{"id":155491,"date":"2021-06-07T13:55:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T18:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=155491"},"modified":"2021-06-07T13:55:32","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T18:55:32","slug":"burnout-film-video-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/burnout-film-video-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Battle Burnout in the Film and Video Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-let-burnout-destroy-your-creative-drive-follow-these-helpful-tips-to-stay-fresh-engaged-and-productive\"><span id=\"dont-let-burnout-destroy-your-creative-drive-follow-these-helpful-tips-to-stay-fresh-engaged-and-productive\">Don\u2019t let burnout destroy your creative drive. Follow these helpful tips to stay fresh, engaged, and productive.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting off in film and video can be an exciting time. The prospects of picking up a camera and shooting a video is exhilarating, to say the least. There are so many fun, creative decisions to make. So many shots and edits to consider. And always plenty of problems and issues to solve along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, for those who have worked in film and video for an extended amount of time, eventually you\u2019ll hit some roadblocks. Work will occasionally dry up, clients will have unreasonable deadlines and demands, and you\u2019ll face problems that don\u2019t always have a simple solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve seen more than a few fellow filmmakers and video professionals drop out of the industry altogether. However, while you\u2019ll never completely avoid feeling tired or dragged down from time to time, there are options and resources out there to help you battle burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s explore some of the best ways for film and video professionals to avoid burnout with these simple, proactive tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-always-be-working-on-a-passion-project\"><span id=\"always-be-working-on-a-passion-project\">Always Be Working on a Passion Project<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e0x1fxf16r4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve met a single person working in film and video who&#8217;s simply doing it for the money. The majority of us work in the industry because we have at least some desire to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/jim-cummings-youtube-series-filmmaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">movies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/making-short-film-alone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">short films<\/a>, or other artistic, creative-minded projects. There\u2019s no shame in working on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/guide-branding-corporate-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">corporate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/commercial-photography-clients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">commercial<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/wedding-design-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">wedding<\/a> videos, etc., but if that\u2019s all you do, you might start to get burned out before too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to always be working on a passion project. You don\u2019t have to schedule shoots every weekend for your feature film, but try to stay in touch with what got you into film and video in the first place. Always be on the lookout for interesting stories to tell. If you can set out a few hours (or even just minutes) every week to tinker with a script, concept a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/creative-music-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">music video<\/a>, or work on a demo project, it\u2019ll help keep you engaged, charged, and passionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vary-types-of-projects\"><span id=\"vary-types-of-projects\">Vary Types of Projects<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg\" alt=\"Female Producer\" class=\"wp-image-155509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg?resize=300,158 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg?resize=277,146 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg?resize=359,189 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg?resize=543,286 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg?resize=560,295 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Female-Producer-1.jpg?resize=150,79 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Keep your work stimulating by experimenting with different types of projects. Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woman-wearing-headset-sitting-behind-monitor-1030299388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">True Touch Lifestyle<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the same lines, if you do work in corporate, commercial, wedding, or any other type of film or video where the work does become repetitive, try to find ways to vary the types of projects you work on. Logically, focusing on one type of work can be helpful for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/write-emails-photography-clients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">building clientele<\/a> and increasing your rates and income. But, don\u2019t let it completely burn you out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good rule of thumb would ideally be a \u201cone for them, one for myself\u201d type of approach. Passion projects are always a good idea to mix in, but even just mixing up the types of film and video projects you work on can keep you mentally stimulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you\u2019re shooting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/how-to-shoot-wedding-videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">weddings<\/a> every weekend, try taking on a corporate shoot every other week. If you shoot mostly corporate talking head videos, try out some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/marketing-wedding-films-to-clients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">weddings<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/director-of-photography-for-commercials-vs-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">commercials<\/a>. Working with different clients, projects, and even trying out different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/cameras-sxsw-film-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cameras<\/a> and workflows can help you grow, as well as stay engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-connected-with-a-community\"><span id=\"get-connected-with-a-community\">Get Connected with a Community<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg\" alt=\"Reddit Filmmakers\" class=\"wp-image-155492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg?resize=300,84 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg?resize=277,78 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg?resize=359,101 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg?resize=543,152 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg?resize=560,157 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reddit-Filmmakers.jpg?resize=150,42 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>\/r\/Filmmakers on Reddit is a terrific online community to help you stay active in the world of film. