How I Became a Videographer in 3 months | No camera, no experience, self-taught

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    This is the story of how I became a videographer in 3 months, starting out with no camera and no experience. I hope my story can serve as inspiration for you to start your own creative journey.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 104

  • @adamvass9002
    @adamvass9002 Місяць тому +46

    I needed this. I want to be a videographer and currently saving money for a camera. I started shooting videos with my phone to practice until I have a camera.

    • @taushadrack
      @taushadrack Місяць тому +2

      It's me now shooting on my phone editing on capcut and posting on whatsapp and Tiktok ❤

    • @samiiromaar
      @samiiromaar Місяць тому +4

      My first ever gig I shot with my drone and a friend's iPhone 13 when it came out years ago. Now I own a couple of cameras and variety of lights and mics. The first thing to test drive is your confidence, prove to yourself you can do it and investing will be easier afterwards

    • @ronmedia5152
      @ronmedia5152 Місяць тому

      Congratulations. I'm still shooting with my phone but will buy my camera soon

    • @ronmedia5152
      @ronmedia5152 Місяць тому

      I'm still shooting with my phone but will buy the camera before December

    • @drewmorrison
      @drewmorrison 22 дні тому +1

      You can do a lot of good shots with your phone if you use it properly. The big advantage of a camera is the aperture and shutter speed control. When you can really get a good depth of field, that’s when you get excellent shots with a camera.

  • @pipspilot4099
    @pipspilot4099 Місяць тому +34

    Everything you want in life is on the other side of your comfort zone.
    STRONG 💪🏾

  • @victordave2011
    @victordave2011 Місяць тому +10

    Everybody needs a friend like Jason.

  • @HeroVibes
    @HeroVibes Місяць тому +1

    Awesome story. I really love how well you showcased all the clips, from the wedding to finally exploring the world.

  • @dymondl1863
    @dymondl1863 25 днів тому +1

    “Assume the identity” I felt this. Glad you broke away and started doing what you love

  • @garfieldmtify
    @garfieldmtify Місяць тому +1

    This video made me really really really smile I even feel teary eyed in a very good way. Congratulations Jono & Jason that was lovely!

  • @gianlucavendel
    @gianlucavendel Місяць тому +3

    You guys are a massive inspiration. Big thank You!!!🚀

  • @LucasTavaresCosta.
    @LucasTavaresCosta. Місяць тому

    This story is amazing !! The first step is the most important, without him there is no journey !

  • @flickerspot
    @flickerspot Місяць тому +3

    Wow that was lot to me . i am software engineer, photography is my passion

  • @Raykenn1
    @Raykenn1 4 години тому

    I appreciate that you identified the sacrifice your parents made. It says a lot about you. New subscrber here👍

  • @lifeofmesut
    @lifeofmesut Місяць тому +7

    Amazing to see you excel and that you have followed your heart! Keep up the good work!

    • @jonoandjason
      @jonoandjason  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks Mesutinho! Excited for our collab.

  • @rickneff_
    @rickneff_ 14 днів тому +1

    Subbed. incredible story. I started a little over a year ago and mostly do short form videos on tiktok and various other platforms. I currently work construction, and I've been working at my skills for a while now. I don't know if I'm ready. But I think it's time to take the leap. Thank you for this video.

  • @brsaravia
    @brsaravia Місяць тому

    Wow !! Thank you !! Inspiring 100% congratulations

  • @jezreeldinglasan
    @jezreeldinglasan Місяць тому +1

    Wow, thanks for sharing your journey! I've already taken a big leap by transitioning my career to become a post-production video editor. But I can't shake the feeling that something's missing because I haven't fully dived into learning videography yet. I'm excited about what the future holds, but I know I need to get that videography knowledge under my belt to feel complete. 🙏

  • @shimaila100
    @shimaila100 Місяць тому

    It was lovely meeting you, Jono! This is such a well-made video and I will look forward to seeing more content 😊

  • @TheGQstyle
    @TheGQstyle Місяць тому

    Excellent storytelling bro. Love this video! And congratulations you’re doing great.

