For anyone who thinks working for free is a good thing, please watch this video. It applies to all industries, but especially the visual arts. Too many people think that simply getting their name as a "byline" on a photograph or credited as a contributor is compensation are truly a part of what the problem is.
This guy is an awesome writer and, although he is a little brash (language), he is right on point. The overall message is that filmmakers, photographers and writers of the professional nature (one's with thousands invested in equipment) are being taken advantage of.
Now, do you do some jobs for free in the beginning to get some credibility or to "show" your work? Yep, of course. But, at some point, you need to realize the value of what you do. It's hard, but there has to be a point when your purpose goes from an ego-boosting "see my name in the paper" attitude to a "food on the table" one. And, The difference in this attitude is what separates the pros from the amateurs. Which one do you want to be?
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