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Welcome to Qazi's Audio Experience! This is the podcast where we're not only gonna sharpen our technical skills, but we're gonna learn to become profitable as filmmakers.

Waqas Qazi


    • Jan 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 80 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Waqas Qazi

    2024 Vision & Success Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 59:12


    A casual but focused actionable plan for you to hit the ground running in 2024. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the show.

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    How to Avoid LOSING after Your Big WIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 43:21


    I'm talking about the demotivation that occurs after achieving what you worked super hard for. We sometimes lose our drive. In this live, we'll go through actionable steps to get back in your flow state and keep crushing it, effortlessly.

    Creative market is saturated, here's how to get ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 45:11


    If you can relate to this statement then let's start by addressing causes and what can we do to overcome them.

    How to be a Jack of All Trades and MASTER of all | Adrian Per

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 58:00


    @omgadrian is a modern-day Renaissance man. He's a creative director who excels at directing, cinematography, photography, editing, and most of all storytelling. He's been published in Complex, Forbes, Variety, and many other major media outlets. In this conversation, Adrian generously shares his life experiences that are loaded with value

    5 Actionable Steps When Learning a Brand New Skill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 46:23


    In a world where distraction is inevitable, I put together an ironclad workflow for developing a new skill with laser focus. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the episode. 

    Deep cinematography insights from industry veteran, Eric Giovon @lumino

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 84:53


    Eric has worked on over 10 feature films, 40 shorts, and 50+ commercials and music videos. In this podcast, he generously shares his advice and experience in this unfiltered conversation. Grab a cup of ☕️ and enjoy the show.

    Why DELUSION is a necessary ingredient for SUCCESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 29:35


    Get actionable advice from real-life examples to understand why being a little delusional is a must to be successful.Get cozy and enjoy the show.

    When you're motivated, don't do too much all at once ✋

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 27:37


    In this episode we will cover the following topics:Types of Motivation

    William H. Baker on How to Create Meaningful Content That has a Mass Appeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 70:22


    William is the man behind the "We Recreated the Nuclear Explosion from Oppenheimer with Zero CGI" video that got 3.8m views on YouTube in just under a month. That is one of William's many accomplishments. In this podcast, he shares his process on how to create content that is meaningful to you and also has a mass appeal. Grab a cup of and enjoy the show. ☕ #filmmakerlife #filmmakinglife #filmmakersworld #learnfilmmaking #oppenheimer#filmmakingpodcast #theqazman #waqasqazi #qaznation

    A Conversation with ⁠Steven Zuber

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 122:30


    A conversation with @stevenxzuberSteven is a man of the hour on IG in the creator space. In this casual chat we go behind the curtains to reveal productivity hacks and strategies that are practical and effective.Grab a cup of ☕️ and enjoy the show.Make sure to follow @stevenxzuber for daily value

    How to be employable in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 54:05


    In this podcast, we will discuss the skills and qualifications that make someone an asset to a company and how one can continue to improve their skills and knowledge in the future. We will further delve into personal development, including mindset, book recommendations, impostor syndrome, discipline, goal-setting, fear, dealing with difficult clients, traditional schooling vs. self-directed learning, and more. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the show.

    Ask Qazi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 53:46


    If you've been struggling to get answers to any of the following questions, this podcast is for you. · What's the best node tree workflow for grading sessions? · How do I shot-match different cameras and codecs? · How can I make a cinematic grade without making my skin tones look weird? · How can I get my first Freelance Client? · What do you think about AI tools for filmmaking and post-processing? I touch on this and much more in this jam-packed session. Grab a notepad, and let's go!

    Live with Filmmaker, Jason Morris.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 76:53


    Information overload

    5-Step plan to blow up your career in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 49:45


    Happy to be back and doing IG lives.

    Why Slowing Down is a Must for Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 40:14


    In this podcast, you will learn how to get more done with much less effort. In other words, I will show you how to have your cake and eat it too.

    Q+A with Qazi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 60:47


    In this podcast, we will cover the following topics and much more. What to do if you mess up color during shooting temp/ tint? How to grade if my PC can't handle many nodes? Are control surfaces worth the money? Any recent bugs you faced with the latest Resolve update? How to start a career as a colorist? When you are first starting out is it better to use LUTs or grade from scratch? Should you charge in advance or upon completion? Any Tips on grading 8-bit footage? Do reality tv and sitcoms require color grading? For editing, do you prefer Premiere or Resolve? What's the best way to build a relationship with someone in a major commercial company? How long have you been using Resolve? How do you make your grade not look like a filter? How to build mental stamina and motivate yourself to keep going? My thoughts on the Mac Studio? Enjoy the show.

