🚀 go-pugleaf

Any freelancing takes time and either money to buy or rent equipment. I
have been running a oneman show for ten years and have expanded from
professional video into computer graphics. If I were starting now I
would call all the video and computer companies in your area and ask
about projects. Act like you are a potential client and ask educated
questions. You may find you can make money by selling other peoples work
with your creativity. Alot of people believe they can buy gear, hang out
a shingle and make money. It does not work that way. Once you have found
out about the competition, find out about potential clients. Who in your
area can use and will pay for your services. As far as equipment is
concerned never buy anything that cannot pay for itself. I know alot of
people who invested in gear only to spend years paying it off from their
salaries. Don't assume you need anything. You can spend $3,000 for a Hi8
or $100,000 for a digital machine or anything in-between but the key is
what do you clients want and what will they pay for. I have been using
3/4" and now 3/4" SP with great success. I have no intention of changing
for several years because this is where my market is. If I have a
special situation I can rent from St. Louis or Chicago. Remember your
goal is to make money not make money for equipment manufacturers and
vendors. I make more money freelancing than I do teaching and it keeps
my knowledge of technology up-to-date and my production skills keen.
Good Luck...By the way taxes on a small businessperson will kill you. 
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||   T     V  V  ||                 Sangamon State University
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