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

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  • 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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Комментарии • 122

  • @dfnkmedia492
    @dfnkmedia492 3 года назад +62

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

  • @GoodMonstersVideo
    @GoodMonstersVideo 4 месяца назад +5

    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

  • @phyllissong
    @phyllissong Месяц назад

    . 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! 🚀

  • @deejmartinez7939
    @deejmartinez7939 Год назад +11

    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, RUclips was recommending this video to me for a few weeks now and I'm glad I clicked.

  • @shanooooon01
    @shanooooon01 2 года назад +8

    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.

  • @calk12345678
    @calk12345678 4 месяца назад +1

    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!

  • @ManuShapopi
    @ManuShapopi Год назад +2

    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
    @dylanjohndickerson 3 года назад +16

    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!

    • @Gordymax
      @Gordymax Год назад +1

      I’ve been a slave to this for so long but today my eyes have been opened to the realities

  • @CharlonSerrano
    @CharlonSerrano 3 года назад +7

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

  • @PixxiePlays
    @PixxiePlays Месяц назад

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

  • @thomaslanterman4638
    @thomaslanterman4638 Год назад

    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 !!

  • @crystalfilmqueen
    @crystalfilmqueen 5 месяцев назад

    This video motivated me so much! I just wanted to say thank you so much for posting this!!!! You have no idea how much hope you gave me.

  • @HasanAmin
    @HasanAmin 3 года назад +3

    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.

  • @thefastandthefurious1
    @thefastandthefurious1 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @JonnyBoy021
    @JonnyBoy021 Год назад

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

  • @SebastianSavoy
    @SebastianSavoy 3 года назад +3

    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 💯

    • @EricThayne
      @EricThayne  3 года назад

      So awesome! Pumped for you!

  • @tahamohamed6331
    @tahamohamed6331 Год назад

    honestly the most informational video I've seen on youtube. you sir are a legend

  • @edoardodepiccoli3004
    @edoardodepiccoli3004 Год назад

    I love the calm way you speak

  • @letterboxfilm
    @letterboxfilm 6 месяцев назад

    Really inspiring to listen to you, Eric. Great work. Great story. Thank you. Much love from a small filmcompany in Norway❤

  • @nickagrinzone
    @nickagrinzone 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @turbophat
    @turbophat Год назад +1

    Great story, man. And really inspirational. Those spots look fantastic btw. You're super talented.

  • @navidhamidi614
    @navidhamidi614 8 месяцев назад

    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

  • @DroseMr
    @DroseMr 2 месяца назад

    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

  • @UnlimitedFemi
    @UnlimitedFemi Год назад

    I needed this video so much in my life ❤️ I thank Lord that I am seeing this now at this point of my life

  • @jeffsavilleproductions
    @jeffsavilleproductions Год назад

    Dude. You really feel genuine. Glad I stumbled on this video.

  • @WhatAProduction
    @WhatAProduction 8 месяцев назад

    This video is truly inspiring, thanks!

  • @smepable
    @smepable 3 года назад +2

    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

  • @2pstudioslive768
    @2pstudioslive768 Год назад

    Thank you for being real bro, you spoke to my heart.

  • @ajsuk0
    @ajsuk0 3 года назад +3

    Encouraging stuff, thanks Eric!

  • @chadpalmercrisis1723
    @chadpalmercrisis1723 Год назад

    Thanks for this amazing insight on how to move forward in getting high-paying clients, inspirational and motivating 🎬🔥

  • @lifeoftheman
    @lifeoftheman 3 года назад

    You deserve so much more subscribers, but please dont become a trend following youtuber. This is the quality content that we are blessed with by having internet and your videos are gold. Thank you!

  • @herodot86
    @herodot86 11 месяцев назад

    nk you so much for this. Could have found myself so much into it. Especially the part where you have created passioned projects for your portfolio. I am right now in the same situation and am so happy to hear this story🙏

  • @none-ng4cl
    @none-ng4cl Год назад

    Very Inspiring!Great Tips!

  • @mattiarossi2015
    @mattiarossi2015 Год назад

    Thank tou for the inspiration, u deserve more followers my g❤

  • @AHMEDHAMINE
    @AHMEDHAMINE Год назад

    The best video that i can see in this subject ❤❤❤

  • @RohitTaneja-vj6tl
    @RohitTaneja-vj6tl 4 месяца назад

    Really helped me.. You're really great
    Thankyou so much

  • @ecoraymultimedia
    @ecoraymultimedia 11 месяцев назад

    What a story. Didn't expect such good advice from this video. Thanks for sharing your journey

  • @FilmQi
    @FilmQi 2 года назад +1

    Amazing tips Eric, thanks for sharing!

