HOW I GOT THIS GIG

In this episode, Dean and Burman discuss working with amateur talent versus professional talent. They also talk about Dean's experiences in stand-up comedy, and why Burman isn't a star in Hong Kong

Then director Jesse Senko joins Dean to share his story of how he started out as a graphic artist before moving into photography, and ultimately directing film. He also discusses his love of comedy and working with professional actors.

Jesse's website: http://www.jessesenko.com/

Jesse's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessesenko/

Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

It's the Second Season Premiere of How I Got This Gig!

After a uber-long hiatus, Video Twins Burman and Dean sit down to chat about the projects that have been keeping them so busy. Plus, they share some juicy stories from filming on the road.

It's all about conflicts, clients, and crew in this latest episode.

Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

It's the Season Finale of How I Got This Gig and Burman wraps up his Asia interview series with a reflective conversation with Freelance Producer and Teacher, Thomas Leung.

Though an experienced and talented creative, Thomas has recently found himself at a crossroad in his career. Does he still get the same joy out of his work when it's all business?

Thomas gives very real, honest, and passionate interview about how he sees the current state of the video production industry. Burman and Thomas discuss the challenges of pitching and quoting to potential clients, they debate the cost/benefits of investing in new technologies, and Thomas shares the story of what drives his passion for storytelling.

Thomas' Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user2118521

Thomas' Company COSMO: https://www.facebook.com/This-is-COSMO--673061599417689/

Video Twin's 360 Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOSHxLU-t6I

Stakk Hong Kong: http://www.stakk.com/

Sponsored by: www.CanadaVideoCompanies.ca

Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

Adam loves radio. He's having a blast working as an on-air host with the myFM broadcasting group, and it's infectious. He is a an Announcer, Copywriter, Editor/Operator, Producer, MC, and more.

During our conversation, Adam talks about how he initially felt like a fish out of water when he started working in a small, local market; the importance of getting involved with the community in which you work; and how his company is embracing technology and innovation to grow their reach.

Adam also shares tips on copywriting, speaking efficiently and professionally on-air, and tricks on how he manages content creation for his daily show.

Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamliefl

myFM Broadcasting: http://www.myfmradio.ca/

Adam's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-liefl-51593426/?ppe=1

Sponsored by: www.CanadaVideoCompanies.ca

Sponsored by: www.RoyaltyFreeMusic.audio

Kelvin Mok has been producing TV commercials for almost two decades. He didn't set out to work in commercials but when he did the math after selling his thesis documentary film he decided that perhaps 'art' films don't quite have the ROI he was hoping for. Since then he has produced international spots for McDonalds, Coke, KFC, Volkswagon, and many other world-renowned brands.

During his conversation with Burman, they talk about jumping into the deep-end doing jobs you might not be qualified for; navigating bullsh*t in the biz; and the importance of understanding at the end of the day it's just a job.

Kelvin's Company: http://www.newlifefilm.com/

A New Life Films Reel: https://vimeo.com/user42903041

Kelvin's (and Burman's) first employer: http://www.chinasyndrome.com

Sponsored by: www.GrooveDen.com

Andrew Clark is more than a cameraman. He is a Producer, Director, Editor, and Story-teller. He's travelled the world working for major international news outlets like the BBC and CNN.

During our conversation, we talk about working in television journalism around the world, the importance of having a good fixer, what it's like to set-up a media company and work in China, and tips to prepare to get a great interview.

We also share stories of our first shoot together in China - where we were viciously attacked by pandas*, how there are two types of cameramen in the world, and which one you should strive to be.

Andrew and Dean's Chengdu TVC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miINHyXbqLs

Panda Attack Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6eH5URJ6Qs

Andrew's Company (partner): https://www.asiaworks.com

Sponsored by: www.CanadaVideoCompanies.ca

Not every job in media is about creating content. There are loads of jobs that involve getting that content in front of an audience: acquisitions, distribution, programming, etc. In this episode of How I Got This Gig, our guest is Brian Lau, the former Senior Vice President of Content & Communications for Fox Networks Group in Asia.

During his conversation with Burman, Brian talks about how he went from working as a Mechanical Engineer to programming Asian film festivals in the US to ultimately acquiring content and programming a US movie channel in Asia.

Brian also shares his thoughts on how luck factors into your career, why it may NOT be advantageous to stick with one company too long, and why being a jerk is a legit management style.

Brian's first cinematic employer: http://caamedia.org/

Fox Network Group Asia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FoxNetworksGroup

Brian and Dean's TV Program Collaboration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W86MK8h1UV4

Bobby Burns makes his living from YouTube. He is a content creator for CinemaSins, BrandSins, and has a handful of his own channels that have a couple hundreds of thousands of subscribers.

His first breakthrough video, a parody trailer of Frozen as a horror film has over 15 million views. Since then he has built a strong platform with hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers. He just wrapped filming on his first youtube-based feature film. Oh, and he’s only 19 years old. But don’t think he’s any overnight success.

During our conversation, we talk about why youtube content resonates with so many people, how to handle haters, and what he hopes to accomplish with his "YouTube-only" feature film.

Bobby Burns: https://www.youtube.com/user/BobbyBurnsOfficial

Brand Sins: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrandSins

Cinema Sins: https://www.youtube.com/user/CinemaSins

Nope: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bELTr0CBqqGKNhnyixOtQ

Sponsored by: www.CanadaVideoCompanies.ca

Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

Story Editor Dora Fong has worked on hit factual/reality shows Property Brothers, Masters of Flip, and crime docu-series Cold Blood and 72 Hours: True Crime. In this episode, she shares how she worked her way up to those gigs.

Dora also shares insights on working along side a video editor, picking and using music to heighten story, and how television production styles have changed due to the influence of online and digital video.

Cineflix: http://www.cineflixproductions.com/

Property Brothers: http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/

Sponsor: www.VideoTwins.com

Faizul thought he wanted to be an architect, but after studying for a couple of months he quickly nixed that idea and decided to go after his dream: filmmaking. Since then, Faizul has produced music and movie shows, launched a kids channel, and produced content for National Geographic Channel. Now, he's entering a new chapter in his career: TV Commercial Director.

In this episode, Faizul shares how he learned to watch out for flying objects on-set, what makes a good television promo, and what NOT to ask Sir Ben Kingsley.

Faizul's Reel: https://vimeo.com/faizuljais

Channel [V]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_V

Astro Broadcasting: http://www.astro.com.my/

National Geographic Channel Asia: http://natgeotv.com/asia

V-Mount Batteries: https://tinyurl.com/yafvyzkw

We also collaborated on some interstitials together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDTSPydECwU

Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com