🎬 Is Shooting More Important, or Editing?
I get this question a lot.
But for me, it’s never really about choosing one over the other — both are equally important.
Here’s why.
No matter how good you are at editing, if you don’t have enough footage to work with, there’s nothing you can do.
On the other hand, even if you shoot tons of video, if the editing is poor, it just ends up as a video no one wants to watch.
📷 Let’s talk more about the filming part.
People often see me shooting and say, “Wow, that was fast.”
It looks easy from the outside, but honestly, I focus really hard when I’m filming.
I make quick decisions, and maybe that’s something I’ve naturally gotten better at over time.
While filming, I’m always thinking ahead to the editing phase.
I imagine a rough storyboard in my head, even on the spot.
I think about the structure of the place, the background, the light direction — all of that affects how each shot turns out.
That’s why I film the same location from multiple angles.
And if the layout of the space is a bit tricky, I make sure to capture even more footage.
It gives me more flexibility during the edit to choose the best composition.
📱 What gear do I use?
I started off filming with a Galaxy phone.
Then, like many creators, I got tempted by pro gear — I bought a full-frame camera and lenses.
But these days, I shoot everything with an iPhone. Here’s why:
- Smartphone cameras have improved massively
- In today’s fast content-consumption world, ultra-high-end gear isn’t always necessary
- Smartphones feel less intimidating to people in front of the camera
- And most importantly: they capture natural, honest expressions
When I shoot with a smartphone, I can play around and create a relaxed vibe.
That helps people feel comfortable, and the expressions I capture are so much more real.
I’ve even had people say, “Wait, I didn’t know I smiled like that!” after watching themselves on video.
Moments like that remind me I made the right choice sticking with my iPhone.
We live in a time when even full movies are being shot on smartphones — and I get why.
🎞 People say once the shooting is done, half the job is done…
Technically, that might be true.
Filming often takes half a day, while editing those clips can take two to three days or more.
But for me, shooting is physically the more exhausting part.
Filming demands quick thinking, fast decisions, and total focus.
Editing, on the other hand, takes patience, creativity, and detail-oriented work.
Editing isn’t just about cutting and sticking things together.
You’re rebuilding the story, choosing the right music, adding subtitles, and setting the rhythm of the entire piece.
It’s where the raw material turns into something meaningful.
🎥 I started filming just for fun…
At first, it was a hobby. Just something I enjoyed.
But the more I did it, the more I realized how complex and demanding it is.
It’s definitely not just about pressing a button.
But weirdly enough, I can’t stop.
The reactions I see, the way people light up on camera,
and the feeling of completing something — that’s what keeps me going.
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