The author learned several important lessons from filming shoots for their crime trailer "Crook". They learned the importance of patience when dealing with obstacles like members of the public passing by or waiting for background noise. They also learned to double take shots to limit errors and have a variety of footage to choose from in editing. Finally, they learned to pay close attention to detail, like keeping a character in the same position between shots. Through these shoots, the author gained experience that will help them improve future productions.