Modern Creative

Modern Creative

By Alberto MendozaArtsVisual Arts
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Modern Creative episodes

  • Episode 10 | Why Podcasts are Failing

    In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss, why are podcasts failing.

    Check out my 2022 Cinematic Drone Video here

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    Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

    19 min
  • Episode 9 | Providing an Amazing Experience with Kat

    In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss Kat's experiences of being a female freelance photographer. The importance of giving an amazing experience to her clients, catching red flags from clients, and much more!  

    Connect with me! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/

    Connect with the Podder! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/

    Connect with Kat: https://www.instagram.com/scratchkatshots/ Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e 

    Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes! 

     0:00 Intro 0:55 Kat intro 6:07 Clients struggle to commit  7:07 Being a female creator in the space 10:10 Male creators geek out on gear 10:54 Lack of gear knowledge 12:30 Learn from the best 12:40 Kat's photography niche 16:00 Shooting for mom-and-pop cafes 17:42 Instagram strategy 19:50 Having time to create during quarantine  20:58 Pros & cons of being a freelance 22:30 Business referrals 23:14 Dealing with imposter syndrome 24:00 Advantage of having a website 26:25 Comparison trap 28:00 How to quote a client 29:07 Dealing with client rejection 29:52 Seeing the client's red flags 31:07 Checking your ego! 32:15 Communication is key in business 34:00 Saying no to jobs 37:28 Learning to speak the business language 38:38 Providing a great experience 40:28 Kat's camera gear 42:42 Kat's love for photography 46:46 Kat's editing software and computer 49:48 Wedding photography trends 50:30 Discovery through hashtags 53:00 Kat's client's horror story 56:15 Kat being a comedian 1:00:00 Making clients feel comfortable 1:10:38 Female creator tip

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 8 | File Management

    In this episode of Modern Creative Podcast, we discuss file media management! 

    0:00 Intro 0:19 Life update 1:39 File management 3:33 Dual recording 4:49 Buy the right SD card for your camera 6:12 Sony a7iii SD card 7:33 Sony a7Siii SD card 9:16 SD card pouch 10:04 Importing media files 11:13 External SSD  11:36 External HHD 13:10 SSD vs HDD 15:15 File organization process 17:58 Transfer SSD adobe project file to HDD 19:09 Why archive media files? 20:37 Easy to make a mistake 21:26 Recap 22:11 Why work off an SSD 23:07 Why own an HDD 

    Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/

    Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/ 

    Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e 

    Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

    25 min
  • Episode 7 | Consistency with your Brand & Business with Jared Spink

    In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...  

    0:00 Intro 0:50 How much gear & cost 1:30 Jared intro 2:23 Jared's podcast 3:15 Interviewing big YouTube filmmakers 4:15 podcasting guest remotely 6:05 Jared's creative journey 10:12 Business vs Creativity 11:40 Brand consistency 13:13 How to price your video services 14:51 Cheap vs High-end clients 15:26 Investing in online courses 17:37 Importance of marketing 20:17 Jared's passion 21:53 Jared's 2023 camera/editing equipment 26:00 Dealing with taxes 27:42 Podcast equipment & software 30:12 Riverside podcast horror story 34:10 Davinci Resolve editing software hype  37:21 More camera gear talk! 38:39 Be consistent  

    Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/ 

    Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/ 

    Connect with Jared on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredspink/  

    Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e  

    Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

    40 min
  • Episode 6 | 5 Tips to Start Your Creative Business

    In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...  

    0:00 Intro 0:19 Life Update 2:00 Tip 1 Master your camera gear 5:25 Best editing software for you 6:53 Tip 2 Reach out to local businesses 8:02 How I landed my first wedding film gig 10:10 Create business social media 12:21 Network 15:10 Promote custom packages 17:07 My Tiktok & Youtube shorts blowing up  

    Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/ 

    Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/  

    Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e

     Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

    19 min
  • Episode 5 | Expanding Your Creative Business with Mar

    In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...

    • 00:31 Introducing Mar
    • 00:56 First creative trip to Oaxaca 
    • 2:30 business expanding 
    • 3:06 building a team 
    • 3:38 definition of success 
    • 5:30 able to work remotely 
    • 6:40 dealing with pissed-off clients 
    • 7:23 communicating with clients 
    • 9:12 setting boundaries with clients 
    • 10:24 affirmation of internet hype 
    • 12:45 social media gurus wave 
    • 14:03 investing in an online course 
    • 17:34 pro-tip 
    • 18:50 Mar investing in a coach 
    • 20:00 closing a 10K monthly retainer 
    • 20:25 imposter syndrome
    • 22:13 Mar potentially coaching 
    • 24:28 filming yourself 
    • 27:25 improving yourself 
    • 30:00 importance to show your personality 
    • 32:36 Mar's creative process 
    • 35:54 Alberto hiring editors 
    • 36:48 Mar's daily routine 
    • 39:00 waking up with gratitude 
    • 42:27 in the relationship business 
    • 46:50 Mar's billionaire mindset 
    • 47:52 Mar's app for creators 
    • 51:15 thinking BIG 
    • 55:05 getting clients comfortable 
    • 1:02:00 Pro-tip on how to make 100K 
    • 1:04:59 importance of a website 
    • 1:07:13 shameless plug

      • Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/ 

      Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/ 

      Follow Mar on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/mar.videoss/  

      Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e  

      Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

      1 hr 9 min
    • Episode 4 | Make It Happen

      In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...

      • 0:00 Current life update 
      • 2:20 Working on a mini-doc! 
      • 3:33 Camera equipment breakdown and composition 
      • 8:07 20-dollar camera slider hack 
      • 14:06 Light breakdown 
      • 16:20 Audio breakdown 
      • 19:24 Studio experience & education clients on time expectation 
      • 24:09 Pre-production, Mark Bone Documentary Tip 
      • 26:04 Not having the perfect plan 
      • 26:22 Creatives overthinking the perfect plan 
      • 27:58 Rick Ruben's creative philosophy 
      • 30:50 Creating for yourself first, then your audience

        • Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/a_mendoza_/

        Follow the Podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/ 

        Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e 

        Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

        33 min
      • Episode 3 | 2022 Recap Working with Raphe and Lessons We've Learned

        In this episode, we talk about...  

        - Catching up with Raphe! 

        - How we linked up via Instagram 

        - The benefit of working for free when you start 

        - How it is working with Alberto 

        - Our plans for 2023 and much more!   


        Follow the podder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/ 

        Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/modern_creatives_/ 

        Raphe https://www.instagram.com/raphee_v/  


        Apple Podcast & Spotify link! https://linktr.ee/moderncreatives?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37645304-2ad1-4f0e-aaad-cfa640d0ca6e 

        Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

        43 min
      • Episode 2 | Does Camera Gear Really Matter?

        In this episode, we talk about...

        • Alberto's evolution of his camera equipment 
        • What camera gear he uses the most
        • What camera gear he uses the least
        • The best advice on camera equipment when you first start off

          • Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

          43 min
        • Episode 1 | Welcome to The Modern Creative!

          In this episode, we talk about...

          • What is The Modern Creative
          • The goal of The Modern Creative
          • Who is Alberto Mendoza
          • How Alberto started his videography career (lessons he's learned)
          • 2023 goals

            • Thank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!

            38 min

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          The podcast for content creators | hosted by Alberto Mendoza