The Creative Gap #75 – Patrick Tomasso – Finding Yourself as a Creator
Dec 9, 2025
Patrick Tomasso, a filmmaker and YouTuber known for his engaging video essays, dives deep into the nuances of creativity in this conversation. He shares insights on the importance of quality over quantity in content creation and discusses overcoming personality fatigue. Patrick explores the transition from gear reviews to storytelling and emphasizes staying true to one’s voice while navigating brand partnerships. He highlights the value of an engaged audience and encourages creators to embrace vulnerability while pursuing their passions.
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Quality Beats Frequency
- Prioritize quality over constant posting; take months between pieces if needed to make something you care about.
- Experiment, but avoid posting just for presence—audience retention rewards good work more than frequency.
Distill Long Ideas For Short Form
- Condense long-form ideas into a single clear thesis to make short-form content work.
- Writing scripts first helps you find the core message that a broader audience (even your mom) will understand.
Pivot From Gear To Movies
- Patrick shifted from camera gear reviews to movie-focused video essays after realizing gear views plateaued.
- A Batman video and a lamps essay opened a new audience that let him pivot content and tone.