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A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
With 20+ years in the entertainment industry at the top level, I’m Phil Svitek. Join me as I pay it forward, sharing insights from my journey as a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and even high-level executive. Get a 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. Your smoother journey awaits.
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A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachStep 1 to Financial Freedom is to Understand Your Spending Habits
A core component to find success as an artist is financial literacy. I know, I know... It's not creative or sexy. Plus, when you're not making much money and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTapping Into Your Genius Is Easier Than You Think, Here's How...
In 1992, NASA had Dr. George Land and Dr. Beth Jarman develop a test designed to identify the capacity for divergent thinking. Their findings were remarkable…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachRespect (The Aretha Franklin Biopic) — Movie Review
This is my review of Respect, the biographical drama film based on the life of American singer Aretha Franklin. Directed by Liesl Tommy (in her feature…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTech Hell Week & Prep Continues - 8/9/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Last Monday, technology just didn't work the way it was supposed to and it continued all week, affecting my work computer and phone. While frustrating, I did…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachOne Word Subtext—An Acting "Game" to Play During Rehearsals to Understand Script Better
There's a "game," or technique if you want to call it that, you can try during rehearsals with your actors. I call it the One Word Subtext game. How it works…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYour Body Has More To Give Than Your Mind Thinks: Why Mental Health Is Paramount
While playing soccer, I learned very quickly that the body has more to give but our mental blocks prevent us from pushing ourselves further. This is why mental…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCast & Crew Screening Of My 1st Film & Looking Ahead - 8/2/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
We finished my first feature film back in early March 2020, but understandably because of the pandemic, we never got a chance to watch the final product as a…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Decide What You Need to Shoot Multi-cam vs Single Cam
Both single cam and multi-cam filming comes with pros and cons. In this episode, I share my perspective in choosing between the two options. I provide you with…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy We Live In An "And" World, Not An "Or" World & Why It Matters
The world isn't binary as we'd often make it out to be. This is hard to conceptualize because it requires more effort. But the truth is we live in an "and"…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachFilming Schedule & Shot List Drafts Completed - 7/26/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
A preliminary filming schedule and shot list have been completed on my upcoming feature film (for more context on the project, visit…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat is a Video Proxy File and How to Create Them in Adobe Premiere Pro for Your Film Project
With video footage being 4K and upwards nowadays, it means file sizes are HUGE. So how does one edit with such large files. Enter proxies! Proxies are a…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain — Movie Review
This is my review of Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain. It's a documentary film directed and produced by Morgan Neville. The film follows the life and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCast & Crew Flights Booked! - 7/19/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Lots of things got accomplished in the past week on my upcoming film (for more context on the project, visit https://igg.me/at/philsvitekfilm). A big…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Quickly & Easily Cut Out a Person from a Background Using Photoshop
Have you ever spent so much time trying to cut out a subject from a background? No more! Photoshop made it super simple AND quick. In this tutorial I show you…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Edit Scenes Shot Entirely Against Green Screen
A few months ago, I released a short proof of concept film called Playtest (https://youtu.be/qGbw1So77yg). It was shot in a similar fashion as Sin City, where…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAutomated Rotoscope Animation Technique Similar to A Scanner Darkly Using Photoshop & After Effects
A few months ago, I released a short proof of concept film called Playtest (https://youtu.be/qGbw1So77yg). It uses a style similar to A Scanner Darkly and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCoordinating Team Colombia & Editing Rehearsals - 7/12/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Last week I focused on coordinating various team members of our upcoming film so that way we were working in unison, as opposed to on parallel tracks (for more…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachStop Focusing on Whether the Process is "Right" and Focus on the Results
One of my main guiding principles is to study as many artists across various disciplines as I can. This is because I love to discover the process that allowed…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLFG (HBO Max & CNN) Documentary Review, Recap & Discussion (Explicit)
Hosts Stef Zeh (@IAmStefZ) and Amy Maestri (@AmyMaestri) join me for an in depth analysis of HBO Max & CNN's new documentary LFG. It's directed and produced by…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTreat Your Creativity Exactly Like an Entrepreneur Launching a Start-Up
I think it's safe to assume the vast major of content creators would love to make their living from their art. And many artists I observe or talk to obsess…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPlanning Visuals, Props & Costumes - 7/5/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Last week the primary focus was the logistical side of my upcoming feature film (for more context on the project, visit https://igg.me/at/philsvitekfilm)…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNo One Sees What You're Not Working On & How This Can Benefit You
No one will ever see what you're not working on. And there's a perspective on this that's motiving. It pushes us to create things. That's good. But like all…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachGet Multiple Quotes When Trading-In Gear
In a past episode (https://youtu.be/cOuQTByDfPM) I discussed how to turn old gear into cash. I wanted to do a quick follow up to that and say sometimes the…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDiving Right In With Rehearsals - 6/28/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
In this vlog episode, I talk about last week's action items related to my upcoming feature film (For more context on the project, visit…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat's Split Take Editing, How To Do It & When To Do It
Ever edited footage and you find that you like one person's delivery in one take but the other person's delivery from another one? What do you do? Split take…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTips for When You Ask Someone to be Your Work Reference
I've been fortunate that people have asked me to be their reference on job applications. Having done it quite a number of times, here's basic, yet very…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachRevisions, Rehearsals & Raising Funds - 6/21/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
In this vlog episode, I talk about the creative project that consumes me (in a good way). I overview how I launched a crowdfund for and how that's going along…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Make Your Resume Stand Out So You Land the Job
Have you been sending your resume to places without much response? It might be time to upgrade it so it stands out among the rest. In this episode, I share…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSell Old Equipment and Make Some Cash to Fund New Projects
