Haha I hoped that I had the strenght to do that, because I can't stop myself from directly watching an episode of filmriot when it's uploaded! Do I have a problem...
He hit on something that was really hard to digest for me. I don't really know how to work with other people because everyone who's trying to be in the film industry is trying to be big time Hollywood players (and that's fine), but I'm just trying to make a decent living off of it. Also, every person I try to work with who is into filmmaking goes to some community college where the teachers apparently turn them into snobs. They look down on self-taught filmmakers like myself, and because they have access to film equipment from the school they also look down on DIY equipment. Everything I've learned I had to learn it in a way to compensate for the lack of crew, so helping on other people's projects tend to make me feel like I'm in the way, because I didn't learn it the way they did. So, it was kinda depressing to hear it just won't work to do filmmaking by yourself. It was a great interview nonetheless. Not gonna make me stop, just means I have someone else to prove wrong. :)
Keep your eyes open, John. I'm sure there are people out there who share similar taste, similar ambitions, similar beliefs about how/why you want to make films. Those will be the people you end up collaborating with. SerialBox, for me, is "my people." We're not big wig NY/LA film school guys/girls, we're just people who love music and who want to make something great. I've had over 200 people work on SerialBox and if you'd asked me a few years ago if I even KNEW 200 filmmakers, I would have laughed at you. But, we had a vision and people are drawn to that. So, keep making stuff John, you'll find future collaborators are drawn to what you're making. It's a bit "if you build it, they will come." But yeah, filmmaking is a team sport. You gotta just keep pushing, making stuff in the meantime, while you find your people! Don't worry about proving me wrong, just keep making films and you'll be just fine :)
John Young I really related to your post and admire you for saying this, especially the last bit. I feel there are so many individuals like you and I that feel it's very hard to work with others, as I, like you, have been completely self taught and struggle to collaborate. I have met so many other filmmakers who have had college teachings and even high school teachings, more access to equipment (especially high class Cameras), and other items, and I feel this sensation of defeat and struggle when working with them. I think you hit it on the head with the snob part, especially. Growing up, I made films as a hobby at first with all my close friends, but as we drifted apart in careers, I now find myself alone, and when I do work with others, they're hardly friends because they're just so competitive. I feel I'm rambling, so I'll just say this: I agree with you 100%. I think it's possible to do it by yourself, too, and I think it's actually wrong to say it isn't. Like writing a book, if you have your own idea and want to convey it on your own, you can make something beautiful.
I can relate. But you know what? People can get lost in patching a degree on their suit. The more you make film making by the book, or education, for confidence in what you do, the less your creativity at heart can show. When all the aspects of film making have to be done one way (perhaps the "right" way), then it might become copy and paste. DIY itself will push creativity and ability. It's not you serving the film making tools, but the other way round. As an artist it can be hard to keep up confidence, if you start to compare. Find people who are willing to hold the boom stick, but be willing to offer the same and you will find your crew. Blessings and all the best!
Enterprise Films I feel it's somewhat wrong to say as well, I've actually made 3 short films by myself... They aren't nearly as good as I planned them to be, but I learned from each one of them. Given a decent location, I'm confident I could remake them and make them way better... I'm working on something right now that may or may not have to be done by myself. It has a lot to do with good planning and serious focus. However, I do agree we should still keep trying to work with other people, because filmmaking is hard enough without the added stress of ever job on set.
Film Riot Thank you for this episode. I've seen every single Film Riot upload and most of them multiple times. At some point in the interview it became less about technicalities and more about overcoming something that I think plagues not only myself but many others... self doubt, complacency, and hesitancy in asking for help. I know it has been mentioned before in the past and will be again in the future.. but for some reason it just finally got through to me. Also congrats on the great success of Film Riot! It's been very fun to see the cast literally grow up before our eyes.
"The start will always be the hardest" got me. I am currently in the pre prod phase of the first film that I collaboratively wrote with my partner and we will be directing it. First time to actually direct and create a film professionally. Wish us luck! This is really inspirational! Thank you Ryan Booth and Ryan Connolly for this video
This is by far your best interview segment. The way it's edited and shot and how it's just him talking and you never think "what is he talking about?"... very well put together guys. This is highly polished and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
So awesome to see you teaming up with Ryan Booth for this! I'm a big fan of his Serial Box Presents project. Really great interview, thanks a lot guys, keep up!
