What rates do you charge for different services?

Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2002 10:46 am

I am a one(woman) Smile

Mixing?
Sweetening?
Voice Over?
layback (Digibeta)AES/EBU?
digitize?
DA-88 dubs (formatted taps $$how much)?
setup fee?
Rental fee for special equipment?

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2002 8:55 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Boom Chic:
. I would like to get an idea of what type of rates people charge for their post services.
It's just to get an idea of what the standard is out there.
Mixing?
Sweetening?
Voice Over?
layback (Digibeta)AES/EBU?
digitize?
DA-88 dubs (formatted taps $$how much)?
setup fee?
Rental fee for special equipment?

Hi Karen! With exceptions, to your VO talent fee's, and rental fee's plus mark-up, I expect you have an hourly rate, that is why I thought you could gather some quote info from these threads.

http://www.recording.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=000054

--Rick

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2002 11:27 am

Thanks Rick,

What I am most curious about is how much people charge. Let's say hypothetically, I charge $150hr for most services i.e. editing,vo recording, mixing,FX editing. Should other less demanding services charge a different rate i.e. layback/digitize material? How should that rate be calculated compared to my hourly rate? 1/2?

Would DA-88 dubs be considered layback? They (client) want seperate stems of all elements that can be separated, layed back to DA-88.

This would be for TV post on a one hour, and also on a half hour program layed back to Digibeta and Dubs to DA-88.

Thanks. Smile

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2002 5:02 pm

Hey guys and gals,

Anyone care to jump in here? You do charge for your services, don't you? Wink

Do you charge a flat hourly rate, or do you charge different rates for different services? Do you have a minimum charge, or a daily rate?
Cool

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2002 11:02 pm

Hi karen! This is tough for me, I is on salary Very Happy

with a nice lunch on the road, 75%. Plus of course you’re mark-up.

That's what I think would be fair to pay you.

Love your website! Very Boca Raton, solid business plan, mission statement, etc.
Did you do the pics? They look great; you can almost feel the vibe.

From what I see from your posts, Honey, you’re in LA, go for it!
Just a humble moderator,
--Rick

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2002 12:15 pm

Hey Rick,

Thanks for your input! Very Happy

So if you "is" on salary, do you mind if I ask how much you get paid to do post audio? I am considering hiring/training someone to work for me doing all the things I mentioned at my facility in the first post. If you feel uncomfortable posting it here, feel free to email me directly. karenbasset@hotmail.com , or if you feel uncomfortable about telling me what your salary is, maybe an idea of what I should start someone at? Very Happy

) Maybe he should pay me? Very Happy

It needs a little updating, but we're so busy all the time, it becomes a low priority next to weekends at the park, or 1st birthdays, etc. Wink

Thanks again!

I'll have to think of some clever tag to put here.

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2002 2:30 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Boom Chic:
... do you mind if I ask how much you get paid to do post audio?...

I am in Florida, and I understand the cost of living, etc., in LA, audio post? I do everything, audio post is similar to mastering in many ways, my responsibilities are broad, and I manage all production, but am not considered management, this is a good thing. I get overtime, if need be, management does not. Also we are institutional in nature, but, the private sector may or may not bare more, I will say that it is less than 100k. But this should not have bearing on your hiring needs.

Quote:

Originally posted by Boom Chic:
... I am considering hiring/training someone to work for me doing all the things I mentioned at my facility in the first post. I have someone in mind who has Pro Tools experience with recording music, and he also has engineering experience....

The transfer to understanding video related things, in post, to a newbie, should translate well, coming from audio. You being in the private sector have many advantages.
(1) Find the whizz kid, that loves his work, if this person fits the bill, you will be amazed. If this person is fully qualified, and through some misfortune lost his gig, he/she will make concessions to get back to work, and find a new home, if they love it, and want to be part of the team.
(2) The super talented, but unorthodox type, be careful here! I have seen too many that are gifted, but unfortunately lack in many daily skills. I am hoping someday to be able to help some of these folks manage a better life for themselves, and be able to do what they do best.(any suggestions here as I Know many that are gifted, but poor, down and out, and having very tough times.) Many are unemployable, but possess incredible talent, and normal things are dificult for them.
(3) The "I am God", I do this, but not that, I want this, and not that, super anal, do not take direction, their way or no way, clicky, full of baggage, and garbage, personal problems, etc., but get great recommendations, cause that's the only way the previous unlucky employer could get rid of them.
(4) Go to the best media school, pick out a couple whiz kids, (super students) eager, and willing to learn. