesome
Love you too man!
I mean I feel like the beautiful thing is that we live in a world where Indy Film makers are able to put stuff out that can get millions of views without going the traditional production route. To me you are one of the greatest examples of this. Anyways, love your work man.
Man when you finally called yourself a director, I could hear in your voice how much that choice you made means to you.
That’s awesome.
Just love listening to you speaking from the heart. I also started out as a cinematographer but lately switched into being a colorist. I realized that what I loved most about all the images I shot was not the shooting process or the editing but rather grading the footage and make stories come to life though colors. I basically shot and edited just to get to the grading process. Glad I made that realization :) being honest to yourself is something I always took away from your videos. Love your channel, so stoked for your movie!
UA-cam setup looking cleannn my dude.
thank you for this ... also to everyone out there if you want to be a director and know a cinematographer or vise versa the more yall work together the more you create that chemistry and yall help each other out more and grow at a faster pace good luck
Just a small comment ... you in a creative industry when it comes to many things to do as a job or for your self, and one thing was a bad style in this video is the MUSIC you picked, you talked about a story of YOU and some of the pressure you had, the music by all mean you played at the background matches at all and it put your emotion kind off in a funny place instead of thinking deeply about such an issue a lot facing. Its still important to be creative even with your own video talking, but the right music as well to go with it, style in everything is a key. Cheers.
Unpopular opinion I don’t think it’s either or. Take Morgan cooper for instance. He did both for a min. He chose to allow it to push him to get into directing more but he was great at both!
Yep! It’s not either or for smaller projects but if it’s very big project it is either or. I did everything and still do everything for a lot of stuff. But for my movie I can’t do both I’m just directing. Big production companies won’t hire you to do both for their flagship projects. So it is important if you want to move up to figure out what to specialize in
What a perfect timing man, I've been stuck with the same question too. Thank you so much for this video, all the best. (watching your videos from Burma)
Thanks so much!!
I’m 46 and trust me - nothing’s different. I started out later, only 10 years ago, as I had a corporate job before but I’m asking these same questions. I think this sort of questioning and discussion is great food for thought and helping weigh strategic opportunities / creative directions of travel.
Good content man
love it man, love your courage
Here in Brazil we r seeing a lot of directors whos also the cinematographer, but back in the day not touching the camera was something we thought so "superior"... And we were all wrong, because it's such an amazing feeling to hold a camera and craft every shot that sooner or later you'll hold one! Really nice video Dan, well done!
Thanks man!
Hey Danny,
How you exposed the FX3 ?
Thank you
I've been doing both simply because my projects range from low to mid/high range prices. So most of the time I wear multiple hats. Even when I have a crew, I still become the Director, DP, Editor for the project. I love directing and storytelling, but I am also in love with light and lenses. So its always a struggle to choose my main title. Dope video man!
Same with me
If you want to influence storytelling, culture, and what winds up on the screen (ads, tv, docs, film) become an exec. You’ll have more power, more security, and a most likely healthier lifestyle. If you’re a creative and want to put your input in feel, texture, and emotion - becoming a director understanding that your client (the executive) will have say over you and as you will have to fulfill the job handed to you using your creativity and you’ll only really cut lose on your projects and projects you secure funding for (where executives will also have say over the work). And if you want to elevate the vision of a director and a production become a dp. Knowing full well that you will have to adhere to a collaborative process. Having a healthy understanding of all departments and roles on both the business and creative sides will make you better at your job. Moreover, focus on your audience and why you are doing what you do. Stop obsesssing with gear. Everyone can shoot pretty images and pay for views (or earn them over time) but very few will make an impression on an audience that will truly contribute to their life journey.
Lastly, don’t rule out producing. You will learn heaps more than all of the above and figure your path with way more understanding. And while I know most of you reading are UA-cam focused creators, this would mean helping on someone’s channel rather than doing your own. I know we all want to be rulers and leaders but storytelling is a team sport and while it can be played individually you’ll go a lot further and grow more in collaboration.
