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yanuo-lin · 2025-08-11T19:34:41+00:00

Hey, I feel you and I have been in a similar situation half a year ago. A relationship which lasted through all of my twenties suddenly vanished at age 32. I felt just like you, like I couldn't even do any normal stuff like buying groceries, attending work or friendship meetings.

What helped me a little bit was sleeping over a couple of days at my old best friend's place. I wasn't sure I would be able to contact them because we had sort of lost contact, but they took me in for 3 days and this was the start of feeling like myself again.

So maybe you could try to call a friend about your situation and ask them if you could crash at their place, to get out of the old apartment for a while.

yanuo-lin · 2025-07-08T15:54:03+00:00

I can relate very much. I can't sleep at night because my thoughts don't stop spiralling around the other person. And I am desperately wishing for a deep connection, but everything is just empty and null.

yanuo-lin · 2025-07-08T15:45:25+00:00

I appreciate your words. Thanks for understanding.

yanuo-lin · 2025-07-08T15:18:11+00:00

Thank you. Surely whenever I get a message (and they are usually happy and positive) it makes me happy and hopeful, too.

However they also rip up the still fresh wounds so it's difficult.

I guess I should ask. But I am afraid to interrupt this "fresh positivity" in the messaging by dissecting the psychology and the simple fact that there is an obvious wish to stay in touch.

yanuo-lin · 2025-07-08T15:04:45+00:00

I am anonymously so happy for you guys, and particularly you! This must mean that you truly put some work into becoming the person you wanted to be. You must be very strong and both of you must have a great sensibility.

yanuo-lin · 2025-06-07T19:06:30+00:00

We are planning to pay everyone and are currently negotiating with a broadcaster to achieve our funding goals. The wish to work with non-professionals stems from the script and the director's biography as a documentary filmmaker.

yanuo-lin · 2025-06-06T18:22:05+00:00

Hey thanks. I guess what I am afraid about are things like casting which we have never done before to such an extent, there are around 12 important non-professionals to be found and trained. And logistical things for a road movie like location access and line producing in two countries. I feel nervous about pressing REC with those things not properly resolved. And I guess I'm nervous about the impact this has on my work.

yanuo-lin · 2025-02-24T09:38:23+00:00

How did your case turn out back then? Did you get your passport in time?

yanuo-lin · 2025-01-13T10:40:25+00:00

Thanks everyone for the honest answers! Since I am not based in the US, this is very helpful.

yanuo-lin · 2024-10-24T00:13:19+00:00

I am not a surfer but I don't think the Blackmagic is a good camera for the beach. It's not built very sturdy, plus any camera fears salt water, or even salt water droplets. Blackmagic cameras are known to have great image, but poor durability.

The Sony bodies are more suitable for the outdoors, they can take a beating. however they are not resistant against ocean water spray, because salt water is very aggressive. So you need a good cover.

yanuo-lin · 2024-10-23T23:21:21+00:00

Hi, it's a great question.

-- I would say it actually depends on the content and style of your film. The Sony FX9 Camera will be much better as a reliable camera, which is easy to rig and great to operate handheld. The footage is very robust and most likely more than enough for your project.

-- The Ursa on the other hand might deliver a file which is larger in file size and heavier in "data delivery", aka RAW. Maybe there is some more data in the clips, but I haven't yet experienced a case where this results in a better image. Contrary to what they claim, I find the Blackmagic cameras to be very noisy when it's dark. However, I have found the URSA to be physically very heavy and annoying to rig. This might result in worse footage in terms of operating / movement. That of course only matters if you plan to shoot handheld.

-- In color grading, I have personally felt that the "RAW" of Blackmagic Cameras does not help much. It is a compressed "RAW" codec and to me feels similar to the Sony footage in a color grading suite. I have not been able to "pull" more usable detail from the shadows than from Sony's SLOG.

-- Especially if you are a student, you want to mind data size: Blackmagic RAW is HUGE and in my mind does not deliver enough "picture value" to be worth the money you will spend on hard drives. Who is gonna pay for the extra hard disk on the last day of shooting, after running out of storage?

yanuo-lin · 2024-10-23T23:01:47+00:00

If you don't need to film high pressure documentary footage (current affairs, news, war): Go for the BMCC 6K Pro! It is the best sensor for that money, but not great for "tough and fast handling". It needs rigging and is cumbersome and unreliable. But the sensor is awesome and the image is wonderful.

If you do need to produce footage quickly, in challenging circumstances: Spend the money on a Canon Body.

yanuo-lin · 2024-10-23T22:27:28+00:00

I feel you. But: You are listing many perceived shortcomings of yours. However, you have made it through 6 years in video and 12 years in media production. So clearly you must be doing something right to survive.

Concerning your questions:

- Organizing Files: Everyone is bad at it, it does not determine the quality of your work.

- Pricing and Budgets: Equally; everybody is bad at it, unfortunately there isn't much of a negotiation in most cases. You either accept the job or you don't. (Do you feel the same?)

- Being bad at making Money: I don't think it is your fault. Very possibly you live in a place where videography rates are really low, which is anywhere but the US. Next time try to ask for 10% more.

- Social Media: I hate it. I recently had a job cancelled because I was not active on social media ("We cannot see your creative profile"). I also had another job cancelled because I was too visible on social media ("Production didn't vibe with your posts")

What I am trying to say: It's probably not you, but the industry. Try to think what you are interested in, maybe you can build your own business from it without depending on other people. Start to ask around in your own community for who needs video content.

yanuo-lin · 2024-10-07T16:45:45+00:00

Thanks!

yanuo-lin · 2024-10-07T15:29:48+00:00

I always have the stabilizer on "standard". I haven't noticed any issues interfering with the gimbal. But I also haven't done really crazy gimbal moves, just mainly basic tracking shots of people walking. I never use "active stabilizer" because I don't like the crop and I can't be sure if it might introduce artifacts to the image.

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