How much should I charge for something like this?

	How much should I charge for something like this? by John Frank on Jul 8, 2009 at 3:09:25 am So, this guy approached me the other day after seeing some of my youtube videos and asked me if I could make a Trailer for his companys upcoming game. I had made a few videos of games out of for fun before so I know how to do this. Basically he wants me to film inside the game with a screen recorder called fraps and then edit the footage together add some text etc. He provides the music. Thing is, I'm not sure what I should charge for this, should I treat it like I'm filming something in real life, because it is much cheaper and easier doing it on a computer. What do you guys think? It's a small company just to note, their trailer won't be big on TV or anything, just around the net. Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index

	Re: How much should I charge for something like this? by Trent Whittington on Jul 8, 2009 at 7:26:59 am Do you mean you will be editing footage from a computer game? Trent Whittington - Currently studying Associate Degree in Digital Television www.facebook.com/trentwhittington Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index

	Re: How much should I charge for something like this? by Mark Suszko on Jul 8, 2009 at 12:29:10 pm What, the internet just broadcasts around a few blocks by your house? Um, no, it is planet-wide. So do a good job, you never know who will see it. Charge day rate, or, if you need to give him a break, break out an hourly rate from your day rate. Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index

	Re: How much should I charge for something like this? by Franklin McMahon on Jul 9, 2009 at 2:14:49 pm Ha ha Linden Dollars..that's funny..have not heard that term in a while... Franklin ___________________________ Franklin McMahon / Host CreativeCow.net PODCAST frank@fmstudio.com Creative Cow Podcast Page Creative Cow Podcast in iTunes Media Artist Secrets Blog: FranklinMcMahon.com Studio Page Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index

	Re: How much should I charge for something like this? by Steve Wargo on Jul 9, 2009 at 4:35:01 am $50 an hour, John. But, be honest with your time, both to you and the "client". But, try to determine how many hours it's gonna take and figure a dollar amount. Once you both agree, get 1/3 in advance and give it your best effort. Get the second third when you have it all roughed out. Get the final 1/3 upon delivery. Good luck. Steve Wargo Tempe, Arizona It's a dry heat! Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck 5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck 2-Sony EX-1 HD . Respond to this post   •   Return to posts index