Godspeed creatives. You are the gatekeepers and caretakers of our greatest man made resource - stories.
This is the best comment here 👍🏻
This feeling when you are awesome in everything and cannot decide what to choose, gold or diamonds :D
Thanks for sharing Danny, another tip I think for anyone starting out, it definitely makes more sense to become a cinematographer first then later a director, comparing to first director and then cinematography. So if you are someone who has2 interest in the technical side of filmmaking, definitely start as a cinematographer. This way would also give you much more confidence leading the production as a director later down the line.
Danny thank you for even acknowledging the job title Director…in my experience 0.01% of UA-camrs who have channels on Filmmaking talk about Directing at all. As you know, there’s no job title on a call sheet labelled “filmmaker”. We all start out wearing multiple hats but once you enter the industry, you don’t find a lot of generalists, everyone seems to be a specialist. A producer doesn’t want a gaffer who wants to DP, and also cam ops, and ACs…he/she wants the best gaffer who’s available…and the best ones are often booked. But it’s a catch 22 since in order to make it above the line one usually has to do everything themselves in order to make a film.
This is a really great video. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and insights. So happy to have found you and your channel.
Anyone else in their mid 30's just starting on filmmaking? It's daunting, but boy am I hungry for it. I feel so fulfilled when I'm shooting, editing, or doing anything film related. I can only hope I'll be able to leave my office job sometime this year.
This was really uplifting
Thanks for the insight and inspiration Danny. This is something I grapple with every day. You’re gonna crush the feature!
Great video! Been struggeling with that decision as well and I'm kinda comming to the same outcome. I think the last argument you brought is propably the best. As a Director, knowing a lot about cinematography or basically any other department will help massively in communicating your vision to your team and create a better film overall.
Thanks for this!!! In the same boat! This was eye opening!!
Just gained a New subscriber here!!
I'm confused Danny, are you working as a Director, Cinematographer or Shooting Director?
Thanks for the break down Danny! That is a struggle I have to figure out what lane is best for me especially when all aspects of the creative process I enjoy like a jack of all trades, but doing everything does lead to burnout and that's a killer to the process haha. It's a fun journey that's for sure 😎
Definitely man! Thank you!
I kinda like being both
Thanks man. I was struggling with this question and your video really made me feel reassured. Subbed.
nice
Great, Danny!
All decisions are not easy to do, many dreams is a Mather of decision.
All the best and thank for for all I learn to you.
You will be always welcome to The AZORES.
Well don't be hard on yourself.Ridley Scott was successful commercial director and switched in later years to be movie director.You got your first movie already.Story is most important and talented actors to play the good script. School buildings are usually monotone and boring but pupils and wardrobe make them vibrant and alive...I love that short with baseball kid from Hawaii and FX3 ...
Please more "boring talking videos". I really enjoy those. And so happy to see Sansa at the end of the video. Much love from the Netherlands.
Yeah dude, I noticed the Jordy Searcy backing track ... for want of a less karaoke-esque word. Glad to hear you give him a shoutout, amazing artist.
I think I should go for cinematography, learn work , get perspective and then try to direct some personal projects.
Could you make a video about gettin commercial gigs. As well as what moved you away from that industry.
Your journey with cinematography is so similar to mine with editing. Working on bigger and bigger projects at a young age. Making money. And basically falling out of love with editing. Starting the transition to directing now, but it's like you said: you start doing everything on small projects. Loving the change of pace and the challenge :)
I recognized some of the ExpressWay Cine Rental logos on your gear! woot woot...
Definitely needed this! Thanks Danny! Still trying to pave my path in the filmmaking world aswell! Keep up the great work! You're a huge inspiration for me!
If you have a moment to watch the new Tom Cruise Top Gun movie, he has a "Danny Gervirtz Moment" at the beginning where he introduces his intention in creating the new movie. The only thing Tom Cruise omits is the "I love you" at the end of the sincere statement. It left me feeling empty.
