To become a successful VJ there are some steps that you need to take.

1/ Video Clip Collection

First off you need to create your own video clip collection. It is important that you source videos which have creative commons licenses or those that are free from any copyright. Most professional VJ’s will use video pool music where you can get the latest music videos and video remixes.

2/ Find Your Vocation

What type of music are you going to concentrate on? Put together a collection of videos and show them to suitable clubs and venues. Video pool music isn’t limited to recent videos or the top 40 so if your niche is 90’s or old school for example you can still get your video remixes and videos from a good video pool music source.

3/ Software

It’s entirely up to you whether you decide to opt to use one piece of software to manage both audio and video or go with two separate software items. Obviously one piece of software is going to be the cheapest option but if you have more elaborate needs, you will need to look into dedicated VJ software options.

4/ VJ Equipment

The minimum that you should start out with is a laptop with a minimum data storage of 2GB Random-access memory (RAM). You will also need your own projector, VGM cables to connect your laptop to the projector a well as a VGA adapter and your software.

5/ Equipment check

May sound stupid, but before leaving for a gig always check that you have everything that you need. It’s all too easy for leave that all important adapter or clip at home.

6/ Marketing

Get ready to promote your services as a VJ. Have some business cards printed and always carry them with you so you can hand them out at any time. Use social media to get your word across.

If you want to be a VJ, you need to understand how to use video remixes efficiently. To use them to their full potential will make you more successful. These are some of the best ways to make the most out of what you create.

1. Have a clip library that fits your style

Your own video pool music should fit your style. You need to make sure that you are sending a piece of yourself to be viewed and enjoyed, which means finding the right clips. There are plenty of videos out there, so that should not be too hard, but you do have to make sure that everything is good quality and will fit your style along with what you have planned as a VJ.

2. Grow that library

A good library is not a complete library. In fact, no one has a complete library, regardless of what they tell you.

Without an expanding library of clips, you are going to end up repeating yourself with your video remixes. This can bring down the satisfaction of those who watch the videos and follow your work, and it can make it harder for you to stand out.

3. Use capable software and equipment

The software and equipment are how you are going to succeed. If they are not good, you are not going to be good. Make sure that you find some that are capable and reliable, and that you can make all your own. There are some options out there that a lot of professionals have found useful, but there are enough options that you can find your own. Make sure that you look into the features, price, size, specs, and information in general to figure out which of the software and equipment available will work best for what you have planned.

4. Be creative and unique

You hear this all of the time, but it will always be true. You need to make sure that you are creative and unique if you plan to succeed. Video pool music relies on people using their imagination and skills rather than creating the same stuff over and over again. Try to take a step away from what everyone else is doing and use the videos in a way that you feel is different.

5 – Personalize the videos to the setting / business

Having the videos be personalized to the setting and / or the business is a great way to make the most out of them. You are going to be able to appeal to your clients and the people at the event, which can make it easier to be successful. It does not take a lot to do this, either. You can personalize videos simply by adding in logos or making them fit the feel and appearance of the area. There are plenty of ways to make video remixes feel special for each place.