When I first started calling myself a videographer a few years ago hardly anybody knew what that meant!
“So are you a photographer?” “Videos? Like for movies?” “Do you work for the news?”
While I dabbled in those things, and yes I did work for the news once upon a time, that’s not exactly what I meant by videographer…
I abandoned the term after a while and went straight for “I create promotional videos for small businesses.”
Much easier.
But as my skills, experience and services grew I returned to the old title of ‘videographer’, although I’ve found it’s a much more commonly used term now.
I’m still occasionally asked the question, what does a videographer actually do? Well, we point the camera, position the lights, say “action!” but, we do so much more than that too.
As a videographer I create videos. But I’m also…
Your Script Writer
You know your stuff. But sometimes it’s hard to put it into words when you’re standing in front of the camera.
That’s where your trusty videographer comes in to help you make a plan for what you’re going to say, and then bounce ideas with you during the shoot.
There is no ‘wrong way’ to tell your story. What I do is help extract the story that is already there, and help you say it on camera.
It’s much easier (and more fun) to make videos with the help of someone else. And you know what they say, two heads are better than one!
Your Stylist
When you don’t know what to wear on camera, I’m also your stylist!
There are only a couple of rules when it comes to what you should avoid wearing on camera, and they are;
1. Pin stripes. They don’t come up on camera as they do in real life. Pin stripes cause a kind of ‘strobing effect’ on most cameras. And;
2. Wearing a colour that is too similar to your background… you may end up looking like a floating head!
When it comes to wardrobe, wear whatever you feel good in on camera. But, always do a short test recording to make sure you are happy with how you look before you record the real thing – especially if you are filming by yourself.
We will always do a test recording to make sure you’re happy with the shot before we film any piece-to-cameras. My job as your videographer is to make sure you look good, and that there are no fly away hairs or skewed buttons while you deliver the expert content.
Your Therapist
As well as supporting you with the technical side of making a video, I’m here for emotional support too.
It isn’t unusual for things to come up when there’s a camera and lights staring you in the face.
Don’t worry, I’ve been there too, and I’ve had clients feel sudden waves of imposter syndrome, loss of confidence and wonder why they ever wanted to talk on camera in the first place!
If that happens, we talk about it, and work through it.
Any worries, fears, concerns that come up while we’re recording, we talk about where it’s coming from, and then remember why you made the decision to go for it!
It takes guts to put yourself out there on camera, and I have so much admiration for anyone who does.
If you feel nervous about putting yourself on camera I want you to remember, the knowledge you have could change someone’s life.
Your Number One Fan!
The best about being a videographer? Seeing you put your videos out there!
I love seeing my clients push through that barrier and share their first videos with the world.
And I’ll be there cheering you on through the whole thing.
I get to really connect with people and hear so many amazing stories as a videographer, it’s hard not to form a friendship in the process.
Are you ready to take the leap and tell your story through video?
Let’s connect. I can’t wait to hear your story.
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