Oct 24 (edited) • 💬 General
Calum Stronach on Confidence, Imposter Syndrome & Finding Focus in Natural History Cinematography
In this conversation, I chat with Calum Stronach, a cinematographer based between Scotland and Hawaii, about the realities of developing skill and confidence in natural history cinematography.
Calum shares his journey from filming “everything that moved” to discovering the discipline of shooting with intention and structure. Through candid reflections on imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and creative overwhelm, he reveals how building systems and community support transformed both his craft and mindset.
Together, we discuss:
✅ Moving from random shots to structured sequences
✅ Overcoming self-doubt and creative paralysis
✅ Why imposter syndrome is often part of the professional journey
✅ The power of mentorship and shared experience in filmmaking
✅ Learning to trust process over perfection
A grounded conversation about growth, clarity, and finding your voice underwater—reminding us that mastery comes from patience, repetition, and community.
🔗 Follow & Connect with Calum:
Instagram: cbstronach
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YouTube: @rogerhorrocks
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Calum Stronach on Confidence, Imposter Syndrome & Finding Focus in Natural History Cinematography
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