00:00Chances are, you've probably been labeling yourself
00:02the wrong type of content creator,
00:03and you haven't even realized it.
00:05Let me explain.
00:05Within searching the differences between a filmmaker,
00:08a videographer, and a set of photographer,
00:10I now see the visual creator that I really am.
00:12Even though these are the same professions,
00:14they actually have a different meaning.
00:15Similar to how their, their, and their is,
00:17even though they sound the same, with different meanings.
00:20So in this video, I wanna dive into the one thing
00:22that confuses most creators about what's the difference
00:24between being a filmmaker, a videographer,
00:26and a set of photographer.
00:27Wild one, my name is Tyski, and if you're new to my channel,
00:31I'm just a creative content creator,
00:33spreading my creative vibes.
00:34Disclaimer, this information I'm about to delay onto you
00:37does not mean that you're not one of these three situations
00:39if it fits into what you do.
00:41However, it's to better knowledge yourself
00:43to understand how to approach certain clientele,
00:46or even explain to people about your profession.
00:48Knowing this might actually benefit you.
00:50So let's dive into it and talk about
00:52what it is to be a filmmaker.
00:54A filmmaker is someone who usually brings the creative ideas
00:57through a storytelling using combination of both visuals,
01:01audio, other cinematic elements,
01:03and oversees the entire process of a production.
01:05Normally they go for script writing, directing,
01:08shooting, and also editing.
01:09As a filmmaker, you have a complete control
01:11over the vision of a narrative of your project.
01:13You may also work on short films, feature films,
01:16documentaries, and even commercials.
01:18The role of a filmmaker usually requires
01:20a deep understanding of technology aspects of filmmaking,
01:23so basically storytelling here.
01:25But what about a videographer and their role?
01:29Well, a videographer is primarily focused
01:31on capturing high quality footage,
01:33often filming for events and also occasions.
01:35They are skilled in camera operation, composition,
01:38and capturing the essence of a subject matter.
01:40Videographers are often hired to cover weddings,
01:43corporate events, sports, and other live occasions.
01:46While they may have some creative inputs here,
01:49their primary objective is to document the event
01:51faithfully and professionally.
01:53They are proficient in camera techniques,
01:55using different lenses,
01:57and also ensuring smooth and steady shots.
01:59Now, what about a cinephotographer?
02:02Don't worry, I got you.
02:03Normally, a cinephotographer is best known
02:05as the director of photography, or a DP for short.
02:08They're responsible of visual aesthetics
02:10and technique executions within a film or a video project.
02:13They collaborate closely with the director
02:15and to bring desired mood and the tone
02:17and the style within the screen.
02:19Cinephotographers usually work closely with the director
02:21to establish a visual language for a project.
02:24They make their creative decision regarding
02:26on lighting, camera angles, framing,
02:28and camera movements to convey an emotion
02:31within the scene and the storytelling.
02:33They also have a deep understanding
02:34of what comes with the camera system,
02:35like the lenses, the lighting,
02:37and other techniques to use to get a certain shot.
02:39And if you ask me based off the sound of it,
02:41it sounds like a filmmaker and a cinephotographer
02:44kind of sound nearly the same.
02:45So how do people really get this mixed up?
02:48I'll tell you why.
02:49While all three of these roles do involve
02:50working with cameras and capturing
02:52and compelling visuals, the key difference
02:54is the scope of the project's level of creative control.
02:57A filmmaker can take over the entirety of the project,
03:00while a videographer just focus
03:02on capturing the video itself.
03:03As a cinephotographer works within a group
03:05as the creative control when it comes
03:07to creating the project.
03:08Now here's why it's important to understand
03:10what these means so you can label yourself
03:12the correct way when you're talking to clientele.
03:14When explaining your client to the role,
03:15they actually have a better understanding
03:17of what your purpose is.
03:18Knowing the difference can benefit you
03:20because when working with other clients,
03:22they'll be able to understand what your role is
03:24so they don't have you doing extra work
03:26that you shouldn't need to be doing.
03:27Because we all know how that goes, right?
03:28When it comes for paid jobs,
03:30you can also charge the right price
03:32that you would need within that profession.
03:33Here's my best example out of this take.
03:35Being a filmmaker at a wedding
03:37is entirely different than being a videographer at a wedding,
03:40versus being a cinephotographer at a wedding.
03:42See, being a filmmaker at a wedding means
03:44that you're just capturing the moments
03:45right there on the spot and whatever you can get,
03:47that's all you can get.
03:48And you have to come up with a whole bunch of things
03:51and combine it to make it look good.
03:52As a videographer, well,
03:54maybe you're just capturing the footage
03:55and you're sending the footage to another editor
03:57or you're just giving it to the client.
03:59Then you don't gotta do much after that.
04:00But as a cinephotographer at a wedding,
04:01then most likely you're shooting on a day
04:04that's not on the wedding day
04:05and you're planning and scheduling and you're plotting
04:08and you're setting up a whole storyboard on the shot listing
04:11and all the things that you want
04:13to make this cinematic masterpiece for a wedding.
04:16But regardless, being one of these three,
04:18it takes time, practice,
04:19and having a dedicated love for creating stories.
04:22So here's the last question I have in my mind
04:23that makes me think,
04:24if you're a filmmaker, a videographer,
04:27and a cinephotographer and you do all these three,
04:30what does that really make you?
04:32It makes you a content creator.
04:33Straight forward, straight forward like that.
04:35Honestly, I really just think that just label yourself
04:37a content creator if you do all three.
04:39But within the profession that you've been grinding onto,
04:41what have you guys been up to?
04:43Comment down below, I'm kinda curious.
04:44Are you a filmmaker, videographer, or a cinephotographer?
04:47Or are you just a content creator?
04:48Regardless, I know you guys are gonna get through
04:50what you gotta do.
04:51My name is TySkiTai.
04:52Make it do what it does, what it doesn't.
04:53And I'll catch you on the next video.
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