how much would i make at DVinfo.net

Mike Zorger · September 25th, 2003, 10:12 AM

I'm a 22 year old college student studying construction managment. But I Edit and film on the side. I have taken some After Effects classes, and i'm pretty good with it. I have produced 3 skateboard videos that have great write ups in major world wide magazines, and i have also make 2 commercials. If i wanted to get a job doing editing/video work how much do you think i could get. Or if i did some freelance work that is great, how much do you think i could make.

Ken Tanaka · September 25th, 2003, 10:36 AM

Mike,
I've really no idea, but I do know that it's a tough business to get into. It probably depends on your location and the local market. But the ranks of editors are certainly swelling with the proliferation of desktop nle users.

Best tip: find a niche and lead with that specialty. If you're studying construction management, you may have already found your niche. A project's architects, general contractors and subcontractors, construction insurers, product manufacturers, et.al. would all be potential clients for video documentary work. Your knowledge of a construction site's activity (ie. a "rebar" is not a retro-style drinking establishment) would help to leverage you into such work above others without such knowledge. One thing leads to another!

Mike Zorger · September 25th, 2003, 01:19 PM

Thanks, yeah I wouldn't mind doing some stuff for an architect or someone like that. I dont know to many in the industry who do commercials, but they might need some little stuff done for like meeting and seminars?

Malcolm E James · October 2nd, 2003, 08:49 AM

Mike
My advice is to find a prod'n company or tv station and offer to intern or do work for experience programs - markets vary and accordingly money to be earned. The experience enables you improve and vary your showreel - which becomes a great assest - the general thought on skateboarding videos is whilst they are good they tend to be very formatted and unscripted - you need to work on script discipline in both edit and video performance
Hope that helps

Jeff Donald · October 2nd, 2003, 09:50 AM

There are very few paid internships in the US and no guarantees of a future job. It's great experience and can be a foot in the door, but hiring is slow at most production companies and TV stations across the US. In other words I wouldn't give up your day job.

Don Donatello · October 2nd, 2003, 01:50 PM

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September 25th, 2003, 10:12 AM	#1
Mike Zorger Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norther VA Posts: 163	how much would i make I'm a 22 year old college student studying construction managment. But I Edit and film on the side. I have taken some After Effects classes, and i'm pretty good with it. I have produced 3 skateboard videos that have great write ups in major world wide magazines, and i have also make 2 commercials. If i wanted to get a job doing editing/video work how much do you think i could get. Or if i did some freelance work that is great, how much do you think i could make.

September 25th, 2003, 10:36 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Mike, I've really no idea, but I do know that it's a tough business to get into. It probably depends on your location and the local market. But the ranks of editors are certainly swelling with the proliferation of desktop nle users. Best tip: find a niche and lead with that specialty. If you're studying construction management, you may have already found your niche. A project's architects, general contractors and subcontractors, construction insurers, product manufacturers, et.al. would all be potential clients for video documentary work. Your knowledge of a construction site's activity (ie. a "rebar" is not a retro-style drinking establishment) would help to leverage you into such work above others without such knowledge. One thing leads to another! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 2nd, 2003, 08:49 AM	#4
Malcolm E James New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jerusalem - Middle East Posts: 5	Mike My advice is to find a prod'n company or tv station and offer to intern or do work for experience programs - markets vary and accordingly money to be earned. The experience enables you improve and vary your showreel - which becomes a great assest - the general thought on skateboarding videos is whilst they are good they tend to be very formatted and unscripted - you need to work on script discipline in both edit and video performance Hope that helps __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, just a stupid person who does not ask questions !

October 2nd, 2003, 09:50 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	There are very few paid internships in the US and no guarantees of a future job. It's great experience and can be a foot in the door, but hiring is slow at most production companies and TV stations across the US. In other words I wouldn't give up your day job. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

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September 25th, 2003, 01:19 PM	#3
Mike Zorger Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norther VA Posts: 163	Thanks, yeah I wouldn't mind doing some stuff for an architect or someone like that. I dont know to many in the industry who do commercials, but they might need some little stuff done for like meeting and seminars?

October 2nd, 2003, 01:50 PM	#6
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	$min wage in your state to 25hr ...