26 Video Ideas: A to Z On How To Make Money With Video

Bill Davis
December 2000

MAKING VIDEO can be an expensive hobby. When you total the cost of your camcorder, mikes, computer, editing software, lights and other equipment it adds up quickly. That's why most videographers are anxious to discover how to make money with video. In the spirit of budding entrepreneurship, we've compiled a list of ways that you might consider to make a buck and help pay for that new piece of equipment you've been eyeing. Don't worry. It's not hard. In fact, Learning how to make money with a camcorder is as easy as A-B-C. Trust us! Here are 26 money making video ideas. When you make that first million, remember to cut us in.

Anniversaries
Parents, grandparents or those nice neighbors next door getting ready for an anniversary celebration? Combine their wedding photos and family snapshots with interviews to make an anniversary video to show at the party. A modest fee is certainly appropriate to ask for producing a real family treasure.

Baseball Teams (and other sporting events)
Team sports are a natural for the video entrepreneur. The larger the team, the more parents in the pool of potential buyers. Follow a team that goes 'all the way' and you'll see your sales climb as the participants look for a permanent reminder of that winning season.

Collections
In every community there are serious collectors. Convince local enthusiasts to commission a modest video that documents their world-class collections of dolls, plates or whatever. It's much easier to transport and show a VHS tape than a large collection, and a video is an excellent record for insurance purposes.

Depositions
In large cities, professional videographers make a living videotaping depositions. But legal disputes also take place in smaller communities where the services of a more modestly equipped local videographer might be just as appropriate.

Environmental Issues
Live in a community with an environmental challenge? Put the problem on video in order to gather community support for a solution. Environmental support groups and local businesses negatively affected by the situation, may be willing to sponsor your efforts.

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