How much I made in August as a Videographer

I was a little nervous to talk about this but I think having honest discussions about this professional will lead to healthy rate strategies and smarter overall choices when building your brand with clients.
Shout out to ‪@lensofjared‬ for the inso to do this one. Make sure you go check out his channel
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Camera Gear I Use:
CAMERAS:
Sony a7siii : a.co/d/cw8rJXw
Sony A7iv : a.co/d/1OBvdz9
Sony A7rIII : a.co/d/8zBZ8VR
Sony fx3 : a.co/d/6fzKWs7
Sony a6000 : a.co/d/ay66F1X
DJI Mavic 3 : a.co/d/bGk4nI8
Insta 360 x3 : a.co/d/irH3Yj6
Lenses:
Sony Sigma 14-24 2.8: a.co/d/gebfNiF
Sony 35mm 1.4: a.co/d/61bakEU
Sony 50mm 1.2: a.co/d/5LIPcQ1
Sony Sigma 105 1.4 : a.co/d/bPkPHcm
Sony 90mm 2.8 Macro: a.co/d/endHHma
Sony 85mm 1.8: a.co/d/d6gFiXd
Sony 16-35mm f2.8: a.co/d/1r5iZ8Z
Sony 24-70 2.8: a.co/d/alKxLGe
Sony 24-105 f4: a.co/d/5l1sIoV
Sony 70-200 2.8: a.co/d/i50gYfW
LIGHTING:
Aputure 300d ii:
Aputure LS 60d:
Aputure MC Amaran:
Nanette Pavotubes 30cL:
Film Making GEAR
Rhino Ultimate Slider Bundle:
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Zoom H8:
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Rode NTG5 :
Tascam DR-10L:
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Editing:
Editing Video Software: Davinci Resolve
PC Build
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MUSIC:
Motion Array
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[@AISkillBoost]

Excellent video! Looks like you really invest in relationships. Maintaining a valuable customer is so much easier than acquiring new ones. Keep on playing the long game.

[@Semesem_]

@@AISkillBoost yes I’m very grateful for the clients I’ve built over the years

[@Mr.NiceGuy__1]

I love this transparency! People don't always understand how hard this job can be and making money is a whole different side to it.

[@Semesem_]

@@Mr.NiceGuy__1 100% accurate

[@lensofjared]

Man I love this! So glad to see people hop on this. It’s such a healthy conversation for us to have. I also love how honest you are with your clients. Making sure they get proper value from you. Great video!

[@Semesem_]

@@lensofjared yessir. I’m glad I stumbled on your video and got inspired from it. My clients take care of me so I have to return the favor. I enjoy your content bro keep it up

[@MsTaffys]

Extremely fair prices, I’m in LA as well.. Not a videographer but a vlogger.. So glad I came across your channel.. 👏🏾🙌🏾

[@Semesem_]

@@MsTaffys thank you for that. I get sick of the “you should charge more” conversations sometimes

[@demarcuss.3130]

I appreciate the transparency. You've earned a subscriber.

[@Semesem_]

@@demarcuss.3130 I appreciate my guy. Glad you found some value in the videos

[@josuastangl7140]

Same, subscribed, videos like these are very helpful!

[@Semesem_]

@@josuastangl7140 I’m grateful these videos are helpful

[@iamdjfidel]

I SUBSCRIBED just because you did something not many can do - SHARING. Thank you for the insight on your monthly activities and bookings. Its up to us to raise or keep the standard and share.

[@brendanbos4235]

Thanks for sharing, it’s cool to see other videographers and how they approach things. Just started my video business and seeing what others are doing is inspiring

[@Semesem_]

@@brendanbos4235 I’m glad I could provide some insight. Trust me there aren’t that many videos on this topic and I wish there was when I started

[@mattym2210]

Thank you for sharing this. I have been a realtor for the last 10 years but started a media company as well and found that I absolutely LOVE the media side of the business. 🙏🏼

[@Semesem_]

@@mattym2210 that’s awesome. I know a few realtors myself that left real estate for film.

[@denzwthelens]

love to see transparency grow in our industry, thanks for sharing!

[@Semesem_]

@@denzwthelens I’m glad this is a topic that people received

[@nelsonfreeman9963]

Man I'm happy for you and the people that can do this and make money doing it because it truly is a skill to be talented in this game. I'm an amateur photographer who just loves taking pictures in general with no aspirations as of yet to go professional but Im blessed my business allows me to afford my camera equipment etc because photography is an expensive career/hobby to maintain. Keep up the good work and keep hustling.