This spoke to me on so many levels. I need more people like this in my life, I live in NYC and I feel like this is literally the hardest thing on earth. Starting on your own is what I'm doing, I have literally 0 dollars. But I have all these ideas and scripts I'm writing and it's just so hard to go outside one day and say "OKAY TIME TO DO THIS." Thank you so much for this video. Honestly if there was no good praise on it, this would be the one comment that truly means "Thank you.".
Film Riot Aww yeah, you know whassup! Haha. Luke Nicolaou That's interesting.. How did you guys overcome that obstacle? Refer to each Luke by their surname or..?
Lolita Haha yeah, last names was generally the go, but my name isn't really suited for quick last names, so we're still trying to come up with nicknames haha.
Loved this episode! Aside from great advice from a great interview, I learned a lot about interviews just from your shooting and editing of it. Love you guys!!
That was just, truly, truly inspiring. The thing he said about filming that, where you have an access to kind of opened my eyes. Even tho it sounds like and easy known fact but I guess its hard to realize where can you start.
That bit about filmmaking being a team sport was and still is a big obstacle I'm trying to overcome. I love working alone and by myself but ever since I got into filmmaking I've come to realize that you can't create amazing stuff by yourself. Great video!
awesome awesome advice, I'm starting a show on our local news channel and this info was greatly appreciated to make a successful show:) very excited now!
I stay in Houston as well and come from a music and photography background getting into film making. Interesting to see someone else coming from the same thing and being successful with it.
I love his tip and have learnt it the hard way in the past "If someone asks you if you can do something then the answer is always yes, then you figure it out"
Awesome Ryan! I just got new 6D and was wondering about multiple camera shooting! Although I'm little bit confused by the blackfriday sales, Is it in US only? I'm on the website and everything is pretty much the same price as they used to be,
Hey Ryan, I have been volunteering at a local tv station for a while, and I have had to chance to start directing live productions and was wondering if you had any tips.
The story in this video is so true. I can never be a successful filmmaker by myself. I need a team, A passionate and focused team driven to achieve the same Final outcome. Where has creativity gone ? People just want to emulate things they have seen before over and over again. Thanks be to film riot....
I don't mean to come across as rude, but even though Mr. Booth had some great advice, I was really distracted by how much he was looking away from the camera as he was talking. I was constantly wondering if he was just thinking as he spoke, or if he was reading off a cue card. Half the time, I had the impression he was just talking to hear himself talk because of how focused his eyes were to the ground versus his look up towards the camera. I dunno, just nit picking really, but still with that said, he did have some legit advice.
oh my god! His shots, those dark outdoor shots in particular, are amazing! Can I accomplish such shots with a camera such as canon eos 600D or nikon D7000? Or should I start saving up for the big guns? I'm thinking C-100, but it'll probably take me a long time to earn the money :(
Hey Ryan, (or anyone that would like to reply) To start out, I'm a beginner. I want to upgrade to a better camera, but I'm having trouble finding one that stands out. My budget for the camera is around 1,000 dollars, give or take a couple hundred. I want to stay in camcorder land, so no DSLR's just yet. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
Ryan! What is da deal with letterboxing? I love the look, i just don't get how to film for it. How do I know where to frame my shots etc. Any help would be awesome. Everyone has tutorials on how to letterbox in post, but no one has explained how to best film when you are planning to letterbox.
Did you light the interview yourself Ryan or was the set already lit for the musicians and you placed Ryan Booth there? It looks gorgeous. Please share how it was done! :D
Hey Ryan! I am trying to find a mid range DSLR on somewhat of a budget. I was considering either a canon 70D for the color quality or a Nikon d7100 for the 60fps. What should I get? The D7100 looks better on paper, but I have heard that it is not as good as a 70D. Or is there a different camera altogether that you recommend?
I've been through that exact choice. My college professor, a die hard nikon guy, told me to get the canon. Plus, the canon has 60fps, just in 720p. And that is plenty good for everything I've ever done. Hope this helps! I have the 60d, and love the stuff it kicks out. Good luck.