  • @caleb361
    @caleb361 29 днів тому +13

    Full-time lawyer 🙋🏾‍♂️. Part time photographer 🙋🏾‍♂️. Getting into videography 🙋🏾‍♂️.. that's me

  • @RaidenShogun_CookingChannel
    @RaidenShogun_CookingChannel Місяць тому +1

    Being raised in an asian household, I feel so related to your story. Thank you for inspiration

  • @NielsMarquenie
    @NielsMarquenie 7 днів тому

    Thanks for this video mate. I just started my journey aswell and I wish I had a friend who was enthusiastic about cinematography and video editing as me. But that won't stop me and i'll get there to the point that i can sau goodbye to my old job and become a fulltime filmmaker. Subscribed because I like your story

  • @wearetrackclub
    @wearetrackclub Місяць тому +2

    So inspiring! Loved hearing about your story. Can't wait to see more from y'all 🔥

  • @ShotByCurt
    @ShotByCurt Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Great story and message

  • @30dc
    @30dc 26 днів тому +3

    I’d like to see more about business - thumbs up for being the only UA-camr to make the note that the UA-cam ad revenue is taxed

  • @danielrobertlockett
    @danielrobertlockett 10 днів тому

    Loved this video! Thanks guys

  • @noahlapuz3853
    @noahlapuz3853 14 днів тому

    Very helpful and inspiring video!

  • @wannaakpan1489
    @wannaakpan1489 День тому

    Wow... Thank you so much. This absolutely Beautiful. Greetings from south Africa.

  • @TuckerandAlyssa
    @TuckerandAlyssa Місяць тому +5

    We're launching into our full time free lance career this month and we're super nervous but SO so excited!! I was feeling especially anxious about it all today, but then stumbled across this video and you gave me the inspiration i needed! Thank you!

    • @jonoandjason
      @jonoandjason  Місяць тому +1

      You're welcome! All the best with your journey :)

  • @justinbediako3155
    @justinbediako3155 Місяць тому

    So inspiring man !

  • @ronmedia5152
    @ronmedia5152 Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations bro 🎉

  • @legomylago
    @legomylago Місяць тому +1

    Your guys content inspires me. I wouldn’t be where I am without you all.

  • @thechriskowalski
    @thechriskowalski Місяць тому +2

    I AGREE! there is nothing better then doing the job! I can see myself, scare to step out of the comfort zone and ask/shot videos for others. But I shot already some baptisms and 1st communions and I have to say that it was amazing experience! I done a lot of mistakes and when I was editing the videos I seen them and I can point them now, but without going and doing it myself I would never see them, I would never improve on them!
    Its crazy how much you can learn from 1 simple job like this. That will cover hours if not months spend watching youtube videos. They are important for knowledge but the experience from actually doing the jobs is far more important.

    • @jonoandjason
      @jonoandjason  Місяць тому

      Very well said :) couldn’t agree more. Sounds like you had a great first shoot

  • @JBBooks-ex8kq
    @JBBooks-ex8kq Місяць тому

    Thanks for the inspiration...

  • @piusgyagenda
    @piusgyagenda Місяць тому

    This has made me think of all the things I have done and people told me how I couldn't do it and they misnamed me from being ambitious to saying am proud but the fact is I had faith that everything is possible once you push it. Thank for sharing am happy I now create videos on UA-cam and people love them.

  • @theharryexperience_
    @theharryexperience_ Місяць тому +1

    you won my heart with this video and my subscription and I am sure we will grow on this platform together. you have inspired me to work more on my videography. keep creating I am here to watch.

