Lights, camera, action! Are you, or someone you know, involved in the entertainment industry? Perhaps as an actor, writer or movie producer? Whether a seasoned or established professional or as one who is just breaking into the industry, there is one professional specialist you will definitely need to get in touch with: a videographer.
But what exactly does a videographer do, and what services do they provide? Well, videography is a lot more that shooting videos. It is a highly technical field, and it is extremely competitive.
Becoming a good videographer requires talent, ambition, skill and expertise. It is very involved, and becoming a videographer involves several steps. Let’s take a quick look at what at what it takes to become a professional videographer.
First and foremost, education is the key. Getting into the field of videography requires the proper technical training. A high school diploma and a college degree are both very important.
While studying, it is also possible to get hands-on experience and technical skill through clubs and courses. Among the courses that would provide valuable training would be Communications, Broadcasting, Video Editing and Technology, among others.
Next steps would include working at an internship and getting more technical experience. Being proficient with equipment is also a must. Getting certified and building a portfolio would be the next steps before searching for a job.
There are many areas to choose from for employment as a videographer. Landing a job with a film production company, for example, is a possibility. Also, courts, colleges and universities, travel and tourism companies, fashion and jewelry companies, food and wine establishments and advertising agencies are among the many other options.
Joining a professional association is a great idea. Some potential positions, for instance, could include brand placement videography and work with product placement companies.
Now that we have briefly gone over the training that is needed to become a videographer, let’s look at how this professional can help someone in the entertainment industry. First, a videographer can create a portfolio. Actors, writers and film producers all need professional portfolios to gain auditions and win jobs.
As a professional who films live events, a videographer will be able to attend a performance and keep a record of it. In addition, a videographer would also be able to film in-studio work, such as product placement commercials, instructional videos and other promotional events.
To sum up, a videographer has the skill, ambition and expertise to create a presentation for an individual, or company, in the entertainment industry (or many other fields). The objective of a videographer is to insure that the portfolio they create shows the world the talents of their client in the best, most appealing way possible.
With the right videographer, you will be ready to say that famous quote from the film Sunset Boulevard: “I am ready for my close-up.”