B Roll Conversations
By Cyril Zuma
Hosted by Cyril Zuma, a professional photographer, Entrepreneur and Creative Director.
On this podcast we get the opportunity to talk to Creative Directors, Photographers, Artists and all-round creatives to talk about their amazing work, what their process is to get the final work and what it takes to be at the top of their game.
B Roll ConversationsFeb 06, 2020
EP52 | Peli SD Card Review
On this review I go over one of the most things every creative needs in their bag and that is the amazing Peli sd card case with space for 12 SD Cards, 6 Mini SD Cards, 6 Micro SD Cards. This little tool will help you keep your cards safe from damage, water and other things. I love the case because it is waterproof, hard cased and portable to fit ion my camera bag. Get it from Cameratek or ORMS. FOLLOW ME: @Cyrilzuma on all platforms
EP51 | Make Your Firsts Last - How to be money savvy as a creative.
Welcome back to another episode of B-Roll Conversations, I'm your host Cyril Zuma. Introducing the new ACHIEVA offering, brought to you by Standard Bank. With the ACHIEVA offering, you can simplify your financial life and unlock a world of possibilities, all for an incredibly affordable price. What’s included in the offering: * MyMo Plus transactional account * Gold Credit Card * R10 000 accidental death cover * Will drafting and dedicated estate planning advice * Access to our money management tools Visit the standard banks website to sign up and get started with your journey to being in control of your finances.
EP50 | Masterclass - How to become a successful photographer.
EP49 | Usage Fees | Under Charging | New Campaign | Tethering with Sony
EP49 | Usage Fees | Under Charging | New Campaign | Tethering with Sony
On todays episode I talk about my current challenges with the Sony system, why we need to stop under charging as creatives, the new campaign I am on with Standard Bank and usage fees, the most under talked about topic amongst creators.
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EP48 | Capturing The Unforgettable: My Journey of Firsts as a Photographer.
MY FIRSTS
Join me on a transformative journey of embracing FIRSTS, from opening South Africa's first stock photo platform for black people to shooting my first international magazine cover, I look forward to inspiring each other to push boundaries and achieve more first-time milestones. Myself and Standard Bank have partnered up to help people like you and me to achieve more of our FIRSTS. #ItCanBe #SBLove
EP47 | 5 ways to use AI & machine learning in photography.
EP47 | 5 ways to use AI & machine learning in photography.
Welcome to Broll Conversations
Your go-to podcast for all things photography. I'm your host Cyril Zuma.
Today we're diving into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and its impact on photography.
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EP46 | Does Gear Matter In Photography?
EP46 | Does Gear Matter In Photography?
On this weeks episode of #BRollConversations I delve into the topic of gear, the elephant in room when it comes to photography.
Camera companies are launching gear all the time and it is becoming harder and harder to stay up to date with the latest equipment.
Today's topic is something that's probably on your mind quite often: Does Gear Matter In Photography?
Have your say in the poll below.
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EP45 | Ok Majozi on Photography | Business Process | Collaboration | Workshops | Family.
EP45 | Ok Majozi on Staying True To Self | Business Process | Collaboration | Workshops | Family.
On this episode I chat to Ok Majozi, one of South Africa's most sought after photographers, he recently became a Canon SA ambassador. He chats to me about how he started, the influence his family had on his career choice. This amazing photographer has worked with every artist you can think of.
WORKSHOP: How to Shoot like Majozi workshop 18th March 2023 tickets are R150 on the link below only 50 seats available.
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EP44 | 37mph | Music Production | Royalty Free Sound | Creativity & Technical Proficiency | Collaboration.
EP44 | 37mph | Music Production | Royalty Free Sounds | Creativity & Technical Proficiency | Collaboration.
On this episode I chat to 37mph, a South African born creative, award winning international DJ & Producer about the decisions that helped him pivot to a career as a music producer, what tools creators can use in content production, creating music from scratch.
FOLLLOW 37mph:
Website: https://www.37mph.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/37mph/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/37mph
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EP43 | Spokenpriestess | Afrobeats Music | Formalising Your Business | Set List | Being On Radio | MusicUnscripted.