  • @two4mediapng
    @two4mediapng 9 месяцев назад

    Really needed this advise. Thanks alot man🤝

  • @ronmedia5152
    @ronmedia5152 3 месяца назад

    Thanks a lot man .this is good stuff

  • @frankahhm
    @frankahhm 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @MasterHoo36
    @MasterHoo36 Год назад

    Your testimonial was inspiring 👌🏿.

  • @WorkOverLoad_qasim
    @WorkOverLoad_qasim 11 месяцев назад

    thank you this is the most valuable video on that topic ive found

  • @NaphtaliRosenberg
    @NaphtaliRosenberg 4 месяца назад

    great video needed to hear this

  • @sbsheep
    @sbsheep Год назад

    Very inspiring, thank you

  • @rishabhmishravlog8083
    @rishabhmishravlog8083 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video ❤

  • @forfilmssakeUK
    @forfilmssakeUK Год назад +1

    Hey Eric, I'm wondering if it was ever you proposing on how your video will solve your first 2 significant clients' issues/problems, or was it just purely creative works that you proposed to them? Thanks and regards.

  • @_theHavis
    @_theHavis 8 месяцев назад

    I love this!

  • @Profmorphious123
    @Profmorphious123 Год назад

    Thank you for this.

  • @lucasfritch1705
    @lucasfritch1705 Год назад

    This is a great video!

  • @mangohousemedia9522
    @mangohousemedia9522 Год назад

    Loved this. I'd like to point out that you didn't do free work...and that's hard to avoid when you're first starting out but you have to fight that urge to give potential future clients free work in the beginning. If you didn't communicate in the beginning, they will take advantage until the end.

  • @RJ_Moonshot
    @RJ_Moonshot Год назад

    Very inspiring to hear your story. Thanks for sharing!

  • @DreamLegacyMarketing
    @DreamLegacyMarketing Год назад

    Amazing testimony bro! Thanks for sharing

  • @seanjasper2
    @seanjasper2 Год назад

    Thank you for putting this out there man

  • @Magic.FilmMaker
    @Magic.FilmMaker Год назад

    Wow. Thank you for your story and this info! Definitely hits home

  • @RobPerreault
    @RobPerreault 10 месяцев назад

    So off the bat I have a bit of a gripe... Yes, if you have been working in the industry (IDC what department) that work is more important than SHORTS. I have worked on countless full features and television series that are multi million dollar projects. Am I a millionaire? No. That's not the point I am trying to make. The point I am trying to make is that shorts, to be perfectly honest, are subpar compared to real world onset industry experience. SO if you are a person with experience like me, in any department, add that work to your portfolio and do not look back!
    Cheers.

  • @matt.banton
    @matt.banton Год назад

    Your story is super inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing

  • @diegocaracasfc
    @diegocaracasfc Год назад

    Increíble story!!!! Did you finally niche down?

  • @wedahelenaviews
    @wedahelenaviews 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you!!!!

  • @benbadenhorst2423
    @benbadenhorst2423 2 года назад

    Well done man! I really enjoyed this video!

  • @LUNCHINMEDIA
    @LUNCHINMEDIA 10 месяцев назад

    great vid,
    ✊🏽

  • @tabaresweddingfilms
    @tabaresweddingfilms Год назад

    Starting today I will implement this strategy on my business, fingers crossed, hopefully I am able to finally make it to the next level

    • @EricThayne
      @EricThayne  Год назад +1

      Get it man! Excited for you

    • @tabaresweddingfilms
      @tabaresweddingfilms Год назад +1

      @@EricThayne just spoke to one of my regular clients about the idea, they loved it and want to try it . If everything goes according to plan I will link the final video here in the comments, thank you very much for this video

    • @carlosaguirremura
      @carlosaguirremura Год назад

      ​@@tabaresweddingfilms con todo hermano, que todo sea un éxito, saludos!

  • @theopats2660
    @theopats2660 Год назад

    Everything 100% true. You attract what you create

  • @gyawfilms
    @gyawfilms Год назад

    I'm an aspiring film maker, for now I am just doing the things I love, I'm just starting out and I usually charge 50$ per video.

  • @MalikBaker
    @MalikBaker 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video. Your story is very inspiring.

  • @capacitymedia
    @capacitymedia 6 месяцев назад

    Great content

  • @bigchiefcinema9654
    @bigchiefcinema9654 3 года назад

    thank you. truly inspired watching from kenya.

  • @jukebox6470
    @jukebox6470 Год назад

    Goosebumps

  • @crtvequaye2039
    @crtvequaye2039 Год назад

    this video was really really helpful

  • @amorsel
    @amorsel Год назад

    yes

  • @OG_predatorproductionz
    @OG_predatorproductionz 2 года назад +1

    Your video you made in august is nearly identical to this one! Good advice though!

