After COVID hit I dropped out of university and decided to go full-time as a freelance videographer and editor (mind you I have 3.5 years of experience with hundreds of completed client projects and a few in-house positions). As of right now I'm really struggling with two things: increasing my rates (I seem to be stuck at the $250-$350/project range), and operating as a business rather than a freelancer. Soon (I hope) I will invest in your course to get a little bit more in-depth knowledge to overcome these obstacles. You seem to be the only professional filmmaker that focuses heavily on the business aspect of this industry, and for that I thank you
Hey Zach, thanks for the comment. The two things you're struggling with are exactly why I created the course so I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for! Hope to see you there soon and drop me a message if you have any questions in the mean time :)
Always simple, to the point and actionable. I've heard it all before but great to listen again and think about it again in the context of your own video business. 👌
I really enjoy your content! Thanks for sharing. About your question, in my case I have been shooting short videos for free for a ONG and I've worked on multiple projects as different profiles because of my generalist background: digital compositing, editing, color correcting, shooting, creating motion graphics. I would like to make the step as a full time filmmaker but first I need to improve my portfolio. I think that what the most difficult think for me is to set a starting budget and managing the time I work on the project.
Laura Duran Hey Laura, thanks for the comment. Those are all great skills to have! Have you considered making one passion project that’s aligned with the kind of clients you want to work with? To get away from a generalist portfolio and give you the confidence to charge with the ideal clients you have in mind. Sometimes just having one really strong (and specific) piece is all it takes to start attracting the right clients
@@jacksonkingsley7414 Thanks for the advice! Then I'll have to first research all the possibilities. Any advice to find which are the main different existing client types?
yes I live in Belgium and I am interested.
After COVID hit I dropped out of university and decided to go full-time as a freelance videographer and editor (mind you I have 3.5 years of experience with hundreds of completed client projects and a few in-house positions). As of right now I'm really struggling with two things: increasing my rates (I seem to be stuck at the $250-$350/project range), and operating as a business rather than a freelancer. Soon (I hope) I will invest in your course to get a little bit more in-depth knowledge to overcome these obstacles. You seem to be the only professional filmmaker that focuses heavily on the business aspect of this industry, and for that I thank you
Hey Zach, thanks for the comment. The two things you're struggling with are exactly why I created the course so I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for! Hope to see you there soon and drop me a message if you have any questions in the mean time :)
Always simple, to the point and actionable. I've heard it all before but great to listen again and think about it again in the context of your own video business. 👌
I really enjoy your content! Thanks for sharing. About your question, in my case I have been shooting short videos for free for a ONG and I've worked on multiple projects as different profiles because of my generalist background: digital compositing, editing, color correcting, shooting, creating motion graphics. I would like to make the step as a full time filmmaker but first I need to improve my portfolio. I think that what the most difficult think for me is to set a starting budget and managing the time I work on the project.
Laura Duran Hey Laura, thanks for the comment. Those are all great skills to have! Have you considered making one passion project that’s aligned with the kind of clients you want to work with? To get away from a generalist portfolio and give you the confidence to charge with the ideal clients you have in mind. Sometimes just having one really strong (and specific) piece is all it takes to start attracting the right clients
@@jacksonkingsley7414 Thanks for the advice! Then I'll have to first research all the possibilities. Any advice to find which are the main different existing client types?
@Laura Duran I suggest watching my other video on Finding Your Niche, that should answer your question, but if not let me know :)