A week in the life of a fulltime videographer

[@hemi_]

Love this man. As someone who recently got laid off his cozy 9-5 production gig and is trying to go full time freelance, I’d LOVE to see more of this. Insight like this is priceless

[@lensofjared]

You got it! Ill try to keep it coming

[@CarterZarrillo]

Same boat dude

[@JordanMcCoySeattle]

@@lensofjared😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@iammikebecerra]

Is this where the laid off people hang out? Lol jk I recently was let go as well and looking to do the same thing. Best of luck 🤞

[@PartyTimeExcellentTV]

Love the video and your approach to KZbin. It’s a breath of fresh air. One piece of advice, take it or leave it, make a checklist for what you need for your shoot and you will never forget anything. It is also less stressful when packing up!

[@lensofjared]

I REALLY need to do this!

[@substrata4130]

Man, I really appreciate your transparency, I’m about to jump in to the freelance world after 17 years in construction. Been filming for over 20 years and when I got paid to do a documentary for a work project I realized hey, I can do this! Thankyou for the insight.

[@lensofjared]

That’s amazing!! Good luck to you! There’s some amazing insight from being In construction that you can use. Go and enjoy the process bro, you got this!

[@thahir6638]

Your transparency is admirable, in a world where everyone shows rainbows and sunshines, its really refreshing to see someone being raw and honest. Earned a sub, keep up the good work bro.

[@lensofjared]

Thanks friend!

[@op3rator082]

One of the first videos in a while that I’ve watched 100% of, and even more than that, didn’t skip forward even once, something about the calm yet informative flow just allows me to watch all of it. Great work man, I can relate to you a lot in the way that I love freelance video that way I can be flexible with my time. Also on the side I also prioritize mental health and other fitness topics as well as I find that’s one thing that I’ve needed the most work on throughout my life. That’s part of the journey though man ! Good luck, and keep posting man, loving the content, specifically what jobs you did and about how you balance that and home stuff, love seeing you not just in action on jobs, but at home too!

[@lensofjared]

Wow I appreciate this more than you know! It’s definitely a balancing act but, at least for now, i love it!

[@tekkythai]

Always great to see BTS of the live of a freelance. I'm in a similar boat in Australia. Appreciate the honesty, it's easy to get discouraged when you see only the highlights of other creators. Keep it up mate 🙌

[@lensofjared]

For sure! Social media makes us think we are never doing enough! Im watching anime as I type this....just is what it is!

[@tekkythai]

@@lensofjared haha nice one!

[@gregbjorkman]

Appreciate the candid nature and approach to sharing behind the scenes of what you do.

[@lensofjared]

Thanks Greg!

[@superemesean5907]

Man shut up!

[@MickeyMullin]

I loved this. Getting a look behind the scenes of someone who does this professionally day in, day out, is just gold. Thank you for capturing and sharing so much of the process!

[@lensofjared]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brendonbooks7510]

dude as someone freshly going full time for videography. this is such a breath of fresh air. i have no one to base how my routine should look or how busy i should be. this video means a lot more than you might think ❤️ thank u

[@lensofjared]

I appreciate that!

[@houston252]

Paused the video after the first 30 seconds to subscribe immediately. Appreciate the honesty!!

[@lensofjared]

Hey I really appreciate that!

[@nvnoblack]

I really love these long videos, it really makes it feel like im part of the experience and it gives enough insight on what really goes down at different kinds of shoots 🔥

[@lensofjared]

Im glad you enjoy them and thanks for watching!

[@davidmorefield]

I could feel you regretting that music video call within the first 10 seconds. This format is dope. No voiceover and you get all your thoughts out in the moment. *Opens up Zillow in Dallas

[@lensofjared]

Yeah I knew I just wasted my time and money lmaoooo

[@GeorgeGuillory]

You should check out Austin too. No surfing though. 🤣

[@davidmorefield]

@@GeorgeGuillory no surfing is pretty much a deal breaker

[@davidmorefield]

@@lensofjared I like how he thought you were an investigator and didn’t want to say he was himself. 😁

[@Souafilms]

This is so real LOL

[@Deiondrick]

So far I have watched two of your videos; I love your level of transparency! You are straight to the point, no fluff. It is something that is really needed on KZbin.

[@lensofjared]

I appreciate that!

[@CamFaccini]

love this longer styled vlog. Structure is great and insightful as well! Always learning something new every time i watch your videos

[@lensofjared]

Thanks Cam! Trying to keep it fresh!

[@Jonnyvonwallstrom]

Love to see the hustle dude, keep making this. LOTS of filmmakers can relate. Nice to get reminded of how I started. The one thing that boosted my budgets the most was passion projects.

[@lensofjared]

Thanks! Will do! Currently working on a passion project now with my buddy!

[@charllyramirez9358]

Love the transparency on this! Recently quit my job as well to try and be a full time videographer/ freelancer

[@lensofjared]

You got this!

[@Justinjonesmedia]

Really awesome video as always man. Thank you for sharing!

[@lensofjared]

Thanks for watching!

[@milesjoseph7086]

I absolutely love your content bro! It’s very relatable!

[@lensofjared]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching it!

[@jonathan-biehl]

Nice video. Great to see an unfiltered week in the life of video. Glad I'm not the only one with a messy house :)

[@lensofjared]

haha definitely not!

[@Tommy_Beal]

cool seeing you call leads, and follow up with them the next day! 🙌🏻

[@lensofjared]

Thanks Tommy!

[@Damage_3538]

Just found this, love the raw and real. I can't wait to watch the next one. I'm a marketeer trying to get into the videography space, so it's nice to see the real behind the scenes.

[@lensofjared]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@magbaezart9623]

Bro, I don't think I've had EVER seen such a Transparent , Honest and Straightforward Photography/Videography , Freelance KZbin Video /KZbinr yet. You Sir , Literally, got my Subscription Before the video ended. Leaving comments is NOT a thing for me , but your content , this content Deserves to have it. !!!!

[@lensofjared]

I really appreciate that! I’m trying my best to show exactly what it’s like to do this. Thanks for watching and supporting

[@eberbravo4025]

awesome video man thanks a lot for sharing your day in a life!! is so empathetic and motivating!! I am Filmmaker from Mexico hustling in San Francisco, and I can't see the light over here. but this motivated me a lot!!

[@lensofjared]

Just take it a day at a time. It’s tough when you have good days like a client hiring you, then you move into slow and no one messaging you. You got this!

[@eberbravo4025]

@@lensofjared yeah!! I just love how empathetic and boulnerable you showed yourself !! so human and also amazing work!!! cheers!!

[@JesusMartinezCreates]

Yes! My man! Great channel bro! I Freelance full-time in San Diego as well working on a lighting company and commercial filmmaking. cheers!

[@lensofjared]

That is awesome!

[@Menosfilms]

Love the content man. Been getting more into videography since I started doing music videos, color grading courses & my own content. This helps give me a little bit more confidence seeing your perspective.

[@lensofjared]

Love that, keep learning man!

[@32SIX]

You’re going to blow up dude. I know success when I see them. Keep at this.

[@lensofjared]

Appreciate that man

[@GeorgeGuillory]

Great video! Love the "raw" nature of it, sort of a like a "day in the life" vibe to it. I appreciate your standards about free gear. So many KZbinrs get and review gear, but don't actually use it for jobs/work. Knowing how it works on jobs is great feedback. Speaking of, how did the Zhiyun light work out? Or are you saving that for another video?

[@lensofjared]

Thank you! And yes, I think the light is great bc it doesn’t require a ballast! The app isn’t bad either

[@brendan_mueller]

You can use the glow mist if you screw it on the threaded ring with the text facing the lens if that makes sense! Basically backwards and it threads on.

[@lensofjared]

OMG you're right!! Thank you!