  • @uyanwunechekwube5563
    @uyanwunechekwube5563 Місяць тому

    Fabulous story, i am inspired

  • @attorneygriggs
    @attorneygriggs 21 день тому

    Wow Full-time lawyer to videographer, thank you for telling your story

  • @TrueNorf
    @TrueNorf Місяць тому

    Love this! 'Just focus on your own journey'. I would add, ensure you have people around to help you as you focus on that journey. Inspiring! Great work!! Huge Congrats!

  • @brian_quan
    @brian_quan Місяць тому

    Awesome story !

  • @1of124
    @1of124 Місяць тому

    OKAY , ILL DO IT !!!!

  • @ronmedia5152
    @ronmedia5152 Місяць тому +1

    Thank God I took the first step already

  • @aksheymathew
    @aksheymathew 21 день тому

    You earned a subscriber dude, such an inspiration❤

  • @fahertyfilms
    @fahertyfilms Місяць тому

    This is inspiring, the first step has scared me for a few years

  • @samyabbas407
    @samyabbas407 Місяць тому

    That's a great video man

  • @itsmvrke
    @itsmvrke Місяць тому

    I feel like I'm never gonna be ready, but I will start today.
    Thanks for this great video giving a boost of confidence.
    subbed!

  • @gveasmr
    @gveasmr Місяць тому

    bro you're an inspiration.

  • @pippacarron1861
    @pippacarron1861 Місяць тому

    Excellent!

  • @PhillGraaf
    @PhillGraaf Місяць тому

    Very inspiring!! Loved the video :-))

  • @UncleBeeko
    @UncleBeeko 11 днів тому

    Awesome video

  • @theharryexperience_
    @theharryexperience_ Місяць тому

    This video was incredibly inspiring, Jonah! Your journey from a corporate job to becoming a full-time filmmaker in just three months is truly motivating. As someone on the path of content creation, your story has given me the push I needed to step out of my comfort zone and fully commit to my passion. Thank you for sharing your experience and insights-it's exactly what I needed to hear. Can't wait to see more from you and maybe even join the six-figure filmmaker program! 🙌 #Inspired #ContentCreationJourney

    • @jonoandjason
      @jonoandjason  Місяць тому

      I hope it gave you value to start your own journey!

  • @LifeOfCNG
    @LifeOfCNG 19 днів тому

    This video helps thanks !

  • @WayneMotionxOffical
    @WayneMotionxOffical Місяць тому

    Lovely story

  • @jasonyu9116
    @jasonyu9116 Місяць тому

    Inspirational story guys!

  • @KingPigeon
    @KingPigeon Місяць тому

    The best!

  • @UERBAADMINISTRADORA
    @UERBAADMINISTRADORA Місяць тому +1

    The kindness in these comments is overwhelming. Thank you all!

  • @kevinace36
    @kevinace36 Місяць тому

    Wow mad respect.

  • @tonyhayes9827
    @tonyhayes9827 28 днів тому

    Brilliant.

  • @MakelifebetterMore
    @MakelifebetterMore Місяць тому

    Awesome👏😊👍

  • @davesnapsyou
    @davesnapsyou Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely inspiring! I want to be a photographer and videographer. I learned some basics when I studied at university because my major was communication and media. But I was afraid to do this real, and I don't have professional devices. I'm still afraid, but I realized something, too: I have to create with what I have now. And the real situation will be different when I just practice alone. Those will not be perfect and first not that professional maybe. But with practicing and creating with others my skills will sharpen as well.

    • @cyberintervention
      @cyberintervention Місяць тому

      You wouldn't happen to be Sydney based would you?

    • @davesnapsyou
      @davesnapsyou Місяць тому

      @@cyberintervention No, I'm not even from Australia either 😅

  • @sheepsforjesus
    @sheepsforjesus 8 днів тому

    Wow! I’m inspired by the comments and also loved the video… I am not a lawyer or doctor. I am in sales and dream to make a career I love in film
    Making and creating content field

  • @LumixGang
    @LumixGang Місяць тому

    Great video! Subbed

  • @WayneMotionxOffical
    @WayneMotionxOffical Місяць тому

    Remember guys, he said he took his first step and then he learnt how to use the camera 😊 and now he's a videographer.