You are an amazing person and believe that you will accomplish.
God I wish I could have the luxury of sitting down and having a choice. Colombia check haha
i probably will never be able to thank you enough for how you help me get throug a door i was praying to get pass. Thank you brother . God Bless. Mark my words some day i will have the honor to be your cinematographer
I first read the title as “Director of Cinematographer”, I was so confused for a second lol
where did you find those referrence image that you use on milanote danny? so curious tho! pleaseeee...
Since I’m working on a low budget film I’m doing everything from lighting, audio, cinematography, directing, location and auditions. We start shooting in September wish me luck lol
Haha good luck!!
I'm at a point in my career where I need to decide between going down the DP route or the PD route and finding it a very difficult decision.
I just wish I have a computer to edit my cellphone footages. Its just a wish
Many are tech savvy, very few are creative in storytelling on top of being easy to work with/professional.
Loved this bro, really puts in perspective for thinking about your future. As attractive as bigger sets, brands and companies look, looks like it’s not always as great as it seems. Less creative control as a whole but less work..ish?😅 appreciate the video man🔥
Haha kinda. If you’re the director you still have full control which is why that’s what I’m doing haha
I’ve always thought I took the right path learning the camera and cinematography first… I remember Robert Rodriquez doing it all and that’s what I wanted…
It was more significant learning on Film Cameras 20 years ago… Later you realize a camera is a “cameras” and as you said they are “Technical” and if you can learn the technicals of cinematography you will also learn lighting and you will also learn directing as you work with other directors… ♥️
This is a fantastic video outlining how best we can choose what we want from the career! I've been trying to find fellow filmmakers, directors & cinematographers alike to discuss and share projects with! A lot of these comments share that idea - if anyone wants to drop an IG account or anything to network and talk anything film please comment! Thanks Danny
I swear I had this conversation with myself today haha
I recently made the call to ‘call’ myself a cinematographer as I truly love the technology and shaping with light. I do however love to tell stories if I get the chance. Tough one!
Just realized I'm 💯 not a cinematographer 😬
Having just graduated from college I really resonate with a lot of the early beginnings you mentioned here, just trying to find ways to get my name out there, working on small projects and stuff like that. This makes me feel a bit better, I've got time to figure out if I want to pursue editing or cinematography more or something else entirely maybe.
I agree with everything you said. However I have a special situation where my mom is the director and writer and I’m the DP and editor. So she gives me alot of creative control on things because well she raised me and we have similar taste. She loves writing the story and working with the actors to get the performances. I love giving it the look and editing it into a story. We also will compromise on things like if she really wants this specific shot I will shoot it but in editing she’ll just let me do my thing, watch it and if she likes it she’ll let that cut ride. If not she will give notes and we will talk about it. But yeah what we really want is to feel some ownership over something rather than feeling like a hired gun.
I really loved the insight you've given detailing your upbringing and your transition into directing. I definitely wanted to start off, wanting to direct through college, but honestly, the work ethic for directing is extremely difficult a lot of times, especially if you're starting off. My last project I did, as a director, was a music video for my friend back in 2019. I haven't directed since, but I've done a lot of shooting as a DP, and doing a lot of work as a 2nd or 1st AC, occasionally G&E crew, and being able to hop onto those sets has REALLY helped me understand the overall needs of a production, as an observer. It's helped me with my shooting, and, coming this summer, when I end up directing my next short film. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've gained working on these sets and getting these connections, and I'm really excited to be getting this short with my friends wanting to make it for over three years now (pandemic delays), finally happen.
For me both the paths are okay , but I would like to have a certain skills , if I am looking forward to working in film industry. Skills will eventually help us build a better portfolio. ✌️✌️
For a moment I thought I heard you were only 20 years old lol.
Man this is so cool. Been following for a while. Much love!
