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Read more "I’d like to invite you to The Creative Community"by filtergrade.com As technology becomes more accessible and tutorial videos become more common, the video editing field has become much more competitive. If you don’t have existing connections or the ability to network effectively, you will need to use every resource available to you. In this blog, we’ve compiled 10 places for you to look […]
Read more "Video Editing Jobs: 10 Places for Editors to Find Work"BY JOE FREDERICK, Premiumbeat From writing to starting your own YouTube channel, here are 3 ways to diversify your revenue stream with a new side hustle. Make sure you develop a second source of income alongside editing, and make it something that links to your existing skill set. If you’re a freelance video editor, check out […]
Read more "Three Side Hustles That Are Perfect For Video Editors"by Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com Pricing is hard – but it isn’t cookie-cutter either. This article first appeared in MotionArray.com. This is an excerpt. Ask any freelancer what part of their job they hate the most and chances are a good chunk of them will point to the inescapable chore that is pricing. Pricing your own […]
Read more "What Do I Charge? A 3-Step Pricing Formula for Videographers"by Tanner Shinnick, PremiumBeat.com (This is an excerpt.) Typically, a sizzle reel is a three to five minute summation of your story’s main plot points, narrative approach, direction, and introduction to your main characters. Unlike a stylish, marketing-motivated trailer or demo reel, a sizzle is a cohesive, narrative visual approach that gives your audience an ultra-clear look […]
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Read more "8 Ways To Collect Donations On Your WordPress Blog"by Sam Mestman, FCP.co Want to make more money out of video? In this article from Sam Mestman, he details his ideas, solutions and hard-earned experience that will help you win more business from more clients and be happier doing it. Sam here… believe it or not, I don’t think the biggest problem facing video professionals […]
Read more "How to Manage Clients and Build Your Own Video Business"BY LACI TEXTER, SproutVideo Appearing on camera can be nerve-wracking, even for executives. There’s something about staring into a camera lens that tends to spike people’s stress levels, no matter how high-powered their day job might be. After all, just because they’re running a company doesn’t mean they appear on camera all the time. The last […]
Read more "How to Help an Executive Look Good on Camera"By Andrew Thomas It sounds backwards, but slowing down is actually a faster way to succeed. Here’s why. Go faster. Do more. Hustle. Hustle even more. Sound familiar? Social media is full of influencers, entrepreneurs, and “gurus” touting the virtues of hustling at all costs. It’s reached the point where hustling, and even just talking about hustling, […]
Read more "4 Reasons Why Slowing Down Will Actually Make You More Successful"by Musicbed.com It’s easy to compare reels to resumés. It’s a make-or-break career moment, an opportunity to get your foot in the door by showing your skills to employers. But, there is one key difference between the two: a reel gives you nothing to hide behind. No pretty cover letter. No “proficient in Microsoft Word.” […]
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