3 things I wish I knew before I started making movies.

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  • @hannahhedrick1022
    @hannahhedrick1022 4 роки тому +272

    "They were successful because they loved learning, not because they were trying to be successful." Whewwww I needed to hear this today.

  • @CZsWorld
    @CZsWorld 4 роки тому +65

    "Your budget was handshakes and hotdogs."
    ...well, now it's just hotdogs.

  • @alvinlax
    @alvinlax 4 роки тому +122

    2:47 “I stopped doing projects to prove myself and I started doing more projects to improve myself.” PURE GOLD.

  • @HaruXen
    @HaruXen 4 роки тому +294

    Bruce Lee is having a hard time holding that mic stand.

  • @avalanwa
    @avalanwa 4 роки тому +234

    D4Darious is that needle in a haystack. God, I pray he breaks the glass. He's humble, creative, experienced, a great motivator and an eloquent speaker.
    I learned everything about lenses, focal points, f-stops and operating a camera from him.

    • @vijaz5559
      @vijaz5559 4 роки тому +7

      Humble, creative and all that you mention isn't what it takes to break into the industry

    • @Eli-pl2pi
      @Eli-pl2pi 4 роки тому +4

      it’s who you know not what you know

    • @DialloMoore503
      @DialloMoore503 2 роки тому +2

      @@Eli-pl2pi
      It helps to know things as well.

  • @derekwalker647
    @derekwalker647 4 роки тому +40

    “If you know how to make ten cents look like a dollar, you will never go out of business.”
    Bars. Inspirational bars.

  • @lamarshealey3332
    @lamarshealey3332 4 роки тому +106

    Wow “If you can make $0.10 look like $1.00 you will be successful”

    • @RichardthePage
      @RichardthePage 4 роки тому +1

      Lamar Shealey Yeah, that was a GEM.

    • @pianandrill
      @pianandrill 4 роки тому +1

      no... if you have nothing and can make something looks good you can also make $10k look like $100k.

  • @YTcarbongaming
    @YTcarbongaming 4 роки тому +94

    best film youtube channel hands down

  • @HazemElSeddiq
    @HazemElSeddiq 4 роки тому +22

    I always say: think less, do more, fail fast :)
    Love your stuff, bro. Shout out from Egypt.

  • @jakefollensbee
    @jakefollensbee 4 роки тому +15

    Wind River is a perfect example of a film that has the simplest of story and premise but crafted so well you barely notice.

  • @BasicFilmmaker
    @BasicFilmmaker 4 роки тому +58

    Absolutely LOVE this. Same in the old days for music. Hopefully I’ll get discovered. Bummer, I didn’t, I failed. Guess I was no good and should give up. NO! If you really want to do it, go do it. Learn, practice, do. 👍

    • @D4Darious
      @D4Darious  4 роки тому +9

      Kev-kev. It's all about that mindset. Always seems to go back to such a simple thing.

    • @fadetounforgiven
      @fadetounforgiven 4 роки тому +5

      Right but, problem is when life gets in the way. Of course, all those who success will tell you "keep on doing what you love", but that is not always possible. You have bills to pay, children to care about or whatever, and jumping from what brings food to your home into what brings joy to your mind is not always possible. I, for once, used to try and get this runner girl's number but life got in the way (nope... I never forgot :-P).

    • @timi0276
      @timi0276 4 роки тому +1

      It's great to see you here Kevin 😄

    • @BasicFilmmaker
      @BasicFilmmaker 4 роки тому +1

      @@timi0276 Thanks man! No sane person EVER misses a D4 video. 😀

    • @timi0276
      @timi0276 4 роки тому +1

      @@BasicFilmmaker you're absolutely right 👌

  • @RustyBrown_
    @RustyBrown_ 4 роки тому +10

    I stopped doing projects to prove myself; and started doing projects to improve myself. 🔥. Pure gold, right there - pure gold!

  • @BrunoMira
    @BrunoMira 4 роки тому +14

    "If you're not failing you're not trying!" Right on spot!

  • @goldcaveminer
    @goldcaveminer 4 роки тому +2

    I really do gotta say, no other channel makes me more inspired for filmmaking then yours. You're doing a great job. Thank you!

    • @D4Darious
      @D4Darious  4 роки тому

      Thank you Seanothan. Keep learning and growing Bruh-bruh.

  • @geemareevideo9076
    @geemareevideo9076 3 роки тому +2

    "Ideas mean nothing without execution!" SO TRUE

  • @johnhagariii9771
    @johnhagariii9771 4 роки тому +7

    “In-expensive mistakes with time and failure” is great advice

  • @mack_solo
    @mack_solo 4 роки тому +12

    I remember watching D4D waay back years ago, and kinda dismissed him as outtta my league - i mean he like Will Smith - so cool and charming, makes plastic frames look good! But it's the "do what you preach" persistence that keeps me coming back to learn more and watch his journey. Thank you Brutha.

