Comments on: Web Video Production – The New Goldrush?

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:17:22 +0000

Just discovered this website a few weeks ago. This is something I’m trying to persue as a career change BUT, now it’s as if everyone & their brother are getting into online video marketing. I’m planning to start out doing video tours for real estate but it seems that’s almost as difficult finding work as starting out doing legal videos. The field I’ve been in for 28 years (h.i. contractor)is saturated with guys looking for work, won’t get better until the housing market improves, which is years away. Dave started this thread almost 3 years ago – I’m curious to know if the ‘goldrush’ opportunity still exists today, in this economy.

By: Camila

Camila — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:42:56 +0000

Dave!
I am very interested in reading more about this. I am from Lima Perú
and I have a web video production company. You can ckeck our work in wwww.lapeca.pe I am starting in this business so I would love to learn much more!

thank you!

By: Dan Hottle

Dan Hottle — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:42:21 +0000

The trick is documentary-style relaxed “tours” of the biz – not scripted and canned and no need to be flashy with graphics – just the owner talking candidly about his business and what makes him unique – like you were sitting in a bar together. It’s candid, authentic, relatable to the average Joe and devoid of the hype and flash that so many people are sick of.. Just tell a good story with strong visuals and they will reap the benefits from it. And you will get referrals coming out of the wood within weeks or even days.

By: Dan Hottle

Dan Hottle — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:37:56 +0000

I, too, am a former Marine (PAO 1991-2003). I now own WolfLab Productions in Indianapolis. I can agree wholeheartedly to this approach. I make a living fuill time off 60-second Web ads. I’ve done more than 200 locally. not so sure about production off-site, unless you’re just doing still photos or using their provided video. That’s risky if you really want to do a quality job for your client. If you seek it, there’s plenty of work right under your nose. Semper Fi, brother!

By: debasis

debasis — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:32:33 +0000

Nice tips Dave it will help me in future thanx

By: Bert Grimm

Bert Grimm — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:17:36 +0000

Dave,

Is this course available yet?

Thanks,

Bert

By: jjhanz

jjhanz — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:50:11 +0000

Dave,

Based on my experience so far with WVU, I trust that whatever you put in the course will be great.

Now that we’re in August I am even more curious about when you may be releasing it.

I don’t know if it’s too late to talk about topics, but I would like to hear the pros and cons about going after local business vs. nationwide business.

And, maybe how to attack each. I guess elance, etc. is one way, but I am not a fan of offering my services to the lowest bidder.

The “lowest price” as a business model is never a good idea.

I am excited to hear more about this course. Any plans to do an Advanced Web Video course? Maybe cover Ultra 2 and green screen, or just more advanced video editing.

I have to think there is still enough to cover that would fill an Advanced Course.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:28:54 +0000

Mike,

Hopefully I’ll have something available in August (at least that’s what I’m shooting for).

If anyone has any specific items they’d like covered in the course, please leave a comment and let me know.

Thanks – Dave

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:27:08 +0000

Dave,

Do you have any timescales for when the new course will be available?

I am on Week 4 of your current course which is excellent!

Thanks
Mike

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:55:33 +0000

Just an FYI to everyone. A new course is in the works…detailing how to join the “web video goldrush”…by making videos for other people.

I’ll post more details as they become available. But just so you know, it is something in progress (even as I write this).