Re: Handing over AE projects....?

Mark,

This is a tough situation. I'll echo the others by saying unfortunately this is happening more and more in our industry due to companies trying to cut costs etc. I also agree that if possible this kind of stuff should be agreed upon before the project starts.

What I've seen in my experiences at places, when this comes up when an agreement hasn't been hammered out before hand, usually the response to the client "Yes, we can get you a drive/zip/tape with the files but it will cost x amount of dollars extra". Obviously there are risks to this depending on your standing and relationship with the client.

I've always found that if you honestly explain to the client your reasons for not being able to give them the files or charging them extra, most of the time a good client will understand. They are in business too and they know how the game works.

Good luck

Tommy D'Angelo
Editor
Punk Rock Kid
NYC by way of Westchester