Magneto! try taking a look at the Sony alpha 6000, cheaper than the 60D, 1080p at 60fps (progressive not interlaced and 28Mbps bitrate, 24Mbps at 25fps), full control in live view over all parameters, clean HDMI output if you want to up the bitrate with an external recorder, you can find reviews on it pretty easily with google! I bought it as a starter for cinematography school and I'm really loving it! Cheers
Yup, you can change aperture, shutter speed, sensitivity or exposure compensation while shooting, there's also zebra and peaking. The liveview screen isn't touch sensitive though, if you need more information and details go check out reviews on dpreviews or similar sites! :D
Hey. I need some advice. So me a group of others are shooting a little PSA for my digital media class. First off, I came up with an idea and I collaberated with my team mates to get the script written. Long story short, I screwed up and wasn't able to convey my ideas properly, so instead another kid in the group took over, came up with a new idea, and we shot it. We showed the teacher, and he said it was absolutely crap and that we had to make a new vid. I came up with a brand new idea, wrote it, and was totally prepared to shoot it, but then that same group member said that it wasnt much good, but his idea, at least in my opinion, wasnt complex enough. Should I ask the group to trust me, or should I just give up? I cab share the script if someone wants
Take the initiative and be assertive, but in a cool manner. Sell your idea to your group, concerning freshness, ingenuity, etc. Don't put his ideas down, instead heighten the attractiveness of yours.
I'd love to see more of these kind of videos, great work all around!
I discovered your channel two days ago
and subscribed :)
I have been ur fan long long back before I came across anyone.
It's incredible that he worked on Owl City's "This isn't the end" visualizer because I love Owl City! Very cool!
He directed it. Really great video.
Haven't seen a Film Riot episode in a good couple of months.... Today I binge watch it all to catch up. Today is a good day :D
Thanks man! :)
Haha I hoped that I had the strenght to do that, because I can't stop myself from directly watching an episode of filmriot when it's uploaded! Do I have a problem...
So great to be able to learn from such a talented director! Thanks Ryan!
Glad you dug it!
Totally did ;)
He hit on something that was really hard to digest for me. I don't really know how to work with other people because everyone who's trying to be in the film industry is trying to be big time Hollywood players (and that's fine), but I'm just trying to make a decent living off of it.
Also, every person I try to work with who is into filmmaking goes to some community college where the teachers apparently turn them into snobs. They look down on self-taught filmmakers like myself, and because they have access to film equipment from the school they also look down on DIY equipment.
Everything I've learned I had to learn it in a way to compensate for the lack of crew, so helping on other people's projects tend to make me feel like I'm in the way, because I didn't learn it the way they did. So, it was kinda depressing to hear it just won't work to do filmmaking by yourself.
It was a great interview nonetheless. Not gonna make me stop, just means I have someone else to prove wrong. :)
Keep your eyes open, John. I'm sure there are people out there who share similar taste, similar ambitions, similar beliefs about how/why you want to make films. Those will be the people you end up collaborating with. SerialBox, for me, is "my people." We're not big wig NY/LA film school guys/girls, we're just people who love music and who want to make something great. I've had over 200 people work on SerialBox and if you'd asked me a few years ago if I even KNEW 200 filmmakers, I would have laughed at you. But, we had a vision and people are drawn to that. So, keep making stuff John, you'll find future collaborators are drawn to what you're making. It's a bit "if you build it, they will come." But yeah, filmmaking is a team sport. You gotta just keep pushing, making stuff in the meantime, while you find your people! Don't worry about proving me wrong, just keep making films and you'll be just fine :)
Ryan Booth Will do.
John Young I really related to your post and admire you for saying this, especially the last bit. I feel there are so many individuals like you and I that feel it's very hard to work with others, as I, like you, have been completely self taught and struggle to collaborate. I have met so many other filmmakers who have had college teachings and even high school teachings, more access to equipment (especially high class Cameras), and other items, and I feel this sensation of defeat and struggle when working with them.
I think you hit it on the head with the snob part, especially. Growing up, I made films as a hobby at first with all my close friends, but as we drifted apart in careers, I now find myself alone, and when I do work with others, they're hardly friends because they're just so competitive.
I feel I'm rambling, so I'll just say this: I agree with you 100%. I think it's possible to do it by yourself, too, and I think it's actually wrong to say it isn't. Like writing a book, if you have your own idea and want to convey it on your own, you can make something beautiful.
