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A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
With 20+ years in the entertainment industry at the top level, I’m Phil Svitek. Join me as I pay it forward, sharing insights from my journey as a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and even high-level executive. Get a 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. Your smoother journey awaits.
Episodes
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSeek Perspective In Life, Not Advice
I've recently learned it's better to seek perspective from people than advice. So check out this episode and please share your thoughts down in the comment…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Parallel Mothers (Penelope Cruz) Inspired My 2nd Film's Custom Fade Outs (A Bogota Trip)
I'd seen Parallel Mothers (starring Penelope Cruz) and fell in love with that movie. One tiny detail that elevated the story was a custom fade out technique. I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachUtilizing The Step Print Technique In My 2nd Film (A Bogota Trip)
With my 2nd feature film (A Bogota Trip—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuY24xrpQOg) I wanted utilize a technique called the step print. Wong Kar-wai uses it…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAchieving The Color Style I Wanted For My 2nd Feature Film (A Bogota Trip)
With my 2nd feature film (A Bogota Trip—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuY24xrpQOg) I wanted a very specific look. It was heavily inspired by Wong Kar-wai's…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLiving In The Unknown - 2/13/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
We all live in the unknown. Only issue is most of us don't realize it. We try so hard to control the things around ourselves when in reality we can't. So what…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCan You Maintain Your Happiness Even In Dark Times?
It's easy to find paradise while on vacation. It's easy to be grateful and happy when things are going well. The true test for any of us is whether we can…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAlways Finish Strong So You Can Build On That Momentum
When I played soccer, we used to do laps around the field. I noticed there were two types of people, those who saw the finish line and slowed down and those…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThere Are No Shortcuts - 1/31/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
As much as we'd all love to take shortcuts to complete a project, there simply are none. Sure, you can stand on the giants of those who came before you, but…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Sweat The Details During First Drafts
Steven Pressfield's The War of Art is all about combating Resistance in our creative work. One such aspect of resistance shows up during first drafts (whether…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachUse Others As A Source Of Inspiration, Not As A Point Of Comparison
Comparisons to others, in any form is bad. Instead, see others as inspiration of what's possible and then go at your own pace. That's what I dive into. So…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Match Audio Volume/Loudness Using Adobe Audition
If you want consistent audio volume for your videos, podcast, etc, then I recommend utilizing Adobe Audition's Match Loudness feature. In this lesson, I walk…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSearching For The Unseen Solutions - 1/25/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
The theme of this week's vlog was searching for the unseen solutions. A major part of that last week was meeting with various Web3 freelancers and companies to…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHisko Hulsing (Director of Amazon Prime's Undone) Interview
If you follow me, you know it's no secret that I LOVE Amazon Prime's Undone. It's an incredible show on every level that simply can't help but move you—it's…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Word For World Is Forest (Ursula K Le Guin) In-Depth Book Discussion
Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 11th book is The Word For World Is…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy Addressing Notes (As A Video/Audio Editor, Writer, Etc) Backwards Works Better
In my professional career, I've dealt with a lot of notes and many rounds of them per project. Because of that, I've always altered my approach to better how I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHave A Gratitude Jar In Your Home!
If you know me, you know I'm a big advocate of a gratitude practice. And to help encourage others, I've added a gratitude jar in my home for people to share…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTutorial: DIY/Cheap "Rotoscope" Animation Method
I've always loved rotoscope animation—movies like A Scanner Darkly, Waking Life and Amazon's Undone TV series. Not only do I love the style but I believe it…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLife Can Feel Like A Parody At Times - 1/17/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Ever feel like you're living in a parody? Well, that's what last week felt like for me. I give various reasons why that is and extract lessons you can utilize…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Good Qualities Of Gen Z
In much of the media, I hear complaints about Gen Z. And so I felt it beneficial to dig deeper and highlight why they do certain things and to showcase their…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTurn Pain Into Purpose - 1/10/2023: A Phil Svitek Vlog
I wish I could tell you the holiday season and the past few weeks have been fun and easy going. But they haven't been. Though I won't just vent to you. There's…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Best Free Gym In The World
It's the new year and many of us have health goals. And when it comes to health goals, many utilize the gym to stay healthy. To help you with such a goal, I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCreate Black Out Dates For Yourself
In the self help world, many highlight the importance boundaries. And they certainly are necessary. But in order to enact boundaries, you need to be your own…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLet's Start Good Gossiping!
