Freelance video producer working from home
Film and edit short promo and social videos for local businesses, with the editing done from your home office.
- A$2.5k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A one-person video service. You film short promo clips, testimonials, product videos and social content at the client's place, then edit them at home and deliver the finished files.
Your first three steps
- Make three short sample videos for friends, family or a local business, so you have a showreel to show
- Set up a simple price list with a few fixed packages and get an ABN
- Contact ten local businesses with a short pitch and a link to your samples
Who pays
Local small businesses, tradies, real estate agents, cafes, gyms and community groups that need regular video for websites and social media.
How it makes money
Fixed price per project or a monthly package of videos, with extra charges for additional edits, captions, music licensing and travel.
Skills that help
- Shooting and lighting basics
- Video editing software
- Talking clearly with clients about what they need
- Meeting deadlines
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and equipment cover for your camera gear
- Check whether your local council has rules for home-based businesses
- Get written permission from people who appear in videos and check licensing for any music you use
- Drone filming has rules, so check with CASA before offering it
- Written quotes that state how many edit rounds are included, to avoid endless changes
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Everything you need to start: freelance video producer working from home
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a freelance video business in Australia?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the camera, lighting, audio and editing software you choose. Equipment quality and what you already own will affect where you land in that range.
What rules should I check before offering video services?
Check public liability and equipment insurance, and whether your local council has rules for home-based businesses. Get written permission from people in your videos, check licensing for music you use, and check with CASA before offering drone filming.
How much revenue can a freelance videographer make and how much time does it take?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you win and the size of each job. Expect to spend at least about 8 hours a week, and put edit rounds in your quotes.
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