Re: Client wants bid on 60-90 minute video seminar

I would echo what the last post said. Whatever you do, don't let yourself get cornered into a certain dollar amount, no matter how simple it seems. I've made that mistake before when people I've worked with in the past have asked me to edit something and on paper everything seemed pretty cut and dry. When I actually saw the material I realized that they weren't completely honest, or maybe just didn't realize how much work it would take. Unfortunately I was stuck and even if you think you can negotiate more money after the initial deal, it will never cover it.

I would say give them an hourly rate and quote them a rather large range of hours with the disclaimer that you can be much more accurate once you see all the material.