Posted on September 28, 2011 in Filmmaking 360 | 2 Comments
Are you trying to make a go at financially supporting your filmmaking fetish? The subject of what rates to charge is always one for debate and it’s certainly much more of an art than science. In this entry in an ongoing series for freelance filmmakers, Steve Long prescribes the good old rate hike.
…Now, the first thing everyone will tell you is that rates are always a challenge. Not only do you account for the regional cost of living, but also: market saturation, competitive rates, cost of overhead or gear, experience, talent, and your own availability. The first thing you should really do in this situation is to take a look at your competition. Some people post their rates online but a majority will smartly list them as: negotiable. On a sidenote: a lot of people will say posting a rate will help weed out cheap clientele. I have always believed that the quality of work on your website and client list should speak to what potential rate you will be charging. Plus, there are the rare gigs that have a far better tradeoff of exposure, a client relationship, or a barter of services.
— Filmslate Magazine | Read The Full Article
What are your strategies for establishing your rate?
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There’re so many of these comics, but they’re not getting the job done yet.. People still ask stupid questions like this..
And they will forever. It’s not stupid when the client doesn’t know any better. It’s your job, as the expert, to explain why.