Say someone editing video needs a shot of a beagle catching a flying disc. Or maybe someone needs video of a teenager performing a yo-yo trick on a contest stage.
Both of those shots might prove difficult or expensive for some people to acquire unless you have that athletic beagle...
When it comes right down to it, video production is about relationships. Yes, you need skills to produce a project, but if you can't find anyone willing to hire you, then it's going to be pretty tough to make a living. Impressing a client is a crucial element that...
Life is happening everywhere and there are people who need footage of it. And it's not just extreme shots like aerial footage or underwater video footage. Royalty free stock footage is in demand everywhere. Stock footage is a very lucrative industry and the Internet has made it possible for...
As you’re honing your skills with video, you may, at some point, be asked to do freelance video work for someone else. You know as well as anyone that video production is a skill that has value, so when you’re asked what your rates are, you’ll want to be ready with a number.
Creating a commercial for a business is a series of steps that, if well planned and executed, create an effective selling tool for your client. The client is the person who has the final say and writes the checks, so the first meeting is crucial. Using these methods can...
A skateboarder gets big air during a half-pipe run, while a skydiver gets bigger air when an airplane hatch opens. A surfer shoots the tube at the North Shore and a BMX biker takes on a full-pipe at a custom made park. These are just a few scenarios from...
As you're honing your skills with video, you may, at some point, be asked to do freelance video work for someone else. You know as well as anyone that video production is a skill that has value, so when you're asked what your rates are, you'll want to be...
It's a question asked by philosophers, poets and production personnel alike: "What am I worth?" No magic formula exists to pin down an exact dollar amount, but arming yourself with the right strategy will help ensure that you're charging appropriately for your work. The first step in figuring out...
At an antique oak desk that overflows with invoices, Bill Macomber took a breather. After presiding over a stressful day that included the color grading of the History Channel series Underwater Universe, laying off the final Avid project and then rushing the masters to FedEx, the week finally closed....
Tips for a New Video Businessman
I am a film student majoring in video editing. I really enjoyed reading your article about finding clients and building a business in real estate videos. Real Estate Videos are Hot!. Just wondering if you can give me any pointers in starting a freelance...
