How To Get Your First BIG Client This Year | Filmmaking Tips

Do you ever say to yourself, "Why can't I charge high prices? Why do my clients never have any budget?" Here's my story about my first time going from ok clients to big, amazing clients.

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[GoodMonstersVideo]

Super interesting, thanks. I'm the guy stuck with the crappy corporate showreel attracting crappy corporate work wanting to make something beautiful. I bit slow to get going but so glad I kept watching

[dfnkmedia]

You're not a YouTuber filmaker, you're a real professional putting out high quality content!! Thank you so much.

[phyllissong]

. It's always inspiring to hear about others who are breaking out of ruts and going for their goals, even as introverts. Being assertive and valuing your creative vision is crucial - you'll attract the right clients who appreciate what you bring to the table. Keep up the amazing work! 🚀

[deejmartinez]

This is so inspiring for me. Just this year, (its April 2023), I've went from not having filmed a real project in months to having several projects going. All speculative work. I'm crying out for someone to pay me, but I'm getting better and the responses to my work is getting better too. The message you are sharing is helping me to reinforce the idea that this is not all for nothing. I'll keep putting more and more effort into filming exactly the kind of work I want to get. Thank you for the message, YouTube was recommending this video to me for a few weeks now and I'm glad I clicked.

[calk]

Thank you for this video really needed this, I've been struggling as a photo videographer and knowing that you can actually make it if you respect your own craft and gain confidence. Thanks for such an honest video!

[henrysuekungfu]

I’ve been feeling a little defeated of late due to potential clients wanting TFP or low budget knowing what’s involved to get what they want. This video has lifted me. Thanks for the advice that makes total sense.

[ManuShapopi]

I thought this was all fluff so I started watching at 1.5x speed. At around 8:50 everything clicked. This video was so incredibly valuable. I was recently working on updating my website, so this couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you🙏🏽

[dylanjohndickerson]

It's beyond me as to why you don't at least over 500k subscribers. Quite possibly it's a reflection of what people THINK they need to learn to be a 'filmmaker' (what gear to buy) instead of what people should ACTUALLY be learning (lighting/composition/the business side of things). Hopefully this mindset switches so young filmmakers can truly improve. Keep the great content coming brotha!

[CharlonSerrano]

This is so genuine! I do my household chores while listening to you! Keep it coming!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[PixxiePlays]

Thank you so much. You gave me hope. You have a wonderful personality to go along with it😊

[thomaslanterman]

A lot of "content creators" see themselves behind the camera. And something that gets left 'on the cutting room floor' is that you as the Producer speak your POV behind and in front of the camera, and in some cases thru your own voice-over... your PASSION. Although your accoutrements in this clip are 'podcast' oriented, such as an SM7B style mic and others which thicken a thin voice with proximity effect, You Sir, have enough passion you could have used a cheap lav mic. because you are at ease in front of the camera and behind in the editing process. This is exhibiting your FAITH in your ability. Your clients are paying you for your confidence. I agree that a PASSIONATE project sells you. Thank you for stirring the pot and letting the aroma waft over our way. What you got cookin' smells great !!

[JonnyBoy]

Wow!! 😮 I wasn’t expecting the violinist music video to look that cinematic. I’m shocked!! I’m blown away at everything after that.

[DroseMr]

Invested fully. First and only client sched for oct. called last we to tell me the 200per hr shoot and edit is only in budget for 200 total🤪. I replied no edit. Guess i should shoot w lut in vlog and shoot in a smaller file size. Last year i did free shoot and edit in prores raw. I could go on. So Thank You

[thefastandthefurious]

Thanks for having your intro graphic quick and with pleasant music. Too many YouTubers have ridiculously long intros that are so loud it turns you off from wanting to watch the videos.

[smepable]

Motivating to see that you dont need a big Portfolio but two or even one Video of the right kind can get the avalanche rolling

[HasanAmin]

beautiful story, very useful and inspiring, I'm glad that I bought your course last year and followed you since then, keep going man you're doing great and adding unique value.

[SebastianSavoy]

Yes, yes and YES! that's exactly how it's done. I did the same with the same results. It works. You just gotta put in the work 💯

[navidhamidi]

what a nice advice. dont put a client work in your portfolio. make what you passion about it. wow. that was my question too, why i cant charge high price !!! finally. found it. thanks many

[nickagrinzone]

This video is a blessing. I just recently released 3 passion projects for the exact reason you said in the beginning. To build my portfolio with work that I genuinely aspire to create.

[frankahhm]

Thank you so much Eric, Such a valuable advice 🙏🏽