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Mar 28, 2004, 12:35 PM
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Re: What do I charge?
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Start by figuring out how many days and/or hours of shooting the project requires. Figure your day rate including gear. Add any additional expenses such as a grip, soundman, gaffer, rental lights, etc. Next, determine how many hours of editing this project will take. Add 40-60% to that because it WILL take longer. (client revisions, etc.) Next, figure your tape stock, overhead, dub and edit masters, and expendables. Don't forget to add in any meals and travel expenses. I always tack on 20% minimum to any out of pocket costs when I bill the client. After all, it's my money, not theirs, that's paying for the expenses. Don't forget to add in any costs for music. Ask your client how many copies of the program and on what format to they want it on. You'd be surprised how many times a client will come back and tell you that "oh, and we'll need 15 DVD's of the finished program" after you've signed the contract. You did sign a contract didn't you? Finally, be prepared to wait up to 60 days for your last payment to arrive.
Hope this helps.
Jim Colman
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