3 Videography Business Mistakes I Made As A Beginner

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Komentáře • 413

  • @YCImaging
    @YCImaging  Před 5 lety +208

    Another mistake is NOT getting a deposit for projects, clients would ALWAYS bail last second. Do you have any business mistakes?

    • @Fuzzmistro
      @Fuzzmistro Před 5 lety +1

      YUP!!

    • @FkAudiovisuales-Videos
      @FkAudiovisuales-Videos Před 5 lety +3

      shout-out mee I recently used your pac of transitions in a music video that i shoot and it came out really good. in the next days is going to drop the video on my channel i don t now if you can check it out but would be epic pd: Your content made me learn and improve my videos a lot keep it up

    • @jnickmedia
      @jnickmedia Před 5 lety +5

      Ive lost so much time and money due to THIS RIGHT HERE! A deposit and contract is definitely signed before I even consider them booked. The client takes you more seriously business wise as well.

    • @1031ProductionsLLC
      @1031ProductionsLLC Před 5 lety

      I really respect you as a filmmaker and trust your abilities to produce music video... What is the best way to acquire a healthy stream of artists who want to shoot a music video? I'm reaching out to FB groups but no one is biting...

    • @Grimcrawford
      @Grimcrawford Před 5 lety +6

      Deposits are so important. It's the easiest way to guarantee that everybody is on board while also making sure that even if they bail, it isn't a total loss.

  • @CreativeRyan
    @CreativeRyan Před 5 lety +174

    Always ask their budget.. don’t ever say a number FIRST!

    • @JuanAntoniovlog
      @JuanAntoniovlog Před 5 lety +7

      Creative Ryan so a nice wording would be, "what budget are you putting into this project?" Or how would you word it so they don't get offended.

    • @CreativeRyan
      @CreativeRyan Před 5 lety +19

      Juan Antonio Vlog “what would be your max spending limit for this project?” “The bigger the budget you can provide the more i can offer, such as etc etc!”

    • @THATFILMLOOK
      @THATFILMLOOK Před 5 lety

      Your absolutely correct!!!!

    • @justinreels
      @justinreels Před 5 lety +9

      On the contrary, that can come off as you trying to take advantage of them. It's important to give them ballpark rates per hour/day, but then mention every video is different and one 2-minute video may take 5 days, vs. another 2-minute video may take 2 days.

    • @rhodoliteproductions8344
      @rhodoliteproductions8344 Před 5 lety +1

      Creative Ryan what if your client wants/ has a budget for more than you can provide ? If they say their max budget is $1000, what kind of services Should you be providing for a price point as such?

  • @FocusedwithGK
    @FocusedwithGK Před 5 lety +152

    Excellent!!! In my 24 years working as a pro photographer and commercial clients, everything in writing is A MUST!!!!! All the time while I'm on the event working, the client jokingly adds things for me to do outside of the contract. I usually smile and say... "No problem, I'll have my office manager update your contracted balance. :) If they say cool...get it done...if they say nah we good, I just saved myself time and money. Keep it real. Keep it business. Keep the sanity.
    GK

    • @AyechinoProd
      @AyechinoProd Před 5 lety +7

      That's mad solid, I like a lot of freelancers are too kind to their clients and don't stand their ground cause they don't want to lose the project and client.

    • @newheightsmediaproductions167
      @newheightsmediaproductions167 Před 5 lety +1

      Facts

    • @rezamehrzad
      @rezamehrzad Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks man you saved my time and money! All love 🤟

  • @DanielIles
    @DanielIles Před 5 lety +54

    *Jay Z out there trying to get a video on a discount hahaha*

    • @dannytrilla
      @dannytrilla Před 3 lety +1

      Now we know!! Haha but to be real I went from shooting videos on my phone to 4 months later doing some work with young dolph. It happens like that so random sometimes

  • @DapperDop
    @DapperDop Před 5 lety +80

    Lmao... if you’re shooting a vid for Jay-Z and you only get paid $600... you messed up. These tips are hella practical. Thanks bro 🙏🏾

  • @Adnan.carter
    @Adnan.carter Před 5 lety +30

    A common mistake is not communicating with your client, making plans, Brainstorm so you can figure out what they like and what they don't, so modifications could be minimal. Shoutouts from Morocco my G

  • @alexfilm3060
    @alexfilm3060 Před 5 lety +14

    In some places they take the "What's your budget?" question as a threat to be hustled. Slightly better option is "What exactly do you have in your mind for this project?" to start with, but the answer might still be a strange look, though

  • @jamalhnry
    @jamalhnry Před 5 lety +7

    When YC said " Having a bad attitude toward projects regardless of the pay" I felt that! Excellent content!

  • @MarvOtis
    @MarvOtis Před 4 lety

    Love your stuff man! Thanks for sharing your insight. Excellent work and quality!!