    Career Advice for Beginner Filmmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 45:59


    In this podcast, I will share practical tips that can help you in your filmmaking journey. This is a step-by-step guide so as always grab a notepad, blankie, a cup of coffee, and enjoy the show.

    Strategy to Overcome Major Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 45:23


    In this podcast, I will share some of my recent setbacks and how I overcame them. Value

    How to Make a Killer Showreel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 29:31


    In this podcast, I will share my tried and test, a quick and easy roadmap to help you make the best showreel of your life. Grab a notepad. Enjoy!

    5-Step Plan to be SUPER Productive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 34:03


    If you are unhappy with your current job or can't seem to get to the next level then keep listening. I will share a practical easy to implement a 5-step plan for you to level up and start making a meaningful change in your career and life. I don't make fake promises. So, grab a notepad. Sit back and enjoy the show.

    Full-Time to Freelance Transition Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 45:38


    In this podcast, I will share practical tips that you can implement to transition from a part-time or full-time job to freelancing. As always, don't forget the notepad.

    Live with Content Creator, Sam Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 44:47


    Super pumped to be doing this live with @samnewton Sam is a YouTuber, Musician, and Producer. Let's hear how he successfully manages to wear multiple hats without getting overwhelmed. Whether you have a full-time job or are in a totally different field than Sam there is a lot of practical advice here that you can apply to your life. Bring a notepad and Stay Creamy (Sam, please don't sue me). Also, show my boy some love and follow him at @samnewton cuz his content is

    Post Production Q/A - Ask Qazi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 48:23


    In this podcast, we will talk about the new MacBook pro, ACES, Resolve 17.4, and much much more. Grab a notepad, a cup of coffee, throw on a blankie, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

    You are not JUST a Colorist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 42:51


    Q&A with Q&J Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 60:29


    Welcome to a brand new series where WE, your co-hosts @jvke and @theqazman will answer all your questions & shower you with value

    How to Pick YOUR Niche

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 25:43


    We live in a world with too many choices and a lack of direction. If you are just starting out your career or someone who's been a pro and is looking for a change this is for you. In this podcast, you will learn the strategy to make uneasy yet necessary moves that will shape the trajectory of your career. By the end, you should have a solid understanding of how to be sure about your decisions and when to make the call. Everything I share is based on my own experiences and observations. Grab a notepad and let's go!

    Ditch Work-life balance & LIVE HARD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 21:34


    In this podcast, I will share why you need to ditch the idea of work-life balance and instead LIVE HARD. I will end the podcast, by giving you a game plan you need to start executing as your life depends on it because IT DOES. Everything I share is based on my own experiences and observations. Grab a notepad and let's go!

    The #1 Productivity Hack for Freelance Colorists

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 24:46


    In this podcast, I am going to share my #1 productivity hack as a freelancer. If you take this to heart I promise you will see a sudden positive change in your career. Learn & Apply.

    Beginner Filmmaker Advice w/ Jake Weisler from Full Time Filmmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 60:39


    If you're a beginner filmmaker needing advice on how much to charge your clients or which camera to use then this is for you. In this video, we talk to @jakeweislerfilms from @fulltimefilmmaker who shares his secrets to turning his side hustle into his full-time hustle. Grab a

    3 Essential Tips for Every Beginner Colorist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 45:21


    In this podcast, I will reveal a quick and easy plan that will start you off on your color grading journey. Notepad is mandatory.

    Tips on Overcoming Grading Fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 47:30


    How long can you GRADE before your eyes give up? In this podcast, I will share my go-to techniques in overcoming eye fatigue while color grading. It took me a while to figure out these steps throughout my professional career.

    Why you should join my Facebook Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 24:23


    Join my new Facebook group: QazNation. A place to share your work, get constructive feedback, hang with like-minded people, and get motivated to blow up.

    3 secrets to the perfect color reel to land your dream job in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 46:09


    In this podcast, I will be sharing my secrets to building the perfect color reel in 2021.

