Everyone needs to make a little extra cash now and then. Similarly to how the web revolutionized the viewing of video, the web is also starting to revolutionize the way videographers find work as well.

The idea of most of these sites is similar, a national clearing house for people who want videos made about their businesses, combined with a nationwide network of competent videographers. If there’s a business in your area that wants a video, the company contacts you and gives you a commission. You shoot and edit the piece and once the client approves, you get paid from the company.

The work isn’t exactly highly paid (most gigs going for $200-$500), but one of the biggest hassles when you’re freelancing is drumming up work. The big benefit to this system is that you have people drumming up work in your area 24×7 for you.

Turn Here & Studio Now both aggregate video production projects from major companies, to local advertisers, and are always on the lookout for new filmmakers to join their networks.

There is of course, a vetting process, you will need to have access to some decent production gear, and provide samples of your work. However regular Videomaker readers should have no problems passing the tests. So take a look at the sites, and start letting the internet find work for you.