Final week of my $100k+ year

[@AndresHernandezFilms]

I’m so stuck at a fluctuating monthly revenue. I’m so happy you’re doing 100k+. I need to know what else I need to do to get consistent clients because i feel I’m doing all I can and it’s slim pickings. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@ty-k6708]

Exactly how I felt, so I went back to full-time corporate. Freelance is not for everyone.

[@AmariRebel]

Always get so much value out of your videos. Thanks, David. Happy new year!

[@davidmorefield]

@@AmariRebel Glad to have you on board 🏴‍☠️

[@The_Daliban]

18:19 loved both of those moments☺️ It‘s crazy but it works that way(phones making the bulk of the money) across almost al industries i guess. In hospitality you make most of your money with quick and easy food, not fancy gourmet dining. Keep it up. Love the community solutions 🙌🏻

[@davidmorefield]

@@The_Daliban The goal is I can have fun with it still AND have fun with more creative projects.

[@Tommy_Beal]

I appreciate the encouragement to talk with other people in the field, and share your finances with maybe a few of them. That feels like it could be really healthy and helpful.

[@davidmorefield]

@@Tommy_Beal It is! Very eye opening when you hear what people in your circle are doing.

[@JordiVandenBroeck]

You can solve the issue with the riser by adding a Quick-release base and baseplate to the camera. This also makes it faster to take it on and off the riser!

[@bford1908]

You're still trying to fit stuff into the two door car huh?😂

[@davidmorefield]

@@bford1908 No, you missed the point. I am now able to use my two door car again. For the full year, we’ve been using my girlfriend’s small suv to haul gear to my retainer client. Now that we do not need to bring gear, we can return to using my car. I don’t need to bring all of my gear like this for any other job.

[@JonesCollectiveMedia]

Building a set is very fun. You put it together well. Good video!

[@davidmorefield]

@@JonesCollectiveMedia it’s really fun when it’s not my money 😅

[@corey1022]

I’m glad to see you getting work. It’s been a rough year for alot of us in the industry.

[@davidmorefield]

@@corey1022 This retainer has made a huge impact on my finances. Now I see why everyone wants one.

[@itsalexoh]

Hey David, I've seen your name pop up in a few groups. (I think maybe a OC filmmaker fb group, the AOD group, and then MAYBE the canon cinema fb group a while back?) I saw this vlog pop up on my YT feed today and I had a chance to sit and watch through today! Really enjoyed it. Super cozy vibes and it's a lot of fun to see another professional work. Keep up the great content and I've subscribed for more!

[@davidmorefield]

@@itsalexoh I try to get around different corners of the internet haha. This vlog is my favorite space though. A ton of value from me being able to interact with the audience.

[@videopromike]

That shot with the farm owner was a gorgeous shot! Perfect timing with the sun.

[@davidmorefield]

@@videopromike Took advantage of the light!!!

[@scottsmokerx]

It’s always that one missing cable that can ruin your whole day 😅 Luckily you had one! $100K is impressive, even more so considering you don’t take on jobs with editing. Congrats man!

[@davidmorefield]

@@scottsmokerx It’s more than 100k. I’m super blessed that I had this solid year. Excited to talk about it in the video.

[@scottsmokerx]

@@davidmorefield looking forward to it!

[@JohnFalchetto]

Well done buddy, great to meet with you earlier this year.

[@davidmorefield]

@@JohnFalchetto absolutely, I appreciate you reaching out. Looking forward to see what projects you get into next year.

[@indicreativeofficial]

Solid video man, thanks for the BTS looks as always.

[@davidmorefield]

@@indicreativeofficial just a random internet guy sharing bts 🤙🏻

[@indicreativeofficial]

@ If that’s the same Svelt I’m thinking of, Meredith is cool. Did some work with her other company Spot years ago in my former occupation.

[@davidmorefield]

@@indicreativeofficial no way. Small world.

[@adamkstudio]

Thank you for respecting the babies out there🙏

[@davidmorefield]

@@adamkstudio A man of the people.

[@videopromike]

Concerning the a7S3 and needing a little bit more space, what about buying a cage? That will give you a few millimeters to half an inch more of rise.

[@davidmorefield]

@@videopromike yep I think I’m buying one regardless. Normally all I need is the hotshoe for DJI mics but recently I just need one or two more connection points.