EP43 | Spokenpriestess | Music | Formalising Your Business | Set List | Being On Radio | MusicUnscripted.
On this episode I chat to Spokenpriestess, an afrobeats dj, a creative and has a dj mix on Power FM.
FOLLLOW Spokenpriestess:
Website: http://www.spokenpriestess.co.za
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokenpriestess/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spokenpriestess?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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EP42 | Bongani Morgan | Film Director | Script Writer | SA Film Industry | Mapimpi Film | My Why For Story Telling.
EP42 | Bongani Morgan | Film Director | Script Writer | SA Film Industry | Mapimpi Film | My Why For Story Telling.
On this episode I chat to the amazing writer and director Bongani Morgan, he lets me in on the South African film industry, what inspires his creativity.
Bongani Morgan:
Website: https://www.bonganimorgan.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bongani_morgan/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bongxalt
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EP41 | Jr Ecko | Collaboration | CGI | Taking over Africa, Concepts | Growth
EP41 | Jr Ecko | Collaboration | CGI | Taking over Africa, Concepts | Growth
On this weeks episode, I sit down with Jr Ecko, an award winning visual artist, creative director, photographer.
He has worked on a variety of projects, including Ashluxe, Uncle Waffles debut EP, Galxboy, Uncle Waffles, Stimirol, Focalistic, Happyville, DBN Gogo, Kamo Mphela, Creative Directed the Amagents cover shoot just to mention a few. On this episode we chat about collaboration and what it means, CGI, NFT's, Conceptual Photography.
He was also voted the photographer of the year in 2022.
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EP40 | Top 5 Places To BUY AFFORDABLE Gear In South Africa.
EP39 | Lebo Kunene | The Importance Of Knowing The Stats & Numbers
EP38 | Philani Ndlozi | Photography in SA, Growing Up In KZN, What Its Takes To Be At The Top
EP38 | Philani Ndlozi | Photography in SA, Growing Up In KZN, What Its Takes To Be At The Top
On this episode I talk to Philani Ndlozi, a photographer who also works a corporate job and is navigating the two fields while adapting to a new environment.
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EP37 | 2022 Wrap Up | My Photography Highlights From 2022 | Photography Influencing
EP37 | 2022 Wrap Up | My Photography Highlights From 2022 | Photography Influencing
On this episode I talk about my highlights from 2022 and my thoughts on what's to come in the next years.
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EP36 - Khalipha Ntloko - Photographer
EP36 - Khalipha Ntloko - Photographer
On this episode I talk to the amazing flatly photographer and marketer based in Cape Town.
*Please excuse the bad audio
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EP35 | Lightroom or Photoshop, when to use each software.
Welcome to B-Roll Conversations Podcast.
On this episode I compare Lightroom and Photoshop, the advantages and disadvantages of each software and when to use which software.
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EP34 | JPEG vs RAW
Welcome to B-Roll Conversations Podcast.
On this episode I talk about JPEG vs RAW, the advantages and disadvantages.
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EP33 | Red Carpet & Event Etiquette For Photographers
Welcome to B-Roll Conversations Podcast.
On this episode I talk about red carpet and event etiquette for photographers.
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EP32 | I hired another photographer & I regretted it.
Welcome to B-Roll Conversations Podcast
On this episode I talk about what happened when I hired another photographer to do work for me.
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EP31 | Location, who should source location?
On this episode I talk about who should source location when booked for a photoshoot.
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EP30 | Do you ask for a deposit?
Welcome to B-Roll Conversations Podcast
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EP29 | KC Obiajulu On Growing Up In Nigeria, Cinematography, Working With Wizkid, Burna Boy
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EP28 | Mentorship in photography
EP27 | Contracts as a creative
A contract is a written or spoken agreement especially one concerning employment, sales or tenancy that is intended by law.
They are formal and legally binding.
A contract is an explanation of what you will be doing, the terms of how you will be doing it and the customer’s/client’s obligations and yours.
Why do creative need to have written contracts for the services they provide?
Often time creatives get the short end of the stick because there is no agreement and clarity with the services they provide for the client.
