#58 Filmmaking without Hollywood BUDGETS with William Baker

William H Baker is an independent Filmmaker (aka. Pro Improviser) who is known for his inventive recreations of iconic movie scenes using practical effects and everyday materials. His Youtube channel features projects like replicating the nuclear explosion from "Oppenheimer" without CGI, which has garnered millions of views. William's innovative approach has attracted a substantial following, with over 700,000 followers across Instagram, and YouTube.

Episode 58 Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:05:08 William's Origin Story

00:07:37 Skipping College

00:11:37 THIS Is The Reason William Blew Up On Social Media

00:16:38 Why the Oppenheimer Video Was So Successful

00:20:20 This Is How William Dominated Short & Long-Form Content

00:22:44 William Explains How To RECREATE A Hollywood Shot

00:30:08 Is Film School Worth It?

00:34:31 How William Manages Failure And Wins

00:37:42 THIS Is How Much $$ William spent on his Videos

00:42:01 How long does William spend on each Shot?

00:45:34 William's Take On Using AI For Filmmaking

00:49:54 How William Makes Money With Social Media

00:55:35 Breaking The Code Of DMX Lighting Controls

00:58:56 How the Future Looks Like For William

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