I Tried Living Like a Full Time Creator in NYC

I Tried Living Like a Full Time Creator in NYC

A Day in New York: Exciting Meetings and Events

Morning Plans

  • Woke up at 6:00 a.m. due to jet lag from Europe, with an exciting day ahead including meetings and events.
  • Scheduled meetings include one with a manager to plan a "Snap and Yap" photo walk event, which is a recurring activity when traveling.
  • Plans to visit Brooklyn to check out the set and meet directors Alyssa and Mehek, who are described as nice people.

Midday Activities

  • After picking up equipment, the narrator plans to grab coffee and breakfast due to feeling hungry.
  • Invited to an InStyle and Pinterest event later that evening, increasing the day's plans from three to five. The narrator expresses excitement about this opportunity.
  • Lunch meeting with Michelle goes well but causes time management issues as they rush back to set for equipment pickup.

Evening Event Preparations

  • Feeling the effects of jet lag while walking towards an event but still excited about it despite tiredness; has an early call time for set tomorrow at 4:45 a.m.
  • Describes setting up lighting for a scene aiming for a dream-like aesthetic using soft lilac tones; experimenting with different colors and angles during the shoot.

Post-Shoot Reflections

Workload After Set

  • Returns home exhausted after shooting; plans on taking a nap before editing YouTube videos and completing work briefs/concepts.

Upcoming Day's Plans

  • Taking a rest day while planning shopping trips and attending an event hosted by graphic designer Caitlin (Kate's House). Excitement is expressed about this outing.

Exploring New York City

Event Participation

  • Visits locations significant from "Sex and the City," capturing moments at Caitlin's art event where prints are exchanged with another attendee.

Content Creation Efforts

  • On the way to create content for Snap and Yap announcement; also attending fellow creator’s art exhibition afterward, indicating active engagement in community events.

Preparing for Snap and Yap Event

Merchandise Preparation

  • Discusses picking up merchandise like tote bags for Snap and Yap; notes some printing errors on items received which leads into discussions about quality control in printing processes.

Final Touches Before Event

  • Back at Smooth Mixer office preparing postcards with stickers related to photo challenges planned for participants during Snap and Yap event, showcasing attention to detail in organization efforts.

The Day of Snap & Yap Photo Walk

Event Setup

  • Nervous yet excited about hosting the Snap & Yap photo walk; describes preparations made at Noir Cafe including setting up merchandise distribution points before participants arrive.

Community Engagement

  • Engages attendees enthusiastically as they begin their walk towards Chinatown, encouraging them throughout the journey while ensuring everyone feels included in activities planned along the route.(1218)[(1218)]

Conclusion of Snap & Yap

Reflecting on Success

  • Participants express enjoyment of their first NYC photo walk experience, highlighting how such community events broaden perspectives on photography through shared experiences.(1351)[(1351)]
  • Concludes day by thanking attendees after enjoying dumplings together post-event, emphasizing community building through shared food experiences.(1433)[(1433)]
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Hey hey! Welcome to a week in my life where I’ll be showing you how I try to buildy my life as a content creator and filmmaker/director. This week I'm in New York, shooting for a short film, meeting creators, shooting my own content and hosting my own community event! I hope you enjoy this video and get your warm mug of tea and cuddle up to watch this! ✧˖°. What today's video talks about: ✧˖°. I'll be taking you through the realistccccc real days in a week of a pretty hectic packed schedule. This is really what I do to do this full time and I really wanna show you that it's not always rainbows and sparkles! Don't forget to Subscribe and Like! https://www.youtube.com/@megantanhweewen?sub_confirmation=1 ⋆˙⟡ Stay in touch ! ⋆˙⟡ Business enquiries: megantan@smoothmedia.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megantanhweewen/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@megantanhweewen?sub_confirmation=1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megantanart ✧˖° Gear I Use ✧˖° ✧˖° My camera: https://amzn.to/4jLstqR ✧˖° Sony 24mm lens: https://amzn.to/4ckYy3G ✧˖° Sigma lens 24-70mm: https://amzn.to/4bZUmXs ✧˖° My travel tripod (lighter): https://amzn.to/3VpYXLD ✧˖° Small mini tripod: https://amzn.to/45uIXfS ✧˖° Motorized Cam Slider (I love this cuz I can take it everywhere): https://amzn.to/4cqXnA0 ✧˖° Camera bags ✧˖° https://amzn.to/3VPNZk4 https://amzn.to/4csF4Kv https://amzn.to/45tvCEw ✧˖° Small lights I use ✧˖° https://amzn.to/3xmb0S5 https://amzn.to/3Xv0yT6 https://amzn.to/4cs4MiC https://amzn.to/3Xo6JrW ✧˖° Big lights I use ✧˖° https://amzn.to/3Xu1nLM https://amzn.to/3Xsezk7 ✧˖° Data storage ✧˖° https://amzn.to/45x6jSg https://amzn.to/3XsgV2I https://amzn.to/4ctZRxD ✧˖° Digicams I recommend ✧˖° https://amzn.to/3z7E9kq https://amzn.to/3xc4mOp ✧˖° My laptop I edit on: https://amzn.to/3KOUk8Y Editing software: Davinci Resolve Studio 18: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/de/products/davinciresolve/studio Music from: https://www.musicbed.com/songs Follow me for updates ! ( or DM me AND send me your work ): Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/megantanhwe... Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@megantanart Until the next one! Love, Megan #cinematic #cinematicvlog #newyork #nyc #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography 22911c6398b141aab04dfdddca3df6a7 (QWZk90D3AyX) cd2fbf3d4ed5492c80f015390b62e122 (RvkEq1QvkLD) bb0d5c55a6bc4f16b3d1a39380c1fa00 (noRYVmMN135) 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Dive by Olivia Dean, https://t.lickd.co/l/QWZk90D3AyX 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Ladies Room (Radio Edit) by Olivia Dean, https://t.lickd.co/l/RvkEq1QvkLD 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Praise You (Radio Edit) by Fatboy Slim, https://t.lickd.co/l/noRYVmMN135