http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: price - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:09:07 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-should-i-charge-1#post-74644 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:50:54 +0000 Kolyssa 74644@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello! I found this forum on Google and I've seen lots of experienced people giving their advice here, so I thought I would try it out!</p> <p>I usually charge $100/min of edited footage when I make promo or recap videos. (So a 5 min video = $500). That's perfect for my target audience and the kind of videos I make. However, I was recently approached with a project that I am unsure how to price. Here are the details:</p> <p>8 to 10 videos at 15-20 minutes each. The content is educational lecture. We'll probably spend a day (8 hours) filming all the videos, then my guess is that it will take about 60 hours of editing to get everything put together within the next 3 months (I'm a college student with classes so yes, it will take that long). With my *usual* pricing formula, the quote could be like $15,000!!! And that's way out of my client's budget. I understand that the editing for these videos will actually be minimal compared to my usual work :::::: <a href="https://vimeo.com/17085389" rel="nofollow">https://vimeo.com/17085389</a> ::::: so it will cost less. But I also don't want to be taken advantage of.</p> <p>If you need to know anything else, please let me know! Other than that any advice is very appreciated :)</p> <p>-Kolyssa</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pricing-a-project#post-71866 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:28:45 +0000 Krissy 71866@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, I'm a graphic designer but have done some small video projects in the past. I was approached by a potential client wanting 130 1 minute commercials for his custom pen website. I attached the following proposal, thinking my rates are fair and he's telling me to quote him lower (even though he won't get other quotes nor tell me a budget he has in mind!) Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you!!</p> <p>----</p> <p>$225 per 1 minute commercial (10% discount based on 150+ commercials, anything under 150 is $250)</p> <p>(includes script, filming, producing, directing, equipment, editing, rendering)</p> <p>Minus $20 per commercial if script is provided.</p> <p>I viewed a few videos from discountmugs.com and I could guarantee a higher production value than their commercials.</p> <p>If the price fits into your budget, the next step would be to hire an actor/actress. Unless you have someone in mind you would like to be the spokesperson, I highly recommend that I hire a professional. I'm hoping to find one for $10 per commercial (based on 150 commercials is $1500 and I'm estimating 30 hours of filming required for this project.)</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fFJb_FnCF0&amp;feature=player_embedded">http://www.youtube.com/watch?&#038;lt;wbr&#038;gt;&#038;lt;/wbr&#038;gt;v=8fFJb_FnCF0&amp;feature=player_&#038;lt;wbr&#038;gt;&#038;lt;/wbr&#038;gt;embedded</a></p> <p>Sample of what he showed me he wants for 130 of his products.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/outdoor-video-question#post-56182 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:43:51 +0000 rakklub 56182@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Does anyone here do hunting video's?  I am only interested in filming outdoors/hunting (no weddings).  I have a question on how to promote this kind of business.  Myself, My dad, and my husband got the equipment we need and I have produced 3 DVD's so far and have gotten a lot of good compliments.  Right now we were asked to go to maine with an outfitter to produce a promotional video about guided bear hunts.  My question is:  How or where can I get information on writing up a good contract?  Does anyone have any experience in this field that would be willing to give me some advice?  Like I said I am just starting to do this as a business opportunity instead of a hobby, and it seems to be something that is demanded in my area.  Also, any suggestions on how much to charge?  Do you charge by the hour or day?  Any help would be appreciated.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pricing#post-47368 Sat, 30 May 2009 17:01:46 +0000 brianwebb 47368@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm bidding on a project and would like feedback on pricing.  It's a half day shoot (4-5 hrs)</p> <p>Then edit 3 or 4, 2 - 3 min clips, then upload them to youtube with graphics for names etc.</p> <p>Between logging and editing I'm guessing it will take me another half day (4-5 hours) for a </p> <p>total of 10 hours.  If there are issues might go up to 12 hrs.</p> <p>I'm shooting on JVC 100 camera and editing on final cut pro.  I have plenty of experience in the </p> <p>TV news biz but don't do many freelance / corporate gigs.  Any thoughts? Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ebay-used-camera-prices#post-45458 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:28:03 +0000 Cville 45458@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I know that there has been some discussion about people trying to get good equipment with little investment.  So I thought I would throw this topic out there.</p> <p>When I was looking to buy a camera last year I started doing research on what camera would meet my needs for the least amount of money.  My budget was between 1500 and 1800 dollars.  </p> <p>I then started watching auctions on Ebay and I could not understand why used cameras were selling for prices near what I could buy them new.  I don't understand why people would not spend the 150 to 200 more and get brand new with warranty from a reputable dealer.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/an-hvx200a-on-zoommania-for-274900#post-44165 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:42:33 +0000 enzorenzo 44165@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My original plan was to get a an HVX as my primary camera and then a Cannon XHA1 as backup. But then a google search led me to prices as low as $2,700 for an HVX200A. Which would make it about the same price as the XHA1. Does anybody have experience with there lower price tags? There's got to be a catch, right?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-on-sony-hdr-sr11-price#post-39809 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:19:24 +0000 rfleishman 39809@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> HI - I'm looking for the best price on the Sony HDR SR11 Camcorder. Retail prices are quoted at $1199. Amazon.com gets it down to $999. Looking further Online, I found a site (Photo.net) which is supposed to compare different mailorder sellers.</p> <p>They listed a company called Sonic Cameras which listed this camcorder at (get ready) $399!!!! How can this be? Is anyone familiar with this company? They say in their ad that the camera is new.</p> <p>I'd appreciate any help if anyone knows about this, or is it some kind of a scam? Maybe the hard drive is extra!!</p> <p>Thanks.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-much-do-i-charge#post-41764 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:56:07 +0000 sternCC 41764@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi Im a freelance videographer based in Texas who has done the majority of my work independently working on varios surf and skate movies. I recently was hired by a company to occasionaly help shoot weddings and also occasionally rent them my camera. I am new to the whole filming wedding gig. How do i go about coming up with prices? The company wants me to list my price for: Renting my camera(Sony VX2000) last Saturday for a two hour shoot and then this Saturday they will be using me and my camera for another shoot around 2 hours. Anyone have any suggestions? I dont want to get ripped off but I would also like the company to call me offer me more work. Any ideas are appreciated.</p>