Garrett Sammons

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If you’re passionate about filmmaking, cinematography, and storytelling, you’re in the right place. I break down professional filmmaking techniques, gear reviews, and creative workflows—helping you shoot more cinematic content, master industry tools, and elevate your production value. I’m Garrett—a full-time commercial producer, part-time film professor, and avid whiskey enthusiast. 📩 Business inquiries: [email protected]

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How I Got My Short Film Funded Using This Pitch Deck (Free Download)

How I Got My Short Film Funded Using This Pitch Deck (Free Download) Garrett Sammons

14K views - 1 year ago

How to Make a Short Film – Script to Screen Series (Official Trailer)

How to Make a Short Film – Script to Screen Series (Official Trailer) Garrett Sammons

2.3K views - 1 year ago

Zhiyun G200 or B200? Best LED Light for Filmmakers on the Go!

Zhiyun G200 or B200? Best LED Light for Filmmakers on the Go! Garrett Sammons

6.4K views - 2 years ago

The Truth About SIRUI Nightwalker Lenses: Comprehensive Review

The Truth About SIRUI Nightwalker Lenses: Comprehensive Review Garrett Sammons

71K views - 2 years ago

3D Printing The Perfect Light Diffuser For Nanlite Pavotube II

3D Printing The Perfect Light Diffuser For Nanlite Pavotube II Garrett Sammons

8.2K views - 2 years ago

3 Essential Lens Filters for Cinematography – Feat. Vaxis VFX Filters

3 Essential Lens Filters for Cinematography – Feat. Vaxis VFX Filters Garrett Sammons

3.9K views - 3 years ago

Everything You Need To Know About the Vaxis ATOM A5 Wireless System

Everything You Need To Know About the Vaxis ATOM A5 Wireless System Garrett Sammons

5.1K views - 3 years ago

How To Light A Green Screen For Filmmaking | The Ultimate Guide

How To Light A Green Screen For Filmmaking | The Ultimate Guide Garrett Sammons

39K views - 3 years ago

Which Anamorphic is Better: 35mm or 50mm? GREAT JOY LENS COMPARISON

Which Anamorphic is Better: 35mm or 50mm? GREAT JOY LENS COMPARISON Garrett Sammons

11K views - 3 years ago

Understanding Walkie Talkie Lingo – Basics With Hollyland Solidcom C1

Understanding Walkie Talkie Lingo – Basics With Hollyland Solidcom C1 Garrett Sammons

2.6K views - 3 years ago

RainProof Flexible LED Light (IP54 Rated!) | SWIT SL-150P Review

RainProof Flexible LED Light (IP54 Rated!) | SWIT SL-150P Review Garrett Sammons

1K views - 3 years ago

The Best & Worst Features of GREAT JOY 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens

The Best & Worst Features of GREAT JOY 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens Garrett Sammons

18K views - 4 years ago

Everything You Need To Know About The Rainbow 2 & Double Rainbow

Everything You Need To Know About The Rainbow 2 & Double Rainbow Garrett Sammons

2.4K views - 4 years ago

How To Light A Cinematic Night Scene | Filmmaking Tutorial

How To Light A Cinematic Night Scene | Filmmaking Tutorial Garrett Sammons

14K views - 4 years ago

Top 5 Time Management Tips For Creatives Working From Home

Top 5 Time Management Tips For Creatives Working From Home Garrett Sammons

1.8K views - 4 years ago

Comparing The Top 5 Battery Plates for RED Komodo in 2022

Comparing The Top 5 Battery Plates for RED Komodo in 2022 Garrett Sammons

21K views - 4 years ago

How To Light A Car At Night | Filmmaking Lighting Tutorial

How To Light A Car At Night | Filmmaking Lighting Tutorial Garrett Sammons

19K views - 4 years ago

Is The 60mm Great Joy 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Worth It?

