plastic Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 So, I've had a friend approach me for some audio work for a short (1:21) product info video. Nothing fancy, just wants some ambience and little sound effects type of things to go with it, not actual music. I've never done something like this before, but I have the technology and ability. I'm wondering what the going rate for compensation for this kind of thing is--I have no idea how much to ask for. I'm guessing at least some of you on here have experience with this sort of thing. What's a reasonable amount to quote this guy on? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide plastic's signature Hide all signatures << delyria.net >> Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 For a minute and twenty-one seconds, and it's your friend, no more than $100. Maybe even $50 and some beer. Or just a bunch of beer. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 What's it for - are they gonna get any financial gain from the project ? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures I haven't eaten a Wagon Wheel since 07/11/07... ilovecubus.co.uk - 25ml of mp3 taken twice daily. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) It's a friend that works in marketing at apparently some engineering company (haven't really talked with him a lot in the last... 8 years). But from the sounds of it, it would be the company footing the bill, and I have no idea how big this company is or how much they would be willing to fork over. Also, he says it will be used on tradeshow monitors and on a website as well. Edited March 24, 2014 by danke Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide plastic's signature Hide all signatures << delyria.net >> Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Ah, a company with a budget. That's great. Is it for TV or web or something else? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'd go with $75 per hour. I'm in Canada, so adjust accordingly. It should take you about half a day to a day depending on the type sound design. Or a flat rate of $400 or $500, but flat rates usually gives the client the 'go ahead' to milk you for all the little changes they want which can span days. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I might be ok with doing the flat rate, though, since, as I mentioned, I haven't done this before and I wouldn't want to charge for my own technical difficulties. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide plastic's signature Hide all signatures << delyria.net >> Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xox Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 1 zillion dollars Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 On 3/24/2014 at 9:08 PM, danke said: I might be ok with doing the flat rate, though, since, as I mentioned, I haven't done this before and I wouldn't want to charge for my own technical difficulties. Yes, I agree! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b born droid Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Yeah my proper rate for companies is around £30 per hour and I'd just charge a day rate. 8 hours, £240. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide b born droid's signature Hide all signatures spotify soundcloud Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameChaos Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Dont charge, just do it for the backwardness of the act. Edited March 24, 2014 by MadameChaos Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82774-how-much-should-i-charge-to-do-audio-for-a-short-video/#findComment-2144081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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