So all the videos we’ve created have led you to this most important question: - Do you need to go to school to be in film production? For context, here’s my personal story: - I worked really hard to get into film school, and it worked out for me. I had to do a lot of pre-work just to get accepted into one of the best film programs — Emerson College in Boston. I wasn’t a great high school student, and I actually flunked out of my first year of college at a regular university. - After that, I backtracked and built a strong portfolio by writing for newspapers, drawing, taking pictures, and attending community college, where I earned a 3.9 GPA and made the Dean’s List. - That preparation allowed me to get into film school. I learned a lot in film school, but I learned the most by just doing the work after graduation. Film school is great for making connections. It’s especially valuable if you’re trying to find your skills and don’t have access to specialized cameras or equipment. Outside of those benefits, though, a college degree in film is essentially useless in the real world. - As the owner of a film production company for over 17 years, I have never once asked for a résumé. When someone hands me one, I usually turn the page upside down and focus on getting to know the person instead. What I really want to see is something they’ve actually worked on — something they’ve made. I also look for whether they’re a good fit with me and the team. When you work on a film set, you spend long hours in close quarters with the same people. So being likable and getting along with everyone is just as important as skill. If you can’t spend eight hours together and have a good time, no amount of talent will make you hirable. - I really want to teach you everything I’ve learned. I’m going to share a lot of it for free. I’ve learned the most from my mistakes and failures. - Here's what we'd like to teach you: A: the business side of production B: lighting C:interviews

Today's Tip For You is about how to film yourself. Sometimes it's as easy as hitting record and sometimes it's a little more involved. Natalie will teach you how to film yourself when you want to use more than just a cell phone.

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