We all have so much stuff in our houses we don't even realize. It's time for a clean up so not only can you declutter your place, but you can also earn some…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAutumn Into Fall - Feature Film Set in Bogota, Colombia Crowdfund
Hello, I’m filmmaker Phil Svitek and my upcoming project is Autumn Into Fall (crowdfund link—https://igg.me/at/philsvitekfilm). It’s about Neel who’s turning…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPre-Production Begins - 6/14/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Hiatus is over! On this edition of my vlog I catch you up on the project I've been working on, which is another film! And it's into pre-production. (If you'd…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCreative Updates Before Going on Hiatus - 6/1/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
With this vlog, I catch you up on what's been going on and why I'm taking a hiatus until June 14. But fear not, the time between now and then is a wonderful…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy Every Artist Should Immerse Themselves Various Art Forms and Genres
If you want to be an artist of any kind, it's imperative that you immerse yourself in cultures and art from everywhere. That's how you prevent your art from…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWong Kar-Wai's Ideological Approach to Filmmaking and How It Can Help You
Director Wong Kar-Wai is known for many wonderful films including AFI's top 100 film Chungking Express, Happy Together, In the Mood for Love and so on. I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Avoid Plot Holes & Unresolved Narrative Threads
Ever watch a movie or read a book and think to yourself, "Wow, this narrative thread was introduced and it never paid off." Well, as a writer of any kind, I'd…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Film in Low Light Conditions
As an indie filmmaker, YouTuber or content creator in general, it can be difficult to film in low light situations. But there's ways to capture a good image…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNo One Sees What You're Not Doing - 5/24/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Another week, another vlog. In this episode I discuss some new methods and ways of thinking that's allowed me to have breakthroughs with my writing. Then I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachChoose a Future YOU Want
Many of us, without knowing it, are not choosing a future we want. We simply react to one we don't want. That makes us passengers of life. Let's stop. Instead…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Approach the Future of Podcasting with Subscriptions
Podcast subscriptions are coming—Apple and Spotify are two giants set to make this change to the podcasting industry…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDoes Physical Appearance Matter? Yes! Here's Why...
Some argue worrying about your physical looks is a sign of vanity. I used to buy into that. But I gained a different perspective and in this episode I share it…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy I Choose to Make Feature Films Now & How This Thinking Can Help You Creatively
This episode answers a question I get asked a lot by my peers. As always though, it's not really about my answer—it's about the thought process behind it and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Little We Know Someone - 5/17/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Another week, another vlog. In this episode I talk about my 2 steps forward, 1 step back approach to writing. I reveal how a Zoom call with people involved on…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDestroy Your Beliefs & Choose Again: Diedrik Wolsak's Protocol
In the past I've talked about Byron Katie's "The Work" as being a free and effective way to release yourself of your negative thoughts and beliefs…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSystems, Tips, Tricks & Mindset Needed to Create More Content
This week I've reached the 800 episode milestone on my YouTube channel. That's a major accomplishment, yet it doesn't include the 60k+ shows I've in my past. I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIf You Think You Have Writer’s Block, Research More
Every writer, whether for fiction or nonfiction, needs to do research. Often times, when writer’s block hits, it’s because the author hasn’t done enough…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDefining Your Purpose in Life
What's the meaning of life? It's a question humans have been asking since the beginning of time. So what's the answer? Well, after studying and learning about…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachA Renegade and Iconoclast - 5/10/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Another week, another vlog. In this episode I discuss research for an upcoming script and how in spite of the digital age we live in, access to certain…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTip to Help You Fund Your Creative Projects
Understanding finances is important for any creative. I've talked about it many times before. Well, here's a different approach that will help you to raise…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachA Simple Approach to Help Navigate Life
Oftentimes, the hard and most obvious truths are the hardest to express simply. And yet when they are, the simplicity of the statement can be life altering. In…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat's More Important for Creativity: Inspiration or Discipline?
It's an age old debate... or at least many people I observe discuss this, and that's which is more important to creativity: inspiration or discipline. This…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Selfishness Can Be Turned Into an Asset - 5/5/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Another week, another vlog. I highlight my creative journey to offer inspiration and specific take-aways for you. In this edition, I talk about how during a…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Truly Be Vulnerable & Create Deep, Meaningful Relationships
"Vulnerability minus boundaries is not vulnerability," argues Brene Brown. Much of her work explores what true vulnerability looks like. And she believes that…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachImprove Your Sleep Quality with These Tips
Sleep is important for you to stay at your optimal mentally and physically. In this episode, I share some tips that will improve the quality of your sleep…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYour Creative Fear is Preventing You from Attaining Your Dreams!
I've been on a war path against creative fear. I see it in evidenced in so many people, including the people I know. It restricts them so much and prevents…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachOvercoming Creative Restlessness & Using Your Talents for Good - 4/26/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Thanks for checking out my vlog, where I highlight my creative journey to offer inspiration and specific take-aways for you. In this episode, I update you on…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Jenna Lyons Views the Career Ladder and How You Can Too
Jenna Lyons, an American fashion designer, appeared on a recent episode of The Goop Beauty Closet…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSimple & Cheap Way to Enhance You Web Conference or Streaming Camera
Recording podcast interviews or auditioning over Zoom? Doing live streamings? If so, this episode may be for you, especially if you're just using your built in…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIn Spite of Doing the Work, Imposter Syndrome Can Set In - 4/19/2021: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Thanks for checking out my vlog, where I highlight my creative journey to offer inspiration and specific take-aways for you. In this episode, I talk about…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMake Sure You Customize Each Query Letter, Pitch, Job App, Etc
I know people who complain because they send out so many inquiries to people yet never get a positive response. And the #1 reason I see this happening once we…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat's the Difference Between the Artist vs the Professional?
There's nothing wrong with being a hobbyist, someone who enjoys making art for their own personal interest. But if someone wants to be a professional at it…