[@Semesem_]

@@nelsonfreeman9963 that’s exactly how I started. I was just taking photos for fun and long story short bow I own a business lol

[@israelhudsonfx]

Thank you so much for doing this video 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Semesem_]

@@israelhudsonfx no problem 🙏🏾

[@fullframeproductionsllc]

Awesome video, love the honestly. Eye opening for "new" business/freelancers. Looking forward to the next video! Keep doing your thing man!

[@Semesem_]

I appreciate this thank you 🙏🏽

[@joesdaily]

Transparency videos are some of my favorite pieces of content to watch. It reminds me I'm on the right track with what I'm doing. As @lensofjared said, I love how honest you are with your clients. Great stuff, dude! New subscriber here.

[@NgaiNing]

Really love this break downs and how you adjust prices for your clients

[@Semesem_]

@@NgaiNing I love my clients so I got to show them that through my rates

[@tangoleadaz]

Dope video bro thanks for sharing. Videography has been rough for me so far but i look forward to having good months like this!

[@Semesem_]

Well if you ever have any questions I can always go over what worked for me and what didn’t

[@everybodyloveskris10]

Thank you for the transparency! I am just starting out, and I have been unsure of what I should charge, and thus really helped

[@Semesem_]

@@everybodyloveskris10 I’m glad to hear it helped. If there’s any other topics you wanna know feel free to comment your questions

[@everybodyloveskris10]

Maybe a video of you showing us how to properly set up and use a gimbal start-finish?

[@Semesem_]

@@everybodyloveskris10 I’d rather focus on videos that aren’t already heavy in KZbin currently. That type of video is easy to look up currently

[@joshuamerchan2]

Love this raw take. Thanks for sharing. Recently started taking my videography seriously and hopefully take it on full-time soon! I’m in SoCal too, so the exposure to the market helps a lot. Thanks man

[@Semesem_]

@@joshuamerchan2 I’m Glad you’re finding the video useful for what you’re doing. I’m in Cali too so we definitely need these clients for how expensive our cost of living is lol

[@ColeMeger]

Awesome insights brother! You hit the nail on the head with this one

[@Semesem_]

@@ColeMeger thank you, glad you enjoyed the video

[@thahir6638]

The video was great, really good insight. Thank you for being so transparent it really help navigate new people in the industry. Could you make a video on how you get these shoots and bookings? Keep up the good work! Earned a subscriber :)

[@Semesem_]

@@thahir6638 yes that’s going to be my next video . Stay tuned 👍🏾

[@godspeedvisionz9060]

Man thats awesome!! I'm definitely learning about retainers it seems definitely the way to go to build a great relationship with your client.

[@Semesem_]

@@godspeedvisionz9060 that and if you want to get some guaranteed work

[@sonyshootr3120]

Great info that many are not willing to share! Stay blessed my brotha

[@Semesem_]

@@sonyshootr3120 I’m going to keep dropping these gems

[@rapid.visuall167]

I’m going to watch every video🙏🏼

[@Semesem_]

@@rapid.visuall167 I appreciate the commitment lol

[@lesterkdmedia]

Man thanks a lot for sharing, it helps me so much on how to charge clients. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Semesem_]

Happy to hear this. Thank you for the comment

[@NyimaWongchuk]

This was helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@Semesem_]

I’m glad it was helpful to you

[@Tommy_Beal]

i appreciate your transparency man 🙏🏻 it’s good for all of us in the industry! 🙌🏻

[@Semesem_]

@@Tommy_Beal I’m glad it’s being well received

[@muyiwaadebiyi5100]

Love the video, my life warrior, keep up the great work 👍

[@Semesem_]

@@muyiwaadebiyi5100 thank you for the kind words

[@evansraymond487]

Thank you for the transparency with your earnings! I am just starting to invoice clients and love to know how you break down your prices for each event

[@Semesem]

The main things I charge for are time spend filming, time spent editing, and travel. How I got exact numbers was just trial after trail . I've been doing this full time for 4 years so I had alot of time to learn to see what works

[@RZtheDP]

Subbed! Respect for your transparency and congrats on having a great month!

