Im about to take a leap and yolo out of my iob that I hate. This helped since Im planning in starting a video production company, I got all the essential gear needed, my skills are just right and constantly improving.
Awesome work on this video! The scope/length are perfect and you have excellent b-roll of yourself demonstrating all this stuff. Really shows the caliber of client work you’re doing.
Great video, Brandon! I’m wondering, what video content format/type is most profitable, i.e. with the highest ROI of time, resources, etc.? Commercials, product videos, educational? 🤔
Nice video but 1 important point to start your own production business is to come from a wealthy background to have the financial cushion to leave a full-time Monday to Friday bill paying job, and to jump head first into freelance work you need the bills to be payed for a year to get those small jobs in and to have somthing to show to other clients. And you will need to have a bought camera for those last minute jobs over a holiday weekend when the rental companies are closed... And it will have to be a half decent camera and lights and a beefy editing machine and a selection of lenses so that's about $5000. So people from poorer backgrounds will have to maybe take out a big bank loan to buy gear and cover the bills for a year. So a financial cushion is a very important step in the process.
This was incredibly helpful I have been trying to declare as an LLC for a month and wasn’t sure where to start also with the gear aspect that was super helpful thank you so much :)
Thanks dude, even am in Australia 🇦🇺 but yr video as been very helpful to me as a student media (Bachelor of media). Am actually working on my portfolio…
So interesting gear, it was shown to me right on time before establishing my commercial media & films business. Looking into starting off with a Sony 6400 and a drone (definitely other important accessories, light, mic's, gimbal etc) but the biggest decisions are the camera and drone. Then after building up my lens inventory for wide angle, zoom, prime and macro lens. I will most likely step up for a A7SII or A7RII (still thinking if I need the 120 frames video or not, because the goal of my business is interviews, short-films 5 minutes, videography, small wedding gigs). I can't imagine God restored this passion back into me, God is so good to those who truly love HIM. I just can't say anything without thanking Jesus and honoring HIM first above all else. Well, I am really tight on deciding which drone to get, I am not looking to spend above $1,000 for it, hope's it shoots 2k 60fps or 1080 120fps, looking to spend as low as I could because it would only be used for b-roll and short clips to expand the documentary or commercial clip. Most for businesses to advertise on social media, because this is big in my country right now. But for big production media, I will hire a team and direct it due to large investments required to buy the resources. Thanks in advance and God bless you,
Great informative video Brandon, thank you so much! Been eyeballing at starting my own business for a while now, but never dared to take that leap of faith.. On the side; i noticed in the description you mentioned the gear in your bag; the Sony A7 iii and Canon 1Dx mk2. But on almost all video’s lately I noticed you use the Canon R5c or a RED. What’s your to-go camera right now?
Thank you for sharing your experience. Tailor Brands looks like a helpful service. You mentioned a link to a guide on running a creative business. Can you share that, please? Thanks again.
Great video Brandon! I do not usually ask about equipment, but I am seriously curious: What was the vertical bracket you were using on your gimbal? I am curious if I can integrate that into my shoulder rig somehow.
This is so helpful man! Thank you, do you have yours set up as your name “Brandon Washington media”? Do you find having the business name as your name to be helpful?
Great video, Brandon. Bravo! Me, Im struggling to find a niche on my career. I like to do many types of projects but I'm having a bad time saying NO to almost everything to say YES to one or two niches... How do you go about this subject? thank you
Hey Eduardo, it's okay to be more of a generalist for a while before you niche down. I did a lot of types of projects - corporate, weddings, nonprofit, product, event - and then I found myself having a lot of luck in the corporate space. So I do a lot of corporate work now but I still do everything else except for weddings. Don't stress about it. Your niche will kinda find you because you'll excel in that area and you'll enjoy that work, so naturally you'll do more of it.
Brandon, thank your for sharing this information. What would you recommend as best value for money cinema lens for my Canon R5 C camera? Its RF mount, so selection is preaty limited. thank you
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You are somali ?
Im not even trying to start a video business but this was recommended. Good shit tho.
Great videos man! I’d like to know where you got the vertical stands for your gimbal from?
Im about to take a leap and yolo out of my iob that I hate. This helped since Im planning in starting a video production company, I got all the essential gear needed, my skills are just right and constantly improving.
same here. good luck and no matter what dont quit on your dreams.
Awesome work on this video! The scope/length are perfect and you have excellent b-roll of yourself demonstrating all this stuff. Really shows the caliber of client work you’re doing.
