Jesse Cowell, aka "Jeskid" is a filmmaker who has made two feature films, written seven, starred in his own reality web show and made hundreds of short films. All of this while staying close to the people he loves most - the fans and friends he has made along the way.Mar 16
Jeskid TV Episode 58
Jeskid TV Episode 58: “Make it REAL!” Ever want to make a project for almost no money? I show you how it’s possible in this episode of Jeskid TV.
Jeskid TV: A unique look into the ramblings of filmmaker Jesse Cowell. Ride the emotional roller coaster known as “Jeskid”. Click here to see the most recent episodes. New Episode every Tuesday and Friday!
Comments are ALWAYS appreciated!
awesome seeing the hamster running those wheels in your head jes
Jeskid Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:00 pm
They are hamsters as much as mice on roids
Posted by Taylor on March 16th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Great advice as always!
Jeskid Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Glad it resonated with ya James
Posted by James on March 16th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Is this “project” world domination? Is this just step one of Namie – My plan to rule the world?
Seriously though great episode and some great advise. Circle of inspiration = JFOW!
Jeskid Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Is it world domination? HOW DID YOU KNOW!!!!!
Actually it’s just something fun that I can’t seem to get out of head. I am hoping you like it as much as I like thinking it up dood
Posted by Jose Rojas on March 16th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Thanks for the shout out at the end.
Unfortunately I am branded on Twitter thanks to my job at http://www.383project.com.
Nice to have an insight into your processes.
Andy
Posted by Andrew Yates on March 16th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
I don’t have structure.. I’m really bad that way… you make it look so effortless.
I must be ass backwards… I wrote mine after seeing some miscellaneous online web series from some guy in New York… I didn’t name the thing until the day before auditions… I got a buddy or two involved…
then most of the post productions stuff (free stuff) to help out.
(free is always good if you give credit to who created the original stuff)
right click save as…
(sample)
http://tinyurl.com/ygvfhk7
(PS: I’d do Bennifer – at least twice.)
Jeskid Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:03 pm
The name is just one structure piece. I think the main element is a vision for where ya want the whole thing to go. It is not effortless at all and nearly kills me every time I attempt it. Tis the life.
Posted by mb2000inc on March 16th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
This is great for me. No monies, just need to sell myself lol…not physically…although that would help the money…i need a white board…
Jeskid Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
White boards can solve world peace and hunger man. I believe it !
Posted by Kevin on March 18th, 2010 at 4:43 am
This is excellent advice for folks starting out. In the machinima community I’ve been approached many times by people trying to recruit voice actors with no script in hand and no prior experience with in-game filming. So they have nothing to show that they’ll see a project through, and I’ve been burned twice by people not finishing projects. So I turn those folks down. I’m going to refer them to this video from now on!
Jeskid Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I feel your pain as I have experienced it more times than I can say. People who go into creative projects half-hearted will only burn those with real passion to create in the end. It’s hard to differentiate who you are dealing with, but it is essential to making the most of your creative time. I certainly believe in your creativity as you are not one who takes it lightly
Thx as always for the “anonymous” support Elena. Been a tough time here as of late and beyond appreciated.
Posted by Elnea on March 20th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
This is so awesome! Thank you Jes!
Posted by Luipaard on March 23rd, 2010 at 2:17 am
Passion is everything. Passion, some talent and a lot of skill…but mostly passion.
Posted by Aaron Steinmetz on March 27th, 2010 at 8:15 pm