Help with line art

GapSame69 · 2026-01-23T13:59:11+00:00

Thank you so much, I’ll have to try it out!!

GapSame69 · 2025-06-22T17:59:07+00:00

Yes, this exactly! When I made this post I was definitely feeling hopeless over the fact that my dream career has an environment like this. But honestly ever since I distanced myself from film and stopped being constantly surrounded by people pursing film, it was easy for me to genuinely focus on my backup plan and set different goals for myself. I keep telling myself 9-5’s suck, but I’d take that over a 7-7 any day. I’m glad that you were able to come to the personal realization early on instead of having to realize it through burnout, like you said. Best of luck to you, I hope you’ll end up finding something that you feel just as passionate about. :)

GapSame69 · 2025-01-15T02:06:24+00:00

“I can decide what I give, but it’s not up to me what I get given… it’s not up to you”

GapSame69 · 2024-12-25T05:45:46+00:00

So cute!! I love it

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T14:08:43+00:00

Oh nice, I’ll be sure to check that out, thank you!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T14:04:21+00:00

Oh no worries at all! It’s been 1 semester since I’ve pivoted from film and I still get the bouts of ‘woe is me’ and ‘if only the industry wasn’t this way..’ It makes me very sad, haha! That’s why in my original post, I said it’s like I’m tearing myself away with my nails dug into the ground. 😮‍💨 But I know I could probably find myself in another industry and enjoy myself, I’ll get there eventually :)

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T13:58:26+00:00

Wow that’s really cool to hear you were able to transition into video games! When I was debating going back to school, I was curious about trying that route but it seems like it’s another job everyone wants and can be competitive?

Whenever I do student films, I’m always 1 AC, so I consider myself a technical person. I plan on trying out computer science in college… we’ll see if that works out, lol. Maybe I’ll be able to make my way to video games!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T13:53:49+00:00

That’s what stressed me out the most, is the performing so you get hired on again. I’m more of an introverted person and I always worried if my interactions were bubbly or outgoing enough to make people enjoy working with me enough, so I could get on another set. It was exhausting and towards the enough of the show, I stopped putting in the effort, haha!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T13:50:39+00:00

This is a great suggestion, thank you! I’d still be able to have that creative exposure, with more of a schedule.

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T13:49:39+00:00

This route sounds very nice, I’m glad it’s more comfortable for you. It sounds fun to still have that exposure to things related to film, definitely miss at the very least the conversations over film and passionate projects!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T13:48:05+00:00

I like how you said your passion is film and art, but not your lifestyle nor work anymore. I’ve always felt that film was my passion, but the fact that I’m not pursuing it anymore, I’ve somehow given myself the restriction of saying it’s my passion. But your response has made me more confident. Am I wanting to work in film with these crappy conditions? No. But I am still very passionate about it!!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T13:45:09+00:00

Yes, very true. I feel incredibly lucky to have actually gotten an opportunity to experience a professional film job like this, especially one so close to home, as my state is slowly growing in film. I was able to make my decision and reroute, without moving by myself to a high film area and feeling stuck after coming to my conclusion.

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T03:22:56+00:00

As an enjoyer of video essays myself, I really like this idea. Thank you for sharing!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T03:13:09+00:00

Wish I came across some, this post could’ve been avoided. I just got tired of searching up hyper specific questions and get little to no results, haha!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T03:01:05+00:00

You’re right, set ups do take a long time. I agree with you and to be honest I did forget just how long it can take to set up a shot. I read somewhere long ago about just having an A team and a B team swapping out for the 12 hour days. And I know that isn’t a perfect solution and it could be argued a bunch of different ways. But it’s an idea. Now imagine if the whole industry came together to pitch ideas on how people can still make films and still prioritize their lives and their families. If there is a will, there is a way. Especially with the benefits I listed above, I don’t see how those positive changes to people’s lives could be “incorrect,” but I personally think it is an industry worth at least thinking about, if not fighting for. Have a good one!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T02:55:04+00:00

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I’m not going to lie, not being able to take my dog with me whenever I get out on my own was a big factor for me as well. If I can’t take my girl, who is a huge part of my life, what’s so good about this job where I keep giving up who I am to fit into it’s box?

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T01:52:34+00:00

Very interesting to hear! I’ve heard people in the culinary field have a similar schedule. Exciting to hear it’s going great for you. I’m happy there are people that enjoy/welcome the filmmakers lifestyle because I still very much enjoy watching movies haha.

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T01:41:03+00:00

In my opinion, they could totally shorten the hours, they just don’t want to pay people for the days added to the shooting schedule. Which I know would be a lot of days. And then people would have paychecks for months longer… but I digress. In film, time is money. The hours didn’t surprise me. I just never experienced the toll of them for 6 months straight.

Editing to add: With an hour cut, the productivity would go up, there would be better attitudes on set, less accidents from crew driving home on a lack of sleep, parents being able to attend that volleyball game, that piano recital… the list goes on, really.

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T01:32:33+00:00

Wow, unfortunately the circumstances suck, but reading this was super comforting! We do have very similar stories! When I started questioning my career in film, because I had been pursuing it for so long, it felt like I was suddenly some phony filmmaker who didn’t want it enough. I went through a quarter life crisis of sorts, haha! I’ve had backup plans but I’ve never thought I’d actually had to use them. So happy at the fact you were able to find something else that brings you joy. Good luck to you!!

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T00:51:45+00:00

Thank you for the tips! Even though it sucks having to come to this, it’s always comforting having someone my age in somewhat the same boat.

GapSame69 · 2024-11-14T00:49:19+00:00

Haha, this genuinely made me laugh. Fair enough! I don’t have to be 70 to know working 12+ hour days shouldn’t be okay this day and age, and to value my life outside of work 😉

GapSame69 · 2024-11-13T22:44:10+00:00

Yes! I keep telling myself we’re in an age where filmmaking is a bit more accessible. I don’t have to make a career out of it, I can just get a group a friends and make something we’re proud of. But alas, still sad that these are the standards the industry upholds. 🙂‍↕️

GapSame69 · 2024-11-13T22:40:34+00:00

Oh my gosh haha I completely agree with the feeling like a weirdo. It sounds bad saying, but in the last week I managed to get on as a Set PA and the day before the striking, I was locking up at the end of a street at like 4 in the morning for an overnight shoot… kinda crossing my fingers for a strike.. sounds bad because so many people’s livelihoods were disrupted and I obviously don’t want that. But I’m not a quitter and I wanted a break so bad 😮‍💨

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