Should You Fake it Until You Make it

In my filmmaking career, I have a ton of stories where I fake it and it worked out to my benefit, and I have some stories where I faked it and I still have nightmares to this day.

So I wanted to share a few of those stories with you, so you can hopefully avoid my mistakes and use the few lessons I’ve learned along the way.

I picked a story from my freelancing career, another from my video production company and the last is from my filmmaking career when I was making my first film.

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[linda_lawson]

And sometimes your clients nudge you past your comfort zone and you don't have the guts to say no.

[JonackFilm]

i also did this in the beginning. But i also realised very quick that faking is not the best thing. I think clients like it also when you tell them what you can not do.

[rocoman]

Thank you for what you do!
Before I used to be Maitre d´hotel back in Paris but now I'm working as a freelance in Mexico and I found your videos super useful and helpful as I am starting.

[JustinBishop]

Dude, you are underrated. This channel should have 200k subs

[GlenReed]

Keep the videos coming!! Great insight from years of experience!

[Bladeclaw]

Yes, it depends on your discipline and integrity. In the competitive system that we live in, people are trying all types of methods. Many who fake it may get the upper edge but take a risk that may affect their reputation. And many successful companies took many risks by faking their way in to get there. Some even delt with lawsuits depending on the situation. Some get away with it, others get caught and punished. In the world of business, it's a balancing act of staying ahead and being proper and appropriate. A way to cheat others while some are cheating you.

[Jazzmarcel]

Being over confident and being competent is NOT the same

[FKSas]

I did this for 1ac

I had been an ac on small cameras for mostly static shots and was asked to ac a job on an arri alexa for a music video

I was basically fired immediately after I couldn’t keep a shot in focus. Dp ended up going manually. Will never offer a skill based “fake it” again.

[RaphaelIgrisianu]

Well, we need to get started somehow 🙂

[Legendary_Tales]

In short: Don't let your mouth write checks your A$$ can't cash. 😉

[randrmedia]

I rateher " Try until I Make it "

[angelreyii]

I like your videos, but this sounds kinda manipulative.