  • @benediktmeyer
    @benediktmeyer Год назад

    very interesting video, thanks!

  • @asaadalshahin6519
    @asaadalshahin6519 3 года назад

    thank you eric!!

  • @Imandrewcao
    @Imandrewcao 8 дней назад

    What do you mean by "proper sales and marketing tactics?" This is the place where I'm struggling. I'm not exactly sure what's the best way to get my portfolio in front of the clients I want to work for.

  • @DKiaulakis
    @DKiaulakis Год назад

    Thank you for inspiration

  • @ArcosGonzalez
    @ArcosGonzalez 3 года назад

    I’m gonna grind this out ! I’m gonna make it

  • @fuego604
    @fuego604 Год назад

    Thank you !!

  • @dantedelbene
    @dantedelbene Год назад

    Love it.

  • @smepable
    @smepable 3 года назад

    I am half way through the video and I have to comment in this thing you Said about other people producing worse quality but charging more. I often go by little photo studios and when I see what they put into their windows I think oh my god how can they run a business with this badly lit and overly contrasty saturated in post family portraits..

  • @ShangleLP
    @ShangleLP 2 года назад

    that was really helpful. thx

  • @crtvequaye2039
    @crtvequaye2039 Год назад

    Thank You !

  • @ZvilgantisKailis
    @ZvilgantisKailis 3 года назад +2

    Hey! Great story. I do some passion projects because filmmaking for me is a hobby so I don't get even medium clients (not talking about big). Anyway, if you got the big clients why waste time on filmmaking tutorials, youtube?

  • @venayo
    @venayo 11 месяцев назад

    I’ve a question sir!
    So for this yeas… what platform should we use as a portfolio ?

  • @venayo
    @venayo 11 месяцев назад

    I’ve a question sir!
    So for this yeas… what platform should we use as a portfolio ?

  • @joshglavinfilms
    @joshglavinfilms 2 года назад

    Thank you.

  • @josh.nuttall
    @josh.nuttall 3 года назад

    great advice

  • @dominikhoang
    @dominikhoang 3 года назад

    I love you so much dude

  • @AHMEDHAMINE
    @AHMEDHAMINE Год назад

    New subs here ❤

  • @safelpeterkin951
    @safelpeterkin951 Год назад

    very informative

  • @johnclay7644
    @johnclay7644 2 года назад +1

    v informative 20mins.

  • @venayo
    @venayo 11 месяцев назад

    How to charge clients as a commercial filmmaker

  • @ShangleLP
    @ShangleLP 2 года назад

    the intro music is a bit too loud in comparison to the voice ^^

  • @Shortroundfilmz
    @Shortroundfilmz 7 месяцев назад

    Are you from Utah??

  • @JayGodfrey
    @JayGodfrey 2 года назад

    Where do we find this video that you produced?

    • @EricThayne
      @EricThayne  2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/iHJe6fmQ1NY/видео.html

  • @ananthums8970
    @ananthums8970 3 года назад

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @PixxiePlays
    @PixxiePlays Месяц назад

    So they diiiid have a budget

  • @3dmotion20
    @3dmotion20 3 года назад

    i have been trying to get a time Schedule a call with you but don't know why I can't

    • @EricThayne
      @EricThayne  3 года назад

      Sorry! My calendar gets completely booked up with calls sometime. I would check again later to see if there's availability

    • @3dmotion20
      @3dmotion20 3 года назад

      @@EricThayne ok so how do I schedule??

    • @EricThayne
      @EricThayne  3 года назад

      @@3dmotion20 have you watched the training in the video description above? At the end of the training there will be a link to book a call

  • @6k_records
    @6k_records 11 месяцев назад

    Actually you are not look like an introvert bro

  • @OneTakeMedias
    @OneTakeMedias Год назад

    Same situation I’m engaged I get married in three months and we are basically going off of my girlfriends income and I want to be a successful video producer

    • @OneTakeMedias
      @OneTakeMedias Год назад

      Not a internet troll lying btw crazy story of the same

    • @OneTakeMedias
      @OneTakeMedias Год назад

      Make more videos man and do what the other RUclipsrs say. You had to take a break.

  • @DP_Daro
    @DP_Daro 3 года назад

    Everything is cool unless you try to do the same thing in Poland. Our market has a very little chance to have an opportunity to find a good client which actually pays the amount that you want (even trying to get budget just for production cost and making 0$-100$ in the final). People here mostly look for high budget look with almost no money to spend + free editing, hotel and gear which costs almost $15k. This is how 98% of the market looks like. It's almost impossible to find client that actually knows how much work, time and money this takes... incredible.