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How To Start A Videography Business From NOTHING In 2024 (A Beginner’s Guide)

Jono and Jason
2024 ж. 25 Мам.
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In June 2019, I started to learn videography as a complete beginner who didn’t even know my camera settings. 6 months later, I was being paid to make videos. In this video, I share with you my 5 steps to start a videography business from nothing as a complete beginner. No camera, no equipment and no skills.
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  • “Don’t be afraid to do shoots you may not feel ready for” wow I needed that

    @alexandrayoung7974@alexandrayoung7974 Жыл бұрын

  • dude i don't know why this video has so few views but it's one of the best videos i've seen so far about how to grow your business, simple and understandable, thanks!

    @kacperliszka7700@kacperliszka7700 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! We are glad to hear!!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

    • i agree!

      @yomiralopez@yomiralopez Жыл бұрын

  • I’m a film student trying to become a videographer and I’ve been having a tough time with how to go about it. This video is very helpful, thank you!

    @MikeCheckProductions@MikeCheckProductions7 ай бұрын

    • You're welcome :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

    • Me too

      @tairod7212@tairod7212Ай бұрын

  • My man this is exactly the video I needed to stumble upon. As a growing videographer it's tough finding clientele sometimes. You touched on tips I rarely see other creators talking about. Thanks bro

    @cjascoli3443@cjascoli344311 ай бұрын

    • You've very welcome! Glad you found it useful.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason8 ай бұрын

  • “Start when you don’t feel ready” is hitting me as it should and my biggest problem is stepping out of my comfort zone. I loved the video and loved your process.

    @Kodi-_-Blair@Kodi-_-Blair4 ай бұрын

  • Finally, someone who understands the word "beginner". My dudes put beginner in the title and then start talking about sensor size and composition... like bro, which part of: I dont even know how to hold the camera, do you not understand? Thanks for the video, I hope you grow even more ;)

    @ludwigvonn9889@ludwigvonn98897 ай бұрын

    • Hahaha that's what we found when we first started as complete beginners. Hopefully we can create more helpful content for those who are actually starting at 0.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • Bro I watched this when I was just lost about what I wanted to do after highschool.. I was probably thinking to just do auto detailing, but remembered I have a passion for filmmaking, so I looked up if it’s even possible.. since watching this, I’ve started an LLC, opened a business bank account, and have gotten to the point where I’m ready for clients now! And this was about 2 months ago 😄.. super exited to see what the future holds, and I wanna thank you for this inspiring video

    @nocturnalthunder6633@nocturnalthunder66338 ай бұрын

    • damn, thats cool. how are you going now?

      @danmason6345@danmason63453 ай бұрын

    • yo, how is it going? i’m about to start, and i’m on the exact same boat. i actually started a detailing business except it didn’t go too well and i had graduated hs last year

      @callmebyran6005@callmebyran600526 күн бұрын

    • my passion has always been videography. been editing videos since 6th grade and got more into videography last year

      @callmebyran6005@callmebyran600526 күн бұрын

    • @@callmebyran6005 same I graduated hs last year, I just go on google maps and I try to see if any restaurants or businesses have emails so I can e-mail them and get some free shoots for them, it's really tough because I'm just starting and I need some stuff for my portfolio

      @Emerqson@Emerqson8 күн бұрын

  • Hate that I haven't seen this video before. This gives the inspiration to get your business started. Just get out and do it.

    @EdenBread_Gaming@EdenBread_Gaming7 ай бұрын

    • Glad to hear you found it useful!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • Thankss for the video dude

    @MarcosRecs@MarcosRecs3 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for this man.

    @AFilmmakersJourney-vo9is@AFilmmakersJourney-vo9is10 ай бұрын

  • Great video! Very inspirational. Time to get working 👌👌

    @seanpg3546@seanpg35464 ай бұрын

  • Oh boy this is really good. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece.

    @ProkreationGH@ProkreationGHАй бұрын

  • Just exactly what I needed. Thank you

    @levireyes3877@levireyes387710 ай бұрын

  • Thanks man ❤

    @Soumyajit2.0@Soumyajit2.0Ай бұрын

  • You don't understand how much confidence you've built in me by watching this video. Thanks so much.

    @lerthontheuma@lerthontheuma11 ай бұрын

    • You're welcome :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • Such great advice and tips. I appreciate the inspiration. I think my biggest struggle is getting outside my comfort zone, or feeling I need to learn just one ‘secret’ technique to begin a filming for others. Thanks for the advice.

    @danielclifton4589@danielclifton45898 ай бұрын

  • i feel like if anyone was searching for this purpose this would be absolutely the perfect video subscribed already

    @samillicit@samillicit2 ай бұрын

  • Thank you very much for such an informative video, thanks again!

