Another one of those rate questions?

Lynne Alston

I have been asked to quote on a project over 4000 words, which at my normal rate would be $0.20 per word..my only dilemma is they want most of this in separate files. Do you charge your regular rate for multi files or add on for the extra time.

I recall seeing this mentioned before but can't find it.

Thanks Lynne

Joe J Thomas · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 23:35 (GMT) Post subject:

I charge a premium for several things, including multiple file splits.

Here's a few:
Time matching to video
Character and accent voices
File splits
Sound Effects and Music
Complex editing

Of course the amount varies based on the project specs and how much I want or like the client... No real formulae for me, but just some rules of thumb...

I'm Thumb-buddy,
Joe J Thomas
www.JoeActor.com

Colin Campbell

Lynne Alston · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007, 00:31 (GMT) Post subject:

Thanks Joe and Colin,

I had thought of the amount that Colin mentioned, but then second guessed. It's that "have to justify how I came up with the amount", I'm sure I'll get over it one of these days.

Joe, I would have a major brain malfunction figuring in all those variables!

Lynne

Erik Sheppard · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007, 00:40 (GMT) Post subject:

Last Friday I delivered a client the audio for one script that was broken down into 1654 separate files (honestly!). The actual recording took about 5 percent of the time of the total project. Obviously I couldn't charge anywhere near the price that I would charge if it was just one file. Thats one of the many reasons I nearly always charge per finished job. I look it over and decide what it is worth to me and what I think I can get from the client. I would figure out how long you think it will take you to edit and bill those hours as if you were voicing.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007, 01:14 (GMT) Post subject:

Erik's got it. Look at the job and decide what it's worth. Comes with experience.