My 3 Top Tips When Getting Started as a Music Video Producer
Video content is important for the way we communicate in entertainment, media, and business today. The rapid development of technology has also opened the flood gates to those who want to be a music video producer and promote what they do to the world.
What started out as an experiment to document myself as I pursue my dream of working in music has led to me developing a skill where I can charge $100+ an hour. I’m still making a name for myself. However, I never thought I would be doing films for legendary musicians and music brands.
Thus, I want to give my perspective to those of you who want to be content creators and music video producers. Whether you’re a music artist or an aspiring music video producer, the world needs you because these skills are in hot demand.
Here are my own personal tips on getting started into film in music:
1. Being a Music Video Producer is hard Work|Commit to the Craft
To become a great editor or videographer you’ll have to make lots of videos. In my first year I was able to make and curate about 150 videos. I made a lot of amateur mistakes. The most important thing was to get it out somewhere on internet for public view.
Don’t be shy to put your work out to the world. If you are transparent to what you want to do or what you are trying to accomplish it doesn’t matter. From my experience most people will cheer you on. If you’re consistent enough along the way, those same people will be your cheerleaders and the heartbeat of your community. As you grow and get better people may start wanting to work or hire you.
Putting yourself out there is a must. You’ll never know who is watching. Remember you are a brand and regardless of experience you need to promote yourself to get paid. Quiet mouths don’t get fed. Never forget to boast who you are and what you do to the world.
2. You Don’t Know Everything|Get Feedback on Your Art
You’ll never grow unless you experience new information. Not too long ago I was a complete novice at video. There were a lot of things I did not know so I would ask for feedback from people who were professionals but also general viewers of my content.
What I got from feedback were things I could do better or add. Not all the advice I kept, however in the beginning I used a lot of it. In the end it made me better because there was something you could improve.
3. You Can’t Afford it, Don’t Worry
I started making videos on my Samsung s6. I didn’t get a camera until a year after I made my first YouTube video. A lot of people who want to create video content sometimes complain about what tools they want rather than using what’s available to them. For some this excuse turns into procrastination and they never get started.
Don’t be that person. I’m sure most of you who are reading this have a relatively up-to-date cell phone that can at least shoot in HD. This is all you need if you can’t afford to a camera right now. Buy one later when you are better at the craft and can afford if you can’t right now.
You can create amazing video content in lieu with today’s cellphone. There are people sitting in their bedrooms building online communities of thousands or event millions of people, making money and creating their content solely on the cellular device.