I can relate. But you know what? People can get lost in patching a degree on their suit. The more you make film making by the book, or education, for confidence in what you do, the less your creativity at heart can show. When all the aspects of film making have to be done one way (perhaps the "right" way), then it might become copy and paste.
DIY itself will push creativity and ability. It's not you serving the film making tools, but the other way round. As an artist it can be hard to keep up confidence, if you start to compare.
Find people who are willing to hold the boom stick, but be willing to offer the same and you will find your crew. Blessings and all the best!
Enterprise Films I feel it's somewhat wrong to say as well, I've actually made 3 short films by myself... They aren't nearly as good as I planned them to be, but I learned from each one of them. Given a decent location, I'm confident I could remake them and make them way better... I'm working on something right now that may or may not have to be done by myself. It has a lot to do with good planning and serious focus.
However, I do agree we should still keep trying to work with other people, because filmmaking is hard enough without the added stress of ever job on set.
Film Riot Thank you for this episode. I've seen every single Film Riot upload and most of them multiple times. At some point in the interview it became less about technicalities and more about overcoming something that I think plagues not only myself but many others... self doubt, complacency, and hesitancy in asking for help. I know it has been mentioned before in the past and will be again in the future.. but for some reason it just finally got through to me. Also congrats on the great success of Film Riot! It's been very fun to see the cast literally grow up before our eyes.
"The start will always be the hardest" got me. I am currently in the pre prod phase of the first film that I collaboratively wrote with my partner and we will be directing it. First time to actually direct and create a film professionally. Wish us luck! This is really inspirational! Thank you Ryan Booth and Ryan Connolly for this video
3:39 is The band "Need to Breathe". They go to my church. I know them, and their cool!!!
This is by far your best interview segment. The way it's edited and shot and how it's just him talking and you never think "what is he talking about?"... very well put together guys. This is highly polished and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
Very inspiring and great information. It's just fun to listen to him.
Definitely. He had so many great things to say.
This interview is one of the best things I've ever watched. So many things clicked and I learned a lot.
So awesome to see you teaming up with Ryan Booth for this!
I'm a big fan of his Serial Box Presents project.
Really great interview, thanks a lot guys, keep up!
Thanks Ryan! You've really helped me out a lot!
Loved it Ryan! You are such a great teacher. & inspiration
This spoke to me on so many levels.
I need more people like this in my life, I live in NYC and I feel like this is literally the hardest thing on earth. Starting on your own is what I'm doing, I have literally 0 dollars. But I have all these ideas and scripts I'm writing and it's just so hard to go outside one day and say "OKAY TIME TO DO THIS."
Thank you so much for this video. Honestly if there was no good praise on it, this would be the one comment that truly means "Thank you.".
Very informative and inspiring. Major respect to Mr. Ryan and his passions!
Edit: Referring to both Ryans here.
I just want to work on a project with him so I can refer to us as "the Ryans".
Film Riot It's not as fun as you think, I've done shoots where we've had up to 3 Luke's in the camera department. It's a nightmare.
Film Riot Aww yeah, you know whassup! Haha.
Luke Nicolaou That's interesting.. How did you guys overcome that obstacle? Refer to each Luke by their surname or..?
Lolita Haha yeah, last names was generally the go, but my name isn't really suited for quick last names, so we're still trying to come up with nicknames haha.
Film Riot I'll quite happily join you if you wanna make it 3
Thanks for creating this episode Ryan, I really enjoyed it! Keep doing Film Riot man!
Thanks guys! You are the most inspirational filmic force in my life right now.
Loved this episode! Aside from great advice from a great interview, I learned a lot about interviews just from your shooting and editing of it. Love you guys!!
Great interview and info! Love your shots in this
I needed this. Thank you so much for getting this amazing interview!
One of the most helpful interviews I've seen. Send him our thanks!
Thanks for capturing what Ryan had to share Film Riot ! He spoke the truth. Truly inspiring.
Great interview! Hope there's more videos coming on cinematography!
This guy speaks so clearly and it is easy to relate. Very informative and inspiring, thank you Ryan!
This episode helped me a lot. Thanks Film Riot! You always know how to give me the warm fuzzies in my tummy.
really encouraging interview. thanks guys!
Booth is an amazing guy!
That was just, truly, truly inspiring. The thing he said about filming that, where you have an access to kind of opened my eyes. Even tho it sounds like and easy known fact but I guess its hard to realize where can you start.