[@estevanzamora]

Great job as always. Looking forward to our call sometime in February!

[@davidmorefield]

@@estevanzamora haha thanks for reminding me

[@madhureshsharma3844]

Hi Brother, can please help me out in finding the best Camcorder of SONY Z280 or Z200. And my purpose is to record Spritual Classes of 3 to 4 hr.

[@davidmorefield]

@@madhureshsharma3844 z200 is newer and cheaper. I recommend that one since it has the latest tech in it.

[@andes_creative]

Thanks for sharing. Interesting phone setup. How was the quality on those lavs?

[@davidmorefield]

@@andes_creative good enough 😂

[@VisualFrank]

Sheeesh you can still shred! I just moved to Davenport fl and recognized the colonial shop, drove by there on Monday haha!

[@davidmorefield]

@@VisualFrank it’s great to have it nearby!!

[@AlbertoMendoza]

From an FX6 cam op to an iPhone cam op 😂 big congrats on a solid year.

[@davidmorefield]

@@AlbertoMendoza Most money I’ve ever made 😅

[@SiRedCat]

Gonna sub for the financial disclosures ... I hate when yt make videos about revealing their income and then telling jack shit on how they got there, changes they made and such...

[@davidmorefield]

@@SiRedCat Same. You can watch that other video I mentioned. I go into detail for the previous year. This new one will have transparency as well.

[@hangfire6368]

Great video.

[@davidmorefield]

@@hangfire6368 thanks for checking it out!

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

Retainer client wants to have gear in house because the workflow takes too long? Are you worried that they’re trying to phase you out of the process?

[@davidmorefield]

@@Nathan_Lundstrom we just set dates through April 2025

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

@@davidmorefieldNice! Obviously you’re privy to the entire conversation 😂 my intial worry for that question was based on how some of it was explained in the blog, but having those dates set AND streamlining the workflow process is dope! Hopefully they also don’t bring up the conversation of ‘well now it takes you less time since it’s all setup’.

[@davidmorefield]

@@Nathan_Lundstrom Trust me I was anxious about being phased out as well. Still am. I’m doing all the actions that point to that. But I’m going off their word that they want to continue. Time won’t be changed. Still charging day rates.

[@luker1ng]

It’s so interesting how much You are ending up using iPhone footage. Makes sense. But in my head more income always meant bigger and better cameras / gear. Cool to see!

[@davidmorefield]

@@luker1ng That’s what I thought as well. It’s different kid of work but it’s fun.

[@Josefx3m]

Why lanterns instead of softboxes?

[@davidmorefield]

@@Josefx3m He lives!!! Haven’t heard from you in ages!! I like the fast collapse-ability of lanterns and the wide wash of light. Also I hate the spokes on soft boxes.

[@Josefx3m]

@@davidmorefield I live! 😆 I think I have commented on other videos recently but its getting crowded in the comments nowadays! Im suffering from editing ptsd so no vlogging atm… Aight. I always try to control spill.🧐 honeycomb and everything. I guess both works but it creates different looks. I can recommend Apature or discount brand GVM softboxes. They collapse in one piece. 👌

[@SportFlow]

Television professionals are becoming fewer and fewer (layoffs at television stations, etc.). And on the other hand, influencers and people with money but without any training whatsoever in audiovisuals growing and growing thanks to social networks. This is the world where we live in. I worry that professional workflows with professional equipment that have worked for many years will be forgotten. To end up producing videos with iPhones and toy accessories. Obviously I'm not referring to you, who know how to adapt, but to the clients who hire you.

[@davidmorefield]

@@SportFlow this retainer is the rare occasion that I work with the end client but yes I work with a ton of agencies who will have to navigate this blended time.

[@kadeemcreates]

Anthony is dope!

[@AcastroAX]

13:34 😂 good luck waiting for that update

[@davidmorefield]

@@AcastroAX one of my most needed features.

[@AcastroAX]

@ maybe in a MK2

[@davidmorefield]

@ Maybe. It could be an easy software fix though

[@paulloth]

A Tip for the Greenscreen: Just Spray it with water...Over night it will flatten out

[@davidmorefield]

@@paulloth I was going to bring a steamer. Interesting. I might try it!

[@robinprobyn1971]

Some green screen material is sort of elasticized , quite pricey , but you just basically pull the wrinkles out when attaching to frame .