[@YoussefHallouly]

Love your honesty man! Great video, glad I found you :)

[@shootwithray]

Love the realness in this. Thanks for sharing!

[@lensofjared]

Thanks for watching!

[@henrymilburn4598]

This is so unique absolutely love this concept super real and insightful keep it up☝️

[@lensofjared]

Thank you! Might try to make one of these every few months

[@Souafilms]

KZbin Algorithm giving me the right content. Love this type of stuff man. The real stuff. Got a sub

[@lensofjared]

Thank you brother, I really appreciate that

[@B-Moye]

Relate to so much in this video. Full week lead hunting, consults, shoots, just trying to make it. And free time filled with anime lol

[@lensofjared]

Anime is the secret ingredient haha

[@MMcDaniel]

Dude this is such good content. Thank you

[@lensofjared]

Appreciate that!

[@whoismichaelesquire]

Loved this video. The honesty is the key. So many people who do video production companies or freelancers don’t tell the truth about the gigs. I agree with you about the music videos. It’s very hard to find clients who are willing to spend money on their projects. They expect to sing about all of their success but in reality they don’t have any money. 😂

[@lensofjared]

Hahah I love the concept of music videos too, super creative and stuff but, just no money in it!

[@ozielmelendez]

I love the idea that you are very natural and real if I’m not mistaking you are in Texas right? New subscriber man I hope you get a tone, really helpful content.

[@lensofjared]

Yes I am! Thanks man!

[@scott_stevenson]

Great stuff man love the day in the life kind of stuff.

[@lensofjared]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@JuniorTobias525]

BRO those t markers are game changers! not having to use tape haha you should have had them in your list and you would have made commistion from me. thats why I love checking out small channels because ya it's a 14 min video vut if I can get like 1 single thing for the next shoot to help, its worth it. next thing you know its been 10 years and ive learned so much!

[@lensofjared]

Yessir! Thats how we learn! Little at a time for a long time! Thanks for watching

[@wesleygrimes89]

I love to see how much youve grown bro! You probably don't remember me, but I bought a A7II from you YEEEAAAARRRRRSSSSS ago lol!

[@lensofjared]

No way! in Dallas?

[@godmanjordan23]

Man great vid and loved the realness of it

[@lensofjared]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MarcusRFilms]

"Is this Kevin" "NO!" "Oh I'm just responding to a music video ad in Bark" "YES!" classic!

[@lensofjared]

Lmafoooo

[@ricoskitso]

Legit learned so much Frm this one video Ty man!! Had to subscribe ⚡️🙏🏽

[@lensofjared]

Thanks for the sub!

[@nf032]

Another amazing video, thank you for making this one, learnt a lot 🙏

[@lensofjared]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zylo]

this is amazing, inspiring as well. i hope to do something similar to what you're doing in the coming future. jus subscribed!!

[@lensofjared]

Make it happen! It’s worth seeing your journey!

[@irbydidit]

love this !!! very real !

[@lensofjared]

Thank you!

[@nshaps]

The knuckle duster I’m gonna use that

[@lensofjared]

Best zombie weapon this side of the Mississippi

[@BigE]

Dope video

[@lensofjared]

Thanks 💯

[@Alexproduction27]

16:13-16:21 is priceless ahahahahaha 'Psh psh psh pshhh" hahahahahahahahaa

[@lensofjared]

Hahahaha did you really lock it in if you didn’t make your own sfx?

[@nikhilgajjar6731]

Love the video! Don't see many of these realistic and honest uncut videos I'm just getting started myself and I love the advice you give ❤ Btw, what's this "Bark" app you're talking about? I'm attempting to use StaffMeUp but no good leads so far lol. Just wanted to figure out how to get more leads!

[@lensofjared]

Thank you! Bark is an app where you basically pay for leads, staffme up is thought, I had 0 luck with that in the 5 months i used it.

