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Alberto Mendoza
The podcast for content creators | hosted by Alberto Mendoza
We discuss photography & videography freelance, productivity, creative inspiration, entrepreneurship, and much more!
We discuss my 2023 recap, the lessons I learned, and what I plan on doing in 2024.
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We have Brandon Laubhan who runs a video production company in Las Vegas, Nevada. We discuss how he's been able to grow his company and leverage his network to produce content with some of the most influential entrepreneurs like Sean Cannell from Think Media! He touches on building a community of local filmmakers and the benefits of having a network of creatives.
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We have Santiago Castro back on the podcast where we reflect on 2023. Santiago also shared his methods for staying disciplined even in the toughest moments.
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Andrew is a videographer and filmmaker from Louisiana specializing in commercial and documentary work! We discuss his experience working with RedBull, sharing a video production business with his brother, the FX6 mark 2, and much more!
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We discussed what I purchased during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale! My experience with the new Space Black M3 Max MacBook Pro laptop and why I chose this laptop over the M3 Pro or M2 Max MacBook Pro. The pros and cons of Apple computers over Windows/PC computers.
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0:00 Thanksgiving recap 2:48 Grams (28) camera bag4:54 M3 Max MacBook Pro 6:02 Apple vs Windows PC 7:14 14-inch MacBook over 16-inch MacBook 7:45 M2 Max or M3 Max chip 9:13 Testing Lightroom 13:45 Samsung T7 external SSD 14:23 SanDisk SSD Failures 16:35 128gb ProGrade v90 SD Card 17:39 Nato Rail system
Today we have Jordan Alexander! He's a wedding filmmaker and we discuss how to consistently film and book weddings. The benefits of associate wedding filmmaking, how to have photographers/coordinators consistently hire you, wedding photographers vs videographers, and much more!
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Today we have Enrico! He's a social media expert and believes he can help people build and grow their social media to scale their businesses. We also discuss how he got into content creation and fell in love with creating content for social media! "Everyone can succeed on social media when they have their specific content machine and formula."
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We discussed my short film production experience!
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Today we have David Morefield, he is a DP from Orlando Florida. We discuss his freelance journey what made him start a YouTube channel and how he's now landing DP gigs from his YouTube channel!
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0:00 David intro 6:26 How to strictly become a DP 11:30 From Canon to Sony system 14:34 Starting the BTS vlog 17:05 iPhone BTS vlogs stick out 21:38 Growing an Authentic Audience & Community 32:00 3 tips for aspiring DP 36:00 Leveraging YouTube to land gigs 46:00 Knowing what you want in your business 54:43 Latest camera gear doesn't guarantee jobs 58:50 Cinema vs mirrorless cameras
Today we have Natalie Franke! She's an advocate for independent businesses. We discuss how she went from earning 6 figures in her wedding photography business in her early 20s, to curating Rising Tide Society, having HoneyBook acquire it, and giving the ultimate client experience!
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Today we have Stephen Skrocki! He is a sports videographer and content creator who specializes in high school football content creation. We discuss his journey, the future of sports content, specifically high school and college level, and why these institutions need content creators.
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We discussed how to limit your client's project revisions!
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Today we connect with DP Jesus Martinez! We talk about his documentary style of filmmaking and how he's able to profit from owning his Sony FX6. We also touch on his experience working for an agency creating nonstop.
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Today we discuss my new BTS vlog series! We also discuss the DJI Mini 4 Pro drone!
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BTS Vlog https://youtu.be/YoeFLAwdHIw
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0:00 My Lake Tahoe trip 1:55 Disconnect from Instagram 4:09 BTS vlog series 8:31 DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone
Today we connect with Benjamin Edwards from Nova Scotia, Canada! We talk about his music video journey and how he's able to go from production assistant to directing/camera operating!Connect with me
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0:00 Ben Intro 1:35 Love for music video productions 6:15 Using shotdeck for pre-production 7:45 Ben's roles for music videos 10:45 Handling client dissatisfaction 3:52 Setting expectations 15:32 Camera equipment for music videos 20:50 Doing the grunt work at the start 28:00 Tips for upcoming music videographers 33:45 3 favorite music directors
Today we discuss the benefits of having a hobby outside of your creative business. We also react to the new Apple iPhone 15 Pro!