  • @TrackRecordEntertainment
    @TrackRecordEntertainment Před 5 lety +36

    Love how your always open about your experiences. So helpful. Great content!!

  • @OldChrexChannel
    @OldChrexChannel Před 5 lety +15

    I love your videos man, my name is Chris to and your channel inspired me to start videography and now I got a job at my local University doing videos, drones shots and more. Thx so much for your awesome content. You helped me reach my dreams and im only 17 thx so much.

    • @SnapShawwtyTv
      @SnapShawwtyTv Před 5 lety +2

      Chrex Productions congrats man same here he definitely is great motivation I just got hired at my college 4 years after I graduated!! Let’s get it man 🤜🏾🤛🏾

  • @LandonCramer
    @LandonCramer Před 5 lety +3

    This is super useful, i'm starting to get into more weddings/commercials/real estate so these types of videos are really helpful for me!

  • @FilmedbyFresh
    @FilmedbyFresh Před 5 lety +35

    Just updated my website and took down my prices, thanks for always giving game bro 👌🏾 #toldnotsold

  • @ChrisBstation
    @ChrisBstation Před 5 lety +1

    You've taught me so much and I really appreciate your videos! Thank you!

  • @tannercjohnson
    @tannercjohnson Před 5 lety

    You have some crazy good info in your vids... Love em man, keep it up

  • @ljunhinged1952
    @ljunhinged1952 Před 5 lety

    I love how you bring the best behind the scenes insight on video production

  • @latinoplaya15
    @latinoplaya15 Před 5 lety

    Love your business type content!! Thank you for this!

  • @MemesMan1995
    @MemesMan1995 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this! Really great information to know.

  • @ty_chee
    @ty_chee Před 5 lety

    Man been loving the videos for a while. Thanks for helping me learn to post myself

  • @rinusworldzm
    @rinusworldzm Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this video man. Really eye opening.

  • @nolankeegan6683
    @nolankeegan6683 Před 5 lety

    I swear every single video you upload has been super helpful, Idk many other channels that achieve this. Thanks for everything you do🙏

  • @paulaseoane
    @paulaseoane Před 5 lety

    Excellent video! I got so much valuable information from it!

  • @RBProductionssss
    @RBProductionssss Před 5 lety +2

    Hey Yc love ur channel and ur work really inspired me to be a Music video Director 🔥 keep up the amazing work bro!

  • @ohshowproductionsllc
    @ohshowproductionsllc Před 5 lety

    I enjoyed the great tips and behind the scenes footage of you working!

  • @slickshott
    @slickshott Před 5 lety

    I learn a lot from your videos. I like how humble and genuine you seem.

  • @benellifilmes
    @benellifilmes Před 5 lety

    Man! Your channel is one of the best channels on CZcams because you honest about this real filmmaking world! Keep it up

  • @kollabo252
    @kollabo252 Před 4 lety +1

    I just found your channel and i couldnt stop watching. Your content is obvioulsy nothing unique, but you just seem to sell it with so much confidence and positivity that is super adictive. I just feel like a better person after listening to you and you just spoke about how to make Video Lol. Keep it real Brother.

  • @wesleydoucet7185
    @wesleydoucet7185 Před 5 lety

    This is all really solid advice. You make some great videos, thank you for sharing them with us.

  • @DubTheKid
    @DubTheKid Před 5 lety

    Keep dropping that knowledge bro!! I learn more each time and its much appreciated ✊✊

  • @GeraldLizardo_m
    @GeraldLizardo_m Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for share this my man! really appreciate all your recommendations!!!

  • @PeterJT
    @PeterJT Před 5 lety

    This was super helpful! Thanks for sharing these tips, your content is always great

  • @DerekMarmolijo
    @DerekMarmolijo Před 5 lety

    Always providing great value. Thanks again sir!
    I just copped the Distortion Transitions Pack!! It was too dope not to get 👍🤙

  • @BobbyWashingtonvlog
    @BobbyWashingtonvlog Před 5 lety

    Bro I got to thank you. I tried hitting you up 2 years back to get you to shoot my RnB music video, you never got back with me about a price to get it done. Well instead of chasing you, I decided to sharping my skills and grab the GH5 and began shooting and editing next level from watching your videos. So thank you .

  • @ernstthomas
    @ernstthomas Před 5 lety

    Thank you for posting this video! I appreciate the gems dropped in this video!

  • @jessicagarcia7558
    @jessicagarcia7558 Před 5 lety

    Best advise for anyone getting into video business or running a recording studio ! Awesome!

  • @Ataichang_
    @Ataichang_ Před 5 lety

    Those last 2 definitely spoke to me. It’s tough out here as creative when you have no experience in business. Appreciate this one fr, you always keep it real ✊🏽.

  • @toneperro
    @toneperro Před 5 lety

    Excellent info my dude!

