26 Video Ideas: A to Z On How To Make Money With Video (page 2)
Historical Records
Every community has buildings and landmarks of historical significance. Dig back into the records and use photos and live video to bring history to life. Possible sponsors: civic groups, town counsels and local businesses.
Insurance Inventories
Anyone who's ever been the victim of a fire or a burglary knows that having an up-to-date inventory of valuable possessions is critical. Video is the perfect solution. Remind your clients to store the tape in a place that will survive any future catastrophe.
Junk Car Restorations
Car enthusiasts spend fortunes customizing their classics or bringing vintage vehicles back to their original condition. A video documenting the metamorphosis from junker to gem, or from heap to hot rod, will be treasured for a lifetime.
Karate Class
Karate and other martial arts classes are full of boys and girls learning self-defense skills. Contact the instructors and make arrangements to videotape big demonstrations and competitions. Offer the resulting videos to the proud parents.
Letters from Home
Know a neighbor, friend or acquaintance with kids away at college, family members in the service or relatives living in another country? A video letter is a real treat. And getting one made is probably worth a few bucks to someone without access to a camcorder, especially during the holiday season.
Memorials and Tributes
What more fitting tribute is there than a lovingly crafted video celebrating a well-lived life? Memorial videos are also valuable for group gatherings, such as high school reunions, as a way of honoring members who have passed on since the previous gatherings. Make contact with mortuaries that offer or would like to offer this service.
Neighborhood Activism
Video is a powerful way to explain and inform local residents about issues that affect them. Search for groups that share your point of view and offer your services to produce an advocacy video that can potentially make your local community a better place to live.
Open-houses
Local real estate can be a good market for the budding videographer. One benefit of working with such a high-ticket market is that diverting even a tiny fraction of the sales price into the production of a marketing video can mean a nice payday for you.
Plays, Recitals and Musical Performances
After weddings, these kinds of public events, particularly when they involve kids are probably the most videotaped events in our society. Even if many proud parents are carrying their own camcorders, there's always a market for a better quality video made by a skilled videographer.
