HOW I GOT THIS GIG

HOW I GOT THIS GIG

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HOW I GOT THIS GIG episodes

  • Episode 5: Producer/Director Dean Rainey - Part 1
    The tables of turned for Episode #5, as Video Twin Burman Lam interviews Dean on his journey from creating comedy videos in high school to owning his own production company that produces marketing videos for clients around the world.
    Dean shares his thoughts on film school, getting experience on set, and also talks about what jobs helped him in his career and what jobs didn't.
    Dean's company website: www.RaineyMedia.com
    www.FairchildTV.com
    Sponsor: www.VideoTwins.com
    48 min
  • Episode 4: Director/D.P. Chris Atkins
    Dean welcomes director/DP Chris Atkins to the show to talk about being an efficient one-man-video-production-crew, filming in dangerous places, and what his current camera set-up is.
    And I share a story about the time I had to fire the talent from set. Ouch!
    Chris's Website: www.ChrisAtkins.ca
    Zack & Natalie's Vegetable and Candy Reviews:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBT6SvIVyBYKxWmK0d5Jrw
    https://www.facebook.com/zackandnatalie/
    Sponsor: www.VideoTwins.com
    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 3: Video Editor Jayson Chan
    Video Editor Jayson Chan tells the story of how he got into the biz as a video editor, and what it means to be a "Preditor". He also shares tips on dealing with clients, what makes a great promo, and weighs in on the saying, "Fix it in post!".
    Jayson's Showreel: https://vimeo.com/jaysonchan
    Sponsor: www.VideoTwins.com
    51 min
  • Episode 2: Music Video Director Amit Dabrai
    In this episode, Amit Dabrai shares his epic journey from playing in a band in India to directing music videos for Canadian bands The Arkells and Sam Roberts Band. We also talk about getting old and staying creative, working with artists, and how to be a disruptor to advance your career.
    Amit's Showreel: https://vimeo.com/amitdabrai
    Dean's Company Website: www.RaineyMedia.com
    Sponsor: www.VideoTwins.com
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 1: Creative Director Burman Lam
    In this premier episode, Dean chats with his Video Twin Burman Lam about his journey from camera assistant to broadcast Creative Director. They also discuss managing a creative team, navigating office politics, and the pros and cons of being a 'jack of all trades, master of none.'
    Burman's Show Reel: https://vimeo.com/burmanlam
    Sponsor: www.VideoTwins.com
    1 hr 9 min

About HOW I GOT THIS GIG

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How I Got This Gig is a podcast about the paths creatives and technicians take to break into the mysterious media industry. Film, Television, Radio, Print, Internet - it’s not always a straight line to a career in these fields.