Don't Do What I Did: An Honest Guide to Freelancing in Film and Video Production

"I do not have much experience in the industry," according to JimS. I do not have much experience in the industry, but I already wish I had read this before my first day on a set. It's a very well-formed tale of experience, including insightful interviews with other crew members, and it is full of extremely helpful, practical advice. I appreciated the author's sense of humor they maintain even when telling horror stories about the business. This was an enjoyable read that was well worth the time.. A good jumping off point Anton I downloaded the audible version of this book. Some people will complain about anything. If you're someone who doesn't have much experience in the industrywho is really the person the book is geared towards, there's no way that with the low price you paid, you didn't pick up some information that saved you time and or money.Feedback: I think this book would be a lot more memorable and entertaining if it were told as a series of anecdotal stories as apposed to a series of tips and information in different areas.What this books is is a no frills warning about how grueling it can be working in . This is more than just boring tech stuff Alex Wagner lays it all out there with his book, "Don’t Do What I Did." If you are considering a career in video production, then you will want to grab a copy. It will save you needless frustration, time and money. This is more than just boring tech stuff. Alex gives biased opinions and insights – from soup to nuts. From getting started and marketing yourself to landing a gig, to what to do (and not to do) on set, and how to manage your freelance business. Interviews with other freelance pros (including a script supervisor, filmmaker, director of photography and a cinematographer

From networking to booking gigs to taking care of yourself, this book comprehensively and methodically lays out what to expect in this industry.. Don't Do What I Did explains, in frank English, how to make a living in film and video production