It’s “Guest Blog Wednesday” featuring Zack Arias!
Feb. 18
1:29 am
I have the honor of being a guest blogger today. I was told that I could blog about anything I wanted to. I’ve made a video instead of writing. I hope you enjoy this.
Cheers,
Zack Arias
zackarias.com
*Editor’s Note: To read a few thoughts on Zack’s video, check out his blog.
INSPIRATIONAL – thank you Zack and thank you Scott
Wauw. Es hat mich wirklich berührt und mich wieder auf den Boden der tatsachen gebracht.
Amazing. Your video really touched me and helped me to come down to the floor again and to realize that not everything is about business.
Thx!
Good to hear someone communicate their true feelings. This how many of use feel through the dark winter months. It’s time to get off my sorry backside and get inspired.
Thank you, Zack.
Good luck.
Ian
Wow….thanks for the light at the end of the tunnel…very touching and motivating video. Thanks
SHEER BRILLIANCE! I know it has already been said 318 times before me, but damn that was amazing. Raw, passionate, honest, inspiring….I could go on. I have only been in photography for 2 years. But I have been an artist my whole life. I miss the “art” in me. I have been so busy keeping up with what I think I am supposed to be doing and not what I want to be doing. This just gave me the final push I really need to move along into my world of photography. Thank you.
Great message. Just yesterday I was somewhat down because I once thought my photography was pretty good, not pro level yet, but pretty good. Lately, though, I’ve been doubting my ability and feeling down. After watching your video I will just pull myself up and try to suck less every day. Thanks Zack and thank you Scott for having him as Guest Blogger.
My thoughts are with your Dad Zack.
Is it wrong that I feel happier knowing that somebody else gets as down on their work as I do mine? Truly inspirational.
This is the best, most inspiring post ever on Photoshop Insider. Thank you so much!
I’m speechless after watching that. Zack, I think I speak for all artists/photographers when I say, Thank You! It’s how we all feel at times and it was very inspirational kick in the pants. We appreciate your time making it and the great thoughts that you put into it!
To Scott K: Thanks for having Zack as a guest blogger.
Hypnotic experience.
Took me time to get back from this waking dream.
Beautiful and Meaningful. Thanks Zach. From humor, sticks, to the depths of (y)our soul! This came into my life today as did the nicest (twi)light I’ve seen since winter set in….
That was truly awe inspiring. Thanks for bringing things into perspective for us.
And God said, “it was good.” Great post.
Wow. Love it.
You’ve inspired me to go hang out in a coffee shop with my husband tomorrow, because we can. (but never do!)
Just plain awesome and inspirational!!
Man Zack, that is a great video; you go from comedy in to many aspects of the human psyche from soul searching to appreciating ones close to us.
I think the disease of comparing to others was an excellent point and I think closely related to the previous footage about being in a funk of stagnant creativity.
I hate when I find myself comparing myself to others because it usually leads to thinking I’m not good at anything; the flip side to that is when you slap yourself awake from those thoughts, the comparisons lead to admiration, inspiration and motivation for myself to improve. It is a curse that replays itself and I have never really put a finger on it. You articulated it very well with words and imagery.
Sorry about your father, of course you wish him to speak again/converse again. I realize you also may have been saying that to enforce a point. But, I’ll say it anyway, please do not wait for him to talk to tell him what you have to. Tell him now, he will hear.
Thank you for sharing,
Kirk
Wow!
What a moving video….but now I know I really SUCK.
The medicine i needed right now! Thanks you so much for this!!
What can I say – you’ve put it all in perspective. They words “having coffee with my wife at 10:30 in the morning” says it all.
Thanks!
MikeV
Wow… so much honesty. Few have bared their soul that well. Bravo. & Thank You.
–Rich
Hypnotic Video
Took me time to get back from this waking dream
Really amazing and truly motivating. The way of the Artist…
Thank you.
Zack, your video makes me want to quit my day job and go be a full-time photographer right now! But I suck at asking for money and follow through, but I am working hard at those things now that I have identified them. Thank you for the inspiration.
Just a great video. Thanks so much. I might be a day late watching it, but I’m glad I did!
Phenomenal! Thank you, Zack & Scott!
