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

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  • Опубліковано 20 кві 2021
  • 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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  • @GoodMonstersVideo
    @GoodMonstersVideo Місяць тому +3

    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

  • @dfnkmedia492
    @dfnkmedia492 3 роки тому +58

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

  • @calk12345678
    @calk12345678 Місяць тому +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!

  • @henrysuekungfu01
    @henrysuekungfu01 2 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @deejmartinez7939
    @deejmartinez7939 Рік тому +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, UA-cam was recommending this video to me for a few weeks now and I'm glad I clicked.

  • @FilmQi
    @FilmQi 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing tips Eric, thanks for sharing!

  • @Magic.FilmMaker
    @Magic.FilmMaker Рік тому

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

  • @matt.banton
    @matt.banton Рік тому

    Your story is super inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing

  • @edoardodepiccoli3004
    @edoardodepiccoli3004 11 місяців тому

    I love the calm way you speak

  • @turbophat
    @turbophat Рік тому +1

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

  • @HasanAmin
    @HasanAmin 2 роки тому +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.

  • @benbadenhorst2423
    @benbadenhorst2423 2 роки тому

    Well done man! I really enjoyed this video!

  • @RJ_Moonshot
    @RJ_Moonshot Рік тому

    Very inspiring to hear your story. Thanks for sharing!

  • @frankahhm
    @frankahhm 2 місяці тому

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

  • @CharlonSerrano
    @CharlonSerrano 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @2pstudioslive768
    @2pstudioslive768 Рік тому

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

  • @WorkOverLoad_qasim
    @WorkOverLoad_qasim 8 місяців тому

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

  • @WhatAProduction
    @WhatAProduction 5 місяців тому

    This video is truly inspiring, thanks!

  • @herodot86
    @herodot86 8 місяців тому

    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🙏

  • @nickagrinzone
    @nickagrinzone 3 роки тому +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.

  • @crystaldozier3617
    @crystaldozier3617 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @chadpalmercrisis1723
    @chadpalmercrisis1723 9 місяців тому

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

  • @ecoraymultimedia
    @ecoraymultimedia 7 місяців тому

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

  • @tahamohamed6331
    @tahamohamed6331 Рік тому

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

  • @seanjasper2
    @seanjasper2 Рік тому

    Thank you for putting this out there man

  • @DreamLegacyMarketing
    @DreamLegacyMarketing 9 місяців тому

    Amazing testimony bro! Thanks for sharing

  • @dylanjohndickerson
    @dylanjohndickerson 3 роки тому +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 Рік тому +1

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

  • @two4mediapng
    @two4mediapng 6 місяців тому

    Really needed this advise. Thanks alot man🤝

  • @letterboxfilm
    @letterboxfilm 3 місяці тому

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

  • @none-ng4cl
    @none-ng4cl 11 місяців тому

    Very Inspiring!Great Tips!

  • @thefastandthefurious1
    @thefastandthefurious1 6 місяців тому

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

  • @mattiarossi2015
    @mattiarossi2015 Рік тому

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

  • @RohitTaneja-vj6tl
    @RohitTaneja-vj6tl Місяць тому

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

  • @MalikBaker
    @MalikBaker 2 роки тому

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

  • @UnlimitedFemi
    @UnlimitedFemi 8 місяців тому

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

  • @ronmedia5152
    @ronmedia5152 15 днів тому

    Thanks a lot man .this is good stuff

  • @JonnyBoy021
    @JonnyBoy021 Рік тому

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

  • @ManuShapopi
    @ManuShapopi 9 місяців тому +1

    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🙏🏽

  • @Mhoohing36
    @Mhoohing36 11 місяців тому

    Your testimonial was inspiring 👌🏿.

  • @sbsheep
    @sbsheep Рік тому

    Very inspiring, thank you

  • @rishabhmishravlog8083
    @rishabhmishravlog8083 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video ❤

  • @AHMEDHAMINE
    @AHMEDHAMINE 11 місяців тому

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

  • @Profmorphious123
    @Profmorphious123 Рік тому

    Thank you for this.

  • @jeffsavilleproductions
    @jeffsavilleproductions Рік тому

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

  • @ajsuk0
    @ajsuk0 3 роки тому +3

    Encouraging stuff, thanks Eric!

  • @_theHavis
    @_theHavis 5 місяців тому

    I love this!

  • @smepable
    @smepable 3 роки тому +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

  • @lucasfritch1705
    @lucasfritch1705 Рік тому

    This is a great video!

  • @SebastianSavoy
    @SebastianSavoy 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

      So awesome! Pumped for you!