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0:00 First time golfing 2:50 Find a hobby to help escape 4:15 Instagram muting my reels 8:17 How to avoid getting your content muted 9:50 Apple iPhone 15 Pro new specs 12:29 iPhone 15 pro camera specs 15:35 Book a consultation call with me
iphone15pro #videographytips #contentcreator
Today we talked with Chris! He's the owner of aLive Studio. He is a content creator and podcast producer who specializes in live streaming & producing. We discuss the process of content creation and the challenges we face as creators.
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0:00 Chris Intro 4:10 Live production process 9:19 Getting into graphic design 14:19 Design thinking 20:31 Why live-stream 27:17 Is going viral worth it? 32:28 The power of consistency 36:48 A.I. editing 46:40 Why podcasting 57:05 Pros of live streaming content 1:02:59 Hourly rate vs. project-based rate 1:12:45 3 podcasters mistakes
Today we discuss how I consistently lock down clients for my video production business! We also touch on the new Sony a7C ii & a7cr full-frame cameras.
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0:00 Life update 3:46 Sony a7C II & a7CR Camerasv 7:14 Tip 1 Build a portfolio 8:31 Tip 2 Put your work online 9:55 Tip 3 Have a website 11:25 Tip 4 Schedule a Zoom meeting 13:37 Tip 5 Get a CRM like HoneyBook 14:40 Tip 6 Deliver 14:57 Bonus Tip FOLLOW UP
videographytips #photographytips #freelancetips
Today we talk with Juan Morales! He is a cinematographer and videographer for the National Hockey League. We discuss how he got to work for the NHL full-time, camera gear, and much more!
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0:00 Juan's Intro 6:15 How to work for the NHL 10:28 Juan's camera gear 12:12 Sony a7siii over the FX3 & FX6 16:45 Go to lenses 21:20 Juan's NHL work process 25:16 Going through burnout 32:24 Sports Videography YouTube channel 40:34 NHL off-season role 46:34 Top 3 tips for sports Videography
Today we talk about the two different pieces of gear I recently purchased! The Sony 85mm G-Master lens and the Canon G7X Mark 2!
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0:00 Intro 1:00 Sony 85mm g-master 4:13 85mm test shots 6:25 Where to get used camera gear 7:15 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II 8:30 G7 X Mark II price spike 10:30 G7 X Mark II test shots 10:56 Apple Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader#g7xmarkii #sony85mm #sonygmaster
Today we talk with Zeke Kitchens! He is a videographer and editor that specializes in music videos! We discuss how to navigate the music video scene along with working long hours. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance, camera gear, and much more!
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0:00 Zeke intro 4:17 Thumbtack lead generation experience 8:15 Working in the music video scene 11:23 Dealing with music artist lack of respect 14:18 Setting Expectations for Music Artists 16:13 Zeke's music video approach 17:17 Client red flags 20:30 Learning the business of filmmaking 22:22 How to keep your books in order for taxes 27:27 Using HoneyBook CRM 29:00 Zeke's Camera Gear 33:00 Sony FX3 filming experience 35:40 Life of a creative business owner 39:10 Over listening to Gary Vaynerchuk 44:29 The 5-minute rule 49:05 Always get a deposit before production 54:34 How to approach a collaboration 1:00:00 3 tips to start music videography 1:13:05 Know your camera in and out
Today we give you 5 tips on how to nurture your client relationships! I also share my thoughts on the new DJI Air 3 drone.
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Today we talk with Corey Hour! We discuss his experience in the filmmaking space in LA and how to connect with other creatives. We also discuss the threat of A.I. in the filmmaking and content-creation space.
