What Does It Mean to Be an Artist? | Episode 8: Mu

Описание: The Great Leap: Trading the 9-to-5 for Creative Freedom with Mu Photos

Host JustJonavin sits down with fellow artist and videographer Mu (Mu Photos) for a raw and inspirational look at what happens when you finally quit the 9-to-5 to pursue passion full-time.

Mu shares his journey, detailing the mindset shift required to move from structured employment to full creative autonomy. This is essential listening for any creator dreaming of leaving their desk job behind.

In this episode, you will learn:
The Energy Economy: Why the 9-to-5 mindset is more draining than the job itself, and how giving away your energy prevents you from doing the work that truly "fills you up."

The Power of Peers: Mu reveals why his biggest inspirations are not celebrities, but the peers and collaborators who provide genuine connection and solve problems alongside him.

A Creative Mission for 2026: Mu's goal to pivot from commercial work to creating impactful music videos that serve the community and resonate with deeper meaning—going beyond the "one-shot take."

The Aesthetics of Emotion: A deep dive into Mu's meticulous approach to lighting and set design, including how he attaches color and mood to cinematic scenes to convey complex feelings like sadness, anguish, and joy.

Confidence & Commitment: The importance of being supported throughout each endeavor and learning to stop "overthinking things" and be okay with failure—a necessary part of the artistic process.

Tune in to hear how confidence is built one project at a time and why the Michael Jackson classic "Thriller" remains the benchmark for cinematic, impactful visual art.