Zack,
You are a true inspiration. God Bless ! we will be praying for you and your dad. Thanks Scott!
Inspirational as always, Zack!
wow. that video totally hit home.
HOLY CRAP, THAT WAS AWESOME! Thanks for the kick in the butt Zack. We’ll be praying for you have that chance to talk to you Dad again.
Zack…wow holy crap…. your video blog was awesome. And I can say “holy crap” and know what I’m talking about becuz I’m a pastor. Trust me I know what holy is when I see it… and your blog was so inspiring that it serves up some holiness, like a sunday morning serves up the good Word and a plate of grannies fried chicken after church. Of course now that I think about it, I know what crap is too when i see it…your bog was not crap. So to say “holy” and “crap” together may not be the best statment, so I’ll just say “holy not-crap”. Thanks for posting it. Blessings! Tim
Winter really is the time I feel the most uninspired and actually question am I any good, can I keep pushing forward? After this I know that this is something we all have to deal with and it helps me to know I can continue to push forward as a photographer, and hopefully let me leave my day job in order to do it full time. Thank you.
Video was dropping a lot of frames (only video I’m seeing that with today). Is this hosted on YouTube or a similar server that has the bandwidth for serving a bunch of video connections?
Hi Ron,
You can find it on YouTube here…
http://www.youtube.com/user/usedfilm
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Zack
A friend sent me this link, saying that it was a very interesting video to watch. Unfortunately, it’s unwatchable. I’m getting between 0.5 and 1.1 frames per second. When the video plays at all, that is.
I guess I’ll just wait for the YouTube version.
Completely Brilliant! An outstanding piece of art and motivation!
That was brilliant and inspiring and did I mention Brilliant!
Hello Zack, that you so much for your video, you really helped me bring things into perspective. Thanks for saying the part about being arrogant to think you can have it figured out by 36 or even 58
One of my professors said something similar to that. It is definitely humbling. I have lately been feeling like a horrible photographer, but now I know that those days will come, but that I am getting better 
May God continue to bless you and your family.
Jeanique
Very thought provoking and emotional video, comes from the heart and puts life in perspective. I watched the second one and that puts my photoshop skill into perspective too.
incredible! just love it
Wow… I know I’m late to the comment party here, but…
That has to be the most inspirational and yet emotionally crushing video I’ve ever seen. Because it’s the first time I wasn’t witnessing someone else’s suffering, but a video that captured what goes through my very own mind.
Thank you Zack, and thank you Scott.
I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, in fact I did both.
Like a lot of folks I really connected with your wonderful video. I lost my father a few years ago now and it looks like I’m in the process of losing my mum (no definite timescale but I’m trying to prepare myself) I’ve got health issues of my own and work issues too. Everything seems to be weighing on my shoulders at the moment and like some other correspondents I’m in the bottom of the rut and don’t want to dig myself out.
If I can stop crying long enough I think I now can see a light at the end of the tunnel. It’s still a long way off and will take a lot of work to get there but now I think I’ve got some tools to help me reach that light.
I don’t often talk to the man upstairs but I’ll be talking to him about you and your dad very soon.
Awesome work
Kenny
Thank you Zack. I was seduced into watching by your ideas for cool sticks and the red chair but was quickly reminded what really matters. I hope your Dad pulls through.
OK, we are 353 comments deep (354 now). That means, no one will ever read this (except maybe for Scott or Brad or someone). I still have to say this: Zack, you are an amazing person. I have been reading your blog since the seamless tutorials. This is by far the best and most meaningful thing you have done. I take it personally, and personally thank you.
And Meg, what wonderful music. Thanks for contributing to us, and to Zack.
– Hunter
Thanks Hunter. Just so you know… you’ve been read!
Cheers,
Zack
Thank you for the kind words Hunter!
Cheers,
Zack
You had me at: “Your camera doesn’t have an Avedon button….”
Profound, Inspirational, Emotional… Zen-Like!!
You really moved me with your words and images. You’ve made a life long fan. I hate winter too………
Unbelievable! Thank you very, very much.
Wow I so needed that right now Zach. Just perfect!
Inspiring.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing your heart…I felt like you were speaking directly to me! Blessings, BRAD
Well said and well done.