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0:00 Coreys intro 3:39 Moving to LA from Arizona 6:25 Networking in the film industry 13:48 Burnout from traveling and working 18:13 Biggest lessons learned 23:00 A.I. in the film industry 33:00 Social Media 36:06 Top 5 brands to work with 40:50 Favorite camera brand to work with 47:00 3 tips for inspiring cinematographers
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Today we talk with Santiago of Optic Elements. We discuss how he learned the value of a dollar at an early age. From military life to becoming a full-time creative entrepreneur!
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0:00 Intro 5:50 Introduced to entrepreneurship as a kid 9:00 Getting his first camera 16:40 Deciding not to go to college 22:30 First time getting paid with videography 35:00 Getting into business 36:00 Free mentor 41:10 Getting into stocks 45:00 MLM vs Pyramid Scheme 50:30 Starting up a business 57:00 Defining entrepreneur 1:06:00 Going full-time entrepreneur 1:10:00 Hitting 6 figures by using systems 1:14:30 Controlling social media addiction 1:26:55 Facing Trauma 1:33:15 3 tips for the creative entrepreneur
Today we give you 5 tips on how to get yourself comfortable in front of a camera for content creation or podcast!
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Today we talk with Cory, an Orange County-based videographer who specializes in brand video and commercials. We talk about his video journey, going to film school, opening a video production office, growing his Instagram to 95K followers, and working on his first film!
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Today we discuss my experience using the Sony 16-35mm G-Master lens! We also touch on experimenting with S-Cintone in low-light conditions. And finally, my new DJI RS3 gimbal stopped working in the middle of my wedding shoot!
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Today we talk with Valeria, San Diego-based photographer who specializes in entrepreneur brand photography. We talk about her photography journey, going through burnout, raising her rates, hiring an editor, and much more!
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Today we discuss my new DJI Ronin RS 3! Why I decided to upgrade from the DJI Ronin SC. We discuss when is the right time to upgrade your camera equipment and gear I regret purchasing that I've yet to use. We also touch on my experience using the AutoPod plug-in for Adobe Premiere to edit my podcast editing!
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Farid owns a video production company based out of Seattle Washington. We learn how he overcame multiple business failures and his decision to quit his CPA career to start a successful video production. We discussed how he simplified his workflow in order to scale and grow the business and even triple his income during the pandemic.
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Today we discuss the camera equipment I took for my three-week trip to Europe!
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On this episode of Modern Creative, we speak with Courtney Hendo! He is a former pro-UFC photographer and we discuss what made him pick up a camera, working for Monster Energy, photographing and traveling the world, learning from Conor Mcgregor, and much more!
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To celebrate the 10k followers, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter, Locals, and Instagram, so here's my first-ever Q&A!
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On this episode of Modern Creative, we talk with Alyssa! She's a producer and we discuss her experiences working on set and role as a producer, the importance of diversity, mental health, and much more!
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Have you creatives gone through a client/gig horror story? Well, here is mine about taking on a job that might have been too much for one person to handle. Lesson learned! Take this lesson and apply this to your creative journey.
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On this episode of Modern Creative, we talk to Tim King who specializes in corporate headshot photography. We discuss how to work with top clients, pricing, systems, and the importance of mentorship.
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In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss having my TikTok and Instagram Reel go viral!
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In this episode of Modern Creative, we are joined by Stromie Kadar! We get to hear how doing free work landed her multiple paying retainer clients. We also discuss the pros and cons of being a female videographer in the creative space, going viral, camera gear, and much more!Connect with me! Connect with the Podder!Connect with StormieThank you for listening! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and expect weekly episodes!
In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss how social media micro-content is ruining the art of videography & photography. How to push back and create what you love to create instead of creating for the algorithm.
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In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss, why are podcasts failing.
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In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss Kat's experiences of being a female freelance photographer. The importance of giving an amazing experience to her clients, catching red flags from clients, and much more!
