12/12/2014

Things To Consider Before Becoming Professional Videographer

By Claudine Hodges


These days, more and more people are interested in photography and videography. However, before you become professional in this field, you still need to consider a lot of things, especially that this profession is not easy at all. If you are one of those people interested to this career, you need to evaluate yourself first on the skills required. Most especially, it is important for you to have a creative eye.

Undeniably, your job involves with technical tasks, such as lighting, shooting and editing. If you are interested to learn and master new innovations and technologies, that could be another helpful way to gain more skills. It is better to start learning videography by taking up basic education, gain work experiences in photography or film to enhance your skills and later on, become a professional videographer Washington DC.

In order to learn more tangible abilities of the business, such as choosing the right equipment, lighting, shooting and editing, pursue a certificate or degree in media, communications and broadcasting. This involves earning a bachelor degree from an accredited university, but community colleges are also the best place to learn the basics of videography.

If your place has a community TV station, that can be another option to get free training in the basics of the business. You may consider taking some classes in photography and videography to train your eyes for shooting, but it is important not to skip over your classes that teaches you to edit videos, m develop films, light the studio and use the recording tools and devices to capture a good audio.

Once you are well equipped with knowledge and skills, you may now start to use them. You may volunteer to shoot a video for your community TV station and learn the whole industry. While you are still in school, connect with other video and film students who are working on their projects. Seek out camera operator, videography or media internships at film studios or TV stations. Offer a shoot at the wedding of your friend or graduation or a promotional video for free.

As you start your work, you have to store a folder of digital portfolio. You may start editing them every month and save then on a DVD or a digital file. Maintain a blog or website where you can post your portfolio and use social media to promote them. If you are preparing for an interview in a specific area, such as promotional shoot for a trade, then edit the best promo videos.

Videography jobs are actually available at production firms, private companies and TV stations looking for an in house or promotion staff. Basically, you should show off your experience to get the job. You may also consider opening your own freelance business. Look for more leads through word of mouth and referrals as well. You need to own your equipment, tools and other devices needed to complete your task.

Next is to register your trade as a sole proprietor or corporation, depending on your decision. This is a better way for you to avoid paying high amount of taxes. You may start your business and apply your knowledge to get more clients and customers. If you also decide to work in a company, then you are required to be skillful and knowledgeable.

Later on, you may also learn the importance of being versatile and adept in all aspects of video production now that you are a professional videographer. Of course, there is more. You also have to learn, among other things on how to run and operate an independent video production business.




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