The Biggest Mistake Beginner Filmmakers Make (Stop Doing This!)

Most people start content creation by asking the wrong question:
“What camera should I buy?”

If I were starting content creation in 2026, I wouldn’t chase gear, trends, or viral shortcuts.
I’d train my eye, taste, and thinking first.

This video is for upcoming filmmakers and creators who:
• Feel stuck comparing themselves to big creators
• Think they need expensive gear to start
• Want to build skill, confidence, and a real creative identity

In this film, I break down how masters actually learn — not by copying results, but by studying decisions.
Why an angle works.
Why a cut feels right.
Why some stories stay with you.

You’ll also see why having access to tools at any budget matters — not to impress people, but to support your growth when your skills demand it. (Shoutout to Pentagone Store for always understanding creators at every level.)

This isn’t a gear video.
It’s a mindset shift.

If you’re starting in 2026 — or you wish you could restart — this is the thinking pattern that changes everything.

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