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Kris Simmons - The Video Business Success Coach - tackles discouragement.

"I'm about to shut the doors to my business!!!"

Perhaps you've been there–frustrated that your creative business is on the brink of collapse. The creative work you find rewarding, but without regular customers, you can't do the very thing you love to do. No doubt about it, running your own business is tough - especially in the creative space.

Kris Simmons shares great advice designed to help overcome discouragement and get your business as a creative pro back on track.

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Jason Been of Imagecraft Productions returns to the DCP to talk about an exciting new addition to his video production equipment inventory: a brand new set of IBE/Optics Raptor lenses - designed for full frame sensor video cameras. Jason talks about what makes these lenses special and of interest to cinematographers. As our gear talk continues, Jason talks about why pros may choose between Sony, Canon, RED, or Arri.

As I was talking to Jason about the new lenses and gear, I became intrigued with the whole process of how he and his company works. Imagecraft Productions is not just another equipment rental vendor. They provide in-depth consultation and tailor equipment packages around the needs of producers. Jason pulls the curtain back and talks about his approach in aiding filmmakers choose a video production package that's just right for their project.

Jason Been certainly has all the K's covered whether it's 2K, 4K, 5K, 6K, 8K, or quantum K's. He and his team are ready to help get what you need for your next high-end video production.

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Jason Been | Imagecraft Productions: http://www.imagecraftproductions.com

IBE/Optics Raptor Lens Series: http://www.ibe-optics.com/cine/raptor/

Jason Been in DCP 192: https://creativemethod.tv/blog/dcp-192-jason-been-imagecraft-productions

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I have a conversation with Chris Fenwick about his experience attending LACPUG (Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group) meeting last week. A team from Apple presented the latest FCP X update: 10.3. In our conversation, Chris explains the benefits of FCP X audio lanes and their impact on picture lock. Even if you don't use FCP X, you will certainly benefit from the editorial lessons that Chris generously shares not only in this episode, but also in his FCPX Grill podcast.

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Kris Simmons returns to the Digital Convergence Podcast as the Video Business Success Coach. In this episode, he talks about his strategy to turbocharge his video business this year with Relationship Marketing. He's doing this by getting involved in his community and not being afraid to ask for meetings with business owners and CEO's. Using his LinkedIn account to reconnect with old contacts, Kris is rapidly reaping the benefits of reconnecting with people in face to face meetings. Kris shares several specific examples of the value of making personal connections.

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Kris Simmons | 6Strong Media http://6strongmedia.com

FCP X Grill #131 - The Tiny Details http://digitalcinemacafe.com/2016/11/17/fcg131-fcpx-the-tiny-details-feat-joseph-linaschke/

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A while back I found a fantastic whiteboard animation plugin called Story Pop. It's a FCP X plugin from a company called Stupid Raisins. I love this plugin! It's a delight to use. I have to confess that for the longest time I did not want to tell anyone about Story Pop!

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to the talented creator of Story Pop and the found of Stupid Raisins: Dylan Higginbotham. Stupid Raisins has many other fantastic FCP X plugins besides Story Pop.

I know, I know! Not all of you use FCP X. I get that. Please don't tune out. This episode is not just a story about using and creating plugins for FCP X. It's much bigger than that. This is an inspiring story about Dylan finding the courage to ditch his 9-to-5 job to create a successful business doing something he loves to do. I think that's something all of us are interested in.

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Kenn Bell, a freelance filmmaker and animal welfare advocate, talks with me about how he created his powerful, heart-rending documentary called Second Chance Dogs.

His story begins back in 2011, when Kenn developed the critically-acclaimed documentary Hero Dogs of 9/11, which aired on Animal Planet in both the U.S. and Canada. His success with this documentary led to a more ambitious project with the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) that would later become Second Chance Dogs.

What is Second Chance Dogs about? It tells the story of how the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to giving these abused and neglected animals another chance. Through innovative techniques, patience, and complete commitment, the staff at the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center is moving these animals — once considered hopeless cases — from rescue to rehabilitation, and ultimately into safe and loving homes. Over the course of six months, we meet several dogs in the program and follow their progress as they learn to be handled by people, walk with a leash, engage in healthy play, and exhibit the kind of social behavior that make dogs so special and beloved.

Earlier this year Second Chance Dogs made it's first appearance on Animal Planet. And now, it's available for viewing on Netflix. I encourage you to go watch the documentary. Be sure to have a box of tissue nearby when you do! Kenn is a fascinating guy with a passion for animals and filmmaking. You are going to find Kenn's story inspiring!

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Second Chance Dogs on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80136234

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The Dog Files website: http://www.thedogfiles.com/team/

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Chris Fenwick - who has over 30 years of experience as a professional video editor - talks with me about some of the exciting new features of FCP X 10.3.

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No Film School's article" Final Cut Pro X Gets Full Redesign for 10.3 http://nofilmschool.com/2016/10/final-cut-pro-x-gets-full-redesign-103

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Caleb Pike of DSLRVideoShooter.com is the ultimate MacGyver of DIY video. In this episode Caleb talks about how he built his own affordable Hackintosh. Caleb is kind of like Dr. Frankenstein: he has taken the software brains of a Mac and implanted it into the monster hardware of a Windows PC to create a hybrid machine with enormous horsepower to run FCP X - his video editing software of choice. His blazing fast Hackintosh leaves Apple's Mac Pro spinning its beachball cursor in dazed confusion and gasping in the dust. How much did Caleb's Hackintosh cost? About $1600 - thousands of dollars less expensive than a Mac Pro.

In this conversation Caleb talks about finally ditching Adobe Creative Cloud. He no longer has a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud and is getting along just fine without it. He talks about equivalent software that allows him to get the job done without having a monthly bill for the software. Caleb also talks about his philosophy of eliminating things that don't bring you joy. And after nearly an hour of conversation, we finally get around to talking a bit about cameras and Caleb's attitude towards gear.

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Dave Dugdale of LearningVideo.com and Chris Fenwick of Slice Editorial join me today to talk about Sony's new cameras - the a6500, a99, and the R100 Mark IV. But this is not just a gear chat, we talk about our philosophy of buying gear - when we do and when we don't, and why. Does buying a better camera really make us better storytellers? It depends. Of course, it was inevitable that we talk about Canon - who Dave famously dumped and switched to Sony. Of course, there's a lot more in this lively conversation.

My name is Carl Olson, and this is the Digital Convergence Podcast!

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Last week Chris Fenwick and I explored scene by scene Casey Neistat's video: The Casey Neistat's Guide to Filmmaking. In that episode, Chris referenced a hilarious video created by London-based director and filmmaker Tom Bryan. Tom's film is called "The Casey Neistat School of Filmmaking."

Tom Bryan's real passion - though already an accomplished corporate video producer - is to create drama oriented films. The Casey Neistat School of Filmmaking - self-funded and created with an all volunteer crew - is the first in a series of several narrative films Tom has set out to create this year. Watching this short film, it's obvious he is off to an amazing start. Tom is a filmmaker to watch!

I know a lot of folks - especially filmmakers - don't get the Neistat phenomena. However, is there anything we can learn from the Neistat experience? Chris Fenwick returns to this episode to join my conversation with Tom Bryan to discuss this topic and answer that question.

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Tom Bryan's website http://www.tombryanfilm.com

Tom Bryan's YouTube Channel

The Casey Neistat School of Filmmaking (By Tom Bryan)

HOW TO CASEY NEISTAT A VLOG by Sara Dietschy