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The Beginner Filmmaker Podcast

The Beginner Filmmaker Podcast

By Ben Gleason & Samuel J. Hart

This podcast is for beginner filmmakers and content creators that are looking to improve their craft, learn new concepts and or graduate from beginner filmmaker to Filmmaker. Episodes are posted every Monday morning covering a variety of different topics from audio creation to creative writing. Occasionally we may bring on different guests who have been either in the industry or are working to become apart of it. Thanks for listening to The Beginner Filmmaker Podcast.
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Episode 4: L I G H T I N G

The Beginner Filmmaker PodcastJul 05, 2021

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Episode 12: How to Make & Spend MONEY As a Filmmaker

Episode 12: How to Make & Spend MONEY As a Filmmaker

Talk about a hole in your pocket. Ben talks about his experience spending money to make money as a freelance videographer and filmmaker. Ben also addresses his experience with Full Time Filmmaker stealing his video for one of their paid ads. Sadly this is the last episode of the podcast for a couple months. End of Season 1. Sam and Ben will be back fresh and ready with Season 2 in the beginning of 2022 to keep sharing fresh ideas and experiences with all you beginner filmmakers out there. Please ask any questions you may have. 

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@benny_g7 @samuel.j.hart

Oct 05, 202129:34
Episode 11: What I've Learned Filming Weddings 5+ Years

Episode 11: What I've Learned Filming Weddings 5+ Years

Talk about a hard to do job. In this episode Ben & Mallory talk about filming weddings for over 5 years. It's hard to fathom doing that for so long especially since every time I film a wedding I say "I'm never doing that again" but it really has been a blast. Some advice, some laughs and of course some great content. Thanks for listening! See you next week! Hopefully with Sam! ;)


Trey Kennedy Wedding Video:

https://youtu.be/jFZWi3pY-ug


Formula for calculating pricing:

First take how many weddings you want to shoot in a year and convert that to a percentage. (EXAMPLE: 5 weddings (20%) 10 weddings (10%) etc...) You can always do more if you want. Then take the total price of your gear and multiply that by the percentage of weddings you want to film. (EXAMPLE: $4000 X .20 = $800) Then add your hourly wage with estimated hours (EXAMPLE: 50 X 15 = $750) Then add in your travel expenses, rental fees and other costs associated with the wedding. (EXAMPLE: $800 + $750 + $200 = $1750) That should give you a rough estimate of what you should charge. If you have any questions feel free to send me a DM on Instagram and I would love to answer any questions you may have! Also you don't have to calculate your pricing this way, it is just a suggestion. 

www.bengleasonmedia.com/podcast

@benny_g7 @samuel.j.hart 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TALON!! 🥳

Sep 20, 202152:52
Episode 10: Film School. Is It Worth It?

Episode 10: Film School. Is It Worth It?

Talk about a complete waste of money. Or is it? Jk jk jk! Ben and Sam consider the benefits and negatives of getting an education in the film industry. Is it really worth years of school and thousands of dollars! Let’s find out.

Instagram:

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Aug 30, 202143:36
Episode 9: Smartphone Filmmaking & Why It's... With Talon Snyder

Episode 9: Smartphone Filmmaking & Why It's... With Talon Snyder

Talk about a tiny sensor! While Sam recovers from his tonsillitis Talon joins Ben on the pod to discuss the possibilities of using the most convenient camera ever... your smartphone!


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@snyyyd

@benny_g7

Aug 23, 202140:31
Episode 8: How To Invest In Yourself As a FILMMAKER with Kent

Episode 8: How To Invest In Yourself As a FILMMAKER with Kent

Talk about using investing in the right place at the right time. Sam & Ben consider the areas that are necessary to invest in as a filmmaker with guest star Kent Broadbent. Your camera? Audio? Lighting? In all reality it depends on you and your future. Think about that first. Thanks for listening to The Beginner Filmmaker Podcast.

@benny_g7 @samuel.j.hart @broadkent

www.bengleasonmedia.com/podcast

www.samueljhart.com

Aug 02, 202101:10:30
Episode 7: AutoFocus, STOP Using It

Episode 7: AutoFocus, STOP Using It

Talk about a well focused topic. Ben contemplates the need for beginner filmmakers to stop using auto focus. They also cover why it is not used in the movie industry. If you want to be a real filmmaker turn off the auto focus.

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@benny_g7 @samuel.j.hart

www.bengleasonmedia.com

www.samueljhart.com

Jul 26, 202121:10
Episode 6: D I R E C T I N G feat. Mallory

Episode 6: D I R E C T I N G feat. Mallory

Talk about being a good director. In this episode I had the opportunity to formally interview my wife Mallory about directing. She has experience directing with stage and film. She is one year away from graduating in the stage direction track at Utah Valley University. So while Sam was on vacation this week please enjoy this lovely conversation between me and my wife. :)

Jul 19, 202137:44
Episode 5: Audio Production feat. Talon Snyder

Episode 5: Audio Production feat. Talon Snyder

Talk about capturing audio for video. The absolute most stressful thing for beginner filmmakers. With our guest Talon! Sam & Ben talk about how to get audio for video when you are just starting out. They emphasize the biggest mistake that beginner filmmakers make by over abusing voiceovers in post.

Jul 12, 202135:59
Episode 4: L I G H T I N G

Episode 4: L I G H T I N G

Talk about being perfectly exposed. Sam & Ben dive into the abyss of lighting and exposure in video and photo. They discuss different lights to use and how to use them as well as how to achieve amazing cinematography as a beginner filmmaker.

Check out our WEBSITES:

bengleasonmedia.com

samueljhart.com

QUESTIONS? Send us a message:

@benny_g7

@samuel.j.hart

Jul 05, 202147:36
Episode 3: Lenses

Episode 3: Lenses

Talk about the perfect focal length. Sam & Ben converse the different lenses for film and dabble in the golden focal length for beginner filmmakers whilst sipping sweet sweet cans of Dr. Pepper. Can you shoot an entire video with one focal length? And which length would that be? The answers.

Jun 28, 202138:30
Episode 2: Do Brands Matter?

Episode 2: Do Brands Matter?

Talk about Sam & Ben conversing over whether or not you need to have certain camera brand or gear brand in order to be good at video or photo. They also cover their experiences using different brands and what they might have done different if they had known what they know now.

LINKS

www.bengleasonmedia.com

www.samueljhart.com

INSTAGRAM

@benny_g7

@samuel.j.hart

YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6ZJlyS-Q7gvFCxoZ3fvuQ

Jun 21, 202142:37
Episode 1: Filmmaker? I Barely Know Her.

Episode 1: Filmmaker? I Barely Know Her.

Talk about a picture perfect introduction. Welcome to The Beginner Filmmaker Podcast. We are so excited to bring this new platform of information to life. This podcast is brought to you by Ben Gleason & Samuel J. Hart. Ben has been in the film/video industry for almost seven years and has been spending the last six months creating a youtube channel for young and beginner filmmakers. This gives him an opportunity to talk a little longer and more in depth about certain subjects. Samuel has been in the photography industry for also about seven years and has recently in the past couple years been transitioning to the filmmaking industry. He is in his final year of photo school at BYU. Thank You so much for listening. Talk to you next week. 


Check out our WEBSITES: 

bengleasonmedia.com

samueljhart.com


QUESTIONS? Send us a message:

@benny_g7

@samuel.j.hart

Jun 14, 202129:18