    3 Small Changes to Improve Your Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 17:06


    In this podcast, I will share three practical changes you can make in your life to blow up your career.

    Buying Guide for Beginner Colorists

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 31:29


    Ever changing technology and way too many brands make it near impossible to know if you're making the right decision when buying your next gear. Luckily I did the hard work for you. I have curated a list of tried and tested items you need to build your dream entry level studio.

    Watch this before buying Apple M1 Mac

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 37:03


    Today I will taking you through my pros and cons list about Apple's new M1 Mac so that you can make a more educated decision before picking one of these babies up.

    Advice for Beginner Colorists & Filmmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 37:29


    This podcast addresses those who are either just starting or the pros who’re struggling to find consistent work.

    How to Stay Motivated during the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 34:23


    In this podcast, I will share tips and tricks on staying motivated and productive during the holidays. There will be a ton of practical advice that you can implement in your day to day tasks, right away. Thanks for all the epic questions it really helped shaped this podcast.

    How to Make Money as a Content Creator

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 70:02


    This one is for all of you that want to learn how to make money as a content creator and possibly do this for a living. @ycimaging has been killing the game and there is no one better to listen to on this particular topic. You all will be picking up tons of valuable and tangible tips from this live.

    How I Fight Laziness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 56:28


    In this podcast, I will share my secrets to defeat procrastination.

    Grading Monitor 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 54:39


    In this podcast, I will deep dive into what you need to get for a proper Color Grading pipeline. This will pertain to both viewing and delivering. Grab a notepad.

    My 200k Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 27:42


    Join me to celebrate 200k and let's talk about what it takes to make that happen and how go keep going.

    How to Skyrocket your Filmmaking Career w/ Devin Supertramp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 60:15


    Interview with Devin Graham @devinsupertramp is a YouTube mogul who has created hundreds of viral videos collecting BILLIONS of views. He has directed commercials for the SUPERBOWL, UBISOFT, NINTENDO, and many more AAA-list brands. The dude is a living legend. ⁣ ⁣ This is a must-listen if you are someone that wants to skyrocket your filmmaking career. Devin doesn’t hold back and basically, gives away all his secrets to what made him who he is today as a filmmaker. ⁣ ⁣ This one is loaded with practical advice tips and tricks that you can use in your career right away. ⁣⁣

    FAQ's with TheQazMan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 50:09


    In this podcast, I will be answering your frequently asked questions ranging from systems specs to developing an eye as a colorist. ⁣ ⁣ Thank you for your active participation. It was a blast. ⁣

    Secrets to running the fastest growing Color Grading channel on YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 55:33


    Today, I am going to be sharing my secrets for running a successful and the fastest growing Color Grading channel on YouTube. We just broke 100k on YT so come join me to celebrate this moment together.⁣ ⁣

    Why you should learn Color Grading in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 7:36


    In this podcast I will share 3 reasons why it's essential to know how to Color Grade in 2020. Grab a notepad.

    It Follows & Capote Colorist Shares Industry Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 60:57


    Interview with Mark Todd Osborne @mark.todd.osborne is a Senior Colorist with 22+ years of experience under his belt. He has worked on over 100 features and countless Prime TV shows. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In this live, Mark goes deep into his color grading process and social politics that is necessary to becoming a successful colorist. ⁣⁣

    Tips on Building your Grading Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 52:54


    In this podcast, I will be giving you a step by step guide in building the most functional and practical studio with your given budget.⁣ ⁣

    Music Video Colorist Techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 49:15


    Gabe Jl Sanchez has worked with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Usher, Post Malone, T.I., and the list goes on.⁣ ⁣ In this live, we will be deep-diving into his color grading process specifically for music videos. Grab a notepad, this one is loaded with value

    5 Tips on How I Get and Stay Motivated

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 18:34


    If you ever wonder "nothing can bring this guy down. He's always producing - Covid or not. He just keep hitting home runs all day every day", then you MUST watch this video. I am going to take you through my exact process to stay motivated, take actions, and take control of life instead of it controlling you.

    Interview with Mad Max Colorist, Eric Whipp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 59:49


    @eric_whipp is a Senior Colorist @alteregopost who graded Mad Max: Fury Road and other countless Hollywood epic flix and commercials. We are going to deep dive into his color grading process and how he went about coloring arguably the most iconic LOOK of all time.

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