[@matrixate]

Thanks for posting. The reality is that paying for leads is kind of the way to go while you build up your social media accounts. I tried all the free listings and got 0 calls in 3 months. Bark keeps bugging me but i don't want to pay.

[@lensofjared]

Yeah I agree, it’s a pain sometimes bc you can’t gauge the quality of the lead. Most the time the budgets are lower then you want as well.

[@AndrewBuiTV]

Dope video! What’s the app you were using in front of the mural, to test the framing/subject

[@johnbrandess-old]

Wondering about that as well

[@lensofjared]

It’s called Artemis Pro!

[@vincevenom3377]

This is gold

[@lensofjared]

Thank you!

[@thenothing_podcast]

Great video dude

[@lensofjared]

Appreciate it!

[@Phi3nD]

Great video man glad I stumbled upon your channel. You ever have clients request a teleprompter and have one you suggest?

[@lensofjared]

I haven’t yet but, I really need to get one bc it’s a great add on

[@mgburner3233]

What app are you using for the camera preview at 5:08?

[@lensofjared]

Artemis pro

[@peckafilm]

Are half days common where you're at? I'm in STL and our community highly discourages taking half day rates. I appreciate you making this video bc I'm in a similar spot as you!

[@lensofjared]

I’ll be honest, I hear a lot of different things about. I’ve just recently started to try and push for no half days. It’s difficult to get clients to understand that “just a 2 hr shoot” doesn’t mean it’s only 2 hrs of our day. It’s a balancing act right now bc I want to make money but not work for Pennie’s.

[@nexxys1]

Hey Bro, I love your content. this really helps up and coming artists. May I ask what App you were be using to decide on the focal length etc on that first location?

[@lensofjared]

Thanks! It’s called Artemis pro!

[@mrdfwproductions]

Dude you're in Dallas, that's awesome! We should link up. I'm a Dallas based camera-op looking for work as well, I'd love to join the group chat.

[@lensofjared]

For sure! DM me on IG and I’ll drop you in!

[@mrdfwproductions]

@@lensofjared thanks brother!

[@blood399]

Hey can you tell me more about this bark job bored website. Thank you. love the channel.

[@lensofjared]

I mean, its probably better to just look into it on the website. Its basically you paying for leads to jobs that people post

[@AndresArosemena]

Great video! I love watching the behind the scenes with your thoughts as they happen. Are all this projects your own direct clients? Or are you being hired by a producer? Also the team you showed working with you on the interview at the mural, are they freelancers hired by you for that video only? I also find it interesting that good brands are reaching out to not so huge channels. I wonder if they would reach out to creators over here in Ecuador. When you mentioned about the gaffing job for $400 and bringing your lighting kit for half a day on a shoot, what does that mean? Are you building the lighting rigs using your equipment and not shooting anything? Just rigging stuff?You rented your stuff for that price? PS: I hope you are feeling better!

[@lensofjared]

Alot of the times I am hired by other agencies or videographers. The team is just freelancers that I hire when I need them. Yeah I just bring the lights and set them up!

[@AndresArosemena]

@@lensofjared that's great! thanks for the reply

[@zcounts]

dope work!

[@lensofjared]

Thanks 🔥

[@pipspilot4099]

Nice video.. thanks. Btw, what site do you use to get VG jobs? I did not get it clear from this video.

[@lensofjared]

It’s called Bark!

[@Longdancer]

Hi again Jared. How to you get access to these gaming gigs. Do you phone up the organisers? If so how do you find out who they are? I'm based in the UK and looking to do similar with other specialised events. Would be good to know who/how to contact them. Thanks again in advance.

[@lensofjared]

Looking to make a video on it soon

[@ivytronlhk]

I notice you talk about the tube light but isn’t listed in description. Brand? Link?

[@lensofjared]

It’s the amaran T2C!

[@wjauregui]

what app is that you used for framing?

[@timothylewis9569]

Artemis Pro, it looks like it.

[@wjauregui]

@@timothylewis9569 thanks!

