If you like to travel, shoot videos and spend time editing video, then this job is for you. Some people have made a killing doing stock footage but it is an investment:
- You need the right equipement to start (DSLR, 4K camera, powerful laptop, powerful software)
- You need to travel and research a lot find great remote places, find gems that other competitor stock videographer havent found
- Time and patience is key , you’ll not make a living out of it right away, you need time to make a name and build your place around this community
But hey after all that hard work the video will pay off and for long term, so if you’re up for it totally encourage you.
Real experience: http://www.microstockgroup.com/general-stock-video/my-experience-after-1-year-selling-stock-footage/
Which agency to start off with:
- pond5
- shutterstock
- videoblock
- istock
- revostock
source: http://www.stockfootageseller.com/