As a videographer, you are tasked to shoot raw footages that will be later on turned into a suitable product for broadcasting. The aim of every videographer is to create a final output that will fulfill the desires and goals of the clients.
Most videographers are employed on a freelance basis, working on short-term contracts that will finish as soon as the final output has been submitted and approved.
While many companies are hiring videographers left and right, there are still some who are left in the dust and they often wonder what it is that these companies see in their peers and not in them.
If you’re a struggling videographer, you have come to the right place. Let’s take a look at some of the things that companies want from a videographer that they will pay.
A keen eye for detail and a critical mind
Every videographer will be tasked to see something that others don’t see. When a videographer looks at a scene, he should see something that will interest his target market. It is up to him to compose the shots and the angles which will eventually make up a video that aims to sell a product, a service, or an idea.
Creativity and passion
Videographers need to be passionate. They need to be in love with the idea of shooting raw footages of landscapes, actors, sceneries, and many more.
Whether the video will only be used for a personal collection (such as a wedding video) or for a more important cause (such as a documentary), videographers need to show respect to the field that he chooses to be in.
Patience, concentration, and dedication
Videographers will work long hours… longer during the time they are working on projects that demand more attention than usual. They should be concentrated on their jobs, allowing nothing to distract them from their goals.
They will show their dedication to their chosen craft by sacrificing their personal time and by seeing to it that every agenda is met.
Ability to listen to others
As a videographer, you need to be able to work with other people. You are most likely going to work as part of a team. You need to be able to get along well with writers, lights men, audio technicians, editors, clients, and bosses. Part of the job is handling people.
Organizational and time management skills
Videographers work under immense time pressure. They have deadlines and due dates to follow. By not meeting these deadlines, they are risking the ire of their clients. You need to be able to organize and manage your time well, including your personal time for family and friends.