[@Semesem_]

@@RZtheDP thank you for the sub and the compliment. Hopefully my knowledge can help Others have a $15k month

[@danielbranam8503]

i appreciate your candor with this topic. It's funny how this is such a taboo subject to discuss.

[@Semesem_]

@@danielbranam8503 yeah many are scared of the competition and to be looked at as the cheap guy. But I still feel new to this despite my years in the industry. I’m always learning

[@christianmcp]

loved this, thank you for sharing, its gives such goo perspective

[@Semesem_]

I’m glad it was an eye opener for some 🙏🏽

[@rapbisnar]

Brotha thank you for the encouragement. Godspeed

[@Semesem_]

@@rapbisnar I’m glad I was able to encourage 🙏🏽

[@atunbiadesanmi6381]

I thought the prices were super low until I heard the total . I need to adopt this, thanks for sharing

[@Semesem_]

@@atunbiadesanmi6381 and I’m only going up from here

[@medulmiah647]

Hey this first time here , I love the transparency in the video and your charismatic attitude . I never heard anyone giving free videos so well done . But I was wondering if you can make a video about how to get your first client and how to sign in as a videographer . Pretty much I just started my videography career and is very hard to get clients as I just started . I am mainly doing weddings atm . Currently done 3 . Anyway great video , Keep it coming ...

[@Semesem_]

@@medulmiah647 sure thing I’ll touch base on it

[@YoussefHallouly]

Thanks for the transparency man! Really that was a good month for you, you must edit fast :) Great video!

[@Semesem_]

@@YoussefHallouly some of these videos aren’t expedited jobs so I can take my time. But when I had that week off it gave me all the time in the world to buckle down and knock them Out

[@motorausch]

Very insightful video and a great conversation to have 👍

[@Semesem_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WorkMosley]

Love this !

[@Semesem_]

I’m glad thank You

[@Treborray]

dang thats insane !!! Crazy good quality!

[@Semesem_]

I appreciate that thank you

[@MazinUrso]

I love how fair is your prices but, how do you get your clients if you can tell us more about marketing and advertising for your work and also do you have an editor or you edit yourself?

[@Semesem_]

@@MazinUrso yes I can make a video on it and I do edit myself

[@PandoShiro]

Thanks for sharing! I heard the film biz in LA is still dead, have you noticed more camera owner operators who usually work in larger filmsets flood into the real estate, vid podcast and photography scene in the smaller 1 to 2 man bands?

[@Semesem_]

I have friends who are DPs and during their slow months they literally do nothing

[@SamOaCreative]

Glad you did this man. Thanks

[@Semesem_]

@@SamOaCreative me too. It actually put things in perspective for me as well

[@recideas]

Thx a lot for sharing your numbers & experiences! Very interesting👍🏻All the best for future!💪🏻

[@Semesem_]

Thank you! You too!

[@justesmond]

I loved the video. Subscribed.

[@Semesem_]

@@justesmond welcome to the community 🙏🏽

[@davidmorefield]

At that level of comfortable monthly income, it seems like you have your ducks in a row. I appreciate you sharing. I think YT needs more of this authenticity. Of course, I don’t know your situation like you do but maybe the consistent discounts don’t need to be offered? Just a suggestion since it seems like your downtime is minimal and the work keeps flowing in. However, I do understand it for the client acquisition strategy. Thanks again.

[@Semesem_]

@@davidmorefield thanks for the insight , glad you enjoyed the video

[@MattEllis4]

Hell ya brotha keep pushin

[@Semesem_]

All day 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@quaypotts]

Video Going CRAZY!! LFG! More of This!

[@Semesem_]

@@quaypotts right. I guess I’m going to have to do this again by the end of September. So hopefully it’s a good one

[@quaypotts]

@@Semesem_ I wouldn’t wait too long. If this is what people like, give it to them. You gained a good amount of subs off this one video so they’re going to be looking for more of this. Do another one soon! It may or may not do as well but you’re giving the new subs more of what they came for. Take a deep dive into the money lol

[@Semesem_]

@@quaypotts I’m making little money ones like retainers and all that. But I kinda have to wait if I do another “What I made in September “ thing . I’m noticing them asking for how to get clients.