Is The 60mm Great Joy 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Worth It? Garrett Sammons

4.4K views - 4 years ago

How To Light Cinematic Small Spaces | Filmmaking Tutorial

How To Light Cinematic Small Spaces | Filmmaking Tutorial Garrett Sammons

38K views - 4 years ago

How To Light A Cinematic Bar Scene | Filmmaking Tutorial

How To Light A Cinematic Bar Scene | Filmmaking Tutorial Garrett Sammons

17K views - 4 years ago

Complete Feelworld LUT6S Walkthrough | Daylight Viewable Field Monitor

Complete Feelworld LUT6S Walkthrough | Daylight Viewable Field Monitor Garrett Sammons

19K views - 5 years ago

Wirelessly Control Your BMPCC 6K With This Monitor | Portkeys LH5H

Wirelessly Control Your BMPCC 6K With This Monitor | Portkeys LH5H Garrett Sammons

23K views - 5 years ago

Professional Filmmakers React To Your Reels | 2020 Contest Winners

Professional Filmmakers React To Your Reels | 2020 Contest Winners Garrett Sammons

2.1K views - 5 years ago

10 Tips For Cutting Better Showreels! | How To Edit A Demo Reel

10 Tips For Cutting Better Showreels! | How To Edit A Demo Reel Garrett Sammons

93K views - 5 years ago

Nice Shirt Media Reel | Example Reel For The 2020 Reel Contest

Nice Shirt Media Reel | Example Reel For The 2020 Reel Contest Garrett Sammons

1.6K views - 5 years ago

Get paying work with a better demo reel!!! | Filmmaking Reel Contest 2020

Get paying work with a better demo reel!!! | Filmmaking Reel Contest 2020 Garrett Sammons

2.2K views - 5 years ago

Film Better Dialogue With One Camera! | Shooting & Editing Tutorial

Film Better Dialogue With One Camera! | Shooting & Editing Tutorial Garrett Sammons

264K views - 5 years ago

Everything About The Mars 400S Pro | Full Review with Latency Test

Everything About The Mars 400S Pro | Full Review with Latency Test Garrett Sammons

16K views - 5 years ago

Is This The Ultimate Filmmaking BTS Camera ? | Insta360 One R Review

Is This The Ultimate Filmmaking BTS Camera ? | Insta360 One R Review Garrett Sammons

3.3K views - 5 years ago

Breaking Down Everything About The Hollyland Mars X | Tutorial

Breaking Down Everything About The Hollyland Mars X | Tutorial Garrett Sammons

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The Best (CHEAP) Focus Pulling Monitor | Feelworld F5 Pro Breakdown

The Best (CHEAP) Focus Pulling Monitor | Feelworld F5 Pro Breakdown Garrett Sammons

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Add Motion Control To Your Slider | Zeapon Motorized Module Breakdown

Add Motion Control To Your Slider | Zeapon Motorized Module Breakdown Garrett Sammons

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Everything You Need To Know About The Hollyland Mars 300 PRO

Everything You Need To Know About The Hollyland Mars 300 PRO Garrett Sammons

17K views - 5 years ago

How To Write A Proposal For Video Work | Commercial RFP Tutorial

How To Write A Proposal For Video Work | Commercial RFP Tutorial Garrett Sammons

44K views - 5 years ago

What You Need To Know About Vaxis ATOM 500 | Wireless HDMI System

What You Need To Know About Vaxis ATOM 500 | Wireless HDMI System Garrett Sammons

16K views - 6 years ago

DON'T CROSS THE LINE!!! | 180 Degree Rule Explained

DON'T CROSS THE LINE!!! | 180 Degree Rule Explained Garrett Sammons

14K views - 6 years ago

The Smallest Wireless Audio Kit | Unboxing the Comica Audio Boom X-D

The Smallest Wireless Audio Kit | Unboxing the Comica Audio Boom X-D Garrett Sammons

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5 Tips For Filming Cinematic Compositions | Cinematography Basics

5 Tips For Filming Cinematic Compositions | Cinematography Basics Garrett Sammons

10K views - 6 years ago

Professional Filmmakers React to YOUR Title Sequences | Contest Winners

Professional Filmmakers React to YOUR Title Sequences | Contest Winners Garrett Sammons

2.1K views - 6 years ago

The BRIGHTEST 7" Monitor You Can Buy – SWIT 7" 3000 Nit Monitor Review

The BRIGHTEST 7" Monitor You Can Buy – SWIT 7" 3000 Nit Monitor Review Garrett Sammons

