I was a guest on the Be Creative Podcast!

A few weeks ago, Caleb Peavy of the Be Creative Podcast asked me to be on and chat with him all about (what else?) being creative! Before I was on, I did some research and saw that most of his podcasts were going 20-30 minutes in length. “No problem,”  I thought, “Mine will be right in there at the average length of 25 minutes.” Welp, we talked for 53 minutes, so I hope you guys enjoy it. We talked about how I got into filmmaking, the origin of my website name, and then we went super deep about

Caleb and I touched on how I got into filmmaking, the origin of my website name, and then we went super deep about a lot of my creative insecurities and how I fight them off. Also, I found out that Seth Godin was going to be on the podcast a week after me so I can add “On the same podcast (but not at the same time) as Seth Godin,” which is easily one of my highest accomplishments now.

You can listen in your web browser here, or on the Be Creative Podcast site, or on iTunes.

How To Stay Creative As A Filmmaker

If you’re a full-time freelance filmmaker like me, I’m sure that you’ve dealt with mental blocks, pressure from deadlines, and getting stuck in a rut creatively. Today I want to share with you how I stay creative as a filmmaker by embracing the freedom that this career has given me. I hope that this video gives you some inspiration, as well as instills in you the confidence to keep creating films even when it is difficult.

Filmmaking gear I love: https://kit.co/whoismatt

Films I’ve created that were used in this video:
–HAWAII
–PAGOSA
–CARIBBEAN
–PACIFIC
–OZARKS
–ICELAND

If you want to keep up with my photos, videos, and other behind-the-scenes stuff, follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/whoismatt

I also post a ton of video related news to my Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/whoismattcom

I am also now offering one-on-one filmmaker consulting! Wanna talk about cameras, lighting, or booking clients? Let’s do it! http://whoismatt.com/consulting

Music licensing sites I recommend:
– Sound Stripe – http://bit.ly/sound_stripe (use the coupon code “WHOISMATT” for 10% off a yearly or monthly subscription!)
– ART LIST – http://geni.us/artlistmusic
– Filmstro – http://bit.ly/filmstro (use the coupon code “WHOISMATT20_ANN” for 20% off all yearly licenses)

Edited using Adobe Premiere Pro. Download a free 7-day trial at: http://bit.ly/premierepro_trial

I’m required to state that I’m a part of affiliate programs for Amazon, B&H, SoundStripe, ArtList, Musicbed, and Adobe and that some of the links above are affiliate links.

The BEST Royalty Free Music Licensing Sites For Wedding Films!

These are the exact sites that I use when licensing music for my wedding films. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of wedding videography, whether you are an expert or a beginner, this list should help you find music to license that is high-quality, unique, and affordable.

– Sound Stripe – http://bit.ly/sound_stripe (use the coupon code “WHOISMATT” for 10% off a yearly or monthly subscription!)
– Marmoset Music – http://bit.ly/marmoset_music
– ART LIST – http://geni.us/artlistmusic
– Music Bed – http://bit.ly/music_bed
– Premium Beat – http://bit.ly/premium_beat
– Filmstro – http://bit.ly/filmstro (use the coupon code “WHOISMATT20_ANN” for 20% off all yearly licenses)

As always, if you have any questions or comments about this review, please feel free to leave one below, or get in touch through my website: http://whoismatt.com

If you want to keep up with my photos, videos, and other behind-the-scenes stuff, follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/whoismatt

I also post a ton of video related things to my Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/whoismattcom

I am also now offering one-on-one personal filmmaker consulting! Wanna talk about cameras, lighting, or booking clients? Let’s do it! http://whoismatt.com/consulting

Edited using Adobe Premiere Pro. Download a free 7-day trial at: http://bit.ly/premierepro_trial

I’m required to state that I’m a part of affiliate programs for Amazon, B&H, SoundStripe, ArtList, Musicbed, and Adobe and that some of the links above are affiliate links.

How to choose the PERFECT music for your wedding films!

Today I am very excited to share with you a tutorial that has taken me many years of experience filming weddings to learn. In this video, I am going to share with you how I choose the perfect music for my wedding films. Songs that fit the bride and groom, their wedding day, and their style perfectly. No matter whether you are a beginner wedding filmmaker that is getting ready to film their first wedding, or you have been shooting weddings for years, I believe that there will be something in this video that will help you. I’ll be covering:

  • The EXACT questions that I use to guide the conversation with the bride and groom and learn their favorite songs, musical genres, bands, and more importantly: their musical dislikes.
  • What story I tell to educate brides and grooms about music copyright.
  • Steps to avoid major music mistakes that could (gasp!) ruin your films and even your business.
  • How to reassure the couple that they can trust your creativity (with music, with everything).
  • Plus gobs of little secrets and tips about every aspect of my music selection process!

By the end of watching this video, you will be prepared to select music for your wedding films that will satisfy you creatively, and give your couples a video that they will love and cherish forever. And please be on the lookout for my next tutorial, all about the music licensing sites that I use for my wedding films.

As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave one below or get in touch.

Check out the wedding films I used in this video:
High School Sweethearts in the Hill Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBjf09gJuzM
Ever since our first date, I knew you were the one: https://youtu.be/TG3j9cHTVMc
You are the Joni Mitchell to my James Taylor: https://youtu.be/jcCFn-YduMk
5 years together, going on 50: https://youtu.be/VnJ-lvCcjqo
1 day ago was the last time we won’t be married: https://youtu.be/EfCrae2_J_I
Not just in love, in joy with each other: https://youtu.be/p1C-MaDWbXk
A beautiful thing to behold: https://youtu.be/dZK_bQHUbGo
You are my miracle: https://youtu.be/bLq1Iwm10RU

If you want to keep up with my photos, videos, and other behind-the-scenes stuff, follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/whoismatt

I also post a ton of video related things to my Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/whoismattcom

I am also now offering one-on-one personal filmmaker consulting! Wanna talk about cameras, lighting, or booking clients? Let’s do it! http://whoismatt.com/consulting

I’m required to state that I’m a part of affiliate programs for Amazon, B&H, SoundStripe, ArtList, Musicbed, and Adobe and that some of the links above are affiliate links.