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Filmmakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Reddit<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of the type of projects that you work on, another helpful way to battle burnout is by simply connecting with a solid film or video community. In most cities of at least a decent size, there should be some sort of industry, which means there should be plenty of other film and video professionals in the same boat as you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, not only are these helpful people to meet and chat with, as they most probably work on similar projects and encounter many of the same issues as you, but they can also help you build out your own network for finding more work and other projects to collaborate on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you happen to live or work in an area that might not have many other industry professionals, there are also plenty of online communities you can check out. Along with some general groups on social platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/facebook-post-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/how-to-post-video-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Linkedin<\/a>, you can check out some of these online communities below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/indietalk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Indietalk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shootingpeople.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shooting People<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Filmmakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Reddit Filmmakers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experiment-with-new-technologies\"><span id=\"experiment-with-new-technologies\">Experiment with New Technologies<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Air S2\" class=\"wp-image-155512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg?resize=560,327 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_Air2s-1.jpg?resize=150,88 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>The new DJI Air S2 promises to be a fun, new, filmmaking tool that can help keep you passionate and engaged. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dji.com\/air-2s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">DJI<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to staying engaged and working on different types of projects, experimenting with new and different technologies can be quite invigorating, as well. If there\u2019s one consistent theme in the film and video industry, it\u2019s that there\u2019s always going to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-6k-pro-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">new cameras<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/iphone-facial-capture-drone-video-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">drones<\/a>, rigs, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-lavalier-microphones-for-video-production\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">gear<\/a> to check out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you tried out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/canon-mirrorless-flagship-eos-r3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">new Canon R3 yet<\/a>? What about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/panasonic-announces-gh5-ii-and-gh6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">upcoming Panasonic GH6<\/a>? There\u2019s a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/dji-announces-air-2s-drone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">DJI Air 2S drone that looks pretty darn cool and shoots 5.4K video<\/a>. Regardless of your specific video-niche or gear preferences, there are always plenty of new tech innovations and gear updates to check out and explore. Nothing can turn another boring shoot into an exciting opportunity quite like testing out a fun, new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/high-speed-cameras-indie-filmmakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">camera<\/a> for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-up-with-online-resources\"><span id=\"keep-up-with-online-resources\">Keep up with Online Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"PremiumBeat Blog\" class=\"wp-image-155494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg?resize=300,194 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg?resize=277,179 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg?resize=359,232 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg?resize=543,351 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg?resize=560,362 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PremiumBeat-Blog.jpg?resize=150,97 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>You can always check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">PremiumBeat&#8217;s blog<\/a> for inspiration.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, along with some of the online communities mentioned above, there are a ton of online networks and resources out there that you should absolutely stay engaged with. We&#8217;re truly in a digital age now and your digital brand is of the utmost importance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I highly recommend taking the time to explore as many online film and video resources as possible, as well as spend the time to make sure your own pages are built-out and remain active. Here are some film and video websites to check out, bookmark, and stay engaged with to keep you fresh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The PremiumBeat Blog<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nofilmschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">No Film School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/blog\/category\/video-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Vimeo Video School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filmindependent.org\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Film Independent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/video-production\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock Video Production Blog<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more filmmaking inspiration, advice, and resources, check out these articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/reduce-noise-davinci-resolve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How to Effectively Reduce Noise in DaVinci Resolve<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/bo-burnham-netflix-special-lumix-s1h\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How Bo Burnham Shot His Netflix Special \u201cInside\u201d with a Lumix S1H<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/a24-vs-marvel-future-of-cinema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">A24 vs. Marvel: The Battle for the Future of Cinema<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/video-editing-tips-cutting-documentary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">14 Video Editing Tips for Cutting a Documentary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/audio-recording-gear-hierarchy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The 3-Tier Hierarchy for Ranking Audio Recording Gear<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cover i<em>mage by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woman-wearing-headset-sitting-behind-monitor-1030299388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">True Touch Lifestyle<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t let burnout destroy your creative drive. 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