Due to the nature of creative work, when a client is unhappy with the final product they feel like they can ask for a refund. Not that refunds are wrong but creatives usually don’t have refund policies.
Contracts help in protecting your intellectual propert.
Benefits of having contracts:
There is clarity in business relationships, agreements, and rights of the parties involved.
They help in preventing misinterpretation of communication and agreements.
They help in protecting intellectual property.
They provide tangible proof of what was agreed upon between you and the client.
What makes a contract legally binding?
Consensus- there must be a meeting of minds with regards to obligation and performance. Both parties must be aware of the agreement.
Capacity- both parties must have the required capacity to sign a contract. This relates to age and mental clarity.
Something of value must be exchanged for something of value. For example your services for money.
The contract must be signed by both parties.
Basic elements of a Contract:
Title: The document needs a title that defines the type of document.
Preamble: The preamble is used to highlight the important details of the document. This caninclude the date of execution and information of both parties.
Parties: The contract needs to provide all information regarding the parties involved. Thiswould be name, contact details and other details of the parties.
Agreement: Any contract is not complete and binding without the agreement of all parties. The parties need to agree on terms of the contract as well as the value of exchange before signing.
Things to include in a contract as a creative:
Copyright Ownership
Payment Schedule
Timeline of project
Cancellation Policy
Refund Policy
In the creative world contracts can feel very constricting. Yet contrary to popular belief, contracts can protect both you and the client. You can customize your contracts to include whatever works for you. Unfortunately not everyone can afford a lawyer hence we are providing these contractual basics. You might find administrative tasks frustrating but truth is admin makes the greater difference it helps you run your business smoothly. Invest in contractual agreements to prevent potential problems.
Content Producer: Nontobeko Shabangu.
EP26 | Protecting Your Mental Health
Below is a list of what I discuss on the podcast.
1. Keep a healthy distance from social media
2. The company you keep
3. Be intentional with your time
Stats
In 2019, 13 774 suicides were reported in SA. Of these deaths, 10 861 were men while 2 913 were women. South Africa recorded the third-highest suicide rate out of all African countries- From the WHO (World health organisation)
There are an estimated 23 suicides per day in South Africa and for every one of them there are at least 20 attempted suicides. Men are four times likely to die by suicide than women- From Daily Maverick (6th of April 2021)
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group
For A Suicidal Emergency Contact Us On 0800 567 567
24hr Helpline 0800 456 789
Content Producer: Nontobeko Shabangu.
EP25 | Things I Wish I Knew As A Beginner Photographer
I have learned so much from YouTube, industry friends and from having a keen interest in the photography field and I feel it is only fair that I share what I have learned.
Here are the things I wish I had know earlier:
Learn ISO, Aperture and Shutterspeed.
Use what you have around you, whether it's a phone or an object like a lamp.
Shoot manual mode.
Learn composition.
Use the sun as your light source, shoot at golden hour and invest in a diffuser.
Know your equipment, you should aim to be able to operate it in the dark.
Let go of the pop-up flash on your camera, use an external flash.
Gear is not everything, google Luisa Dörr, a Brazilian photographer who photographed exceptional women using her smartphone.
Shoot RAW, it gives you more flexibility when you edit your photos in Photoshoot or Lightroom.
Learn videography and audio, it is an amazing skill to have on your side.
I hope these are helpful tips that you will be able to use going forward.
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EP24 | My go to lenses
EP23 | Who owns the copyright and usage right
EP22 | How to price yourself in 2022
From my experience pricing is personal, there are people who mange to build their portfolio up so much that they are able to charge that price, we are all different and at different stages in our careers to compare pricing. The belief that your clients determine your pricing is true, where you are situated, what your skill level is and who your clients have worked with play a major role in the client determining the price range. With all that said, let’s dive in to how I am going to be pricing myself and my services going in the 2022.
For the most part of 2021 I was charging per hour rates, I was ranging between R1200 to R1800 per hour depending on what I was photographing. I came to a stumble a few times when the hourly rate did not make sense, I could see it and so could my clients. This led me to rethink how I want to charge going forward, I must admit this is not something that is set in stone because things happen, i.e covid.
