Amber Byers
Video Producer and Editor
DSR Productions
Portland, OR USA
“It's up to you to choose how to walk your path in life.”
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Watch videos on your subject.
Jot down notes and memorize.
Work hard and learn from hands-on experience.
Get advice from veterans who've been doing your career longer than you.
Get hands-on, meaning try and get your feet wet in the field you choose to go into.
Make connections any way possible.
Build your brand.
Work hard to make your goals a reality.
Keep following my journey
Education
GED
Career
Video Producer and Editor
I'm a video editor and producer.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Film
Acting & Theatre
Being Creative
Day to Day
I go out and film B Roll shots. I edit videos and produce them on the go. Plus I sell myself to clients like Taco Bell, Twista, Eminem, etc. I tell people "I may be homeless, but I'm not hopeless." Basically, I make films as much as possible.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Jot down all ideas on your phone or on paper. Put it somewhere you know it'll be safe and won't get lost. Then work hard to make your dreams come true.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"People kept saying that because I'm a transgender female I can't do anything or that I can't achieve my goals. But I surpassed that and now get clients like Twista. I still say that even though I'm homeless. I will always spread hope to anyone."
