But you’re not sure if this business is still profitable or not.
Is the videography industry really dead or is there still hope?
In this article, you’ll find answers to all these questions.
Videography in simple terms means the art of capturing videos. Yet, it’s not limited to only capturing videos. Videography in itself is a broad topic and covers various aspects. Similarly, a videographer is someone who captures video. As of now, a videographer captures various live events such as weddings, dance recitals, corporate events, and basic training videos. It’s pretty straightforward.
However, the quality and production of those videos ultimately depend upon the skills of the videographer. You can’t expect exceptionally shot videos if you don’t even know to hold a camera properly.
Coming back to the topic, the videography industry is not totally dead. Being a developing country, Nepal is still progressing in the field of the internet and technology. However, almost everyone has got access to mobile phones. Likewise, many businesses are going digital as well. And this has opened various opportunities for people involved in the field of videography.
We know that people want to capture their most precious memories and life events such as weddings, dance recitals, high school/college graduation, etc. And they look for videographers to capture those moments for them. Such events are not once a year but timely recurring events which create a steady flow of income for videographers.
Previously, I mentioned that a lot of businesses are going digital and you can use this to your benefit. Here’s how:
You can reach out to those digitalizing businesses and ask them to create a promotional video for them. You can later post the video on social media to generate sales for them. In this way, you can earn as well as improve your reach.
In addition, you can also work as a freelance videographer. As a freelance videographer, you work for clients that you like anywhere and at any time. There are numerous ways you can get clients to hire you. One of them is to create your portfolio and make it go online.
However, the most effective and practical way is through the use of social media. All you need to do is post quality videos that showcase your skills and work as a videographer. It won’t take too long for you to get your next client.
In the context of Nepal, one can still make a decent income from the videography business. There are an unlimited number of ways through which you can earn as a videographer. All you need is a camera, good videography skills, and good knowledge about the videography market. Good Research, Discipline, Quality Production, Patience, and Consistency are equally appreciated.
As per reports, a person working as a videographer typically earns around NRS 67,000 per month. However, these are estimations only and may differ from place to place and depends upon the project as well. For starters, it is recommended to charge around NRS 15,000 per wedding and respectively. It’s not recommended to charge huge amounts when you’re just starting out.
In conclusion, no business industry can be considered dead if you have the determination and ways to make a living through it. A lot of fields that are considered to be not profitable are just lacking behind due to the lack of mindset and plans to make it profit-oriented. In the case of the videography industry, building experiences and producing quality videos are the keys to success. Yet, it all depends on you and how you carry out your work.
I hope you found this article helpful and see you guys in the next one.
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