[@brendanbald]

Great vid! Appreciate the transparency

[@jajasmike7818]

I love your transparency in this video! You just popped up on my feed with a very touchy subject. You are correct that many people in this industry don’t talk about the finance part. It appears that we are all charging separate prices. That are drastically different. What amazed me about your strategy in pricing is that, with your skills and equipment you could easily be charging $2500 + each project. But you don’t allow pride to get in the way. Even through humble prices, your business is exalted. Very biblical concept. I’m going to switch my strategy up. I don’t know if you have the time but if I email you would you be willing to look at my portfolio and just share some thoughts? Or advice?

[@Semesem_]

@@jajasmike7818 thank you for your comment. Yes I’ve always believe in fair prices without damaging our industry. But don’t be fooled there are definitely some projects that require me to pull out the big budgets because I have more shooters attached to it, but overall the day to day shoots I have aren’t that big in time Or effort editing. I’d be happy to provide any feedback through Instagram if you have one

[@danielsvids7325]

Been stuck around $10k a year for the last two years, it's wild to me that it's possible to make that in just a month!

[@Semesem_]

$10k a year!? And you’re full time or part time?

[@ThomasDavis-i8s]

I honestly think it depends on where you live, and if it's a market there for film

[@DaniDo]

Damn you're hustling! I'm also a freelance filmmaker but I charge much more for half days shootings but I'm not sure if it's because I live in Switzerland and the living costs are much higher. But hats off you're doing a lot work keep going and thanks for sharing!

[@Semesem_]

My day rate is $700 without editing included

[@olegvolik2488]

Man thank you so much for this one! I'm just starting my freelance journey and had no idea how much I should charge! That's what I needed In my country the prices are way smaller but I was working as an employee and it's like a work for food, I"ve been making like 200$ a MONTH

[@Semesem_]

@@olegvolik2488 of course no problem. There are people that charge even more than me. Just depends on the clientele you have and are comfortable with

[@pipspilot4099]

Nice video, solid transparency 👌🏾. Quick one... can you make a video of all the equipments you usually use for podcasts shoots or list them, I can see a switcher... how many cameras etc. Thanks.

[@Semesem_]

Yes I can. It’s different everytime but I’ll give a two camera setup. I have a podcast I’m filming in a few days

[@alansarpy]

Love the Channel man ... Do just shoot and deliver photos and videos or do you also run their ads as well ? I feel up and coming agents don't know how to get the most out of their footage and if they don't get the clicks and views they act like the videos aren't a great ROI ... I'm just wondering what other free lancers are doing these days .. Thanks 🙏

[@Semesem_]

@@alansarpy no I don’t run ads or do any social media management. I have enough workload for me right now

[@alansarpy]

@@Semesem_ I get it , the ad management is like a second job ..

[@Semesem_]

@@alansarpy if it helps you lock in a client I say go for it

[@ExpanseMediaProductions]

Great job! Real estate isn’t really my passion but it does help pay the bills. But you’re right about good spending habits. Earlier this spring I was so busy with real estate I bought some gear that I really “needed”. And when summer hit all the agents took off to their lake houses. And I had all this stuff I needed to pay for. Thankfully it’s picking up again. But during that downtime I was able to land 3 new clients. I’ve only been at this career for about 10 months but I definitely love it and can’t imagine doing anything else. I can relate to everything you said thanks for sharing and keep giving God the glory!! Bless you brother.

[@Semesem_]

@@ExpanseMediaProductions trust me im the same exact way. I can’t say I’m passionate about filming houses, but this industry has blessed me to meet some amazing people and go to some places I can say I would’ve never seen. Hopefully in the future I can film BTS on movie sets or for an athlete, That would be a dream job. Glad it’s picking back up for you my man

[@ExpanseMediaProductions]

@@Semesem_ I think I would like to shoot a full length documentary one day. I love narrative storytelling. The closest I’ve come to that style is creating for nonprofit organizations. I find it rewarding for me to partner with those organizations who are trying to make the world a better place. I know I’m called to do what I do and God has been faithful not to let me give up! Stay blessed!

[@Semesem_]

@@ExpanseMediaProductions there’s definitely a ton of non profits out there that could use you .

[@JackyLi]

Thanks for the transparency bro! I do freelance photo/video work as part time. How do you deal with invoices and contracts, what’s that like with your real estate gigs?

[@Semesem_]

@@JackyLi do you mean how do I send them? Or make them?

[@JackyLi]

@@Semesem_ How do you send them for payment? Do you get paid online like using Venmo or Zelle, or ACH?

