Looking for advice of getting into the film and video industry?

I am about to start school for film and video. Looking for advice, stories, how you got started, anything.


Leaning towards camera operating.Looking for advice of getting into the film and video industry?
There are many small TV stations around. Most Counties have local TV stations. These will not be able to pay well, but will often hire inexperienced people and train them. You should also look at the local pubic access or PBS station in our area. Many churches are also starting to work with more film.





The biggest thing is to get some experience. I know an engineer that started with a very small local religious channel as an apprentice and is not a senior engineer at CNN.








Go to the FCC and find what TV stations are in your area. You will likely be surprised by the number of smaller stations that will be willing to hire and train.Looking for advice of getting into the film and video industry?
It's very likely that some of your tutors have come from working in the industry, and they'll be able to put you in-touch with people.





There are always plenty of people wanting to get into film/video, so it's more a case of WHO you know rather than WHAT you know.
While in school, network with working pros in your area.





Once you have most of the skills, get an internship in your local area. This could be either at a local TV station (were you will learn how to shoot on assignment and quick edit for airing within hours of the shoot) or a local independent film production studio.
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