THE 505 PODCAST

Topics include embarrassing mishaps, camera upgrades, job searching tips, creative job opportunities, LUTs, filmmaker vs videographer debate, imposter syndrome, and admiration for Gox's editing skills.

Join Chris Do, a master of personal branding and entrepreneur behind The Futur, as he dives into the art of crafting a powerful personal brand. He shares insights on embracing authenticity and the critical switch from traditional marketing to genuine storytelling. Chris emphasizes the importance of value-based pricing, advising on how to align service costs with client expectations. He also touches on the synergy between personal and corporate branding, along with the secrets of building an engaging social media presence. Prepare to be inspired to elevate your brand!

The podcast features reviews of creative works, discussions on camera equipment, and sharing personal anecdotes like playing through an injury. They provide detailed feedback on photos and videos, analyze sound quality, and appreciate artistic photography. Among the topics covered are sports photography, editing techniques, and critique on video advertisements.

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Danny Gevirtz. Danny is a Filmmaker, Director, DP, and YouTuber, and just released his first feature film "I Think I'm Sick". We had the opportunity to see the film and sit down with Danny and talk through the entire process of making his first feature film. This was the first time we've done this kind of podcast, and it is one of our favorite episodes we've recorded. The film is truly amazing, and we highly recommend you give it a watch!Watch the film here!https://itisfilm.com/watchYou definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory Cards and Portable SSDs:Lexar ARMOR 700 Portable SSD: https://bit.ly/4ckNVhzLexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3KHgSbMLexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3XpUICtLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bit.ly/3Vda36kThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Check out Danny!https://www.youtube.com/@UC34ZUMA3kx-51dREoXLGDZQ https://www.instagram.com/dannygevirtz/Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps0:00 - Trailer1:41 - Intro4:15 - One Handed Crack5:54 - Telling Danny how we liked the film7:37 - Danny’s a true filmmaker9:37 - The idea to crowdfund the film13:30 - The success of Danny’s subscribers14:04 - Practical lighting14:20 - Filmmaking is easier than you think it is16:01 - Danny on writing the film19:55 - Danny was able to be his truest self with this film22:06 - Danny’s struggles freshman year struggles27:08 - Chase’s favorite scene (bathroom initiation)29:05 - Scoring the film29:49 - Lighting the bathroom scene30:44 - The actors really make the film look special32:23 - Pulling off the one-shot dancing scene34:36 - Connor’s self tape (suicide note)35:22 - Having A-List level actors36:34 - Casting Robin38:30 - Casting Spanky39:25- Film location40:31 - You don’t need as much gear as you think42:36 - Lexar43:35 - Shooting 12 pages of the script in one night46:39 - Carlo became the new DP50:48 - Camera and lens selection53:03 - Danny filmed part of the movie himself53:33 - Knowing when it’s time to move on to the next scene54:48 - The one thing Danny wants more of on the next film56:23 - Chase makes Florida Project comparison57:45 - Danny’s wife makes a cameo1:00:01 - Saltburn comparison1:00:42 - Giving props to the lead actor1:01:24 - Suicide doesn’t fit all1:03:40 - Community helped Danny get through tough times1:06:41 - Final Scene1:10:32 - Suicide is no ones fault1:11:10 - Watching the movie for the first time1:12:32 - More of our favorite scenes1:13:37 - Danny wrote a song in the film1:15:47 - Lighting the concert scene1:17:29 - Director vs DP1:18:30 - Geometry in filmmaking1:19:39 - Porta Potty scene1:20:17 - How much money would it take to…1:21:59 - The editing process1:22:34 - Danny’s breakfast1:23:24 - Monetizing the BTS series1:25:04 - The brands involved1:26:39 - YouTube as a stepping stone1:27:35 - Danny wants to coach track1:28:03 - Brayden wants to coach wrestling1:28:38 - Danny’s wrestling coach was in the film1:29:11 - Danny’s YouTube growth1:30:56 - Breaking barriers with his film1:32:51 - Where you can watch the film1:34:58 - How much the film costs1:36:14 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Adrian Per. Adrian Per has seen meteoric success over the last year and half on social media, after making the decision to post for 365 days in a row. When everyone was focused on retention editing and trends, Adrian paved his own path and found his own style. Adrian is also an award winning director, and started a production company over a decade ago, called Lumpia Watermelon. You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOquLexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bhpho.to/48owD1TLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bhpho.to/46nmlx6The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:44 - Intro3:52 - One Handed Crack4:58 - Collaborating with Creators in NYC8:11 - Being authentic and yourself in videos9:34 - Taking inspiration from other creators process10:20 - How to be more comfortable in front of the camera14:09 - We Are Golden in NYC16:53 - Why Adrian puts on his exhibits19:21 - Advice for live events20:54 - What NYC means to Adrian23:20 - What a We Are Golden event is like25:46 - How Adrian recharges his battery27:57 - Adrian loves to golf28:48 - Adrian’s Hobbies30:46 - When is Adrian’s next event32:04 - Lexar33:01 - Adrian’s decision to post everyday for a year34:52 - Retention editing37:30 - How Adrian was able to post everyday40:21 - The video that changed everything for Adrian44:12 - Adrian thinks people give him too much credit45:18 - Creating content with a camera vs a phone47:21 - Pricing guide49:55 - Adrian Gives away all his sauce for free51:51 - Adrian’s go-to camera setup53:02 - The importance of storyboarding53:40 - Adrian breaks down time blocking59:59 - You only get lucky if you’re putting up the shots1:02:46 - Adrian had to put his own ego in check1:05:18 - Knowing yourself more the older you get1:07:34 - Talking to Camera vs Voiceover1:08:45 - AMC movie pass1:11:19 - Mistakes people are making on social media1:12:40 - What makes a good video1:14:25 - Starting Lumpia Watermelon1:17:58 - Don’t go into business with your friends1:19:57 - Find someone you work well with together1:21:06 - Early days in the bay1:22:25 - Working with E40 before moving to LA1:25:39 - The one Opportunity that changed Adrian’s life1:27:24 - Adrian’s favorite Lumpia Watermelon project1:28:27 - How Lumpia Watermelon gets new projects1:29:13 - What goes into Executive Producing1:31:04 - Getting what you want out of talent as a director1:35:05 - The future of Lumpia Watermelon1:38:05 - Working with big brands on social media1:38:59 - Getting dialed in with airport travel1:42:39 - How doable Social Media is as a career1:45:14 - Casey Neistat Inspiration1:48:31 - Advice to your 18 year old self1:50:30 - High School DropoutIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredTikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