    @TAYOTAS@TAYOTAS9 ай бұрын

  • Thank you, however I still wanted to know HOW to get a camera, WHERE to apply since weddings are fully stacked of offers, WHERE to start offering free services. I love how you explained, and I thank you for it. But it did not answered my questions HOW TO REALLY BEGIN. No skills, No Camera, No experience, I am that. So, how can someone like me start without EVERYTHING?

    @image8743@image8743 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! We will work on a video to cover this :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • I really like how simple, yet informative this video was. I am really excited to build my portfolio and one day be able to make videography and film making my full time career. My sister is getting married in a few months, so that is gonna be a perfect start. I wanna see if I can also do some real-estate video work too!

    @SomeSloan@SomeSloan10 ай бұрын

  • This video was perfect and exactly what I needed..Cheers Man...Liked and subscribed :-)

    @davetimmins1585@davetimmins15855 ай бұрын

  • Ive been so scared to start my own videography business. I studied documentary filmmaking for my masters, have worked as a freelancer in production and post-production for about 3 years now, and still have not decided to take the leap and offer video services to business/individuals. I’ve been wanting to for a while but to be honest have been scared shitless. This gave me courage. What you said in the end of this video moved mountains for me. “Start when you don’t feel ready, because if you wait until you feel ready, you will never start.” I’ve been paralyzed with fear, waiting to feel ready, and it turns out that the problem isn’t that I’m not ready, it’s that I simply haven’t started. Thank you.

    @changui2012@changui20125 ай бұрын

  • Love to hear your story! Very inspiring. I would love to see a video from you on learning how to edit the videos or outsourcing that part of it.

    @gabriellesteele2641@gabriellesteele2641 Жыл бұрын

    • Hi Gabrielle! Thanks for your message. We will put that video on our list of videos to do :) Are there any particular things in the editing process you want us to focus more on?

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • I appreciate this.

    @riktoonz@riktoonz10 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for the helpful tips. I'm at that point of needing to offer free shoots and I have more confidence now hearing your story and your advice! So thank you for taking the time out to make this video 😊

    @GraysenStudios@GraysenStudios Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! We are glad to hear 😀

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • This is so amazing. I have been following all your videos since day one ☺️.

    @Eddycan@Eddycan Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much for the support 😀

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • Amazing video! Can we see the first video you made? I would love to see how much you progressed!

    @aislinnes@aislinnes Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you, this very valuable information ❤️🙏🏾

    @KristoferBurns@KristoferBurns2 ай бұрын

    • You're welcome :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjasonАй бұрын

  • Thank you very much!! So inspiring and motivating video :)))

    @federicacavadini@federicacavadiniАй бұрын

    • You're welcome!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjasonАй бұрын

  • thanks for this, i'm really struggling with my business in uk, my problem is confidence and too busy looking and caring about competition in the area as apposed to just getting out there and promoting me.

    @TomBailey2@TomBailey28 ай бұрын

  • Thankyou so much. I'm just now starting have no idea what I'm doing. I have no ideas how to work a camera lol

    @iamnicolechanel@iamnicolechanel8 ай бұрын

  • Great video. Thanks

    @aaronmoe12@aaronmoe12 Жыл бұрын

    • You're welcome!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • Great insight! Thanx for the share & suggestions.

    @michaelthompson1273@michaelthompson1273 Жыл бұрын

    • You're welcome :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you

    @samuelmuigai5089@samuelmuigai508910 ай бұрын

  • thank you bro, this video will help me to move forward and do the works.

    @dave_o7@dave_o74 ай бұрын

    • Glad to hear you found it useful!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason4 ай бұрын

  • Really good information thanks!

    @Lunar_Films@Lunar_Films Жыл бұрын

    • You're welcome!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for this video!It really helped

    @LabrosDrt@LabrosDrt Жыл бұрын

    • No problem!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • Great video! How did you learn how to edit the videos? Is that something you learn after picking up a camera. Also is there any other cameras within the 1k budget?

    @ru5525@ru55252 ай бұрын

  • Hey thank you so much for making this video! As someone who's starting his video business, this video gave me some valuable insights!

    @MouktikJoshi@MouktikJoshi Жыл бұрын

    • Hi Mouktik! Glad to hear it was useful :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • Yoo bro thank you so much for the encouragement I really love thissss

    @raniquepowell6413@raniquepowell6413 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! Glad it was useful :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

    • Yeah bro

      @raniquepowell6413@raniquepowell6413 Жыл бұрын

  • bang on that us exactly how to it 🙂

    @pedrosanchez4035@pedrosanchez403521 күн бұрын

  • This is gold lesson ❤

    @naomilearningsecondlanguag398@naomilearningsecondlanguag398 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • Your content is truly valuable!! Keep going..