  • @TuhinBepariMusic
    @TuhinBepariMusic Před 5 lety

    All of the things that u said are so true bro..thanks a lot for teaching us about different prospective of music video productions and about pricing them and all..

  • @jacenburchell683
    @jacenburchell683 Před 5 lety

    Your on point on all of the above!
    Have your agreed price in writing!
    Get 50% down!
    Price your project accordingly!
    Thanks for the tips. I loved your last video about inexpensive gear. I ordered that cheap lens threw your link! Can't wait to use it!

  • @WallerLifeVlogs
    @WallerLifeVlogs Před 5 lety

    Just found your channel and your already saving me money... Thank you YCImaging!

  • @omartapia3978
    @omartapia3978 Před 5 lety

    dejabuuuuuuu!!!!! in 5 years working on the video photo world I got the same problems and many times... to avoid bad reviews or problems I had to show a smile and walk away. Thank you for let us know your problems...

  • @SeaShelvesProductions
    @SeaShelvesProductions Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the helpful tips man. I think a lot of us can find this info very useful. Appreciate it!!

  • @DevanChea
    @DevanChea Před 5 lety

    Yet again, another great video!

  • @brentthomasaustin
    @brentthomasaustin Před 5 lety

    Awesome tips. Def keeping these in mind

  • @TylerCaseyProd
    @TylerCaseyProd Před 5 lety +6

    All Facts! Never post your prices, I have seen people put 300-400! I ask them what is the difference between a 300 and 400 video? Don't cap yourself!

  • @taharaslounge
    @taharaslounge Před 5 lety

    These tips is on point! Thanks for sharing! As a beginner videographer your channel is a 💎!

  • @Vandalyzm
    @Vandalyzm Před 5 lety

    you be giving up all A1 game man. Most appreciative.

  • @MakeWithMiles
    @MakeWithMiles Před 4 lety

    Yooo, these tips are so important! And they don't just apply to videography!!

  • @ayedhatyaygo983
    @ayedhatyaygo983 Před 4 lety

    Genuine. Love it!!

  • @MichaelWootten
    @MichaelWootten Před 5 lety +1

    These are solid overlooked tips. Number 1 is my favorite and I am glad you mentioned it. As a professional, nothing screams 'amateur' to me more than public pricing.

  • @shorepinemedia
    @shorepinemedia Před 5 lety

    Thanks man, super helpful!

  • @steezvisuals9504
    @steezvisuals9504 Před 5 lety

    Your content is perfect I enjoy all your tutorials & music visuals. 👍All love from Arizona 🌵

  • @PhilipGernert
    @PhilipGernert Před 5 lety

    Love the vids man!! You’ve helped me a lot with how I make my videos

  • @toanthai
    @toanthai Před 5 lety

    nice lighting in your office--your skin tone looks good

  • @I_Am_Manny
    @I_Am_Manny Před 5 lety

    Brother this is one of the BEST ADVISE video I had ever seen! Learned way more than just business tips! I hope that someday I get an opportunity to share it with you! I am so proud of you brother I know it may not mean anything from someone you don't know but GREAT JOB!!

  • @MotR-UA
    @MotR-UA Před 5 lety +1

    Loving your shit bro. I'm really just getting into videography (I have my first paying shoot tomorrow morning), and I've found your videos very informative and inspiring. Keep it up.

  • @clintcompose
    @clintcompose Před 5 lety

    ALWAYS GIVING VALUE. I RESPECT YOUR GRIND HOMIE

  • @yosefweil_
    @yosefweil_ Před 5 lety +1

    This is a great video
    Thx YCImaging

  • @bearvisuals3874
    @bearvisuals3874 Před 5 lety

    This was a great video that has really helped me. Thank you.

  • @phlo5308
    @phlo5308 Před 5 lety

    thanks really good content love this

  • @glenkennedy6212
    @glenkennedy6212 Před 5 lety

    Getting into the game, big love bro.

  • @qewproduction
    @qewproduction Před 5 lety

    Excellent advice...thanks!

  • @nuaveb
    @nuaveb Před 5 lety

    Great practical real life advice - thanks so much.

  • @LilBigMeech
    @LilBigMeech Před 5 lety

    Great tips, noted them all. It be the simple things some times

  • @andrewmckenley5355
    @andrewmckenley5355 Před 5 lety

    LOVE THIS VIDEO

  • @BzoProductions
    @BzoProductions Před 5 lety

    You are awesome sir one of my favorite if nit my favorite blogger... You give great information all the time. I learn so much from your videos. You are a beast with the camera also!!!

