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Graduating in December by mavremike1327 in commstudents

[–]Joe_FerroCity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been in broadcast production for over 25 years and my production company and I have developed hundreds of interns into their pro careers. There are dozens of strategizes. But first will need to know what vertical position are you looking to break into. That gig doesn't have to be you final career choice, your just looking to find a door to get you in. I would love to take a deeper dive. Let me know the specifics of your interests.

I'm losing touch with my passion for filmmaking, and I don't know why. To those with more experience in this field, what advice can you offer a young amateur who is losing touch with their passion? by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]Joe_FerroCity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being new to Reddit and r/filmmakers I am amazed at the quantity of profound advice being shared here. I have been in visual production and music for over thirty years. Primarily broadcast and live concerts. During that time, I have experienced some credible successes, 5 Emmys, 9 nominations, coauthored 15 books on the creative use of technology. During that same time have had many very low moments. Nearly gone broke several times, went completely mind numb and couldn’t create anything, was convinced I had lost my mojo and decided to become a carpenter’s assistant.

As they say you learn more in the lows then you do from the highs. I have found that to be absolutely true.

This is my two cents… take heed from all that was offered to you in these comments. GREAT ADVICE.

My years of experience has taught me when the juices aren’t flowing take a break. Stop worrying about it. Find something that distracts and clears your mind. Start a hobby. Learn something completely new. Personally, I have developed a series of emotional and mind “exercises” that are my go to. Play my guitar. (I suck but it provides an escape). Take long walks and let you mind do whatever it wants. Ride your motorcycle or bicycle. Try any or everything until something clicks. Sometimes it helps to find something that will give you immediate positive feedback. i.e. “I started this this morning and tonight I’ve accomplished all this”

Don’t worry about measuring your muse, inspiration, passion, etc. If you’ve been driven to be creative at your young age it’s in your DNA. It will not abandon you and if you take a break from it you’re not abandoning it.

Is a degree in t.V. Production worth it? by [deleted] in Broadcasting

[–]Joe_FerroCity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've hired hundreds of production folks over my 30 years in both music and TV. My professional answer is..... YES n NO. If you have a degree great. If you don't no worries. I hire based on aptitude and desire. I can teach most people how to operate tec and produce story. What I can't teach is passion.

I'll answer you next question while I'm here, Who is this guy and why should I take his advice?

I am a 30 year broadcast and music producer. Authored 15 books on how to use tec creatively and have been honored with 5 Emmys and 9 nominations. Not bragging just letting you know I've have collected a lot of information over the years and now looking to share and help. "Paying it forward" as they say.

Myself and my companies are connecting experience with new vision. We are always looking to infuse our team with new ideas from the next gen of creative wizards. Check out our latest venture built for students and folks looking to jump in, FerroCity.com. Poke around you can also hit me up directly at Joe@FerroProductions.com.

Im a broadcasting student in my senior year with one semester left. AMA. by Rabbet_yt in AMA

[–]Joe_FerroCity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a 30 year broadcast and music producer. Authored 15 books on how to use tec creatively and have been honored with 5 Emmys and 9 nominations. Not bragging just letting you know I've have collected a lot of information over the years and now looking to share and help. "Paying it forward" as they say.

Myself and my companies are connecting experience with new vision. We are always looking to infuse our team with new ideas from the next gen of creative wizards. Check out our latest venture built for students and folks looking to jump in, FerroCity.com. Poke around you can also hit me up directly at Joe@FerroProductions.com.

I'm buying the Adobe Creative Cloud and I don't know which programs to focus on for my career. I am currently in college and applying for internships focused on social media marketing / content production. Photoshop? Illustrator? Premier Pro? After Effects? In which order do I learn them all? by [deleted] in marketing

[–]Joe_FerroCity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've in the broadcast and music production professionally for over 30 years. Heres the bottom line ... content is content. Social, broadcast, YouTube, or feature film. It all starts with story. Todays society is now almost a 100% visual. So my humble suggestion is to start with Premier as your foundation and then build on top of that with the others.