Thanks man!
I’m looking into this now. Especially the LLC vs S corp situation when it comes to taxes and paying yourself.
With those two it really depends how much you are making.
Great video, Brandon! I’m wondering, what video content format/type is most profitable, i.e. with the highest ROI of time, resources, etc.? Commercials, product videos, educational? 🤔
Greatttt question! Hoping you get an answer man.
Great question
Would love to know as well
Weddings & Commercial Real Estate unfortunately.
@@ProfoundProductions really? Wow. Wouldn't it be cool to see a bar or pie chart showing the top production types in the indie production industry?
Point delivered
Hey bro! Loved the video! Our production company got a lot of value from this video especially from the spec shoots!
Keep it business personal opinions doesn't matter
I'm looking to hire a full time videographer for a youtube golf channel. Based in Rhode Island, but we will be traveling!
Nice video but 1 important point to start your own production business is to come from a wealthy background to have the financial cushion to leave a full-time Monday to Friday bill paying job, and to jump head first into freelance work you need the bills to be payed for a year to get those small jobs in and to have somthing to show to other clients. And you will need to have a bought camera for those last minute jobs over a holiday weekend when the rental companies are closed... And it will have to be a half decent camera and lights and a beefy editing machine and a selection of lenses so that's about $5000. So people from poorer backgrounds will have to maybe take out a big bank loan to buy gear and cover the bills for a year. So a financial cushion is a very important step in the process.
Lame excuse
Surviving Businesses have got foundations
Taking your advice to start making high quality CZcams videos that have nothing to do with filmmaking. Can’t wait to see how it goes! 👏
Awesome!!
Thanks for the advice
No problem!
Wise words, my man. I’m only two years in, and I can check off a lot of mistakes as you listed them. 😂😂🤦🏾♂️
We all make some kind of mistake along the journey lol
@@bwashmedia I think someone is spamming you, bro.
Thankyou for op3ning my inner eyes and give me hope for my production company.may Gos bless and keep sharing
Its a refreshing view on videography ! Thank you for the input and the code, ill make sure to use it.
This was incredibly helpful I have been trying to declare as an LLC for a month and wasn’t sure where to start also with the gear aspect that was super helpful thank you so much :)
Good pace and structure of information. Thanks Brandon.
Great video Brandon. I’m a beauty and branding photographer that has decided to start really using video. I’ll see how this goes.
*I JUST NOTICE YOU HAVE YOUR SHIRT BACKWARDS, NICE VIDEO BI-DA WAY!*
It’s the design of the shirt lol
Thanks Brandon Tons of useful info as always I hope to meet up with you on my next trip to TX if you are available!
Thanks dude, even am in Australia 🇦🇺 but yr video as been very helpful to me as a student media (Bachelor of media). Am actually working on my portfolio…
Great video and tips, especially about renting gear.
Please can you make a video about color grading ? I'm blown off with your colors bro. Please make a video
Great info
Hi thank you very much I will be on this if the other plan go south. You very good and right.
Great video thanks for the insight
would you say this holds up in 2024?
Thanks for the tips Brandon!
You bet!
Ay bro!!! Great video B! Very helpful 🤠
Thanks! Glad it helped
I also like to do video capture but I don't have a camera so I enjoy watching video clips about videographers on youtube it happens
The only take I got from here was the shirt worn inside out. Joking but nice video.
Thank you for sharing some tips.
So interesting gear, it was shown to me right on time before establishing my commercial media & films business. Looking into starting off with a Sony 6400 and a drone (definitely other important accessories, light, mic's, gimbal etc) but the biggest decisions are the camera and drone. Then after building up my lens inventory for wide angle, zoom, prime and macro lens. I will most likely step up for a A7SII or A7RII (still thinking if I need the 120 frames video or not, because the goal of my business is interviews, short-films 5 minutes, videography, small wedding gigs).
I can't imagine God restored this passion back into me, God is so good to those who truly love HIM. I just can't say anything without thanking Jesus and honoring HIM first above all else.
Well, I am really tight on deciding which drone to get, I am not looking to spend above $1,000 for it, hope's it shoots 2k 60fps or 1080 120fps, looking to spend as low as I could because it would only be used for b-roll and short clips to expand the documentary or commercial clip.
Most for businesses to advertise on social media, because this is big in my country right now. But for big production media, I will hire a team and direct it due to large investments required to buy the resources.
Thanks in advance and God bless you,
Favorite part of the video “Are you a filmmaker?”
Homie killing the infomercial format.
