When facing criticism on a video project, I focus on seeing it as an opportunity to improve rather than a personal attack. Once, during a project, I received feedback that a sequence lacked emotional impact. Instead of getting defensive, I acknowledged the feedback and asked specific questions to understand the concerns better. I revisited the edit, incorporated the suggestions, and balanced them with my creative input. This not only enhanced the final output but also showed my willingness to collaborate and adapt. Maintaining a professional demeanor and being open to improvement has always helped me build trust and refine my craft.

Criticism is the jus of creative work. Without you will never improve nor deliver the next level content you know is in your head. That being said, some criticism hits a little too hard and some can be way off the mark. The best way I've found to handle criticism is to break it down into components and to ask constructive questions. Emphasis on constructive. Handling each criticism in chunks helps pinpoint the areas in need of improvement as well as ensuring the critique is objective or emotional. Constructive questions further validate this and ensure you and the stakeholders involved are of the same mind in terms of direction.

If you face criticism, take it. See if its valid and learn from that. Thank them for giving that feedback and if there are reason why thats not something you gona do, tell them why that is. You are the professional and now how things work in your field. There are much that the other people not in your position understands, but of course still much that you cant see from your perspective. This is why you need to be open for criticism.

When facing criticism on a commercial or corporate video project for example, I’d remain calm and open in front of them, listening carefully to understand the feedback. Privately I am probably not this way! Maintaining professionalism means focusing on solutions, demonstrating adaptability, and using the experience to refine my work while staying true to the project’s vision. At the end of the day you have to deliver what the client wants, if you can make them see your way it's a bonus. Some will be more understanding than others and sometimes some need to be told "please just trust your editor"... but we are not always right ourselves either!

As creatives, we can be sensitive to criticism so a shift in mindset is required. I know I certainly am so we've created a process to handle it. 1. Don't take it Personally: Your ego might be hurting but you need to put that to one side. Don't get involved in a blame game. Stay calm. 2. Own the Problem: The client is the boss. If they aren't happy then you need to understand the problem from their perspective to fix it. 3. Fix it Quickly: Find a solution as fast as possible to prevent any reputational damage. Ensure the client is completely satisfied with the outcome. 4. Learn from the Experience: After the project is complete scrutinise what happened and why. If necessary, implement systems to prevent it from happening again.

I would respond to criticism with clarity by thanking the individual for their input, regardless of how i feel about their remarks. This shows maturity and openness. Next, i would address the specific points that were raised. If the feedback is constructive, i will express my appreciation and how i plan to implement their suggestions in future projects. If the feedback is unwarranted or poorly articulated, i will respond with calmness and provide context to clarify misunderstandings.