The first video you made on this subject really changed things for the better for me, and this updated version is even more focused and effective imo. Such a great resource -- thank you Edward!
You explained how to be an effective marketer. Fabulous job! I would suggest summarize the 4 main points in the end though unless it was intended to be that way, iunno. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuut, when is the next MIDCONVO?
Hey Edward! That’s a really nice video and it helps me a lot. Thanks ;) I’m just starting and had only a few clients from friends. Therefore I’ve got no idea how much I can make my future happy customers pay for my work. Is there something like a rule of thumbs? Thank you!
I think its all really relative to the location you live and how much experience you have. The best way to do it would be to look up some similar videographers in your area and try to find out how much they are charging
Good tips, brother! Being genuine and providing as much value as you can is key! And the last tip to other creators - keep bettering your craft and knocking on doors. Things will come together. Cheers! Tuan
@@edwardleefilms thanks Edward. I'm actually thinking about buying the exact same build. It looks so damn ergonomic and proper build! I really enjoy your "rig-build" kinda videos! They are very interesting and I'm learning a lot from it! Cheers from The Netherlands!
This is golden advice my man!! Got a quick question on the spec ad. Are these ads watermarked? And has any business ever “stolen” them without paying you? I recently did a shoot for a Brand I wanted to work with and shot some test photos with a watermark, and they cropped it and used it on their social media and never got back to me! Any suggestions?!
This is a great question! Honestly, that is a risk you take with doing spec work. If a brand ghosts you like that without giving you credit, let them know it's not cool and move on from them. Then leverage that same content and work with a similar brand in that same industry. Maybe one of the brands competitors. You have to keep in mind giving them the content for free is a trust on both ends. If they screw you over, I wouldn't want to work with them even if they did hit me back. Just add the portfolio piece and on to the next one. I hope this helps!
Edward let me say, you have been so incredibly helpful! I’ve been scratching my head on how to restructure my approach on reaching out to clients and this has been so great!
1.) Is there a specific way to search brands in your area (state) on Instagram besides scrolling through ads that pop up? 2.) If you do reach out to a brand out of state how would you end up working with them as they are in a different state and are just starting out so might not have money to pay for travel for a videographer? Would they send you products and expect you to film the video on your own with local talent that you find yourself?
1) Try looking up your specific city on the places tab on Instagram. See the posts that come up there and try to find which ones are brands. 2)Yes, this is common. A lot of brands will send you product and you put the shoot together in your own location. Then you deliver the content to them. Hope this helps!
The first video you made on this subject really changed things for the better for me, and this updated version is even more focused and effective imo. Such a great resource -- thank you Edward!
Great to hear! Thanks so much for watching!
Awesome vid bro 🤙
Thanks Will!
Thanks for sharing your wisdom; I just found your channel and am doing a little late night binging along with some Uber Eats
Haha love it. Thanks man!
I'm here for a good time and a long time
This video deserves more views 💯
Thanks for watching!
Just found you through that fire podcast you did with Joey and Christy. Thanks for sharing your wisdom! I love how genuine and authentic this is
Thanks dude! I really appreciate you taking the time to look at my stuff and leave a comment
Pretty solid advice
Thanks man!
The industry has gotten so diluted that literally the only way to succeed is to beg to do work for free.
Your work is dope I’m located in Seattle we should connect soon just dropped a follow on the gram
Love the business content! Subbed
Thanks for subbing!
You explained how to be an effective marketer. Fabulous job! I would suggest summarize the 4 main points in the end though unless it was intended to be that way, iunno. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuut, when is the next MIDCONVO?
Excellent information and well-presented. Thank you!
I planned on shooting my first spec ad tomorrow. This advice on how to proceed is clutch! Thanks!
SPEC ADS ARE KEY
spec ads are clutch af!
Hey Edward! That’s a really nice video and it helps me a lot. Thanks ;)
I’m just starting and had only a few clients from friends. Therefore I’ve got no idea how much I can make my future happy customers pay for my work. Is there something like a rule of thumbs?
Thank you!
I think its all really relative to the location you live and how much experience you have. The best way to do it would be to look up some similar videographers in your area and try to find out how much they are charging
Good tips, brother! Being genuine and providing as much value as you can is key!
And the last tip to other creators - keep bettering your craft and knocking on doors. Things will come together.
Cheers!
Tuan
I love that ^^^^
Thanks so much for that and for leaving a comment!
Edward, could you make a pelican case video, how you store your complete rig? And how you transport it to client gigs? Cheers!
Yes! This is a video on my list haha. Hopefully will come out with it sometime early this year
@@edwardleefilms thanks Edward. I'm actually thinking about buying the exact same build. It looks so damn ergonomic and proper build! I really enjoy your "rig-build" kinda videos! They are very interesting and I'm learning a lot from it! Cheers from The Netherlands!
Love your channel bro! just watched a few desk setups and podcast episodes and man great content! Keep crushing it!!
Thanks so much for following along and for leaving a comment!
Just found your channel through your BMPC rig. Great work man!
Sweet! Thanks man!
This is golden advice my man!!
Got a quick question on the spec ad.
Are these ads watermarked? And has any business ever “stolen” them without paying you?
I recently did a shoot for a Brand I wanted to work with and shot some test photos with a watermark, and they cropped it and used it on their social media and never got back to me!
Any suggestions?!
This is a great question! Honestly, that is a risk you take with doing spec work. If a brand ghosts you like that without giving you credit, let them know it's not cool and move on from them. Then leverage that same content and work with a similar brand in that same industry. Maybe one of the brands competitors. You have to keep in mind giving them the content for free is a trust on both ends. If they screw you over, I wouldn't want to work with them even if they did hit me back. Just add the portfolio piece and on to the next one. I hope this helps!
@@edwardleefilms awesome my man! Thank you so much. Super super helpful!! Would love to connect haha, always looking to find like-minded people!
Thanks Edward, about to make some spec ads and great process. Thanks.
Sweet man! Wish you the best!
Edward let me say, you have been so incredibly helpful! I’ve been scratching my head on how to restructure my approach on reaching out to clients and this has been so great!
Thanks for watching! Glad I could be some sort of help
Thanks for sharing it Ed, really helpful. I will try it
Let me know how it goes! DM on Instagram after you try it @edwardleefilms
this guy makes good ass content thank you man!
Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Dude, thanks! this is super helpful.
Glad I coule help :)
Gold.
good stuff man
like yr style bro.
Thanks bro!
Super
Thanks! Very great advice here.
Great insight my man!
Thanks for watching!
1.) Is there a specific way to search brands in your area (state) on Instagram besides scrolling through ads that pop up?
2.) If you do reach out to a brand out of state how would you end up working with them as they are in a different state and are just starting out so might not have money to pay for travel for a videographer? Would they send you products and expect you to film the video on your own with local talent that you find yourself?
1) Try looking up your specific city on the places tab on Instagram. See the posts that come up there and try to find which ones are brands.
2)Yes, this is common. A lot of brands will send you product and you put the shoot together in your own location. Then you deliver the content to them.
Hope this helps!
@@edwardleefilms Much appreciated