having this type of access with a 53 view video kinda gets my brain going
no offense. how easy was it to become relevant enough to get credentialed to things like this?
Not easy at all. I go to everything I can on the west coast and in Vegas. I write, shoot photos, podcast and shoot and edit my own video. I am self-taught and self funded and had ZERO contacts in boxing. I'm not afraid of hardwork and made a point of finding mentors EARLY.
From 2012 - 2014 I had ZERO people writing for me or adding any other content, I did it all. These days I still do 80% of the front end work and ALL of the back end work.
What I did do? Get out there, shut my mouth, open my ears and learn. When I'm up late at night, I'm watching videos, searching the web, shooting mock videos, doing all sorts of stuff. I make it a point to put out the best quality I can with the tools I've been provided and from to time it catches someone's eye. I make it a point to follow social media trends, key players in the industry, and current events. Bottom line, I'm smart. That sounds hella egomaniacal but don't care because it's true.
I am social and outgoing and I don't let my ego get in the way of what I'm trying to accomplish. I'm humble, I ask questions, I work HARD and I'm considerate.
As far as this goes, the PR people for the movie set up the camera, the seating etc. They shot the video from my perspective and his perspective. I took the video they gave me and edited myself. I majored in communications/PR and have an extensive background in Human Resources. I worked in Human Resources for 10 years so I know how to deal with people.
With regards to credentials, I don't get credentialed to everything I apply for. I just figure nothing beats a fail but a try. I do the best I can with what I have.