  • @gatlinciminelli7651
    @gatlinciminelli7651 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the info man great video

  • @reginaldsebopelamusic
    @reginaldsebopelamusic Před 5 lety

    I like that Pricing Insight, It's Very Useful Bro, Much Love

  • @ForTerra
    @ForTerra Před 5 lety

    I want to learn about when to have a release waiver and what to include in the waiver! Thank you for what you do man 🙏🏼

  • @justfilmmedia7489
    @justfilmmedia7489 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the tips YC this is super helpful love your channel. P.s I signed up to skill share and learned some great stuff to help me with film making and telling a story! Also about to drop a my first youtube vid thanks for the inspiration your bro from Manchester UK.

  • @sergthemane
    @sergthemane Před 5 lety

    Barely at the first mistake and I'm already so thankful for this video. I wanna learn as much as I can from other people's videos and insight as well from just trying new things but I'm glad you mentioned not publicly displaying your price because that's something I would definitely do and now I know to never do that lol. Thank you!

  • @gavinphx
    @gavinphx Před 4 lety

    Seriously man I appreciate the knowledge and wisdom.

  • @SarkazzHere
    @SarkazzHere Před 5 lety +1

    great info!

  • @IceenJacobsson
    @IceenJacobsson Před 5 lety

    Thanks for sharing your experience🙏🏼

  • @mr.bitaho22
    @mr.bitaho22 Před 5 lety

    🙏🏾 Thank you so much for the tips, especially "Writing everything down" 😅

  • @ogk4lyfmuzik
    @ogk4lyfmuzik Před 4 lety

    Great advice✊🏾

  • @cblast.8310
    @cblast.8310 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the advice. 👍😉

  • @michaeltooley6140
    @michaeltooley6140 Před 5 lety

    Not advertising prices has been incredibly beneficial for my business! Solid video and legit tips.

  • @s.emedia
    @s.emedia Před 5 lety

    So cool...jst realised that I used to do this thank u so much

  • @SYPCWAK
    @SYPCWAK Před 5 lety

    Thanks! I'm considering creating videos for bands.

  • @pbcvisuals7639
    @pbcvisuals7639 Před 5 lety

    THIS IS SO MUCH HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @farrahjacobs7747
    @farrahjacobs7747 Před 5 lety

    Your videos are actually helpful

  • @michaeloconnell1715
    @michaeloconnell1715 Před 5 lety

    Hey man, great tips! Definitely agree with giving your 100% no matter the project, you're only hurting yourself otherwise.

  • @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

    Really agree with your third point. Do the best you can at all times. You never know where that project could take you.

  • @jamesdrake8433
    @jamesdrake8433 Před 5 lety

    thanks for posting

  • @saeedwho
    @saeedwho Před 5 lety

    Keep up the good work brother

  • @tiemji
    @tiemji Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the tips, 👍

  • @DekiaryCarter
    @DekiaryCarter Před 5 lety

    Thanks for being humble enough to admit some of your business mistakes so early in your career. I feel like most people are comfortable admitting mistakes when they have a much bigger audience but are more afraid to with a somewhat smaller audience. Keep up the honest content bro.

  • @cutseencinematics
    @cutseencinematics Před 5 lety

    Definitely do more of the music video critique live streams - 100%. Also thanks for so much great content, you'e helped me so much!

  • @Studio3Life
    @Studio3Life Před 5 lety

    Good look for all the info

  • @bradhouston4734
    @bradhouston4734 Před 5 lety

    Snick snack ska diddli yak!
    Another great vid! Thanks for sharing YC.
    Even if you save us a few mistakes it all helps...
    As there are Sooo, so many mistakes to make
    😀🕺🏽🎥🏖🇦🇺

  • @maxencerebut
    @maxencerebut Před 5 lety

    So helpful thanks, I'm going to start a buisness and this will drasticaly help.

  • @ishbanyadav
    @ishbanyadav Před 5 lety +1

    This one was really helpful bro! So what do you think should be the extent to which someone should negotiate with clients? Like when should you agree or give up?

  • @calebmugira4421
    @calebmugira4421 Před 5 lety

    Hey waxap i enjoy watching your channel best thing i learnt is color grading in lightrtoom n using lut generator helped me understand color grade more being a photographer

  • @petergreppel2195
    @petergreppel2195 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for this! And for all the videos that you put out. Highly informative content! Love your honesty. Could you please make a video about permits? And live streams would be so helpful I think. Thanks again for the effort you put into this channel. We appreciate you, brother. Regards from London.

  • @jonasscheidegger8740
    @jonasscheidegger8740 Před 5 lety +10

    yes please! we need a new music video live stream:)

  • @MarioSargeant
    @MarioSargeant Před 5 lety

    thanks for this!

  • @NicaHarlistamotovlogs
    @NicaHarlistamotovlogs Před 5 lety

    Great advice !

  • @RahiemThompson
    @RahiemThompson Před 5 lety

    Made a lot of these mistakes myself,
    Great video

  • @sodiumofficiel1105
    @sodiumofficiel1105 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for your explication I love that 🙏🙏