  • @State-Of-Mind
    @State-Of-Mind 4 роки тому +9

    damn this literally inspired me to finally shoot the film i’ve been trying to “perfect”

  • @BaoNguyen-lx2zr
    @BaoNguyen-lx2zr 4 роки тому +9

    I feel like he’s the David Goggins of film and cinematography. Super inspirational all the time

  • @BloodyMunchkin
    @BloodyMunchkin 4 роки тому +69

    Darious: "Denniss Villenuvay"
    Me: *physically retracts inside my chair*

    • @ajfilmferry8617
      @ajfilmferry8617 4 роки тому +3

      Mee too... chills

    • @djmx9237
      @djmx9237 4 роки тому +1

      WTF?! How did you know? I did the same thing.

    • @CK-ceekay
      @CK-ceekay 4 роки тому +11

      That's the fourth thing he wishes he knew before starting filmmaking

    • @rauljosegarcia
      @rauljosegarcia 4 роки тому

      @@CK-ceekay 🤣

  • @somethinginteresting01
    @somethinginteresting01 4 роки тому +15

    Great timing ! I needed to hear this

  • @maanbiharipandey
    @maanbiharipandey 3 роки тому

    1. Mindset is everything
    2. The Real goal
    3. Embrace Failure

  • @igweifunanyamichael7414
    @igweifunanyamichael7414 2 роки тому +1

    Man I love you just rewatching some of your old videos after I saw this new one reminds me how much I've missed your videos has taught me more than I've ever learnt from any other place and it hit me hard and reassured me when you said you're going to fail a lot if times you just can't get over it by getting tutorials

  • @JaredMagers
    @JaredMagers 4 роки тому +3

    I’m picking up what you are throwing at me! Great tips Darious! I’m currently in the works on my first Short! I started with weddings, then I moved on to Commercials. I have now started filming my first short & I also post video editing tutorials on UA-cam as well! Thanks for the advice! Keep killing it Man! 💪🏼🎥🎬

  • @StacheCam
    @StacheCam 4 роки тому

    Thanks man needed this

  • @ariwojciech350
    @ariwojciech350 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. Definitely needed this.

  • @orchidmusic3556
    @orchidmusic3556 4 роки тому +1

    You're such an inspiration man! not just in terms of your drive and motivation but also your personality, you make the whole film-making process seem way less daunting. So thank you for all of these videos, but most importantly thank you for being yourself!

  • @Sticks
    @Sticks 4 роки тому +2

    Bro this video is beast! One of my favourites that you’ve done 🙌🏼🙌🏼 so important for starting out filmmakers to get this!

  • @shadyroompodcast2516
    @shadyroompodcast2516 4 роки тому +10

    I love your channel! I'm going to start mine soon, your skill with shooting without a big budget is amazing! Keep making stories!

  • @wizeli
    @wizeli 4 роки тому +1

    I’m so excited to watch content from all my favorite creatives during this time.... thanks for the upload ✊🏿

  • @Tanoaproductionsfiji
    @Tanoaproductionsfiji 3 роки тому

    That sign out felt like the wrap up to a classic jazz song. Or the end of a heartfelt symphony. From the heart! Thanks D.

  • @sillyweefilms
    @sillyweefilms 4 роки тому +1

    From one filmmaker to another... I needed this video. Thank you.

  • @MichaelSavidgeStoryteller
    @MichaelSavidgeStoryteller 4 роки тому +2

    Love the "Sandbox" mentality!! Giving yourself time where it's just you and the camera experimenting and failing, that's like what sports players do on the field. It goes along with my favorite Magic School Bus quote: Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy!!!

  • @stagethemtv
    @stagethemtv 4 роки тому

    Yours is one of my best channel and you just did it again. well done D

  • @starcitycreations
    @starcitycreations 4 роки тому

    Absolutely love your advice Darious! Your info is gold! It not only applies to film making, but life in general. I was feeling a little down today regarding my own projects, but your advice perked me up. Thank you so much! I'm ready to move forward more than ever now.

  • @T3GMedia
    @T3GMedia 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Mindset is such a huge factor in any pursuit.

  • @jacobstewart68
    @jacobstewart68 4 роки тому

    Man, you somehow put everything I needed to hear right now into a video. Keep doing what you're doing; it inspires so many independent artists out there to keep working.

