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How to Get Started in Conservation Filmmaking with Morgan Heim

How to Get Started in Conservation Filmmaking with Morgan Heim

FromImpact: The Conservation Photography Podcast


How to Get Started in Conservation Filmmaking with Morgan Heim

FromImpact: The Conservation Photography Podcast

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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
May 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

#073: If you've been curious about pushing your boundaries as a still photographer, and diving into the wide and wild world of filmmaking, then today's episode will totally be your cup of tea.Moving from still photography into video is an amazing way to challenge your creative mind and learn a whole plethora of new skills. But it also has some hurdles and stumbling blocks, both when you're in the creative planning stage and most definitely when you're behind the camera. Today's guest is someone who has been there done that, and has become an award-winning filmmaker and a much-in-demand professional hired by nonprofits and companies alike. Morgan Heim takes us back to the days when she was moving from still photography into filmmaking, and walks us through some of the big hiccups to pay attention to. She also explains why the hard work is absolutely worth it, and how filmmaking can catapult you into a wide range of fresh opportunities you'd otherwise not have. You'll LearnThe biggest muscle memory habits you have to breakWhy filmmaking seems Zen-like, yet really, really isn'tWays that filmmaking lets you embrace your inner child and goof offHow to build sequences (instead of shot lists)The importance of staying present with your subjectsThe simple strategy to remove complexity from the learning processThe ways that filmmaking can make you orders of magnitude more hire-able as a professionalWhat parts of filmmaking you can do yourself, and which tasks you can hire out to experts Get the full show notes + links at JaymiH.com/73? QUIZ!  ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?Take the quick quiz to discover your creative super-strengths as a conservation-focused visual storyteller. Get a custom action plan based on your results so that you know exactly what to do next to gain clarity, momentum and impact with your imagery. This is coming straight from a full-time pro photographer/editor with 10 years experience & an obsession with helping you reach your world-changing goals.➡️ JaymiH.com/Quiz❣️ Get entertaining educational emails each week! Sign up at  JaymiH.com/ImpactIf you love listening to the podcast, I’ll be so grateful if you leave me a review on iTunes. The reviews help others find me, and I also just love to hear from you! Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Then, you’re off to the races! Let me know what it is you like best about the podcast. Thank you so much!
Released:
May 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

If you are a photographer or filmmaker with a love for all things wild, then you’re in the right place. From conservation to creativity, from business to marketing, and everything in-between, this podcast is for you, the conservation visual storyteller who is ready to make an impact. Every week, join your host Jaymi Heimbuch on a deep dive into the inspirational conversations and the actionable how-tos for building your photography business while making a big difference in this world. Let's dive in!