Should I go freelance? The long answer
For the long story short, see this video: • How I started freelancing
How to go freelance.
Speaking as a videographer, should you go freelance? Taking the plunge can be a difficult decision, whatever field you're in, be it photography, music, voiceover or otherwise. I share in a little more detail how I started my journey as a freelance filmmaker, as well as little bites of advice that I could have done with hearing when I started.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Justifying the risk of instability
01:30 - Early steps
01:57 - Day rate, or Fixed-term contract?
05:02 - How I officially 'went freelance'
06:12 - Getting a retainer client
07:25 - Not getting paid
09:24 - See good in the people you work with
11:18 - A brief word on Paid Ads
12:26 - Putting yourself out there, and being patient
14:40 - Don't buy equipment until you need it
15:20 - Closing thoughts
Marcus Brooks | Freelance Filmmaker
mbrooksfilms.com
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