How to Get Started in Video Production — 5 Tips

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In this video Sean Cannell from Think Media shares tips on how to get started in video production and how to get started in videography. These video production tips will help you start a video production career. People wonder about getting started in videography and getting started in video production, and the key to getting started with video editing and getting into videography, is to just START. Then when you are getting into video editing, you can learn as you go. If you want to learn how to get started making videos and how to start a video production career or a video editing career, check out this video. Bideo production jobs are on the rise and in this video covers how to learn video shooting and how to learn video production, check it out!

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[ThinkMediaTV]

QOTD: What are your TIPS for getting started in Video Editing and Video Production? LMK 👇👇👇

[i.destiny]

Definitely loved this video. I lived with a film student for months and shadowed all their photo and video shoots. Totally helped me understand the basics of setting up my shot, as well as lighting and storyboarding. Would love to see a more detailed part 2. thanks!

[SantrelMedia]

I remember watching your videos when you had less than 5, 000 subscribers! You are one of my biggest inspirations! Thank you for teaching me so much!

[AsquareGaming]

Started watching Video Influencers and Think media at 0 subs. At 145 right now. Not saying 145 is a big number but hey it sooo much better than 0. Thanks Sean!😊

[OluchiJoyCreative]

Summary of the 5 Tips.

1. Volunteer/Intern
2. Say Yes to everything
3. Build your portfolio
4. Study the great in your niche
5. Use social media and youtube.

[Wayworld]

Wow, you are right on the nail with your advice! I've been working for free mostly for charity and friends, now with minimal free advertising it seems an avalanche (relatively) of work is on the way. I have learned so much that now I have real value to offer my clients. Maybe now I will feel justified in charging for my work

[junkyardgroovemusic]

I'm a musician, singer-songwriter, Mix and mastering engineer, a live performer and I'm pretty good. Wondering is it possible to make videos as in learn making videos alongside or is it too much?? just wanted to know your thoughts on it.

[ibhrevival]

So I want ro get into this, right now I'm in a broadcasting/Audio Visual class in jihh school. I really want to keep going this

[TWgamerbuilder]

Thank you so much for answering my question! I really appreciate how you took the time to answer my question with your helpful advice. As of now I have been doing some free work and I am taking film classes at my school so I can say that I have confidently passed phase 1. Right now I'm charging low rates for jobs until I've built my portfolio to an extent where I can label myself as more professional. Once again thanks so much!

[African_Entrepreneur__]

It took you 15 good years to reach where you are right now. I am really impressed!

[sojourn-media]

Such great tips! Keep the content coming!

[Jakeelias]

This is the greatest video of all time

[benjaminblech]

Great tips. Thank you.

I'm a professional writer and journalist, enjoy photography as a hobby. Starting out in video to diversify my skills and try something new.

I especially like "Phase 1: Learn the basics/ Phase 2: Get the word out." Agree you don't want to start marketing yourself right away. Hands on experience is everything.

Finding time to practice while working full-time isn't easy but it can be done.

[NativeAspect]

ok, my 2 cents, about a year ago i got into racing with scca, i wanted to start recording so i bought a gopro sessions, i like it so much i bought 2 more so i could record 3 angels at once, the got to playing with it in premier, then i decided i wanted to start taking it to the next level, so i broke out the 10yo t4i, and volunteered to record services. I soon realized the limitations of my dated equipment. So after some upgrades and stabilizers, i needed something to shoot, well mom has been making quilts for a long time. so why not make little short vids, put to some free music. I now have 2 quilt stores wanting me to do videos for them, and once those are complete and i am happy with them, and a little more portfolio work i plan on just talking to a few more of the shops and doing other vids for them. I think the best way to get work though is to carry your camera everywhere, when people see it, if they have any kind of work they have been thinking about they will almost always come and talk to you.

[وسبر]

Thank you for the content that you provide here and on Video Influencers. my channel started growing the last couple of months after using what i learned from you. now im on 8600 subs :D. i was 5500 last month. thank you so much.
I really enjoy making videos and art. and I truly want to make this my full time job soon.

[poolhub-]

NIKE said it best, Just Do It! (Exactly as you stated. Practice, practice, practice with hands on experience.)

[TheTJs]

My wife and I have been encouraged and motivated to start our channel and share our journey as preemie parents. Thank you for this information.

[SirSeabass]

My first FIRST video I ever mad was on a Flip Mino HD(remember flip?) in highschool. I shot and directed a dumb video. It's bad. I didn't touch a camera again until college. I went to college for Theatre but the program was Theatre and Video, I had to do both. I didn't really like the Video classes and looking back I wish I would have been a better student, but I'm so thankful for the skills I did pick up, I didn't have to start at the beginning like most people do. After college I got a job in Radio where I continued doing Video. I learned that you don't have to be the best in the world, you just have to be the best in the room.

[dailyrapshow]

Your videos are always beyond relevant for what I'm doing at the time of upload. Much appreciated, Sean!

[htoddgriffin]

Your catalog of content on YouTube is excellent overall, but lately you have been hitting it out of the park with every new post. Thank you so much. One wish is that you'd do an editing tutorial for PC using free software. Not that I'm cheap(I am), but I just need simple jump cuts and audio sync abilities. I'm getting it done, but it's taking so long I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.