Going forward my pricing is going to be project/brief based, I will need to determine a few things before I am able to quote my clients. This will help me from underpricing or over pricing my self out the market. There are basic rules that I must still follow like factoring in equipment hire (camera, lens, flash, memory card), travel costs, project management, post production and lastly usage rights. These are costs that vary but must be accounted for in most cases, project management is one of the line items we often overlook because it’s pat of our job. Having worked at 3 media agencies before going full time in photography, everything has to accounted for if you are growing a business and let me tell you good photos are always needed by agencies.
The project/brief scope will determine the rest of the pricing, what is required of you to execute the photoshoot? Do you need a studio, how many photos are required, where will they be used, do I need an assistant, extra equipment that you do not own, a project manager. These are the questions that I will most likely ask the client to find out what is needed of me, nothing worse than undercharging and realising that the work is way more than you expected. You feel cheated, well at least that is how I have felt after realising that I have undercharged because I was using my hourly rate to get too my pricing.
Remember to negotiate copyright to the photos with your client, I find this has helped me monetise my photos better on stock photo website. We both share the copyright or commercial copyright to the photos. Ask your client questions that will help you find their pain points, this way you will be able to add value to them knowing what it is that bothers them most and need your help on the most.
Once I have all the information I need I am now able to quote according to the project/brief and I deliver knowing what is expected of me. The last thing to do is draft an agreement, this doesn’t have to be looked at by a lawyer but an agreement that you both agree on according to how you will work and deliver the work.
That’s it for this first and last blog of 2021, happy shooting.
EP21 | Your own portfolio platform matters
I was not aware the platform had a blackout so I went on twitter to check what is happening, twitter is always in the know and rightly so it was all over twitter that Mark shut us all down. lol.
This tells me that as a photographer or creative, you should really house your content somewhere else were you have control of your platform. Having your own website is critical and in fact it is recommended, I do not have one now because I chose to open a portfolio with Color Space where I am able to control and monetise my photos.
How is the mic quality this time? I changed mics hoping for better sound. Your feedback will be appreciated.
Lets keep the conversation going via Twitter using the hashtag #BRollConversations
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EP20 | I was asked to pay a 70% refund. Unbelievable story
This story is so unbelievable you have to hear it for yourself.
Should I refund this client? Lets keep the conversation going via Twitter
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EP19 | 24hrs or NOTHING
In the beginning of my photography career I used to want to do everything myself when it came to client bookings.
Fast forward a few years later with much more experience I now take an assistant with me to ease the load of planning a photoshoot, carrying equipment, setting up, shooting, editing and retouching.
Taking an assistant with me to photoshoots has improved my turn around time from 2 days to 24hrs, I am now able to focus on what I am really good at and delegate other tasks to the assistant. No one cares about event photos 2 days later, in the age of smartphones with great cameras it is now easier to take a photo, edit it and post it all from your phone. Is that a threat to you and have you adjusted your turn around time to suit this?
How do you feel about 24hrs as a turn around time?
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EP18 | Igniting The Passion For Travel in Africa
EP17 | Remember Why You Started
EP16 | Copyright for creators
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EP15 | Getting to know Siphokazi Marivate
SPECIAL S/O: Sibu Mabena Duma Collective
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EP14 | Getting to know Andisiwe Boya
Andisiwe also shares important advise for other creatives. This is the first live B-Roll podcast and it wouldn't have been possible without Mr Chaps Grooming Social for providing us with a venue and Color Space for sponsoring the live podcast.
EP13 | Luke Bennett - Seeking Inspiration
EP12 | Jr Ecko - Create for self and create what you love
EP11 | John Baloyi - Finding my voice in fine art photography
EP10 | 21 things to do during covid-19 lockdown - Photographers - Part 3
EP09 | 21 things to do during covid-19 lockdown - Photographers - Part 2
EP08 | 21 things to do during covid-19 lockdown - Photographers - Part 1
EP07 | dillion s. phiri - The business of creativity
EP06 | Navigating Africa one trip at a time.
EP05 | Harmonix on commercial photography
EP04 | 8 tips on how to take better photos with your smartphone.