    @tarekgazzaz453@tarekgazzaz4539 ай бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason8 ай бұрын

  • This has be so helpful this video means a lot to me

    @ChrisAArchives@ChrisAArchives11 ай бұрын

    • We're glad to hear you find it helpful :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • This is really the best video I've see so far. It's really helpful. I'm going to start videography even though I don't feel ready at all :) Do you guys have recommendations if you have no special moments to film, but just free time?

    @user-cj9vb9ee5c@user-cj9vb9ee5c10 ай бұрын

  • Love this guys. What video editing software do you use and why?

    @gandalfsbeard@gandalfsbeard6 ай бұрын

  • I needed this video as a affirmation today. I had a change of heart from being a teacher to videography. I just love everything about videography but needed to take a leap of faith, so I jumped on here and typed in the search bar "how to be a videographer" and you popped up. I'm so glad I clicked on it cause it couldn't of connected to what I needed to hear 😊 Thank you

    @hamborger9099@hamborger90992 ай бұрын

    • That's great to hear you found it useful. All the best with your career transition :) Let us know of any other video topics you would find helpful.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason2 ай бұрын

  • Hey guys I just came across your channel and I'm in that situation where you were 2 years ago....it's very inspirationa...I'm just starting out as a videographer and I love it...hope to be able to brake through one day as you did...plus I'm in Sydney too✌️✌️

    @tonymid87@tonymid87 Жыл бұрын

    • Hi Tony! Thanks for your comment. You can as you commit to it and you're passionate about it. Is there any other topics you would like us to cover in the future?

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

    • @Jono and Jason yea something I would like to see how you actually come up with a shot list if a "customer" tells you that they have no idea on what to do and they leave you complete freedom as you are the creative

      @tonymid87@tonymid87 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you so much , keep on, though some countries its hard to pull through if u dnt have equipment .

    @josephchikonkwani4678@josephchikonkwani4678 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Joseph!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you soo much for this video, it has given me the confidence to really get into freelance

    @Kierancheshire@Kierancheshire10 ай бұрын

    • Glad to hear!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • I'll subscribe whole heatedly.

    @tubenawejoseph7176@tubenawejoseph717610 ай бұрын

    • Welcome to the community!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • I just need to do free work for local restaurants with my phone first I don't have amazing gear to film anything yet. But I want to become a videographer and do wedding videos 📹 .

    @Flaymeyawn@Flaymeyawn2 ай бұрын

  • Holy fuck you are so cool to give the tips. Thank you mann so much appreciated.

    @bertanyaberpendapat@bertanyaberpendapat3 ай бұрын

    • No worries!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason3 ай бұрын

  • Very helpful video, thanks guys! One question: in the beginning of your portfolio building journey, you didnt have a website. How did you deliver work to clients?

    @Clementine_beanieboos@Clementine_beanieboosАй бұрын

    • Hey! We used dropbox or google drive.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjasonАй бұрын

  • This is a field I really want to get into but only have a g7x. The rest are action cameras and don't have the money to buy a new one or a friend to lend me a camera

    @wrightbytes@wrightbytes6 ай бұрын

  • did you say canon 200d? What's a good beginners camera?

    @alfredofloyd@alfredofloyd2 ай бұрын

  • Rly good video

    @alexwolfefilms@alexwolfefilms7 ай бұрын

    • Thanks!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

    • @@jonoandjason Just did my first paid wedding and a bts shoot for someone!

      @alexwolfefilms@alexwolfefilms6 ай бұрын

  • Dude!!!!

    @michaelsummers9884@michaelsummers98846 ай бұрын

  • what kind of clients should i look for and who to avoid?

    @heroniri@heroniriАй бұрын

  • Sorry to hear about the robbery but thank you for a great informative video!

    @East-Coast-Films@East-Coast-Films Жыл бұрын

    • You're welcome!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • I just got started my first shoot was a wedding september 3rd for free for my cousin. I had made a post on fb and got 5 weddings which i did for free for practice but after this I am charging. I just finished my 5th wedding on Sunday and almost done my first wedding edit. Its fun and so glad i got out of my comfort zone and just did it! Great video by the way. Any videos on the gear yas use? Especially camera? I’m using my iphone 11 and a gimble and external mic set up for all the weddings but i want to upgrade a good budget camera soon

    @Offgridyurtliving@Offgridyurtliving7 ай бұрын

    • That's great to hear! We recently did a video on purchasing your first ever camera. We also have a video on gear.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

    • Just ordered the FX30

      @Offgridyurtliving@Offgridyurtliving6 ай бұрын

  • Hi bro, very interesting and very inspiring video... Tq so much... - which is good to start videography with sony a6400 or Sony a7iii...

