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Filmmaking vs Wildlife photography

Filmmaking and wildlife photography have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatFilmmakingWildlife photography
Time a week4 hours a week4 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsLivelyCalm
To startFree$400

Choose filmmaking if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Nothing alive to look after
  • More social

Free to start, then about $10 a month.

About filmmaking

Choose wildlife photography if

  • Costs more to start
  • Looking after living things
  • Easier to do alone

About $400 to start, then about $15 a month.

About wildlife photography

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.