Comments on: How much should I charge to edit this video? http://paulzadie.com/2009/09/19/how-much-should-i-charge-to-edit-this-video/ Editor › Cinematographer Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:42:58 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tom Pierce http://paulzadie.com/2009/09/19/how-much-should-i-charge-to-edit-this-video/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Tom Pierce Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:26:13 +0000 http://paulzadie.com/?p=417#comment-209 I'm a freelance editor/colorist in the Boston area, another tip to keep from working for pennies an hour, I sometimes charge a flat rate for a job, working by myself with notes from he client, when completed, the client gets one review and one set of changes, for the flat rate, then if they want more changes after that, the hourly meter starts running. I’m a freelance editor/colorist in the Boston area, another tip to keep from working for pennies an hour, I sometimes charge a flat rate for a job, working by myself with notes from he client, when completed, the client gets one review and one set of changes, for the flat rate, then if they want more changes after that, the hourly meter starts running.

]]> By: Juan http://paulzadie.com/2009/09/19/how-much-should-i-charge-to-edit-this-video/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Juan Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:23:46 +0000 http://paulzadie.com/?p=417#comment-198 Thanks Paul, it is always difficult to confront the money issue in this business when there are so much illusion and creativity involved. But we do need to get serious in this and make some money! Thanks Paul, it is always difficult to confront the money issue in this business when there are so much illusion and creativity involved. But we do need to get serious in this and make some money!

]]> By: Hunter http://paulzadie.com/2009/09/19/how-much-should-i-charge-to-edit-this-video/comment-page-1/#comment-195 Hunter Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:02:14 +0000 http://paulzadie.com/?p=417#comment-195 Great advice. Thanks for sharing your experience! Great advice. Thanks for sharing your experience!

]]> By: Biagio Messina http://paulzadie.com/2009/09/19/how-much-should-i-charge-to-edit-this-video/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Biagio Messina Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:13:36 +0000 http://paulzadie.com/?p=417#comment-176 Great points. When I started out, bread and butter was actor's demo reels. The competition was charging $100 and hour. I charged $25. Over time, we built our reputation as on of the best places for actors to edit their reels, and built up to around $100 an hour. Then our producing career took off, so we closed shop : ) I think the way to break in is to give some bargain basement prices and make those early pieces your showcase pieces...really rock on them. Then use those to help you raise your prices to market value. Also, don't be afraid to call around and see what other people in your market are charging for similar work. It takes a little while, but soon you'll have a good idea of what's going on in your market. Great points. When I started out, bread and butter was actor’s demo reels. The competition was charging $100 and hour. I charged $25. Over time, we built our reputation as on of the best places for actors to edit their reels, and built up to around $100 an hour. Then our producing career took off, so we closed shop : ) I think the way to break in is to give some bargain basement prices and make those early pieces your showcase pieces…really rock on them. Then use those to help you raise your prices to market value.

Also, don’t be afraid to call around and see what other people in your market are charging for similar work. It takes a little while, but soon you’ll have a good idea of what’s going on in your market.

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