How to be a freelance videographer in sports with Michael Barker
Learn how to land a role at an AFL club without any formal training and the skills needed to start your own business
Reuben Williams
April 08, 2024
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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast: The ultimate guide to make it in the sports industry!
Each week we share how people made it in sports and tease out their career decisions, work habits, skills, and everything they do that makes them great.
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Meet Michael Barker, freelancer videographer, photographer and the Co-Founder and Director of Two Times Creative.
Previously, he has worked at Hoop City, Carlton FC, and the NBL, working in all things digital - think production, editing, social media marketing, graphic design, and more.
He also has a newsletter, runs classes and uses his socials to teach people how they can level up their digital knowledge. Lots to look out for, including how you can work as a freelancer, how to break into the creative side of sports (without any formal training), and the skills you need to do so.
Enjoy!
In this episode we cover:
(00:29) Who is Michael Barker?
(01:34) Hello and welcome!
(04:40) What’s going on inside the SportsGrad Community?
(07:35) Welcome Michael!
(09:28) Quick-fire Questions
(15:58) Experience Barks has had to get to where he is now freelancing
(20:06) How Barks learnt all of his skills with no formal training
(21:10) Applying for a role at Carlton FC without ticking all of the boxes (and getting it)
(23:28) Working at Carlton FC between all of the different departments
(25:30) How did he figure out full-time freelancing was for him?
(27:04) What does a typical week look like as a freelancer?
(30:13) Is it possible to make enough money as a freelancer to compensate a leaving a full-time job?
(32:39) Big lessons Barks has picked up so far
(34:34) The risks of starting freelancing and the worries that come with it - partner’s thoughts, financial struggles, etc.
(47:08) Essential skills needed to be a videographer and photographer
(51:29) Advice for aspiring creatives and how you can learn from Barks
(55:52) ASK SPORTSGRAD
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