  • @Ty5rese
    @Ty5rese 4 роки тому

    I love your channel and this video really helped me thank you!

  • @thesportzherniapodcast6713
    @thesportzherniapodcast6713 4 роки тому

    Great stuff D4. Your videos never disappoint. Learn something every rip! Kp it up!!!!

  • @DialloMoore503
    @DialloMoore503 2 роки тому

    Love the golden nuggets you just dropped here. THANK YOU!!

  • @FireandFroth
    @FireandFroth 4 роки тому

    Great content. I’ve really enjoyed your videos over the years. Keep it up!

  • @Shawn_Kelley
    @Shawn_Kelley 4 роки тому

    Good stuff - love this. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Matthew.Gonzales
    @Matthew.Gonzales 4 роки тому

    Another great inspiration my friend! Always encouraged by your stuff to keep moving forward with my craft. Cheers!

  • @Artofspeedd
    @Artofspeedd 4 роки тому

    Great information bro keep up the good work

  • @finntasticexplanations
    @finntasticexplanations 3 роки тому

    This is some greta advice. The growth mindset is so worth having and maintaining. Thanks!

  • @finaltouchautodetailingllc
    @finaltouchautodetailingllc 4 роки тому

    This is great info in EVERYTHING you do! Great motivational info too

  • @brownin329
    @brownin329 4 роки тому +18

    Growth mindset: good. Get rid of the 10,000 hours. There's no minimum or maximum amount of work or time.

    • @JIYkp
      @JIYkp 4 роки тому

      The 10,000 is a useful number to gauge progress to expertise.
      Expertise does not imply anything except being good enough to compete.

  • @HotMuffinMedia
    @HotMuffinMedia 4 роки тому

    Great insights! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Black_Picaso
    @Black_Picaso 4 роки тому

    I love this channel.man you always offer value

  • @KajoCreativ
    @KajoCreativ 4 роки тому

    Wow you're videos always amaze me! Such valuable information in a short package :) Love it

  • @shawn-singh
    @shawn-singh 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this video, extremely well said!

  • @Tanoaproductionsfiji
    @Tanoaproductionsfiji 3 роки тому

    This is Gold. To share these insights is truly generous. Another invisible craft.

  • @meg-k-waldren
    @meg-k-waldren 4 роки тому +1

    The endless quest for knowledge. Loving the message.

  • @ShotByChuka
    @ShotByChuka 4 роки тому

    This is literally my best video from you so far. So much truth in one video! Wow! Thanks for this

  • @JD-nr8nu
    @JD-nr8nu 4 роки тому

    Hey D, just wanted to say that I love your channel man. Your one of the most genuine people on UA-cam. You dont flaunt fancy equipment or rely on gimmicks like 8k and slow motion. Im not trying to hate on youtubers who do the above but your channel is just more practical for the average person. Learned alot from you. Thanks man.

  • @Calebpeace5
    @Calebpeace5 4 роки тому +1

    This is some good stuff. thanks

  • @kurkijones
    @kurkijones 4 роки тому

    Thanks i really needed to hear this

  • @room9podcast
    @room9podcast 4 роки тому

    I love it D! Being humble and starving to continue to learn and grow is the key.

  • @TheNewTLR
    @TheNewTLR 4 роки тому

    I really appreciate your content homie! You inspire us old heads 💯

  • @PauletteOra
    @PauletteOra 4 роки тому

    Great advice! Thank you ❤

  • @barefootuptomysoul
    @barefootuptomysoul 4 роки тому +1

    As long as you don't soil your shorts, you'll do okay. Keep making your films folks.

  • @Jasondfilms
    @Jasondfilms 4 роки тому

    Awesome stuff Darius, I just made my second short film. Doing it exactly the way you said, writing, directing, producing, self funding everything myself. Your videos have been really helpful. Thanks heaps! Keep up the great work

  • @JohnLuna
    @JohnLuna 4 роки тому

    love hearing your wisdom, especially on podcasts 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @jeffdavies2824
    @jeffdavies2824 4 роки тому

    Brilliant! I'm a software engineer of 35 years and the "fail fast" mantra is key to learning fast. Now, as a novice video maker, I'm at the bottom of the learning curve (I mean I just discovered the importance of audio 3 weeks ago) and I'm glad to hear that the same principles of learning apply just a much in the video world!

  • @TopBillersToolkit
    @TopBillersToolkit 4 роки тому

    Really needed to see this today Darious, Thank you bro.

  • @Polveria
    @Polveria 4 роки тому

    You give me chills sometimes, bro. Thank you for your teachings.

