David Banks
Los Angeles, CA USA
"I never forgot about my passion; I never forgot to do something for me. So whatever job you do, don't lose yourself. I didn't."
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David's work combines: Art, Film, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Was constantly called "stupid" as a kid; was actually struggling with dyslexia and vowel deafness.
2.
Figured out he'd have to teach himself; picked up his mom's 8mm camera and felt "immediate gratification" when he'd print his images.
3.
Knew he didn't have the grades, funds to go to USC's film school; moved to Los Angeles anyway, would visit USC bookstore, buy the course books.
4.
Says he originally took the photos for himself; realized he needed outside perspective and went to an artist support group.
5.
Realized all artists had the same insecurities; he just had to stop worrying if other people were going to like his images.
6.
Says, "screw confidence; just do it," the more risk you take, the stronger your confidence grows.
7.
Realized high expectations lead to frustrations; instead, makes reachable goals for himself.
8.
One example of a reachable goal was "get a job in television," now has multiple Emmys from working his way up from there.
