Why my videos does not look like film

[AndreeMarkefors]

I'll support the concept 'practice makes perfect'—as long as we agree to separate actual practice from endless repetition of flawed ideas and behaviours.

One definition of madness is repeating the same behaviour over and over, while expecting a different result each time. Yet, we often see this in people trying to improve without proper guidance; self-taught individuals.

My own golf springs to mind.

 

[David Mullen ASC]

I’m self-taught.

 

[Patrick Tresch]

As strange as it sounds you should get a better sound, your picture will look much better! ;-)

 

[AndreeMarkefors]

I’m self-taught.

But on your journey, did you not ask for advice from people you felt had something to offer? Didn't you lend ideas from others who went before you?

I'm not saying every self taught person is pre-destined to fail. More that I think flawed technique is more likely to be found where:

1) There was no formal education worth a damn
2) The self studies didn't lead to the intended goal because the student didn't have the correct predisposition.

I don't mean to say there is a limit to potential success by self learning. I firmly believe self learning is key for coming generations. I'll rephrase: practice does not equal repetition.