😂
Thank you so march for the education given and your excellent work
Thank Brandon! It helps!
Great video and advice. Thank you! Subscribed!
Great informative video Brandon, thank you so much!
Been eyeballing at starting my own business for a while now, but never dared to take that leap of faith..
On the side; i noticed in the description you mentioned the gear in your bag; the Sony A7 iii and Canon 1Dx mk2. But on almost all video’s lately I noticed you use the Canon R5c or a RED.
What’s your to-go camera right now?
you're amazing wow
great tips !! thanks Brandon
Awesome job, Brandon!
Thanks
Thank you for sharing your experience. Tailor Brands looks like a helpful service. You mentioned a link to a guide on running a creative business. Can you share that, please? Thanks again.
Very helpful. Thank you and best wishes. Reyn Hix..Studio Favour, Smyrna, DE
When are you going to do an episode on filming CrossFit comps?
thankyou so much for this video 🙏
Bro you should have more subs! Either way found this helpful.
Great content… Definitely deserve the Sub.
Thank you Brandon.
Thank you for this content
You are simply the best!!
Wow, thank you!
You Are The Man!
Lets go brandon
Hey I went to your links in the description to get the link for the lens with the red ring around it. Not sure if it's there.
Canon 24-70mm: bhpho.to/3sVXiQr
Great video Brandon! I do not usually ask about equipment, but I am seriously curious:
What was the vertical bracket you were using on your gimbal? I am curious if I can integrate that into my shoulder rig somehow.
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@@bwashmedia Thank you Brandon!
When you rent a camera you never used before for a shoot how do you get familiar with this new setup before a shoot?
Really good video! 🎥
Great Tips , thanks!
Thanks
1:42 - select your state? u know soem of us dnt live in the US.
thank you
Where's the guide...am I missing it? Great video
Can you get in trouble for putting a small director's cut?
This is so helpful man! Thank you, do you have yours set up as your name “Brandon Washington media”? Do you find having the business name as your name to be helpful?
Thank u
Do you recommend doing this even if you are one person and not so much work yet?
thank u sir
Awesome content👌
Awesome! Thanks but how do we actually get clients for spec work without doing it for free?
I have a playlist called Business Mondays on the channel that answers that question.
Hi Brandon, when you were doing your spec work, was this all free of charge when you started your business to build your portfolio?
Great video, Brandon. Bravo!
Me, Im struggling to find a niche on my career. I like to do many types of projects but I'm having a bad time saying NO to almost everything to say YES to one or two niches... How do you go about this subject?
thank you
Hey Eduardo, it's okay to be more of a generalist for a while before you niche down. I did a lot of types of projects - corporate, weddings, nonprofit, product, event - and then I found myself having a lot of luck in the corporate space. So I do a lot of corporate work now but I still do everything else except for weddings. Don't stress about it. Your niche will kinda find you because you'll excel in that area and you'll enjoy that work, so naturally you'll do more of it.
which camera type and version would you advise me to use in shooting?
Awesome information.
Thanks!
Brandon, thank your for sharing this information. What would you recommend as best value for money cinema lens for my Canon R5 C camera? Its RF mount, so selection is preaty limited. thank you
My favorite cinema lens with an RF mount it the DZO’s
Which is the best camera to shoot video
Do you need a website if you use CZcams as your portfolio
Hi Brandon! can you share your portfolio website?
Great video, link doesn’t work
Someone should bless me with a camera 😭 I’m a film maker in Ghana , africa
Please how will I render a video showing a particular part of it I want viewers to see first?? Anybody can help.
What gimbal do you use ?
Thanks for the great video! Do you think iPhones are going to make professional videography redundant? :/
Not at all but I think it will make Low budget production obsolete.
Thanks for the reply!
Hi Brandon, whats the gimball that u r uding for the r5c. Do u have any recomendations? Thanks man
Currently I am using the DJi Ronin RS2: bhpho.to/3LAiCBv
Great Videos! Thx for the Infos! Making it a lot more easier for those who want to start their own business!!!
When using Tailor Brands should I create an account with my business email or personal?
Good job bro
Thanks!
What camrea do u use
i wnated to start one so i can make enough money to make a film
i want to start my videography bussiness wish you can assist me
I only have eos 250 with the kit lens
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I am a professional video editor and I charge very little for maximum result. Don’t trust me, test me out and see for yourself.
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You are somali?
No Somali Brandon lol
First :)
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Are you somali
is asrv working with you hahsh
I wish 🤞
Waste of time