  • @NaphtaliRosenberg
    @NaphtaliRosenberg Місяць тому

    great video needed to hear this

  • @bigchiefcinema9654
    @bigchiefcinema9654 2 роки тому

    thank you. truly inspired watching from kenya.

  • @asaadalshahin6519
    @asaadalshahin6519 2 роки тому

    thank you eric!!

  • @thomaslanterman4638
    @thomaslanterman4638 Рік тому

    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 !!

  • @crtvequaye2039
    @crtvequaye2039 Рік тому

    this video was really really helpful

  • @benediktmeyer
    @benediktmeyer Рік тому

    very interesting video, thanks!

  • @LUNCHINMEDIA
    @LUNCHINMEDIA 7 місяців тому

    great vid,
    ✊🏽

  • @diegocaracasfc
    @diegocaracasfc Рік тому

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

  • @DKiaulakis
    @DKiaulakis Рік тому

    Thank you for inspiration

  • @wedahelenaviews
    @wedahelenaviews 8 місяців тому

    Thank you!!!!

  • @lifeoftheman
    @lifeoftheman 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @navidhamidi614
    @navidhamidi614 5 місяців тому

    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

  • @jukebox6470
    @jukebox6470 Рік тому

    Goosebumps

  • @ShangleLP
    @ShangleLP 2 роки тому

    that was really helpful. thx

  • @dantedelbene
    @dantedelbene Рік тому

    Love it.

  • @theopats2660
    @theopats2660 Рік тому

    Everything 100% true. You attract what you create

  • @HananiArcos
    @HananiArcos 3 роки тому

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

  • @fuego604
    @fuego604 Рік тому

    Thank you !!

  • @apositiveimpact
    @apositiveimpact 3 місяці тому

    Great content

  • @josh.nuttall
    @josh.nuttall 3 роки тому

    great advice

  • @crtvequaye2039
    @crtvequaye2039 Рік тому

    Thank You !

  • @amorsel
    @amorsel Рік тому

    yes

  • @venayo
    @venayo 8 місяців тому

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

  • @forfilmssakeUK
    @forfilmssakeUK Рік тому +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.

  • @joshglavinfilms
    @joshglavinfilms 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @tabaresweddingfilms
    @tabaresweddingfilms Рік тому

    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  Рік тому +1

      Get it man! Excited for you

    • @tabaresweddingfilms
      @tabaresweddingfilms Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @mangohousemedia9522
    @mangohousemedia9522 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @dominikhoang
    @dominikhoang 3 роки тому

    I love you so much dude

  • @gyawfilms
    @gyawfilms Рік тому

    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.

  • @RobPerreault
    @RobPerreault 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @safelpeterkin951
    @safelpeterkin951 Рік тому

    very informative

  • @OG_predatorproductionz
    @OG_predatorproductionz 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @smepable
    @smepable 3 роки тому

    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..

  • @ananthums8970
    @ananthums8970 3 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @johnclay7644
    @johnclay7644 Рік тому +1

    v informative 20mins.

  • @Shortroundfilmz
    @Shortroundfilmz 4 місяці тому

    Are you from Utah??

  • @AHMEDHAMINE
    @AHMEDHAMINE 11 місяців тому

    New subs here ❤

  • @JayGodfrey
    @JayGodfrey Рік тому

    Where do we find this video that you produced?

    • @EricThayne
      @EricThayne  Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/iHJe6fmQ1NY/v-deo.html

  • @ShangleLP
    @ShangleLP 2 роки тому

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

  • @ZvilgantisKailis
    @ZvilgantisKailis 3 роки тому +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 8 місяців тому

    How to charge clients as a commercial filmmaker

  • @3dmotion20
    @3dmotion20 3 роки тому

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

    • @EricThayne
      @EricThayne  3 роки тому

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

    • @3dmotion20
      @3dmotion20 3 роки тому

      @@EricThayne ok so how do I schedule??

    • @EricThayne
      @EricThayne  3 роки тому

      @@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

  • @OneTakeMedias
    @OneTakeMedias Рік тому

    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 Рік тому

      Not a internet troll lying btw crazy story of the same

    • @OneTakeMedias
      @OneTakeMedias Рік тому

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

  • @jahurulBin
    @jahurulBin 3 роки тому

    Do u need a video editor?

  • @DP_Daro
    @DP_Daro 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @6k_records
    @6k_records 8 місяців тому

    Actually you are not look like an introvert bro

  • @wrmitole
    @wrmitole 6 місяців тому

    Get to the point

  • @ilovethisspotdotcom
    @ilovethisspotdotcom 10 місяців тому

    You’ve just inspired me!!!

  • @venayo
    @venayo 8 місяців тому

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