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0:00 Intro 0:55 Kat intro 6:07 Clients struggle to commit 7:07 Being a female creator in the space 10:10 Male creators geek out on gear 10:54 Lack of gear knowledge 12:30 Learn from the best 12:40 Kat's photography niche 16:00 Shooting for mom-and-pop cafes 17:42 Instagram strategy 19:50 Having time to create during quarantine 20:58 Pros & cons of being a freelance 22:30 Business referrals 23:14 Dealing with imposter syndrome 24:00 Advantage of having a website 26:25 Comparison trap 28:00 How to quote a client 29:07 Dealing with client rejection 29:52 Seeing the client's red flags 31:07 Checking your ego! 32:15 Communication is key in business 34:00 Saying no to jobs 37:28 Learning to speak the business language 38:38 Providing a great experience 40:28 Kat's camera gear 42:42 Kat's love for photography 46:46 Kat's editing software and computer 49:48 Wedding photography trends 50:30 Discovery through hashtags 53:00 Kat's client's horror story 56:15 Kat being a comedian 1:00:00 Making clients feel comfortable 1:10:38 Female creator tip
In this episode of Modern Creative Podcast, we discuss file media management!
0:00 Intro 0:19 Life update 1:39 File management 3:33 Dual recording 4:49 Buy the right SD card for your camera 6:12 Sony a7iii SD card 7:33 Sony a7Siii SD card 9:16 SD card pouch 10:04 Importing media files 11:13 External SSD 11:36 External HHD 13:10 SSD vs HDD 15:15 File organization process 17:58 Transfer SSD adobe project file to HDD 19:09 Why archive media files? 20:37 Easy to make a mistake 21:26 Recap 22:11 Why work off an SSD 23:07 Why own an HDD
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0:00 Intro 0:50 How much gear & cost 1:30 Jared intro 2:23 Jared's podcast 3:15 Interviewing big YouTube filmmakers 4:15 podcasting guest remotely 6:05 Jared's creative journey 10:12 Business vs Creativity 11:40 Brand consistency 13:13 How to price your video services 14:51 Cheap vs High-end clients 15:26 Investing in online courses 17:37 Importance of marketing 20:17 Jared's passion 21:53 Jared's 2023 camera/editing equipment 26:00 Dealing with taxes 27:42 Podcast equipment & software 30:12 Riverside podcast horror story 34:10 Davinci Resolve editing software hype 37:21 More camera gear talk! 38:39 Be consistent
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In this episode of Modern Creative, we talk about...
- 00:31 Introducing Mar
- 00:56 First creative trip to Oaxaca
- 2:30 business expanding
- 3:06 building a team
- 3:38 definition of success
- 5:30 able to work remotely
- 6:40 dealing with pissed-off clients
- 7:23 communicating with clients
- 9:12 setting boundaries with clients
- 10:24 affirmation of internet hype
- 12:45 social media gurus wave
- 14:03 investing in an online course
- 17:34 pro-tip
- 18:50 Mar investing in a coach
- 20:00 closing a 10K monthly retainer
- 20:25 imposter syndrome
- 22:13 Mar potentially coaching
- 24:28 filming yourself
- 27:25 improving yourself
- 30:00 importance to show your personality
- 32:36 Mar's creative process
- 35:54 Alberto hiring editors
- 36:48 Mar's daily routine
- 39:00 waking up with gratitude
- 42:27 in the relationship business
- 46:50 Mar's billionaire mindset
- 47:52 Mar's app for creators
- 51:15 thinking BIG
- 55:05 getting clients comfortable
- 1:02:00 Pro-tip on how to make 100K
- 1:04:59 importance of a website
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- 0:00 Current life update
- 2:20 Working on a mini-doc!
- 3:33 Camera equipment breakdown and composition
- 8:07 20-dollar camera slider hack
- 14:06 Light breakdown
- 16:20 Audio breakdown
- 19:24 Studio experience & education clients on time expectation
- 24:09 Pre-production, Mark Bone Documentary Tip
- 26:04 Not having the perfect plan
- 26:22 Creatives overthinking the perfect plan
- 27:58 Rick Ruben's creative philosophy
- 30:50 Creating for yourself first, then your audience
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- What camera gear he uses the most
- What camera gear he uses the least
- The best advice on camera equipment when you first start off
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- What is The Modern Creative
- The goal of The Modern Creative
- Who is Alberto Mendoza
- How Alberto started his videography career (lessons he's learned)
- 2023 goals
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