016: Depth of Field | Austin Koon

What you choose to keep in focus says everything about who you are. Austin Koon is the founder of Made Film Co. out of Chattanooga, TN and has built his business telling stories for some of the biggest brands in sports. We get into the grind of running a creative business, what the sports world demands from a filmmaker, and how to hold your vision together when life is moving fast. New husband, new dad, all in. This one's for the builders.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:50 Moving to Chattanooga05:59 Education and Early Career09:03 Starting a Videography Business12:08 Videography Style and Passion15:00 Niche and Flexibility in Work18:06 Filmmaking Style and Techniques21:02 Gear Talk and Equipment Choices23:58 Game-Changing Equipment in Videography27:07 The Evolution of Video Gear30:09 Shifting Focus: Lenses and Color Grading32:08 Balancing Client Vision with Creative Instincts35:28 Memorable Projects and Personal Fulfillment38:20 Work-Life Balance in the Creative Industry44:49 Future Aspirations and Scaling Relationships••••Follow Austin on IG: auskooFollow Made Film Co. on IG: madefilmco•••••My Website: www.codysilver.comIG: codysilver