Crafted Process

Outliers: The People Refusing to Be Replaced

Alex and Mark, the creators of "Outliers" a  documentary film that celebrates individuals who craft things with their hands. In a world increasingly dominated by AI, this film reminds us of the enduring value of handmade creations and the passion of the artisan. The discussion also touches on the impact of AI on art, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in storytelling and the emotional connection between artists and their work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:58 Exploring the Film 'Outliers' 05:55 The Concept of Outliers in Art 09:03 The Journey of Filmmaking 11:52 The Nature of Creativity and Persistence 15:01 The Role of Fear in Pursuing Art 18:05 Finding Purpose Through Art 20:52 The Future of Filmmaking and New Ideas 23:11 Exploring Future Projects and Inspirations 26:44 The Challenges of Feature-Length Documentaries 30:36 Collaboration and Creative Process 41:02 Overcoming Challenges in Filmmaking 49:49 Crafting the Narrative: The Art of Storytelling 52:27 The Future of Filmmaking: Embracing Technology and AI 01:01:30 The Evolution of Equipment: Accessibility and Creativity 01:06:31 Resurgence of Physical Media: A Return to Cinema 01:11:45 Looking Ahead: Film Festivals and Future Projects Where To Find Resonance Films: https://www.instagram.com/resonance_films https://resonance-films.com/ ___ Where To Find Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/ https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/ https://www.jukebooth.com/

Why AI Lacks SOUL in Music

Episode 38: King Kyote reveals the reality of making it in music, the truth about AI’s impact on creativity, why the business side is tougher than ever, and how surfing keeps him grounded as he chases his dreams. He explains: → The real struggles behind breaking into the music industry → How AI is changing music, and why it can’t replace human soul → The business lessons every artist needs to learn → Why live performance and imperfection matter more than ever → How surfing and creativity go hand-in-hand → The story behind his most personal song, and what inspires his writing CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:29 King Kyote’s New Album & Upcoming Show 02:51 Growing Up Together & Early Music Days 05:05 The Journey: Achievements & Aspirations 08:37 Navigating the Music Business 14:16 America’s Song Contest & The Voice Experience 22:46 The Role of AI in Music & Art 33:00 The Soul of Music: Human vs. AI 41:11 Songwriting, Inspiration & Family Stories 49:11 Surfing, Balance, and Creative Process 59:36 Consistency, Releasing Music & Artistic Growth 1:08:28 The Power of Demos & Imperfection 1:17:47 The Future of Art, Technology & Accessibility 1:25:18 Live Performance: “War On” 1:37:10 Final Thoughts & Upcoming Tour Where To Find King Kyote:  website: https://www.kingkyote.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/king_kyote/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CTyDM4E9g0PLjjhJVz7tD?si=QT_eflXQR4eioBY69-UYjw ___ Where To Find Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/ https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/ https://www.jukebooth.com/

The truth about virtual production no one tells you

Episode 37: Sean Collins and Studio Lab's Executive Producer Ken Kingdon talk about why virtual production solves so many problems in the production world.  — Show Notes: (1:00) - What is Virtual Production? (4:00) - Why Virtual Production is a Game Changer (8:00) - Budget & Creative Freedom Unlocked (12:00) - AI & The Future of Filmmaking (18:00) - Behind the Scenes Tech & Studio Tour (25:00) - Creative Advice & Career Stories (30:00) - Final Thoughts & Takeaways Studio Lab: https://studiolab.one/ ___ Where To Find Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/ https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/ https://www.jukebooth.com/

How Permissionless Thinking Changes Everything

Patrick Moreau is an Emmy-winning filmmaker and the founder of Muse Storytelling. He’s known for his work with Canon, the NFL, and Four Seasons, and for pioneering the idea of “permissionless thinking” — a mindset that helped him build a filmmaking career from the ground up. In this episode, Patrick shares how he turned a wedding film shot on a Best Buy camera into an Emmy-winning career, why creatives should stop charging day rates, and how to sell vision, trust, and value in the age of AI. 00:00 Quick Setup & Intro 01:20 The Power of Vision and AI in Storytelling 06:05 How to Sell Big Ideas with Proof, Not Decks 09:55 Overcoming Resistance to AI in Filmmaking 11:20 Why Creators Need Something Real to Say 14:30 Doubling Down on Being Human 18:20 Building Trust and Outcome Independence 21:10 Why You Should Never Charge Day Rates 25:10 The Victor vs. Victim Mindset 29:20 Patrick’s Story: From Best Buy Camera to Emmy Awards 34:40 How Canon and the NFL Discovered Him 40:00 Permissionless Thinking and the $2M Leap 46:00 Value-Based Pricing and Selling Outcomes 49:30 How to Get Clients to Pay More by Seeing Their Goals 52:10 Building a Filmmaking Career from Nothing 55:10 The 30-Day, $100K Filmmaking Challenge 59:45 Creating Offers that Convert 01:06:00 Why We Sell Experiences, Not Videos 01:09:40 The Future of Filmmaking and Human Creativity Follow Patrick Moreau:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamoreau/ https://www.musestorytelling.com/ ___ Where To Find Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/ https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/ https://www.jukebooth.com/

How To Turn Pain Into Art?

Heather McGrath is a Boston-based photographer and director whose work blends raw emotion with cinematic style. In this episode, we dive into her decade-long vision for a music video born from heartbreak — and how she finally brought it to life on an LED wall. Music Video: https://vimeo.com/1114447138 We talk about the realities of filmmaking: picking the right crew, trusting collaborators, surviving feast-or-famine cycles, and the “post-project crash” every creative feels after shipping something big. Heather opens up about turning personal grief into art, why trust is more valuable than gear, and how to navigate a creative career when the industry feels uncertain. Whether you’re a filmmaker, photographer, or just someone chasing a creative vision, this episode will hit home. Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:22 – Meet Heather McGrath & Parachute Studios 02:13 – The decade-long idea: heartbreak & sandstorm visions 06:39 – Shooting on LED walls vs. green screen 09:16 – Pitching and building the music video 11:06 – What production on a wall actually takes 17:21 – Trusting your crew & the struggle of letting go 19:55 – Breaking into the “inner circle” of filmmaking 23:31 – Making a big project happen with no budget 24:22 – “Should I just be a locksmith?” — feast & famine in the industry 28:49 – Using (or avoiding) AI in creative projects 34:25 – The obsession with light & color grading 43:51 – Client restrictions & using work in your portfolio 47:59 – The post-project crash & creator depression 51:05 – Workaholism, fear, and growing up without stability 55:36 – Standing out in a crowded creative scene 56:51 – Video games, horror, and unlikely sources of inspiration 01:00:20 – Magazines, film photography & visual style 01:07:08 – Gear talk: RED Komodo, Leica glass & renting gear 01:17:40 – Upcoming fashion film project 01:21:25 – Why personal projects teach the most 01:22:34 – Closing thoughts Follow Heather McGrath:  https://www.instagram.com/heathermcgrath/ https://heathermcgrath.com/ ___ Where To Find Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/ https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/ https://www.jukebooth.com/