I am amazed at what people are trying to pay for video production work. I work freelance so when I see a job on craigslist I will usually apply. I will paraphrase a recent conversation I had with a potential client: it was a mechanic factory looking to make videos to post on youtube demonstrating ho...
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What are your thoughts about this 2 years later?
Same is still happening today. If a client can get you to work for little or no pay today, why would they pay you more on the next job? Similarly, "We'll pay for your services, but not the use of your...
Expand commentSame is still happening today. If a client can get you to work for little or no pay today, why would they pay you more on the next job? Similarly, "We'll pay for your services, but not the use of your equipment." If I "give" away the use of my lighting and grip package just to get work, then it's not worth owning as it costs real money to purchase and maintain. Networking value can only take you so far. You just have to say no.
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Whenever I quote for corporate work I usually give them three prices and explain what they get for each. The lower end being a one person shoot, No actors. The upper one being a known actor and full c...
Expand commentWhenever I quote for corporate work I usually give them three prices and explain what they get for each. The lower end being a one person shoot, No actors. The upper one being a known actor and full crew. the middle one being somewhere in between... Invariably they go for the mid price one. I think the secret with any negotiation is to not talk money until you have them where you want them and they really want you and only you to make there film.
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Hello James very nice to meet you hope to run into you soon!
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Cheap production jobs will never disappear as long as naive or desperate people keep taking them. Still true today: produce; edit; choreograph; shoot; sound; lighting; grip; HMU; etc.; etc., a music video for a group,all for 5k USD. A crime