  • @HamoLive
    @HamoLive Місяць тому

    Welcome to the Sony Club :)

  • @missv7689
    @missv7689 Місяць тому

    Your editing is 🔥. What transition are you using for your pictures of your family

  • @paulzamora4864
    @paulzamora4864 Місяць тому

    Funny thing is. I have two relatively nice cameras for photo and video. I have a gimbal. I just don’t have that much time to really do it. But I’m going to this summer.
    Only thing I don’t have is a powerful laptop, my MacBook sounds like a jet engine when editing 4K clips.

  • @Viederny
    @Viederny Місяць тому

    Amazing video! I leave a subscribe. I want to swap from my sony a6400 to something better with stabilization and start recording more edits with cars, vlogs, commercial videos etc. It's so hard to choose something because there is a lot of cameras in the market

  • @scampifingers
    @scampifingers Місяць тому +1

    subbed as im on a similar journey

    • @cyberintervention
      @cyberintervention Місяць тому

      You wouldn't happen to be Sydney based, would you?

  • @bustedbehera
    @bustedbehera Місяць тому

    would love to know how you form packages and pricing for different kinds of clients

  • @sprinklerize
    @sprinklerize Місяць тому

    Was your shoot in Trinidad and Tobago ? Great story btw

  • @nate_thenotso_great
    @nate_thenotso_great Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for keeping it basic but impactful. I was relieved to see a sub 10 minute video on the subject.

  • @noahd3434
    @noahd3434 Місяць тому +1

    How did you find a mentor ?

  • @fishersgaming
    @fishersgaming 9 днів тому

    I’ve been wanting to become a Videographer I’ve only been using my webcam been doing gaming videos, but I could use my iPhone for now till I have some money saved up, what editing software you use? I use a free one called DaVinci Resolve, and what camera do you recommend best? I wanna get one with a mic on it.

  • @cameronluschen7582
    @cameronluschen7582 Місяць тому

    4:11 really got caught in 4k with this one

  • @mvp_kryptonite
    @mvp_kryptonite Місяць тому

    🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @polypif
    @polypif Місяць тому

    What I'm really curious is where do you want to take this in the future?
    It's one thing to build a local production business (relatively easy), but another to be recognized worldwide. I know this is a video about making the first step, but after that, you don't mention your direction for the future, be that it's one month or one year down the line. Why did you start a cooking channel? How did it come about? These are important details that give your viewers a good example on how to apply the same or similar cases to themselves. Is it something you like? Is it something you're good at? Is it both, or is it something different?
    Even if someone takes the first step because you inspired them, it doesn't mean they'll eventually get where you're at. Every impulsive action needs goals to guide the energy behind it. It doesn't have to make sense, but you need something to strive for.
    At least that's what worked for me. I don't consider myself to be special, quite the contrary, but every person is different and these are things that I feel like you should have mentioned. And for what it's worth I really enjoyed this your video. It could have been much longer and I still would have watched completely through, but I don't do YT, so I don't really know about algorithms and what not.

  • @nheald0724
    @nheald0724 Місяць тому

    I have responsibilities now… I'm too afraid to take the first step..😢

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka Місяць тому

    😮

  • @allencrider
    @allencrider 21 день тому

    Doesn't require any talent?

  • @cpekurqe
    @cpekurqe Місяць тому

    Good thing you don’t have a family kiddo, this then would have taken you much longer. And you had the finances to fund your business which is where most are lacking. Love your Zeal though keep following your passion!🤙🏻

  • @mylifepart2
    @mylifepart2 24 дні тому

    cool....new wedding shooter here...starting from scratch....thx for the inspiration....
    @cakeandpaper

  • @TheCreator27
    @TheCreator27 Місяць тому

  • @guest01guest89
    @guest01guest89 Місяць тому

    I loved your sincerity thank you for your tips really helped someone who’s new in the field 🤍