[@Semesem_]

@@JackyLi zelle and square are my Only Payment options right now to keep all my payment info organized for my CPA when it’s tax time

[@dsizermfg]

this is very helpful to see i am trying to build a clientele base to do real estate photography

[@Semesem_]

The fastest way I’ve found was reach out to newer agents. They tend to have small budgets but they need a photographer that can understand that. That’s always a good way to get your foot in the door to meet and network with other agents

[@TheBoofhead]

super encouraging content, thanks. Id like to know more about the hustle of setting up retainers - what the packages are and how to present them etc and do you have an ordering form website to handle the orders - oh and how do you deliver -via dropbox?

[@Semesem_]

@@TheBoofhead I can go over this in a video too

[@CrystaIian1]

This is so beneficial. Thank you!!! Subbed

[@Semesem_]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Dalifeoflou]

Thanks for sharing brother

[@Semesem_]

Any time

[@HighOffLifeTV]

Shouts to @Lensofjared and Yourself for sharing. Really interesting to hear it from someone who's heavily into the real estate side of things too.

[@Semesem_]

@@HighOffLifeTV yeah it felt good to be transparent about it. Especially in Cali where every real estate media agency tell me to charge more all the time.

[@AmariRebel]

Bro, this was very helpful. Thank you.

[@Semesem_]

@@AmariRebel I’m glad I could provide some insight

[@ajvfitness]

thanks for sharing bro!

[@Semesem_]

@@ajvfitness of course

[@anikan123456]

thank you

[@Semesem_]

You're welcome

[@seansiquig]

hey Semeion! so awesome to see the types of shoots and clients you have. I’m a film college student graduating this semester at San Jose State University. Although I currently am in a good position for a video production position at a corporate job, I want to be doing freelance gigs like this on the weekends to grow my experience, but I have no clue where to start. I don’t have connections yet, but I have equipment and some basic/intermediate skills of documentary filmmaking, short form content and videography in general. my first inclination is to reach out to small businesses and just start doing shoots to build a video portfolio! l haven’t started yet though, planning to do this a lot once I graduate college. but do you have any smarter tips? not sure if you’ve done a video on this topic-but I just want to be doing what you’re doing soon in my career journey-freelance side gigs. would love to chat or have you check out my portfolio and let me know your thoughts.

[@Semesem_]

I think what you mentioned is the perfect way to go about it. Free to Fee is how I operated for a couple months until the snowball started rolling

[@artisticbehaviormn]

I like your vibe bro🖤

[@Semesem_]

@@artisticbehaviormn I appreciate that thank you

[@samt8017]

Good info. Keep on keeping on.

[@Semesem_]

@@samt8017 To bigger and better

[@pochcalpadlos]

I have just queston. Were those projects also with editing or just dop work? Because it had to took some time to edit those videos.

[@Semesem_]

Both!

[@vistasuprema]

Thanks for putting this together. Something to think about: Do you think that by providing the discount as you did, you are training your clients to expect that in the future?

[@Semesem_]

@@vistasuprema I hope so, because if they know the only way to get one is by send me more business I have no issue with that

[@vistasuprema]

@@Semesem_ It's an interesting idea. Basically a commission or kickback system. I'd be interested to hear a discussion about this strategy, vs. just providing such a good service (I am not by any means saying that you aren't providing a good service) that the clients *want* to refer you because they know you will do a great job for their friend or colleague. What are the pitfalls of providing kickbacks? What are the advantages?

[@Semesem_]

@@vistasuprema 80% of my client base has been word of mouth with no referral price adjustment. Since I’ve implemented this my clientele for bigger jobs have doubled. It’s more about expanding into new client territories. And I’m not seeing any lose in my overall profit for the end of the month.

[@Semesem_]

@@vistasuprema overall I just do what works for me and so far so good. This doesn’t mean this will always be how I operate. But for now work has been growing and good so I’ll continue to do so at least until I need to pivot

[@vistasuprema]

@@Semesem_ That's great!

[@JLJ2]

VERY informational and helpful! I’m actually putting my price list together now and felt uncertain about what I should charge. This has help me put things in perspective. Thank you 🙌🏾 Do you have contract templates? I’d be willing to pay for a template or templates for reference.

[@Semesem_]

@@JLJ2 my team and I are working on a freelance videography bootcamp to fast track people into some knowledge overall .

