Rates for editing

Hi,

just received a request for a quote to edit a short public information film from an environmental organisation. Been given the plot line and preliminary story board. What is a fair rate to charge for editing the graphics, footage, narration, music etc?

Thanks in advance

Richard

Hi,

just received a request for a quote to edit a short public information film from an environmental organisation. Been given the plot line and preliminary story board. What is a fair rate to charge for editing the graphics, footage, narration, music etc?

Thanks in advance

 

Richard

In Sydney I charge $120 AUD per hour, or if it is for a project I do also quote per job however be very careful as clients can sometimes be indecisive and keep wanting re-edits so make sure that you stipulate how many re-edits you will do. Sometimes I will actually go to the client to finish the edit so that it saves time and means you don't have to export and burn etc.

In Sydney I charge $120 AUD per hour, or if it is for a project I do also quote per job however be very careful as clients can sometimes be indecisive and keep wanting re-edits so make sure that you stipulate how many re-edits you will do. Sometimes I will actually go to the client to finish the edit so that it saves time and means you don't have to export and burn etc.

Hi,

Thanks for the feedback, it may well be a case where they want new footage added and re-edits done, the organisation is based in Tonga so it will all have to be done via courier with hard drives I imagine.

Thanks once again

Richard

regarding drafts and re-edits etc, I actually upload to vimeo but password protect the video, embed it into a hidden webpage on my site then send them the link. It's fast the quality is reasonable and secure'ish.

regarding drafts and re-edits etc, I actually upload to vimeo but password protect the video, embed it into a hidden webpage on my site then send them the link. It's fast the quality is reasonable and secure'ish.

Thanks for the tip.

Cheers

Richard