Burman and Dean discuss the essential tools and pieces of gear they ALWAYS try to have on set no matter the project. It's 5 from Burman and 5 from Dean. What's in your kit? Brought to you by: www.VideoTwins.com Our new course "7 Steps to Producing the Perfect Piece to Camera": https://video-twins.teachable.com/p/ptc-101

Working on film, television, or video sets can be boring, tedious, and often stressful. The days are filled with both physical and mental tasks, and they tend to run long. So how do you keep the crew from launching a mutiny? How will you ensure the client will want to work with you again? Whose REALLY directing this video? In this episode, Burman and Dean discuss 7 tips for maintaining a production set that is fun, respectful, creative, and runs on time - at least within reason. Brought to you by: www.VideoTwins.com Our new course: https://video-twins.teachable.com/p/ptc-101

If you're growing your video production business then you're probably going to have to take on all kinds of clients. With the rise of the internet that can mean clients from around the world. Burman and Dean have had quite a bit of experience working with these types of clients so they decided to sit down and talk about how it has worked out for them. In this episode, they share stories of working with different international clients and explain how they go about bridging the distance. They also discuss important factors like establishing trust, communication, and workflow. Burman's Milk TVC: Dean's Chengdu Tourisms TVC: https://youtu.be/miINHyXbqLs Dean getting attacked by pandas: https://youtu.be/C6eH5URJ6Qs Vacation Rental Revolution: www.VacationRentalRevolution.com Brought to you by: www.VideoTwins.com Our new course: https://video-twins.teachable.com/p/ptc-101

We’ve all wanted to be magicians at one point in our lives, right? I remember getting my first magic kit and putting on a less-than-staller interpretation of the ‘rings trick’ for my first audience – my sister. She was amazed. Most 3-year-olds would be. For a brief moment I thought magic was my calling: to travel the world to “wow” people with my amazing skills and showmanship! Of course, it never happened. But I did get into performing music and comedy, which still requires showmanship, craft, and perseverance. There are a lot of kids out there who dream of becoming singers, actors, dancers, or performers, so I invited illusionist Lucas Wilson on the show to talk about breaking into the performing arts. Lucas is a young, successful magician who is Canada’s only four-time Guinness World Record holding illusionist; he’s appeared on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, Canada’s Got Talent, and NBC’s Today Show. The world of magic is a mysterious one, but the business of magic is even more mystifying. Lucas pulls back the curtain on the things he’s done to work in magic and carve out a career entertaining audiences around the world. You can find Lucas at: https://www.lucaswilson.ca Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

If you’ve ever thought about working in animation or music for film and television this is the episode for you! Norm Beaver is a Music Supervisor for Nelvana, a Toronto-based animation company. He works with songwriters and composers to create compelling music for cartoons. Norm has worked on Franklin the Turtle, Babar the Elephant and 6Teen, which won an Emmy Award for best theme song. Norm plays drums, guitar and bass, and believes the band RUSH are gods. In this episode, Norm walks us through the post-production process of putting music and sound effects to animation, then shares how he gave up his lucrative, but unfulfilling job in sales to pursue a career in sound & audio. He also shares tips on how to source the right music tracks for your scenes, and how to find gigs in the biz. Check out the shows Norm works on at: www.Nelvana.com www.Corus Entertainment.com Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

Shannon Leahy is a writer by trade and a storyteller by heart. After escaping the Toronto publishing world she told tall tales about Canada for newspapers, magazines and panicked on CBC Radio and television. Today Shannon runs a storytelling studio specializing in putting women’s words on page and stage. In this episode, Dean and Shannon discuss dealing with Imposter Syndrome, critical inner-voices, art scene snobbery, and how being proactive is a powerful tool to making a living as a creative. Plus, there's a whack of zingers!! You can find Shannon at: www.LighthouseStorytelling.com Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

