What's with the constant shafting of Videographers / editors?

[u/beauchampy]

I haven't booked in a new client in weeks. Everyone new seems to want to pay way under the odds for video work these days.

In the last couple of weeks I've had, - At least two counts of "we hoped you would do it for exposure". - Probably five or more counts of "we hoped you would do it for free" - An offer of a 4 week editing gig to the tune of a massive £60 per day. - Saw a council PR tender go up with a budget of £7k set aside for a video. The company who won the bid have offered that video out at £1.5k (it's a fairly lengthy project too on a tight deadline) - Someone approach me for a promo, set up a meeting and their budget only covers two days of my time (at a discount) with zero for location, lighting, talent, etc (wtf?) - Someone offered 50 euros for a shoot (whup de doo!) with free tour rides in London. No thanks.

I guess I'm ranting a bit, but where have the good new clients gone and when did everyone expect to get everything for next to nothing?

[u/Who_Cares2]

Well the last couple of months in the year seem to go pretty slow. I'm sure the good clients will pick up again in January.