Recently I listened to a one of the Create & Thrive podcasts that talks about procrastination and the excuses we have for it. They are legion, but fear is probably the biggest one. Fear of failure. Fear you won't be perfect. Fear of rejection or losing face. Fear of ridicule. Even someone who believes in her work and talent can fall into this trap. Ahem.
So I got over myself.
For literally years I have had a very good video camera in my possession. It isn't some fancy deal, it's just what my regular camera is capable of. I've been a photographer for more than 1/2 my life and you'd think I'd have jumped right into making videos, but I didn't. Or rather I did very sporadically.
All my amazing vacations - Grand Teton, Big Sur, Argentina, Belgium, Netherlands, Oregon - very little or no video at all. All my time in the woods, on the water ... practically zilch. And I didn't do much with what I did shoot. Most of it is sitting on my hard drive in fact.
The problem?
I didn't have any editing or processing software and was intimidated by the thought of researching, downloading and learning to use it.
OMG. Can you believe that excuse? In the day of the internet, You Tube and other teaching sites?
Eventually I decided on a very robust package - Lightworks - because it seems to do everything except cook you breakfast AND the free version is more than adequate for my needs.
Yup. It's free. I know. Pick your jaw up off the floor.
So the other weekend I spent some time on You Tube learning the basics. The first few videos I tried weren't very helpful and I got a little frustrated, but then I found a guy who spoke my language and teaches in a way I can understand and connect with.
Voila!
I took the two fusing videos I made and put them together with some polish and professionalism. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. My fear was misplaced and stupid. Is it the best video ever? Probably not, but it's good and everyone has to start somewhere.
Check it out here!!!
I have a feeling I'll be making more and getting even better at editing, both for the jewelry business and for my nature photography.
So what have you been putting off because of fear?
Kick it to the curb and go for it.
So I got over myself.
All my amazing vacations - Grand Teton, Big Sur, Argentina, Belgium, Netherlands, Oregon - very little or no video at all. All my time in the woods, on the water ... practically zilch. And I didn't do much with what I did shoot. Most of it is sitting on my hard drive in fact.
The problem?
I didn't have any editing or processing software and was intimidated by the thought of researching, downloading and learning to use it.
OMG. Can you believe that excuse? In the day of the internet, You Tube and other teaching sites?
Eventually I decided on a very robust package - Lightworks - because it seems to do everything except cook you breakfast AND the free version is more than adequate for my needs.
Yup. It's free. I know. Pick your jaw up off the floor.
So the other weekend I spent some time on You Tube learning the basics. The first few videos I tried weren't very helpful and I got a little frustrated, but then I found a guy who spoke my language and teaches in a way I can understand and connect with.
Voila!
I took the two fusing videos I made and put them together with some polish and professionalism. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. My fear was misplaced and stupid. Is it the best video ever? Probably not, but it's good and everyone has to start somewhere.
Check it out here!!!
I have a feeling I'll be making more and getting even better at editing, both for the jewelry business and for my nature photography.
So what have you been putting off because of fear?
Kick it to the curb and go for it.
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