Come on man ! I am 44 and I have zero experience in comparaison of what you've done. 😂 Still I'm trying to make a name for myself in this environment in France which leaves no chance to selfmade man.. especially the old ones like me. You have to really love this job to believe that you will have the chance to make a living from it.
Haha just keep going at it man
which one do chicks dig more?
You’re gonna be looking at sounds guys there
@@DannyGevirtz probably the actors😂
It's been such a genuine joy to watch the journey. Appreciate you making time to give us a window to that part of your life. Big help for the rest of us trying to figure it out too. Excited to see the next big projects coming dude.
Having both skills is a plus.
All the best.
I love you Danny your so awsome and talented guy.
Neither if the goal is to make a lot of money unfortunately.
It was very helpful. I was thinking a director was the thing I wanted to do for the rest of my life but it wasn't but I always love making UA-cam videos but this video made it clear for me now and I chose in web, graphic design and UA-camr or I call it "UA-cam Director" for everything I want to share and many more.
Sounds like a great idea!!
This was very insightful!
What monitor do you use for editing sir?
Just got done making a short film.
I’m just happy behind the camera.
My wife is the writer and a producer. My friend is the director. And a bunch of crew that volunteered there time and equipment.
On a set with volunteers food is king
If I won contact me on UA-cam I don’t use telegram
Im 46 and just gettin started. Thanks
Man thanx for this video i too gat the sam ques haha
Such a great video on the different roles dude!
Great video thank you for this
Hey nice ! Hope your movie gonna resonate in me !
You gotta make money and niching down is a big part of that but, in your personal work, WhyNotBoth?.jpg
Yep i said that
Been following your journey for a while now and I am truly happy about how things turned out for you! Wishing you all the best for your film!
cheers,
.c
Good talk brother, appreciate it 👌
This is absolutely fantastic 👏
much love bro. thank you
Been a director/cinematographer for 35 years and never had an issue doing both. Never looked at this as a tough choice nor one that causes me such an ordeal. It shouldn't be. Many of us do it like Soderbergh, Reed Morano, etc. it has its challenges, but nothing out of this world. Its not impossible.
Totally with you man.. You just said everything what I wanted to say.. 🥰
Love You Tooo ❤️
Thank you for this Video 🔥
👀Do you have any old camera?
Director Danny Gevirtz 😎 That could be my career path too. But I'm still trying to "make it" as a cinematographer. I'm a late bloomer 😅
Good talk, Danny. It resonated a lot. You wouldn't be what you are if you didn't go through all you've been. You had to be one-man band and l learned everything you did in order to feel like a director. Thanks for this video
Shooting director buddy. Shooting director. Important skill nowadays.⭐
I love you too brother
Thank you for this vid. A masterful explanation of the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DP and Director. Most ppl confuse the two. As a director I've worked with many egotistical directors-at-heart masquerading as DPs. It's ok to disagree with the decision of the director. But ithe only job of the DP is to help carry out the VISION OF THE DIRECTOR! Many DPs dont understand this. Cinematography is a completely separate and different artform that folds beautifully into but UNDER the auspice of the art and skill of being a director. I respect your decision and journey into directing. Thanks for beautifully making the distinction between the two. I will use this vid when hiring my next DP. Hopefully when I find a master at the craft who's professional enough....I won't need it. Peace.
I am glad I watched this
this video came out in perfect timing for me. i want to direct, but have been more active with cinematography lately.
very helpful Danny ❤
@ 12:37 Can I pet the dog? lol
I’m at this exact point in my business right now, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.
Saw footage of the c200......can we get a moment of silence 🤐.
Hahah still too soon
You're such a calm soul, always a better day after your videos!
1:40-1:46....i wonder if i make that face when getting the shot?..
Everyone does
At 45, at least for me, I’m still very much figuring things out along the way like I was when I was 25. I think that’s the case for a lot of people. 20 years isn’t a whole lot of time.
I choose both mate!