Hey, it's Holly, Leo, and Gus - the stars of the Rainey Media Team!! They seat down with Dean for a roundtable on how they came to work for Rainey Media, what broadcasting school was like, how they're gelling as a team, and what they like and don't like about their jobs. This one is a REAL glimpse behind the curtains. We also just launched our new website, which showcases the great work the team has helped to create: www.RaineyMedia.com Brought to you by: www.VideoTwins.com

Join Dean and Burman as they discuss how they go about producing event videos. From prepping through filming to editing, they discuss a recent event project they produced for Manulife. They share tips on organization, crew size, coverage, and how not to get overwhelmed by all that footage you've shot. You can check out the final Manulife Star of Excellence recap video here: https://youtu.be/mlhuq7hxpgs Brought to you by: www.VideoTwins.com

In this episode, Assistant Director Chris Feltis joins Dean in the studio to talk about how he scored his gig working on American feature films and episodic television shows being filmed in Canada. Chris has worked as an A.D. on "Suicide Squad", "Hannibal", "Fahrenheit 451", and Adam Sandler's critically acclaimed "Pixels". He shares his tips on getting into the DGC (Director's Guild of Canada), working with Hollywood Stars, and surviving the extended hours that come with working in Hollywood's dream factory. Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

Video Twins Burman and Dean are back to discuss a plethora of topics concerning the video production biz! In this episode they talk about filming in -6 degree weather - and not being prepare for it - before they move onto the topic of quoting. They share how they establish their rates, how they put together a quote, under-cutting competitors, package deals, and working with smaller budgets. And finally they go head-to-head on a new piece of gear Dean wants. This episode is brought to you by: www.VideoTwins.com

In this episode, Dean and Burman discuss working with amateur talent versus professional talent. They also talk about Dean's experiences in stand-up comedy, and why Burman isn't a star in Hong Kong Then director Jesse Senko joins Dean to share his story of how he started out as a graphic artist before moving into photography, and ultimately directing film. He also discusses his love of comedy and working with professional actors. Jesse's website: http://www.jessesenko.com/ Jesse's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessesenko/ Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

It's the Second Season Premiere of How I Got This Gig! After a uber-long hiatus, Video Twins Burman and Dean sit down to chat about the projects that have been keeping them so busy. Plus, they share some juicy stories from filming on the road. It's all about conflicts, clients, and crew in this latest episode. Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

It's the Season Finale of How I Got This Gig and Burman wraps up his Asia interview series with a reflective conversation with Freelance Producer and Teacher, Thomas Leung. Though an experienced and talented creative, Thomas has recently found himself at a crossroad in his career. Does he still get the same joy out of his work when it's all business? Thomas gives very real, honest, and passionate interview about how he sees the current state of the video production industry. Burman and Thomas discuss the challenges of pitching and quoting to potential clients, they debate the cost/benefits of investing in new technologies, and Thomas shares the story of what drives his passion for storytelling. Thomas' Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user2118521 Thomas' Company COSMO: https://www.facebook.com/This-is-COSMO--673061599417689/ Video Twin's 360 Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOSHxLU-t6I Stakk Hong Kong: http://www.stakk.com/ Sponsored by: www.CanadaVideoCompanies.ca Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

Adam loves radio. He's having a blast working as an on-air host with the myFM broadcasting group, and it's infectious. He is a an Announcer, Copywriter, Editor/Operator, Producer, MC, and more. During our conversation, Adam talks about how he initially felt like a fish out of water when he started working in a small, local market; the importance of getting involved with the community in which you work; and how his company is embracing technology and innovation to grow their reach. Adam also shares tips on copywriting, speaking efficiently and professionally on-air, and tricks on how he manages content creation for his daily show. Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamliefl myFM Broadcasting: http://www.myfmradio.ca/ Adam's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-liefl-51593426/?ppe=1 Sponsored by: www.CanadaVideoCompanies.ca Sponsored by: www.RoyaltyFreeMusic.audio