This was a very well planned out episode and interview! I enjoyed every moment! Booth is a great film maker, i love his videos.
Great interview! So much helpful information on starting out with filmmaking.
Film Riot that was the best interview you have done. Ryan Booth seems highly well thought out and down to earth. More with him soon.
We were watching a video in class and one of your ads came on.
Sweat
Probably learn to spell sweet properly
Hakars's Domain!
sweat smells
***** sweat smells sweet
Haha me too!
Pure awesomeness. Thanks Film Riot!
Always great insights from Film Riot's interviewees!
Thanks for sharing Ryan, great interview, lot's of good info to take away.
Thanks. This was helpful. I like his comments on going into rehearsal sans camera and just looking for available light and action.
Film Riot its cool that you guys interact with the comments left by viewers #keep the good work up
Such a great interview, definitely got a lot of inspiration and useful stuff to use as a student film maker
That bit about filmmaking being a team sport was and still is a big obstacle I'm trying to overcome. I love working alone and by myself but ever since I got into filmmaking I've come to realize that you can't create amazing stuff by yourself. Great video!
Teamwork, makes the dream-work! Learn as much on your own, and infect as many people with your knowledge & creativity! Inspire brother.
Just saw this man! For sure bro, constant inspiration comes to me from you guys, likewise!
Wow, super helpful video for beginning filmmakers! Will definitely be taking into consideration what was said in this interview. Thanks, Film Riot :)
DUUUUUUUUDE! When he really started to talk you came in with domain.com :))) Awesome episode, more, a LOT MORE of this please!
awesome awesome advice, I'm starting a show on our local news channel and this info was greatly appreciated to make a successful show:) very excited now!
Great video! The interview helped a lot, there was much useful information in it
These are some of the greatest suggestions I've ever heard. This guy rocks.
This was amazingly helpful. Thank you guys very much!
I stay in Houston as well and come from a music and photography background getting into film making. Interesting to see someone else coming from the same thing and being successful with it.
I love the concept of the serial box! Reminds me of those "road to abby road" thing
I love his tip and have learnt it the hard way in the past "If someone asks you if you can do something then the answer is always yes, then you figure it out"
Gosh. Lovely interview. I'm hitting up the full-length one as soon as I can.
Very insightful interview! thank you for posting it
Happy Thanksgiving Ryan!! You're a great guy!
Really great interview. Thanks dude!
Amazing cinematography. Thumbs up!
I really love this interview. It's really inspirational!
Thanks for bringing us this interview guys :)
very helpful information, thanks for sharing
Such a helpful video. Thank you so much for this guys!
Awesome Ryan! I just got new 6D and was wondering about multiple camera shooting!
Although I'm little bit confused by the blackfriday sales, Is it in US only? I'm on the website and everything is pretty much the same price as they used to be,
Hey Ryan, I have been volunteering at a local tv station for a while, and I have had to chance to start directing live productions and was wondering if you had any tips.
this was a really good episode! inspiring too! now that I'm done watching the video, Ima get ma black friday on at the Triune store!
I'm currently working on a video right now and This has inspired me and told me a couple things that will be helpful
I would really like an updated version of the christmas list! Any chance we can get that?
The story in this video is so true. I can never be a successful filmmaker by myself. I need a team, A passionate and focused team driven to achieve the same Final outcome. Where has creativity gone ? People just want to emulate things they have seen before over and over again. Thanks be to film riot....
Looove his lighting techniques.
Really good interview with Ryan Booth!
Learned alot from this Rian, Great to hear from such a great director.
Its out! :D YES! been waiting for this ep
ryan appriciate alot man when im making movies in the bahamas im thanking you
this was incredibly helpful! Thanks Bro-tato-chip!
Great interview, much helpful.
its soo damn INSPIRING!! Amazing!! Thanks Ryan! Great work
I don't mean to come across as rude, but even though Mr. Booth had some great advice, I was really distracted by how much he was looking away from the camera as he was talking. I was constantly wondering if he was just thinking as he spoke, or if he was reading off a cue card. Half the time, I had the impression he was just talking to hear himself talk because of how focused his eyes were to the ground versus his look up towards the camera. I dunno, just nit picking really, but still with that said, he did have some legit advice.
Great video Ryan!!! Love u guys!!
This was a great video. So glad I found it!
