darkSpyro

Photography, IMO. Though it's your decision.

Yeah... would it help if like, I posted a sample of one of my photos and a video I've edited....?

I hate sounding like I'm self promoting, but I really am lost right now... ._.

^Posting some of your work could help.

I believe we need to see examples of your skills. I would say Editor, without it.

People seem to like this one on dA, sorry that it's so big...



Most recent edit I've done >.<

The exact same thing is happening with me recently beetween performing arts and IT. A lot of people tell me I should go for IT because I am a lot more "skilled" in that aspect. I've wanted to take performing arts since quite some time now, but sometimes I wonder if I should do as they suggested, since I do like that aspect as well, and I'd have a higher chance of success with it. I ask myself if I really want to do it, if I was doing right.

My mind decided yes, I have wanted to do it for a long time, I had proven it plenty of times before. Maybe my mind was so unclear because the proof ddidn't really convince me, but I know that in the future it'll be worth it, I just needed to see for myself that I chose right. I know I haven't taken the wrong path. People were really just giving me a bad picture of it.

So I think you should just go with what you really want, even if it doesn't sound very realistic. In this case, If you really wanted to do editing, go for it!

I liked your video.

Personally I would go for what brings in more cash

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The exact same thing is happening with me recently beetween performing arts and IT. A lot of people tell me I should go for IT because I am a lot more "skilled" in that aspect. I've wanted to take performing arts since quite some time now, but sometimes I wonder if I should do as they suggested, since I do like that aspect as well, and I'd have a higher chance of success with it. I ask myself if I really want to do it, if I was doing right.

My mind decided yes, I have wanted to do it for a long time, I had proven it plenty of times before. Maybe my mind was so unclear because the proof ddidn't really convince me, but I know that in the future it'll be worth it, I just needed to see for myself that I chose right. I know I haven't taken the wrong path. People were really just giving me a bad picture of it.

So I think you should just go with what you really want, even if it doesn't sound very realistic. In this case, If you really wanted to do editing, go for it!

Yeah, that's a good point

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I liked your video.

Thanks

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Very unsure

Your video was good and your photography is good, it's just that they both seem like they could be unstable since I think usually it's about popularity to make money from it, or getting hired for them.

I'm not totally sure which you should go with, but if I were in the situation I might lean toward photography.

Thanks
Yeah, both are pretty competitive fields and not totally guaranteed ._.

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I'm going to college in August, and I'm probably going to major in film production because I really want to be an editor... But I don't know, I'm kind of having second thoughts already? I really love photography too, and people (even strangers) have told me that I should go down that path. I had planned on photography being a back-up option, but it seems to be more of a realistic choice than editing...
What do you guys think...?

If you're having second thoughts about film production, then I'd say you've already decided.

Besides, it's not completely up to this desicion what your future occupation will be, is it?

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Personally I would go for what brings in more cash

I always believed as long I get a lot of money I'll be happy. Unless I somehow end up as a Hitman or something that would suck

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Yeah, that's what I was thinking... But the thing is, I'm not having second thoughts about it because I may not want to do it. I'm having second thoughts because it seems harder to get into the movie business than it is to take photographs and work for a magazine or maybe create my own little business. But I mean, what's life without taking risks, no?

And I'm kinda going to college and getting a degree in that field, so I would think that whatever I major in will probably be my future occupation? xD

Ok. I'm pretty drunk right now, so I'm giving you a 100% honest answer.

When I first saw this topic, my first impulse was to berate you a bit, because you're asking us a question we cannot answer. It's as simple as that.
It all depends on what you want and how much you're willing to work to make your dream (whatever it may be) a reality, and I know you understand that too.

So if you want to become an editor, go ahead and become and editor. What do we have to say about it? I apologise if I sound rude, but are you seriously taking our opinions into account here?

And if you really feel like you can't change your mind and study for whatever occupation you want to study for later on, make sure you commit fully to whichever choice you go for.

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I always believed as long I get a lot of money I'll be happy. Unless I somehow end up as a Hitman or something that would suck

Lol ahh. Well hey if that's what makes you happy, go for it xD
And yeah don't be a hitman. That probably wouldn't be any fun lol