My Filmmaking Journey To Becoming A Cinematographer

Sup people! Today I invite you to sit down, have a cup of coffee and listen. This video is a more personal story and I go over my journey as a filmmaker and navigating my way to becoming a Cinematographer. I also discuss a mental battle that I have been dealing with over the past few months. I know this is a slightly longer video but hopefully, you learn a little bit more about me and maybe understand the circumstance that I'm currently going through as a cinematographer and business owner. Thank you all for your continuous support and love!

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[carlostigs]

Share your thoughts! Would love to hear your story and journey as well!

[DannyGevirtz]

So proud of you brother. Love seeing you go onto inspiring others.

[KASmachineaz]

Bro... THIS is exactly what I needed to hear. I deal with the very same struggle you're talking about. I'm sure a lot us creatives do. Thank you for being real and putting this out there. Dude, for a 22-23 year old, you're killing it. Absolutely killing it. I'm 33 and would kill to have my work look like yours! You're going places dude, you're going places. Keep up the damn good work, and continue to stay passionate about it.

[ShanygneKing]

Just scrolling back on your older videos, I’m in this space right now where I need to decide if it’s all in. I have on foot in one foot out but I really need to see what I can do when I put my 100%

[philip]

I’m proud of you and Danny talked about a lot about you and that’s fantastic, keep up the good work and don’t stop. I know your work and Danny’s work from a far but I also know both of you and too talented to be what you truly are leaders in the film field. I wish when I was in film school in 1983 at 20 and I had people like you to believe in me. The way you guys belive in each others talent. And trust that kind of camaraderie will last you a lifetime. I’m 61 years old still trying as filmmaker and will never give up on myself or my talent. You two make people like me proud to see that courage to believe in your future is still a thing in 2023 to inspire young people to never give up And that to bring some body along still worth doing I’m proud to get to know you both and I hope some day we all meet on the film circuit. I love to share with you some things learned over all this time and lot that I have still to learn from people like you guys. Until then sincerely yours Robert Lee Moore a baby boomer film maker in training.

[willhorton]

Bro I stumbled across your videos just a couple days ago. I’ve been watching the heck out them! I’m about to be 29, I’ve worked in the audio industry for 11 years. Mainly as an installer, but I also do live sound and have my name in the credits for some recording work for a couple big names. I’m at a transition point where my boss is in the process of selling his building so I know my main job is coming to an end. I’ve always had a want to do videography, and maybe one day cinematography. And I’ve finally dived head first into it taking on clients when I’m not out mixing live bands. But like you said, I feel torn between different paths in my life right now. And it’s extra difficult because I have a family. But this is what I needed to hear. I’m ready to give 100% to make not only my dream come true, but also make it something to put me and my family on a path to being financially comfortable. Thank you for taking the time to reflect your thoughts into the camera!

[jigneshrathodfilms]

Through THis I m Struggling Now And path Are brother for showing the lights of tur you Brother

[damebelden]

Insane that you say that I’m watching this at my desk waiting to talk to my boss and leave my job. This was literally like a blessing to hear man.

[deongedeon]

Appreciate your willingness to share something like this 🙏. It touched me as a DP/ Photographer myself.

[TheFuturist]

Hey man. Thank you for this video, thank you for your words. Now you are who you were looking at when you started. We look at you as a reference, an inspiration, so thank you for doing all of this, hope to see you somewhere higher then now, ever.

[SanjotBhasin_]

Carlo, your work and videos make me want to become better and learn more! I really connected with your point about not enjoying the whole social media, cool transitions to get views and followers and how that didnt resonate with you. Im in that exact same position right now as well. Keep up the amazing work dude!

[RyanNgFilms]

Carlo, my words might not mean a ton, but dude I have 0 doubt that you're going to achieve your dreams. 0 doubt. For the months that I've known you, I've seen your work as a cinematographer and storyteller progress so far, it's motivating.
It's so funny because I dropped out of university as a sophomore in 2020 to go full in on YouTube with only 800 subscribers. It seemed like the dumbest decision ever, but it just felt right. I'm getting the chills listening to your story because you're just doing what feels right and that's so rare. Keep killing it dude.

[yostoomtrood]

This encouraged me man. Stuck in a similar place, but with alot less experience than you. Just have a camera and a heart to be a cinematographer. Nice tattoo btw, I have the same one on my left hand and in the same place. 😂

[MattAitia]

Great video man! I appreciate the come up since there's some similarities in my path as well :) cheers brother

[desaranravishankar]

No words inspired brother. All the best for your plans brother. Even my dreams are the same as you 💯🥇

[pine-has]

Do what makes you happy most that's all that matters, just don't lose yourself in the process

[meirchaimo]

I love how you included all the little details that everybody tends to leave out! Thanks Carlo!

[karlromero]

2 years ago, and I'm just seeing it now. Thank you for being an inspiration to me. Changed my way of thinking. God bless you man!

[herodot]

and now you are an inspiration for others too mate. Love your videos and I am glad founded you through Dannys Videos.

[sbsheep]

Your channel is so grounded and wholesome! Thank you for all the helpful insights