Thanks to Dr. Jennifer Freed (@jenniferfreed), I'm inspired to start good gossiping. What's that? Well, that's what I explain! So check out this episode and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMy Goal In 2023 Is To Shatter All Limiting Beliefs (And How It Can Help You)
I have an ambitious goal for 2023: to shatter all limiting beliefs. By doing so, I hope to inspire you that anything is possible. So check out this episode and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHercule Poirot's Christmas (Agatha Christie) In-Depth Book Discussion
Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 10th book is Hercule Poirot's Christmas…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTop 10 Films Of 2022
It's been a surprisingly good year for movies and so I wanted to share the top 10 movies that have stood out to me in 2022. So check out this episode and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThree Universal Truths Learned In 2022
I've been fortunate to learn many lessons in 2022, but here are the three that have truly stood out to me. They are ones that I know can benefit you if acted…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachFinal Thoughts Of 2022 - 12/28/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
In the final vlog of 2022, I open up about some of the thoughts and feelings swirling in my head. I talk about how this year has been both one of the best and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTurn Routines Into Rituals To Make The Mundane Maintenance Tasks Enjoyable
In previous episodes, I've highlighted the difference between growth tasks vs maintenance tasks (https://philsvitek.com/importance-of-routines-systems/ &…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMake Sure To Record Audio Only Takes WITHOUT Dialogue During Film Production
It's important to record audio only takes during production—it'll help you tremendously with sound editing/design. And it's equally as beneficial to record…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachEasily Adjust Subtitles' Timecode (Using Subtitle Edit Pro)
Subtitle Edit Pro is my favorite program to create subtitle with. But sometimes, after you've finished them, you need to adjust the overall timecode because of…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachBeing Dumbest In The Room Is Good - 12/14/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
This past week I took several meetings regarding my upcoming project which aims to utilize NFTs. And in these meetings I was the dumbest person in the room!…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachBlock, Light, Shoot: A Technique For Film Production
Most novice filmmakers get to set and try to rush to get the first shot up. Don't! First block the scene, then light it, then shoot it. It'll get everyone on…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSupport Your Friends' Businesses By Shopping For Gifts From Them During The Holidays
As you think about getting gifts for people in your life, please consider buying them from people you know. I'm willing to bet many of your friends and family…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPlay The Game, Not The Occasion - 12/6/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
This past week has been quite hectic! There was all the prep going into Comic Con LA and the event itself. I got into details about that and give my thoughts…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Produce a Low Budget Indie Film Without Sacrificing Ambition & Scope (Comic Con LA Panel)
Here's the full length panel called How to Produce a Low Budget Indie Film Without Sacrificing Ambition & Scope from this year's Comic Con LA. It was hosted by…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSaturday (Ian McEwan) In-Depth Book Discussion
Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 9th book is Saturday by Ian McEwan and next…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPast Projects Set You Up For Future Success - 11/21/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
I've witnessed many people never begin or finish a project because they feared it wouldn't be good enough. By whose standards? Yes, everything I've done in my…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Quality Of Your Writing Isn't Affected Whether You're Inspired Or Not, And That's Good!
Novice writers wait for inspiration to hit before sitting down to write. No professional writer does this. That's because they understand the quality of their…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Dual Reality Of Life And Seizing The Opportunity - 11/16/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
At any moment in our lives, there's both good things happening and bad things. And we must be able to cope with both. That's what I dive into, using examples…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat Would You Do If You Knew You'd Fail?
Whenever someone tries to figure out their career path, they're posed with a question: if you could succeed at anything, what would you do? That's not the best…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachGraciela Patiño Red Carpet Interview For A Bogotá Trip (Silver State Film Festival 2022)
Graciela Patiño (@MsGracielaPatino) is interviewed on the red carpet in Las Vegas for the screening of A Bogotá Trip at the Silver State Film Festival. About…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMake It Look Easy - 11/8/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Sometimes you know you're going to have a hard week and so you prepare for it. And sometimes, things end up happening that you didn't expect. It is how you…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Strategy Tim Ferriss Uses When Publishing A Book & How It Can Help Any Artist
Tim Ferriss has many useful strategies. One in particular that I love is his book publishing one. Using it allows him to maximize the press hits he does. And…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachName Generator For Stories (Useful For Authors, Screenwriters, Etc)
AS a storyteller, much time can be spent creating names—whether of characters, places, species, etc. That's why having a tool like a name generator…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMarie Forleo's Distinction Between Can't And Don't
I always love Marie Forleo's advice and insights. They're so practical and empowering. And recently, I heard her share the distinction between the words can't…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Road To Success Isn't Glamorous - 11/1/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
I had a long drive from Las Vegas so I decided to document and share my thoughts. First, I talk about how great of an experience it was to see my newest film…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Remains Of The Day (Kazuo Ishiguro) In-Depth Book Discussion
Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our 8th book is The Remains Of The Day by Kazuo…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachProgress, Principles, And Perseverance - 10/26/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Firstly, my newest film, A Bogota Trip, will screen in Las Vegas, Sunday Oct 30th at 12pm as part of Silver State Film Festival. Tickets are available at…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Create Proper Audio Track Assignments In Premiere Pro For Final Output Delivery
This episode is best consumed as video: https://youtu.be/eUTkDpwpTwc As a filmmaker, you hope to get a distributor or a platform to carry your movie. And when…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPreparation And Understanding Are Key - 10/17/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Preparing for projects and understanding the world you're building are key to success—that's the theme of this week's vlog. I talk about doing a run through…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYou Get To Decide - 10/11/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
This vlog's theme is that you get to decide things for yourself and make the choices you want with you art. I open up the episode by talking about so-called…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLong Form Storytelling Requires More Of You
I'm of the belief that if you're a storyteller (writer, filmmaker, etc) and your goal is to do longer form storytelling, at a certain you'll have to take the…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTake Time To Discover And Do Something For Yourself In Early Adulthood
I often observe people in life who never took the time to discover themselves and do something on their "bucket list." I think it's important that in early…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Real Test Of Any Choice
There's a quote from the Oracle about choice in The Matrix Revolutions that has always stood out to me. In this episode I discuss my interpretation of it and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachFinding Deeper Meaning In Life - 10/4/2022: A Phil Svitek Vlog
The theme of this vlog is finding the deeper meaning in life happening all around you. I open with a quote from director James Cameron and discuss how it has…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachUse SMART Goal Setting To Accomplish Your Ambitions
SMART goal setting is a simple method for creating and accomplishing your ambitions where SMART is an acronym. In this episode I explain what each letter…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThere's No Ideal Conditions When It Comes To Creativity
Many novice creatives try manifesting ideal conditions for them to make stuff. Life is unpredictable and there will be no ideal conditions. Instead of fretting…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMidnight's Children (Salman Rushdie) In-Depth Book Discussion
Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our seventh book is Salman Rushdie's Midnight's…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Subtitle/Caption Your Own Movie For Cheap
Using my own film, A Bogota Trip, I show you step by step how you too can subtitle/caption your own film (whether short film or feature film). Tune in to learn…