[@lensofjared]

Yep!

[@brendanbos4235]

Thanks for sharing! What app were you using as a scouting stand in against the mural?

[@lensofjared]

Artemis Pro!

[@brendanbos4235]

@@lensofjared Thank you

[@YoussefHallouly]

Hey sorry maybe I've missed it, if you talked about it but what's that app on your phone that you're using to frame the shot?

[@lensofjared]

Artemis Pro!

[@blackflagimages5436]

Sorry if mentioned somewhere else, but what app were you using to simulate the focal length? Thank you!

[@lensofjared]

Artemis Pro!

[@ChrisIngramTheEditor]

Great content 🔥🔥🔥

[@lensofjared]

Thanks homie!

[@Phonothek]

hey dude nice insights! may I ask how long you are in the industry and what's your age? cheers!

[@lensofjared]

6 years and I’m 29!

[@candersonset]

Is it just me or do those filters give a slight magenta hue?

[@lensofjared]

I haven’t studied them enough to give an answer honestly

[@Daniel-Greenan]

What’s the camera app on your phone for the lenses framing?

[@lensofjared]

Artemis Pro!

[@MediaMogulStudioNC]

Hey what was that you were doing in front of the mural when you said “this is 35 and let’s do 25” ?

[@lensofjared]

It’s called Artemis pro, great app for framing shots!

[@LoybuckzCaptures]

What is that app that you used to scout the location?

[@lensofjared]

Artemis Pro

[@DannyBoneZz]

What is the app that you used to frame and plan your shot?

[@lensofjared]

Artemis Pro

[@DannyBoneZz]

@@lensofjared thank you, sir. Really appreciate how real this video was.. it's like an actual glimpse into a career.. to see if we want to pursue it..

[@TheAdrianSammy]

I’m up in Dallas bro how do I join this group chat 😭

[@lensofjared]

DM me on IG! @lensofjared

[@olegvolik2488]

What's the app where u check focal length

[@lensofjared]

Artemis Pro

[@michaelsalt9685]

Are you in seagoville Tx!?

[@lensofjared]

I am close to it, yes!

[@michaelsalt9685]

@@lensofjared I’m in mesquite. I have a video agency too. We should shoot together sometime!

[@JonackFilm]

That's so interesting

[@lensofjared]

Thanks!

[@deshawnthedirector]

Yo Jared Im in THE DFW AREA. LETS WORK! I ALSO HAVE A SONY FX6. IM A SCRIPTWRITER, SOUND EDITOR/DESIGNER AS WELL

[@lensofjared]

HMU on IG @lensofjared

[@MISTY_1H]

W vid ❤

[@lensofjared]

Thanks!

[@KBFilms2]

Hope you raise your prices soon bro I’m charging minimum$800- $1200 shooting on a a6700 lol

[@lensofjared]

I have since this video haha im at about $1500/day on average

[@thekp503]

How is that "BARK app spelled" ?

[@lensofjared]

BARK

[@thekp503]

@@lensofjared ok... Just couldn't find it in the app store.

[@51000juju51000]

AUTHENTICITY: YES. Thank you so much for the non-bullshit

[@lensofjared]

Thanks for supporting, I’ll try to keep them coming!

[@ArgoFowl]

if you keep uploading like you are now you will be making 5-10k a month from youtube in 1-2 years

[@ArgoFowl]

youtube algo really f**** with you, go hard

[@lensofjared]

Man I hope! That would cover the bills haha

[@crazyfrets07]

"Kevin" totally thought you were a debt collector lol

[@lensofjared]

Lmao yeah he wasn’t about it

[@ben.m0v]

Anyone here seen my hero academia?

[@lensofjared]

In the process haha

[@Thomas_vlogs]

100% and it’s good!

[@foryourconsiderationpod]

Be careful with Bark bro, it seems like real scambait.

[@lensofjared]

Ive had good success on it, for sure isn’t the best way to get quality jobs sadly.