Conversations with Creators

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Creativity feels like a superpower.

Be respectful of it, and use it to better the world.

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Hey, guys! Welcome to this episode of our podcast. We have a lot of exciting topics to discuss today, so let's dive right in.

We're going to talk about the Ninja Warrior's evolution, VR gaming recommendations hawaiian delicacies, and some creative uses for AI.

We hope you enjoy it and learn something new. Don't forget to enter our giveaway, and we'll see you next time!

[00:05:30] Ninja Warrior's Evolution.

[00:07:43] Ninja Warrior Obstacle Designers.

[00:11:03] Jumping on new trends.

[00:14:18] Silent films and emojis.

[00:19:00] Ninja Warrior audience secrets.

[00:23:34] Video games inspire obstacle courses.

[00:25:05] Visualization and success rates.

[00:28:47] VR gaming recommendations.

[00:32:53] Teamwork in Parkour.

[00:35:23] Sports entertainment and parkour.

[00:38:50] Multiple sources of income.

[00:42:29] Investment in long-lasting toys.

[00:47:29] Hawaiian delicacies and activities.

[00:49:31] Commando Hike.

[00:52:47] Traveling within the US.

[00:56:38] Creativity and finances.

[01:02:10] Chat GBT's learning abilities.

[01:05:31] AI writing responses to texts.

[01:06:40] Utilizing chat GBT for problem-solving.

[01:10:11] Creative uses for AI.

[01:13:44] Keeping debt due to rent.

[01:16:25] Infrared heater technology.

[01:20:08] Comedy podcasts and recommendations.

[01:24:04] AI copywriting and content creation.

[01:27:29] Video game tournaments production.

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In this series, we will explore creativity in all forms and areas of life.

In this video I talk about the genesis of ideas and process of bringing them to life.

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This week I sit down with Brian Taylor, an author, photographer, and a “Renaissance man” who puts his passion before everything else. We discuss how creatives who aren't built for the nine-to-five can turn their passion into a living and a life they love.

[00:01:08] Passion into a living.

[00:05:50] Inspiration for professional filmmaking.

[00:06:39] Finding support in entrepreneurship.

[00:12:40] Changing beliefs about life.

[00:12:58] Purpose in the Universe.

[00:16:20] Destiny and the Universe.

[00:19:43] Taking risks in life.

[00:23:17] Overcoming writer's block.

[00:25:13] Writing in your own voice.

[00:28:53] The hustle culture.

[00:31:24] The Hustle Culture.

[00:34:13] Providing value for free.

[00:38:23] Becoming a god.

[00:41:55] Building an audience.

[00:44:01] Social media inundated with bullshit.

[00:47:37] Indifference in the digital age.

[00:50:19] Minimum wage and pay gap.

[00:55:22] Graphic novel progress.

[00:56:42] 12 Black Pedals.

[01:01:17] Power of the mind.

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@drivenbypanic on the socials

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-Balanced Hustle: The Straightest Line To Healthy Success-

YOU are the only person in charge of your work ethic.

And a healthy work/life balance avoids burnout.

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In this episode, I talk to Kevon Ward, a special effects makeup artist and character creator. We start with the creation of creatures in haunted houses, and a hack for washing off fake blood. They then delve into the world of indie film and special effects, discussing the structure of makeup departments and the balance between art and business in the industry.

The conversation then turns to pursuing a creative career and the challenges that come with it, including the need to be hireable in multiple ways. We also touch on the gentrification of Denver and its impact on the film industry. We highlight the importance of having multiple avenues for creatives to succeed.

Other topics discussed include a fishtail sculpture at Elitches, the difference between fun jobs and boring jobs, and the use of Satan in comedy content.

[00:05:22] Creature creation in haunted houses.

[00:07:27] Halloween blood washing hack.

[00:11:19] Indie film and special effects.

[00:15:38] Makeup department structure.

[00:19:04] Balancing art and business.

[00:23:01] Pursuing a creative career.

[00:29:06] Hiding alcohol in cosplay.

[00:32:55] Denver's gentrification and film industry.

[00:37:51] Being hireable in multiple ways.

[00:38:15] Multiple Avenues for Creatives.

[00:42:54] Fishtail sculpture at Elitches.

[00:46:21] Fun jobs vs boring jobs.

[00:50:18] Satan on Board as Hell.

[00:54:15] Short-form comedy content.