    @venkatmedisetty23@venkatmedisetty238 ай бұрын

    • We started with a7iii.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • This helped.

    @BayAreaTimes@BayAreaTimes11 ай бұрын

    • Glad to hear :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • Could you possible do a more in-depth video on how you organized creating videos for small businesses? Like maybe the things you’re looking for/focusing on if you were to-let’s say- make a video for a local cafe?

    @joshuarainbolt6623@joshuarainbolt66236 ай бұрын

    • Sounds like a great video idea! We can definitely cover that.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • your video is super amazing and helpful. Just keep creating some content like this. I have been struggling with this problem for so long. And I end up with doing nothing at all even though I can afford a beginner camera so far. But I always think I am not good enough to start off. I am afraid of taking photos and posting for clients as an amateur. When it comes to a photographer's career, I have a belief that I am able to do it in a good way but there are a bunch of things stopping me from doing it. In my case, what should I do to get myself out of my comfort zone? Thank you very much

    @congat5270@congat5270Ай бұрын

    • Write down the first step you need to do and just take action!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason19 сағат бұрын

  • This was super informative and helpful for me on my video production journey. Thanks for the tips. Side note: I died at the 6:57 mark because of the happy, uplifting music while people were twerking 😂😂😂

    @ifoundelijah@ifoundelijah7 ай бұрын

    • Hahaha definitely suited the visuals

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • What app is best for Videography? Like you an app where you put together all the snippets of the videos you took and also add music?

    @amahlemavimbela@amahlemavimbela11 ай бұрын

    • We use Final Cut Pro.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • Question. I'm in the same situation starting out exactly like you did. So... when you did local shoots, did you basically make a finished commercial for them? And if so, did you give them a copy or just put it on KZhead and give them a access link on your page?

    @FitchEntertainment@FitchEntertainment2 ай бұрын

    • We made short reels for their social media. But looking back on it now, we could have built a better portfolio if we produced a finished commercial. We put it on Dropbox and sent them a link.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason2 ай бұрын

  • Hello! What camera would you recommend for a beginner? Thank you

    @sirscarez@sirscarez Жыл бұрын

    • What is your budget? We started with the Canon 200D/SL2 when we started.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

    • @@jonoandjason Thanks so much for the reply! As I am new I was thinking around $500

      @sirscarez@sirscarez Жыл бұрын

  • Could you recommend a good website where I could purchase used camera gear? I KNOW ....I don't want to show up to a client's withs a few action cams, my pocket 2 , drone , a gimbal and my phone and say ok let's shoot. A DSLR is in my future if I want to do videography as a side hustle.

    @hyoh-wu@hyoh-wu Жыл бұрын

    • Hi there! We've always purchased through Facebook Marketplace for 2nd hand equipment.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

    • @Jono and Jason oh awesome. Thank you so much. U guys have a great weekend

      @hyoh-wu@hyoh-wu Жыл бұрын

  • I wonder if 4K is a necessity these days.

    @hardyboy1959@hardyboy19594 ай бұрын

  • how do you go about charging for your videos?

    @nathanduffy8528@nathanduffy8528 Жыл бұрын

    • Hi! We have made a video on this.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼

    @cesarisaacbatz@cesarisaacbatz2 ай бұрын

  • Not to be too vague.. but how did you earn the money to start your business?

    @PNBWOLFOFFICIAL@PNBWOLFOFFICIAL Жыл бұрын

    • Get a job. A casual, part-time or full-time job and work on your business on the side.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • How long did you work for free?

    @theArtificiallyInspired@theArtificiallyInspired Жыл бұрын

    • 3 months before we got our first paid gig. Even to this day we are still planning out spec projects to get work in new areas.

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason Жыл бұрын

  • How to start in 2024 *uploaded a year ago*

    @tjjordanmusic@tjjordanmusic4 ай бұрын

    • Same rules apply

      @browser37@browser374 ай бұрын

    • Principles still work in 2024 :)

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason4 ай бұрын

  • Tell me why this video made me cry 🥹😂 such great tips, thank you 🫶🏼

    @tanjaellinghausen2735@tanjaellinghausen2735 Жыл бұрын

    • You're welcome!

      @jonoandjason@jonoandjason6 ай бұрын

  • 💐 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓶

    @harryemerson7439@harryemerson7439 Жыл бұрын
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