Halfway through this episode i forgot i was watching film riot
Skipped a few weeks.. Now I have lots of Film RIot to catch up on!
Great episode, Thank you!
Y'all should do these type of episodes more often, very helpful! Thanks guys, my dream of being a film maker wouldn't be complete without y'all! c:
We definitely plan to.
Thank you filmriot that was dope
Very awesome...
Those were some really helpful words of wisdom from Mr. Booth!
oh my god! His shots, those dark outdoor shots in particular, are amazing! Can I accomplish such shots with a camera such as canon eos 600D or nikon D7000? Or should I start saving up for the big guns? I'm thinking C-100, but it'll probably take me a long time to earn the money :(
Hey Ryan, (or anyone that would like to reply)
To start out, I'm a beginner. I want to upgrade to a better camera, but I'm having trouble finding one that stands out. My budget for the camera is around 1,000 dollars, give or take a couple hundred. I want to stay in camcorder land, so no DSLR's just yet. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
he's such a cool guy to talk to if you wanna fall asleep.
Ryan! What is da deal with letterboxing? I love the look, i just don't get how to film for it. How do I know where to frame my shots etc. Any help would be awesome. Everyone has tutorials on how to letterbox in post, but no one has explained how to best film when you are planning to letterbox.
Can you make an awesome video on how you made your awesome logo? I'm trying to make a cool 3D logo in After Effects, but it never works out!
Great interview, thanks!
I look forward to a lot of good work from Mr. Booth. Cheers.
Bro, i like this video very much! great interview!
Did you light the interview yourself Ryan or was the set already lit for the musicians and you placed Ryan Booth there? It looks gorgeous. Please share how it was done! :D
I've done music vid and always like to hear other folks' methods and ideas. Nice segment.
Whoa...your ad was before this video. It's..it's like some crazy twisted inception
Hey Ryan! I am trying to find a mid range DSLR on somewhat of a budget. I was considering either a canon 70D for the color quality or a Nikon d7100 for the 60fps. What should I get? The D7100 looks better on paper, but I have heard that it is not as good as a 70D. Or is there a different camera altogether that you recommend?
I've been through that exact choice. My college professor, a die hard nikon guy, told me to get the canon. Plus, the canon has 60fps, just in 720p. And that is plenty good for everything I've ever done. Hope this helps! I have the 60d, and love the stuff it kicks out. Good luck.
Thanks man! I saw that it had 60fps in 720p but I just dismissed it. Now that I think about it, 720p shouldn't be a problem.
Magneto! try taking a look at the Sony alpha 6000, cheaper than the 60D, 1080p at 60fps (progressive not interlaced and 28Mbps bitrate, 24Mbps at 25fps), full control in live view over all parameters, clean HDMI output if you want to up the bitrate with an external recorder, you can find reviews on it pretty easily with google!
I bought it as a starter for cinematography school and I'm really loving it!
Cheers
StayTunedForFreeCake That looks cool, but does it have full manual control over video like a 70D does?
Yup, you can change aperture, shutter speed, sensitivity or exposure compensation while shooting, there's also zebra and peaking. The liveview screen isn't touch sensitive though, if you need more information and details go check out reviews on dpreviews or similar sites! :D
you did a great job with black friday with guy and i would like to see more ads like that.
Great filmmaker! Great video!
As a soldier in the Film Riot Army, color me INSPIRED!
I could listen to that guy talk for hours jesus god I was entranced
This is really insightful, I really liked it :D
Awesome. I can't find the full interview on the Extras channel though, is it up?
Hey. I need some advice. So me a group of others are shooting a little PSA for my digital media class. First off, I came up with an idea and I collaberated with my team mates to get the script written. Long story short, I screwed up and wasn't able to convey my ideas properly, so instead another kid in the group took over, came up with a new idea, and we shot it. We showed the teacher, and he said it was absolutely crap and that we had to make a new vid. I came up with a brand new idea, wrote it, and was totally prepared to shoot it, but then that same group member said that it wasnt much good, but his idea, at least in my opinion, wasnt complex enough. Should I ask the group to trust me, or should I just give up? I cab share the script if someone wants
What is the script about?
Take the initiative and be assertive, but in a cool manner. Sell your idea to your group, concerning freshness, ingenuity, etc. Don't put his ideas down, instead heighten the attractiveness of yours.