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In this episode, Matt breaks down his recent Nike trail campaign shoot, travelling through Milan, boarding a branded train past Lake Como, and hiking in the mountains to capture Nike’s outdoor range in real conditions.

But the bigger conversation goes beyond the scenery.

We talk about what it really means to stop holding back in your career. Early on, you have to be bold, you reach out, you introduce yourself, you create opportunities. Later in your career, referrals and reputation start to do the heavy lifting. But somewhere along the way, many creatives lose that edge. So we ask: are we playing it too safe? Should we be more intentional, more direct, and more “ballsy” about who we want to work with?

We also unpack networking on set. Why collecting everyone’s contact details isn’t the goal, and how natural, meaningful interactions are far more powerful long-term.

Finally, we dive into something rarely discussed: creative longevity. Backpacks with wheels, posture on set, hydration, range of motion, standing desks, optimising your workspace, because if you want to build a long career, your body has to keep up with your ambition.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

16:26 - Stop holding back, ask for opportunities

25:50 - Staying Healthy as a Creative

36:10 - Optimising your workspace

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This week we tackle a topic every creative struggles with at some point: being busy vs actually being effective.

We discuss how creativity is vulnerable by nature. Making real work means risking judgement, which makes it tempting to hide behind “safe” tasks, emails, admin, tweaking, reorganising. Instead of producing the thing that actually matters. We also talk about the power of personal projects and why simply booking a shoot date in the calendar forces commitment and momentum.

Another big theme is over-caring. After a certain point, obsessing over details, perfection, or what others think can actually slow you down and reduce the quality of your output. There’s a tipping point where caring becomes diminishing returns.

Finally, we dive into trusting your own creative taste. In a world full of opinions, metrics, and feedback, it’s easy to lose touch with what you actually like. But your taste is your compass and learning to trust it is one of the most important skills a creative can develop.

Cameron has started his 3D portfolio with the clear intention of attracting client work for 3D modelling, and using ChatGPT to identify work he likes and how he can push his portfolio in that direction.

Matt shares a mystery Nike gift box ahead of an upcoming shoot in Milan and the Alps, but the heart of this episode quickly moves into something deeper: how easy it is to fill our days with movement that looks like progress, while avoiding the uncomfortable work that actually moves us forward.

This episode is about focus, courage, momentum, and learning to create from your own internal standard instead of external noise.

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Gaming YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@camincontrol

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Matt's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matt.pearsonn/

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

06:07 - Busy Work VS Effective Work

17:45 - Fear of Creation

18:55 - Value of Personal Work

22:22 - Caring too much

29:21 - Trusting Your Taste

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In this episode, we dive into the idea of overdelivering. When it’s powerful, when it’s unnecessary, and how to decide which projects genuinely deserve more of your time and energy.

We kick things off with Cameron sharing updates on his 3D journey, finishing his drone project and stepping into more intentional portfolio work. He also touches on something that feels universal across creative industries, the familiar noise around “no work,” slow periods, and frustration, and how that mindset shows up just as much in 3D as it does in photo and video.

Matt breaks down his recent trip to South Africa, including the realities of travelling for shoots, navigating safety concerns in Johannesburg, and working under intense conditions, high heat, high altitude, and fast-moving environments while photographing elite athletes. This leads into a broader conversation around staying sharp, adaptable, and professional when working on location.

We also unpack the real heart of the episode: overdelivering as both a creative choice and a business decision. We discuss how to recognise which projects are worth pushing further, when overdelivering actually strengthens long-term relationships, and when it risks burnout or diminishing returns. We also talk about choosing images for yourself versus choosing images for the client, and how those decisions impact your portfolio and reputation.

We wrap up by discussing building rapport with talent, why trust and connection often lead to the best work on set, and how strategising on the best way to showcase and share your work is just as important as the core work itself.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

11:01 - South Africa Shoot

12:44 - Travelling for shoots

18:55 - Selecting Best Shots for Clients VS Yourself

38:44 - Overdelivering & When To Do It

43:35 - Finding Balance with Shoot Intensity

46:02 - How You Share Your Work Matters

53:16 - Building Rapport with Talent

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