[@JLJ2]

Ok, sounds good.

[@m.kellycuts2540]

Thank you for this vidéo it's realy a Blessing for me

[@Semesem_]

@@m.kellycuts2540 why a blessing?

[@Fernrsanchez]

how many deliverables and how many do you offer a realtor for your retainer price of $1250? Awesome video btw!

[@Semesem_]

3-4

[@Eolprod]

AMazing hard woker ! great job ! it motivate me to work in U.S.A ( alex from france )

[@Semesem_]

You can do it! There’s plenty of work here

[@Eolprod]

@@Semesem_ thank you man i appreciate . now i follow can't wait to see your next videos

[@denniscarlson8696]

Respect.

[@Semesem_]

I appreciate it

[@iambrandonscales]

Thanks for sharing! Definitely appreciate the transparency, how did you get into real estate filmmaking?

[@Semesem_]

@@iambrandonscales I actually started as a photographer. Just taking pics of anything. Then fell in love with fitness style of shooting so I did that for a year. An agent seen my fitness edits and asked if I could do that style for real estate and the rest is history

[@iambrandonscales]

​@@Semesem_ Thanks! I’ve always heard that real estate is a solid industry to get into. I’ll definitely look into it more. Appreciate your response 💯

[@PrinceMeyson]

You Just got a new follower.

[@Semesem_]

@@PrinceMeyson glad I earned your sub

[@Semesem_]

I’m subbing back

[@PrinceMeyson]

@@Semesem_bless up brother

[@nicholasdraught1175]

Fire video! Why are shooting podcast so expensive? It seems unsustainable for podcast owners to spend $400-700 for an episode? Thanks!

[@Semesem_]

@@nicholasdraught1175 for two camera, filming for an hour, travel for this location (an hour away) plus editing that’s actually a fair rate . Plus they usually make several smaller clips out of one full length podcast

[@LonzosStudios]

sorry if I missed it but do you advertise at all?

[@Semesem_]

I don’t pay for ads if that’s what you mean. But I do network and promote everyday

[@austinstumpp]

When do you find time to edit all of this content and how quick is turn around? Also do you get paid before you deliver the finished product?

[@Semesem_]

@@austinstumpp I have days off to edit. And I receive full payment the day of the shoot

[@austinstumpp]

@@Semesem_ have you always received payment on day of shoot or did you at some point get paid after finished product? Also what’s your turn around time like?

[@ryanrivas2427]

Thanks for sharing this man! How much of those jobs are word of mouth, sales/outreach and marketing yourself?

[@Semesem_]

@@ryanrivas2427 50% returning clients 30% word of mouth 20% marketing

[@ryanrivas2427]

@@Semesem_ awesome bro! any advice on how to get consistent clients in a new industry and in a new city?

[@Semesem_]

@@ryanrivas2427 I can make a video on how I’d do it sure

[@trimmzy]

I usually charge $300 for photos of an athlete per game and $150/hr for video and $50/hr for editing that video. But people havent been hiring me because they think its too much or what not. Any advice? How do you factor in flat fees?

[@Semesem_]

@@trimmzy I don’t mind covering this topic at all. Question, do you have any alternative options. Like half game rates with no photos. Or video with photos and no editing ?

[@Raulpaezb]

Hey man great video, i have a question, what aoftware do you recommend for editing reels?, i shoot with sony a7iii

[@Semesem_]

I use Davinci Resolve. I have been for the last 3 years now

[@anastasopoulos8618]

So true though Everyone be like you should charge more I charge what i think its fair to charge and what i think its fair for someone to pay for what i do

[@FlyingLapMedia]

IE / Rancho Shout Out 🤜💥🤛

[@Semesem_]

@@FlyingLapMedia yessir !

[@stavickstudios]

I appreaciate you sharing this to the videographer community! But I feel like your charging too low with your clients in my opinion. I have a friend of mine who shoots PODCAST and Events. He charge $2000-4000 for PODCAST and Real Estate Events from 3000-5000. I feel like you're doing so much work, the time your shooting, editing, traveling, travel fees and so on. I highly suggest to up your price man. You deserve more brotha!

