Why you should love annoying things

Here’s the secret to making money: 

Find something obnoxious that people don’t like (i.e. a problem), provide the solution by offering to get rid of it, and viola! They will pay you. 

You know what’s obnoxious?

Backgrounds. Lots of people want the background removed from their photos for a variety of reasons, including to create flexibility for product shots, advertisements, and so on. 

It’s especially valuable if you can remove backgrounds from video.

I’m not sure what it sounds like for cash to physically hit your wallet, but you if you can remove backgrounds for people quickly and accurately…imagine that sound.

And it turns out there are all kinds of ways to remove backgrounds easily and quickly with AI tools. Today we’re looking at one called Unscreen.

Unscreen is an AI-powered online platform that focuses on the automatic removal of video backgrounds. It eliminates the need for green screens, chroma keying, or extensive manual editing, making it accessible for both amateurs and professionals. It’s also part of Canva, so you know it’s easy to figure out. 

Unscreen supports multiple video formats, including MP4, WEBM, GIF, and offers both a free version with limited features and a subscription-based pro version with enhanced capabilities such as full HD resolution, no watermark, and longer video processing.

It could be your secret weapon for creating eye-catching videos and attracting more clients. Let’s dive into how to make money with it (two ideas):

Idea #1 -  Content Creation for Social Media

Level up your social media game. Imagine showcasing your products or services with stunning visuals that captivate your audience.

• Use Unscreen to remove distracting backgrounds from your product demos, tutorials, or promotional videos.

• Replace them with thematic or branded backgrounds that align with your marketing strategy or current trends.

• This is particularly useful for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, where visually appealing content reigns supreme.

Monetization Potential:

• Direct Sales: Improved visuals can lead to higher click-through and conversion rates on your videos, potentially increasing sales by 10-20% for each video campaign.

• Sponsored Content: With high engagement rates, you could secure sponsorships or affiliate marketing deals, where you might earn from $100 to several thousand dollars per sponsored post or video, depending on your audience size and engagement.

Idea # 2 - Offering Video Editing Services

Turn your video editing skills into a lucrative freelance business:

• Offer background removal services on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr.

• Sweeten the deal by offering upsells like:

  • Video stabilization

  • Color correction

  • Adding custom backgrounds using tools like Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro.

Monetization Potential:

• Per Project Earnings: Depending on the complexity, you might charge anywhere from $20 to $200 per video, with an average project taking a few hours. If you can manage 5-10 projects a week, this could translate to an income of $500 to $2,000 weekly.

• Subscription Services: Offer a monthly subscription for regular clients needing ongoing video edits, which could stabilize your income. You could charge $100 to $500 per month per client based on the volume of work.

If any of those sound like good ideas to you, check out Unscreen here. And keep an eye out for tomorrow’s issue, where we’ll explore an extremely powerful tool that automates marketing for you.

Till then,

Algo Money