Kelvin Mok has been producing TV commercials for almost two decades. He didn't set out to work in commercials but when he did the math after selling his thesis documentary film he decided that perhaps 'art' films don't quite have the ROI he was hoping for. Since then he has produced international spots for McDonalds, Coke, KFC, Volkswagon, and many other world-renowned brands. During his conversation with Burman, they talk about jumping into the deep-end doing jobs you might not be qualified for; navigating bullsh*t in the biz; and the importance of understanding at the end of the day it's just a job. Kelvin's Company: http://www.newlifefilm.com/ A New Life Films Reel: https://vimeo.com/user42903041 Kelvin's (and Burman's) first employer: http://www.chinasyndrome.com Sponsored by: www.GrooveDen.com

Andrew Clark is more than a cameraman. He is a Producer, Director, Editor, and Story-teller. He's travelled the world working for major international news outlets like the BBC and CNN. During our conversation, we talk about working in television journalism around the world, the importance of having a good fixer, what it's like to set-up a media company and work in China, and tips to prepare to get a great interview. We also share stories of our first shoot together in China - where we were viciously attacked by pandas*, how there are two types of cameramen in the world, and which one you should strive to be. Andrew and Dean's Chengdu TVC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miINHyXbqLs Panda Attack Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6eH5URJ6Qs Andrew's Company (partner): https://www.asiaworks.com Sponsored by: www.CanadaVideoCompanies.ca

Not every job in media is about creating content. There are loads of jobs that involve getting that content in front of an audience: acquisitions, distribution, programming, etc. In this episode of How I Got This Gig, our guest is Brian Lau, the former Senior Vice President of Content & Communications for Fox Networks Group in Asia. During his conversation with Burman, Brian talks about how he went from working as a Mechanical Engineer to programming Asian film festivals in the US to ultimately acquiring content and programming a US movie channel in Asia. Brian also shares his thoughts on how luck factors into your career, why it may NOT be advantageous to stick with one company too long, and why being a jerk is a legit management style. Brian's first cinematic employer: http://caamedia.org/ Fox Network Group Asia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FoxNetworksGroup Brian and Dean's TV Program Collaboration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W86MK8h1UV4

Bobby Burns makes his living from YouTube. He is a content creator for CinemaSins, BrandSins, and has a handful of his own channels that have a couple hundreds of thousands of subscribers. His first breakthrough video, a parody trailer of Frozen as a horror film has over 15 million views. Since then he has built a strong platform with hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers. He just wrapped filming on his first youtube-based feature film. Oh, and he’s only 19 years old. But don’t think he’s any overnight success. During our conversation, we talk about why youtube content resonates with so many people, how to handle haters, and what he hopes to accomplish with his "YouTube-only" feature film. Bobby Burns: https://www.youtube.com/user/BobbyBurnsOfficial Brand Sins: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrandSins Cinema Sins: https://www.youtube.com/user/CinemaSins Nope: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bELTr0CBqqGKNhnyixOtQ Sponsored by: www.CanadaVideoCompanies.ca Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com

Story Editor Dora Fong has worked on hit factual/reality shows Property Brothers, Masters of Flip, and crime docu-series Cold Blood and 72 Hours: True Crime. In this episode, she shares how she worked her way up to those gigs. Dora also shares insights on working along side a video editor, picking and using music to heighten story, and how television production styles have changed due to the influence of online and digital video. Cineflix: http://www.cineflixproductions.com/ Property Brothers: http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/ Sponsor: www.VideoTwins.com

Faizul thought he wanted to be an architect, but after studying for a couple of months he quickly nixed that idea and decided to go after his dream: filmmaking. Since then, Faizul has produced music and movie shows, launched a kids channel, and produced content for National Geographic Channel. Now, he's entering a new chapter in his career: TV Commercial Director. In this episode, Faizul shares how he learned to watch out for flying objects on-set, what makes a good television promo, and what NOT to ask Sir Ben Kingsley. Faizul's Reel: https://vimeo.com/faizuljais Channel [V]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_V Astro Broadcasting: http://www.astro.com.my/ National Geographic Channel Asia: http://natgeotv.com/asia V-Mount Batteries: https://tinyurl.com/yafvyzkw We also collaborated on some interstitials together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDTSPydECwU Sponsored by: www.VideoTwins.com