[00:58:02] Kids love Satan.

[01:02:27] Learning Animation.

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At Snowman Films, we have a set of commitments that we stand for in the world, today we will be talking about Empathy.

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Here are a set of things to do and not to do to make people actually want to listen when you speak.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of live music festivals with Shine Music Festival's founder and organizer Shawn Satterfield. We chat about the importance of community in creating a successful festival and the lessons learned in planning such an event. We also discuss the use of video as a powerful tool for conveying a message and creating immersive experiences. The episode covers a wide range of topics from ASL interpreters as performers, musical preferences and theater, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the music industry. We also provide tips on securing big sponsors and discuss the long-term goals of Shine Music Festival. Finally, we touch on the importance of accessibility in website design and the concept of living your daydream with main character energy.

00:00

Intro

2:30

what is shine music festival

5:05

The community in live music festivals.

9:59

Beatles concert did not sell out at red rocks 

12:30

Lessons learned in planning music fests

19:00

video as a solution in conveying a message.

22:14

Immersive music experience

26:23

ASL interpreters as performers

29:26

Musical preference/Theater

34:33

Musicals and Book of Mormons

37:04

South Park Anniversary show

43:30

Inclusive Music Experience

44:34

Diversity and Inclusion

46:33

tips on going on meeting with big sponsors/company

47:28

Shine's long term goal

51:28 Accessibility in website designs

55:47

Living your Daydream

58:23

Main Character Energy

1:00:00

Closing

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Inspired by the Joe Rogan video.

Be the hero of your life's movie and live with main character energy!

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In this episode of the Conversations with Creators podcast, I'm discussing building a 6 figure creative company with Billy "Skipper" Hughes of Skipper Films. We'll discuss rates, advice for scaling a business, and how to market yourself so that clients come to you!

Whether you're looking for advice about your creative career or just want to hear two filmmakers talk shop for a couple hours, this is the episode for you!

0:00 - 2:06

Intro about upscaling a business 

2:07

building a team to do tasks to increase output.

4:53

Stock videos and day rates. Is it worth it?

7:40

Kickstarter

8:50

- breakdown on pricing when bringing in a new editor or basically a new team member?

- project based charging

- expenses

- making a profit margin

- Getting/setting a business account that will help you prevent in expenses.

15:40

Taxes and get someone to do it for you. 

16:45

- Going back to budgeting, do not charge less than expenses.

- Getting clients through website.

- Using keywords for search engines on your blogs.

- How Google has helped on growing business.

20:10

Freelancer vs Business 

25:00

Closing the gap on raising your prices and still getting yes for an answer.

- getting your page to Google's front page is key

27:35

telling clients about price and packages and why every part of it is important in your business. 

- How to present your work to clients. 

- Bringing value to clients' business through the work you're doing.

- doing small moves that will build to someting bigger for your business.

37:44

Story Time - Parkour video for a conference of a big company.

- One of his fave videos made.

- becoming a part of different video productions.

- Expanding your business with different kinds of videos that you can offer through your website.

- Grabbing the opportunity/being first to new types of videos that's becoming a trend.

46:06

-Google is key in getting you business grow.

-Putting yourself in your client's shoes

48:08

Multimedia Freelancer sites

48:48

Choosing jobs, raising standards 

- choosing jobs from businesses, not from personal, singular people.

52:20

You're not better, you're different.

- charging more because of your experience, your style.

- people have to start coming to you because of your products, not your rates.

1:00:00

Talking to clients/scaling up

-ranging your rates x client's budget

1:07:00

Proposals/Contracts

1:10:00

Proposals/Contracts + Making personal relationships with clients.

1:20:00

Website, SEO, Social Media

1:24:00

FB Ads / Social Media

1:27:00

not posting negative/failures in social media. Just posting positive things, posting on how you are growing.

- Trying to figure out social media algorithm.

1:33:00

You can't be a positive guy at one aspect. You have to live it. Make people wanting to work with you.

1:35:40

Biggest lesson.

- sustainable growth is not fast.

- increasing charges gradually. 

- avoiding the package price. Make project price.

- Trying to scale back/giving discounts.

1:48:50

Is the money going in to the business change when you scale back with your prices?

-creating a buffer for your expenses.

2:02:30

Diversifying and looking into new trends.

2:06:05

Current business set up

employees, contractors?

2:14:20

Closing

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