Learn how to film yourself effectively with tips on gear, lighting, and angles. Discover the importance of sound design, overcoming self-consciousness, and creating engaging solo videography content. Explore technical considerations for enhancing video quality and post-game breakdowns in NBA interviews.

Entrepreneur and founder JT Barnett discusses connecting creators with brands for full-time opportunities. Topics include what brands look for in creators, the importance of content volume on YouTube, and pricing creative services. Guests also delve into the rise of in-house content creation, successful collaborations, building a successful creator mindset, managing team dynamics, personal fitness regimen, home gym setup, and content creation strategies.

What's up Rock Nation! Today we're breaking down Alex Hormozi's top 6 keys for unlocking massive growth on Social Media. Some of his keys we agree with, and some we don't. Brayden also ran a marathon, and Kostas shot Dillon Francis. The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideYou definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOquLexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bhpho.to/48owD1TLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bhpho.to/46nmlx6Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsAlex Hormozi's Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVOubeXUcx0&t=2130sKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome the man behind MrBeast and Logan Paul's videos, Hayden Hillier-Smith. Hayden is a world class editor and story teller. He breaks down his editing tips and tricks in this episode, what he learned from working with Mr. Beast, and how he almost gave a hacker access to Logan Paul's entire iCloud. If you want to become a better editor, this is the episode for you!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideYou definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory cards: Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/3ZzXaVGLexar 256GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SD: https://bhpho.to/458WOquLexar 320GB Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bhpho.to/48owD1TLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bhpho.to/46nmlx6Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. Check out Hayden here:https://www.instagram.com/hhilliersmith/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJV8pckL_OiW-IpzwPqAfwYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

Discussing the concept of 1,000 true fans, the importance of quality relationships over quantity, navigating algorithms on social media, engaging with fans authentically, and building a loyal fan base through deep connections and valuable content.