8.2K views - 6 years ago

I freaking LOVE this slider!!! | Zeapon Micro 2 with Easy Lock

I freaking LOVE this slider!!! | Zeapon Micro 2 with Easy Lock Garrett Sammons

3.2K views - 6 years ago

Isolation – Title Sequence

Isolation – Title Sequence Garrett Sammons

2K views - 6 years ago

How I Filmed "Isolation" – Behind The Scenes & Title Sequence Tutorial

How I Filmed "Isolation" – Behind The Scenes & Title Sequence Tutorial Garrett Sammons

2.2K views - 6 years ago

Isolation Filmmaking Competition – Over $5k in Film Gear & Prizes

Isolation Filmmaking Competition – Over $5k in Film Gear & Prizes Garrett Sammons

4K views - 6 years ago

Filmmaker Reacts To CRINGY Camera Setups

Filmmaker Reacts To CRINGY Camera Setups Garrett Sammons

3.9K views - 6 years ago

How to Shoot Your Own Lens Flares | Tutorial & Download Packs

How to Shoot Your Own Lens Flares | Tutorial & Download Packs Garrett Sammons

3.8K views - 6 years ago

What Is False Color? | Understanding & Setting Proper Exposure

What Is False Color? | Understanding & Setting Proper Exposure Garrett Sammons

97K views - 6 years ago

The Complete Setup Guide for Zhiyun’s Image Transmission System

The Complete Setup Guide for Zhiyun’s Image Transmission System Garrett Sammons

158K views - 6 years ago

Unlock Your Creative Potential | Understanding Mood Boards

Unlock Your Creative Potential | Understanding Mood Boards Garrett Sammons

67K views - 6 years ago

The Sirui 50mm Anamorphic Lens – What You Should Know w/ Test Footage

The Sirui 50mm Anamorphic Lens – What You Should Know w/ Test Footage Garrett Sammons

6.4K views - 6 years ago

A Detailed Look At Feelworld F6 Plus – Best Cheap Touchscreen Monitor

A Detailed Look At Feelworld F6 Plus – Best Cheap Touchscreen Monitor Garrett Sammons

138K views - 6 years ago

This Gimbal is WILD!!! – Zhiyun Gimbal Initial Review

This Gimbal is WILD!!! – Zhiyun Gimbal Initial Review Garrett Sammons

22K views - 6 years ago

Hands On Hollyland Mars 400S – Wireless Video Setup & Review

Hands On Hollyland Mars 400S – Wireless Video Setup & Review Garrett Sammons

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Master Any Camera With These 5 Things – Best Camera Settings For Video

Master Any Camera With These 5 Things – Best Camera Settings For Video Garrett Sammons

7.9K views - 6 years ago

How To Pack Light As A Filmmaker – Everyday Backpack by Peak Design

How To Pack Light As A Filmmaker – Everyday Backpack by Peak Design Garrett Sammons

2.6K views - 6 years ago

Know What To Charge Your Video Client – Beginner's Guide To Budgeting

Know What To Charge Your Video Client – Beginner's Guide To Budgeting Garrett Sammons

8.2K views - 6 years ago

Hands On Zhiyun Smooth Q2 – Setup, Demo, And Review

Hands On Zhiyun Smooth Q2 – Setup, Demo, And Review Garrett Sammons

47K views - 6 years ago

I Faked A Camera Robot Arm – Creating The Cinebot Bolt Look

I Faked A Camera Robot Arm – Creating The Cinebot Bolt Look Garrett Sammons

37K views - 6 years ago

IT'S GEAR DAY!!! – Reviewing Mobile & Smartphone Film Equipment

IT'S GEAR DAY!!! – Reviewing Mobile & Smartphone Film Equipment Garrett Sammons

494 views - 6 years ago

Airport Travel Hacks For Filmmakers – Tips and Tricks For Filmmaking

Airport Travel Hacks For Filmmakers – Tips and Tricks For Filmmaking Garrett Sammons

2.4K views - 7 years ago