SOMEDIA NETWORKS BBN3 Non-payment, scam, hoax, Vancouver, BC Canada Internet

As a videographer that has completed numerous assignments with SoMedia, I can safely say they have been as smooth as clients get. From communication to workflow to payment I've had zero issues dealing with them. Having a defined shot list with coherent direction really makes the process flow well. 

As an independent contractor, I feel streamlining the workflow on my own end is key. From being equipped with ample lighting and gear to understanding ways in which to deliver todays' larger file sizes, we as contractors should be prepared. Even if Murphy's Law rears it's head at the end of the day it's on us to deliver. 

It's these little snags and how we handle them that separate the Videographer from the person with a video camera. 

Ideally, I'd like all my clients to communicate and collaborate like SoMedia has.

I've been working with SoMedia as a freelance videographer and editor for five months now and they've always paid me for projects within their allotted payment period, no fail.

SoMedia's quality requirements for shooting and editing are very specific and laid out from the beginning of the project, so I always knew what they wanted and expected of my deliveries. As a freelancer I consider myself bound--contactually and ethically--to produce work based on what was discussed at the onset of the project, and then be paid accordingly.

As such, I've never delivered work to SoMedia that wasn't agreed on from the start. (After all, a freelancer's reputation for delivering projects on spec and on time is what gets them work. If I ever botched a freelance gig I'd sure as heck try my darndest to rectify the situation to save my reputation with the client to ensure future work.) I don't own my own lights and SoMedia has never made me rent lights on their dime if I needed them on a shoot. As far as I'm concerned, I'm in charge of sourcing my own equipment. If the client ever said they would comp me for any incidentals, I'd make sure to get everything in writing to help back up my claims later because without proof, my claims may as well not exist.

As SoMedia has never missed a payment with me for any of my freelance projects (and I've done close to a dozen jobs for them), I'm not quite certain why this complaint exists. But as the saying goes, there's always two sides to every story.

We've been in business producing video content across North America since 2006.  Through our cloud based video content production platforms we provide resale, white-label, and  on-demand video production services for hundreds of clients which include web services companies, digital agencies, publishers, and broadcasters.  We work with a nationwide network of over 3000 videographers and pay for all content produced for us which meets our strict quality control requirements. 

Like any business we occasionally have problems with the quality of work that an individual delivers and it's our policy to ask for changes or improvements sufficient for the content to be accepted.  Because our number one priority is to provide our clients with the highest quality of video content available we offer videographers fees which are better than market rates in most cases. 

We're incredibly proud of the fact that we've developed and fostered strong, loyal business relationships with videographers, editors, producers and clients across North America.