  • @jaydels8937
    @jaydels8937 3 роки тому

    Great video, brother. Keep up that good work 💪🏽

  • @kee1000
    @kee1000 4 роки тому

    Excellent knowledge and advice my friend, thank you for sharing!

  • @ovidioolivo7274
    @ovidioolivo7274 4 роки тому

    I needed this man. Thank you!!!

  • @asselomirserik3568
    @asselomirserik3568 2 роки тому

    I regularly rewatch this to stay on my path, I am going to a film school this year, and your videos are eye openings for me. Thank you so much!

  • @primeminister7885
    @primeminister7885 4 роки тому +1

    I really understand your concepts bro. I just keep forgetting so this was a great reminder!

  • @bobbyo6528
    @bobbyo6528 4 роки тому +1

    Great advice!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • @baylivn9152
    @baylivn9152 4 роки тому

    Great advice bro, thank you for sharing

  • @kbiv3000
    @kbiv3000 2 роки тому

    I had to watch this again as a pep talk and to get my focus again. Thank you D4Darious.

  • @daylenpollard
    @daylenpollard 11 місяців тому

    I can’t thank you enough, this helped me so much!

  • @iriscomplex5986
    @iriscomplex5986 4 роки тому

    Appreciate the wisdom and the many gems you dropped!

  • @umevisuals8263
    @umevisuals8263 Рік тому

    This is perspective-changing stuff.. Thank you

  • @harlemmojo
    @harlemmojo 4 роки тому

    Love your pragmatic approach. Thank You!

  • @famarts4441
    @famarts4441 4 роки тому

    thank you! This is very helpful!

  • @anthonyburnett9070
    @anthonyburnett9070 4 роки тому

    always love your advice bro. it also comes at a perfect time when I'm in a rut thanks 🙌🙌🙌

  • @ncj_digital
    @ncj_digital 4 роки тому

    Great content. Its definitely the truth. Learning is key. Shooting small films helps you understand gear and lighting. Keep shooting and keep learning people.

  • @GordonlovesGod
    @GordonlovesGod 2 роки тому

    Brilliant!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @extremefilm
    @extremefilm 4 роки тому

    Always inspiring, cheers:)

  • @ShaneGentles
    @ShaneGentles 4 роки тому

    Darious spitting knowledge in this video! So glad I watched this because I think my mindset has been off for a while. Thanks so much for this one!

  • @mmdr25
    @mmdr25 4 роки тому

    Ur definitely the truth! When my time comes, I’m coming 2 see u fam! Richest blessings!

  • @askabibleprof7099
    @askabibleprof7099 4 роки тому

    You are the MAN! Thanks for the kick butt encouragement. Gotta go fail and learn.

  • @NathanHutcheon
    @NathanHutcheon 4 роки тому

    this was so great, been I a slump lately. Although my state its self induced this is pretty encouraging to hear what you were saying about mistakes.

  • @tweetkartheek
    @tweetkartheek 4 роки тому +2

    Genuine youtuber, atleast what I feel. Useful content ,cheers D

  • @josephryan5448
    @josephryan5448 4 роки тому +1

    I needed this today man. Thanks!

  • @raven7Mason
    @raven7Mason 4 роки тому +1

    This is by far the REALEST advice that cuts across all endeavors. Good looking out bro

  • @juststuntproductions
    @juststuntproductions 4 роки тому

    Spitting bars. Good stuff 💪🏾

  • @AliMalik-jp3qs
    @AliMalik-jp3qs 4 роки тому

    Your videos are absolute GOLD for aspiring filmmakers. Thank You

  • @Mike-Carson
    @Mike-Carson 4 роки тому +3

    Hey D4, just a quick shout out and say thank you so much for all the great information on your channel. It is guys like you that inspire guy like me to take a chance in this film game...
    Much love from Canada

  • @closeoutentertainment
    @closeoutentertainment 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing advice. I'm going to remind myself to watch this whenever I'm feeling behind or discouraged.

  • @yowastudio2839
    @yowastudio2839 4 роки тому

    Thank you Darius for such a motivational and inspirational video. I’m a beginner who keeps learning from you

  • @ksmoothe
    @ksmoothe 4 роки тому

    Great Video! 100% on point.

  • @DiegoAlvaradoF
    @DiegoAlvaradoF 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you man, the exact words i need to hear

  • @dkhart
    @dkhart 4 роки тому

    Thank you man! Very informative, like always;) I liked the idea of the fixed mindset 👍🏻 cutting to the bone!

  • @MrAfrobllrchrs
    @MrAfrobllrchrs 3 роки тому +1

    This was incredible general advice!

  • @userniou
    @userniou 2 роки тому

    Darious your videos are really helpful.thank you