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Renea Dominique

Dallas, TX, USA

Social Media Strategist For Brands & Businesses

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Salina Owens

Texas, USA

Copywriter | Digital Creator | Content Writer

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Cori Hanna

Chicago, IL, USA

Viral Content Creator & Social Media Manager

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Kelly Madu

New York, NY, USA

Content Creator and Social Media Strategist

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Chloe Troub

Chicago, IL, USA

Always thinking outside of the box...

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david powers

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Making images that are inquisitive and thoughtful

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Paula Navarro

Miami, FL, USA

I Create Vertical Videos for Ambitious Brands

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David Whipple

Sedona, AZ 86336, USA

Visual design specialist

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Daniella Gershon

United States

Brand designer through graphics, web, social media

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Toni Sabato

Zürich, Switzerland

I create memorable experiences for brands

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Antonne Santiago

Metro Manila, Philippines

Crafting compelling visual narratives 🎥

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Olivia Kelliher

Nashville, TN, USA

Balancing creativity & entrepreneurship 🚀

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Alex Yem

Fremont, CA, USA

Always making something...

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Danyal Ahmed

Germany

∞ Converting your ideas into digital products ✓

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🎥 Gourav ✍️

Pune, Maharashtra, India

✨Writer | Videographer | Marketer✨

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Leandro Oliveira

Co. Meath, Ireland

Social Media Marketing and Marketing Services.

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Omar Al-Dib

Ottawa, ON, Canada

everything starts with an idea!

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Kai Rogers

San Diego, CA, USA

Framer Expert & Web Designer

Common projects for Videographers

Product Promotion Videos: Creating engaging videos to showcase a product's features and benefits.

Event Coverage: Capturing key moments and highlights from events such as conferences, concerts, or weddings.

Corporate Videos: Producing videos for businesses to showcase their brand, culture, or achievements.

Educational Videos: Creating instructional or educational videos for various platforms.

Music Videos: Producing visually appealing and creative music videos for artists.

Documentaries: Working on longer-form content to tell compelling stories or provide in-depth information.

Tips for working with and hiring Videographers

Be specific about your needs

Before initiating a project, clearly outline what you want the Videographer freelancer to achieve. This includes the type of video, the target audience, the message you want to convey, and any specific scenes or shots you want included.

Review their portfolio

Always take the time to review the videographer's previous work. This will give you a better understanding of their style, creativity, and quality of work. Look for elements that align with your vision.

Ensure technical proficiency

Make sure the videographer is proficient in the necessary software and equipment, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and various types of cameras and lighting equipment. Their ability to leverage these tools will influence the outcome of your project.

Maintain open communication

Open and regular communication is key to a successful project. Make sure your videographer is responsive and open to feedback. Use Contra's platform to keep track of all communication and project updates.

How to hire Videographers

Define your project

Start with a clear idea of what you want to achieve with your video project. This includes the type of video, target audience, and message. Having this defined will make it easier for you to communicate your needs to the videographer.

Post a detailed job

When posting a job on Contra, include as much detail about the project as possible. This will help attract videographers who are a good fit for your needs.

Review applications

Look at the applicants' portfolios and past work. This will give you an idea of their style and quality of work. Shortlist those who most closely match your project requirements.

Conduct interviews

During the interview, ask about their video production process, how they handle feedback and revisions, and their experience with similar projects. This will help you assess their suitability for your project.

Agree on terms

Once you've found the right videographer, agree on the project terms. This includes the scope of work, timeline, payment terms, and how revisions will be handled. All of these should be clearly outlined in the contract on Contra.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Videographers

1. Can you provide examples of similar video projects you've worked on in the past?

2. What is your video production process from planning to post-production?

3. How do you handle feedback and revisions during the video editing process?

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Frequently asked
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A freelance videographer is a professional who captures, edits, and produces video content for a variety of projects. This could range from event coverage to promotional videos for businesses.

A freelance videographer is a professional who captures, edits, and produces video content for a variety of projects. This could range from event coverage to promotional videos for businesses.

Hiring a videographer on Contra gives you access to top freelance talent without the hassle of middlemen or commissions. You can review their portfolio, collaborate efficiently, and handle contracts and payments all in one place.

You can post a job detailing your project requirements on Contra. Videographers who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of videographers and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Any project that requires professional video content can benefit from a videographer. This could include promotional videos, event coverage, music videos, documentaries, and more.

Videographers use a range of tools, including various types of cameras, lighting equipment, and video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.

The cost of hiring a videographer on Contra can vary widely depending on the complexity of the project and the videographer's experience and skills. On average, you can expect to pay between $25 - $350 per hour.

On Contra, freelance videographers are paid commission-free. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra. The funds for each milestone are held in escrow and are released either after the client approves the deliverables or automatically within three days.

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