[@AdioAsh]

You should charge more. Im a filmmaker and I do similar numbers but with 3-4 clients a month. Granted we are in a completely different realm of film. You more video work me more narrative, one common thing is clients are clients. You are only getting paid for the technical aspect but we all know there's a customer service aspect to the job that is really difficult. You having to deal with customer service for that many clients a month is crazy. You definitely deserve to get paid more than me. Charging more is easy when you define the charge and show the value. And increasing cost can be done offering some additional service that you know they would want for free but letting them know it's a trial then when they become accustomed to it they will pay. Amazon, Netflix all the biggest companies do it. You gonna burn out with that many clients a month. Good luck fam. Great work tho

[@Semesem_]

@@AdioAsh I appreciate the feedback but where I am I know my prices are fair. I charge for the work I do and can make anywhere from $350-$3,000 depending on the job. And I know it’s because of how I charge that I’m able to not just stay afloat but have money to spend on myself and family and investments. At the end of the day it’s about what works for your business and that’s it. Glad to hear you’re doing well and hope it keeps going up for you 👍🏾

[@AhsanZafar]

damnn man you made some money, now teach us how you got these clients?

[@Semesem_]

@@AhsanZafar that’s the plan

[@doriandemille]

Net 30 for $400 is crazy. "It's my money and i need it now"

[@Semesem_]

@@doriandemille man don’t get me started. I’m used to net 30 when it’s over $1k but for $400 was a frustrating conversation

[@MBVideo_Productions]

Bro Lensofjared is legit! Nice vid about the game🫡👏

[@dogdadoutdoors]

I remember about 15 years ago making £10,000 in August, about $13,200 in USD, but then I knew I'd get virtually zero in Jan, March and April as the wedding season tends to die then.

[@Semesem_]

@@dogdadoutdoors that was always my concern for the wedding industry. Real estate has similar lows when the market is ugly though

[@djpeoples760]

Love it

[@Semesem_]

@@djpeoples760 thank you 🙏🏽

[@MightyStudio-v1b]

Bro, you talking and giving advice as if you have some Canon R10, one lens with some 2, 3 lights but you actually riding with a nearly 50K equipment with you in total! Man who are you advising to, now i realized that precision is needed on the titles.

[@Semesem]

First I wanna say that I appreciate your feedback and I'm glad you cared enough to write it. Second having gear doesn't ensure that you get work. I know people will less than me and stay booked and busy. in fact even with all the gear I own I use the same set up every time I leave the house so most of my gear sits on the shelf. And third the purpose of the video was to inform, encourage, and shed some light on what is possible as a freelance videographer in todays market. Now if you want more information on how to do that then that is another discussion. But to assume that you can't make money by having minimal accessories isn't true. Free to fee then invest my guy

[@DroseMr]

Thanks

[@Semesem_]

@@DroseMr no prob

[@Itstonyrx]

How much or how many pieces of content are you delivering for that $1250 retainer. Would be nice to have a breakdown of what the deliverables are.

[@Semesem_]

@@Itstonyrx 4 deliverables

[@Itstonyrx]

@@Semesem_ I’m guessing 1 long form video and 3 small short form pieces of content?

[@Semesem_]

@@Itstonyrx they want all short form

[@Itstonyrx]

@@Semesem_ gotcha. Thanks a lot man 🙏🏻

[@jordanlynam3135]

1:30 - instant +1 subscriber

[@Semesem_]

I love to hear it thank you

[@MrLucrativethought]

How long do your video edits take? For example the real estate video at the beach?

[@Semesem_]

@@MrLucrativethought an hour or a little longer

[@MrLucrativethought]

@@Semesem_ good to know. I know some reels I did I spent about an hour. They were like 30 second clips 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Semesem_]

@@MrLucrativethought it’s the details sometimes that takes longer. And if there’s a revision

[@benjaminshimwa881]

How do I get into real estate without any resume in that field?

[@Semesem_]

I can cover that

[@Laservisionphotos]

How do you get plugged in with real estate agents

[@eastnewyorkent]

God Stuff! 🙏🏽 #yesisaidGOD

[@Alec15]

How do you find all these clients?

[@Semesem_]

@@Alec15 it took time but a lot of networking when I film events. A lot of it

[@hellyeahproduction522]

I was paid 50 for one wedding event as a freelance videographer

[@Semesem_]

@@hellyeahproduction522 yeah I’ve seen that before for someone with no experience

[@JFieldingsPhoto]

Do you edit the podcasts or just deliver the video?

[@Semesem_]

I edit them. That’s what the switcher is for