brandondull
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Advice for a freelancer
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To start Brandon I suggest you read this thread. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?83958-How-To-Get-Started-and-Stay-In-The-Business
Be aware that whatever specific approach you take - it takes a lot of hard work.
More specifically to you - what is your experience level? How do you want to approach it? As a freelance shooter? Lighting / camera op? (that one might be a little more specific to my market in Australia.)
Be aware that whatever specific approach you take - it takes a lot of hard work.
More specifically to you - what is your experience level? How do you want to approach it? As a freelance shooter? Lighting / camera op? (that one might be a little more specific to my market in Australia.)
Pickthorne
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I notice that your youtube channel has over 200 videos, 1700 subscribers and 1.6 million views. Is that all you?
Since most of those seem to be music video/club scene offerings, start reaching out to social media promoters (yes that's a job now) and communications officers at companies that trade in similar products/lifestyles. Brag about those stats. Make sure potential clients know about your built-in "tribe" you bring to the table.
Specialize rather than diversify *at first*. You can't Barry Green it straight away. Focus on your strengths and build ahead to new sectors/styles incrementally.
As for price...there are so many variables. So lets stick to platitudes:
Never give a price (even the non-existent ballpark kind) on the spot.
Never send out a quote without first sleeping on the numbers.
And if it feels low, than it is.
If they walk, than so be it.
It's going to happen.
Cheers,
Craig
Since most of those seem to be music video/club scene offerings, start reaching out to social media promoters (yes that's a job now) and communications officers at companies that trade in similar products/lifestyles. Brag about those stats. Make sure potential clients know about your built-in "tribe" you bring to the table.
Specialize rather than diversify *at first*. You can't Barry Green it straight away. Focus on your strengths and build ahead to new sectors/styles incrementally.
As for price...there are so many variables. So lets stick to platitudes:
Never give a price (even the non-existent ballpark kind) on the spot.
Never send out a quote without first sleeping on the numbers.
And if it feels low, than it is.
If they walk, than so be it.
It's going to happen.
Cheers,
Craig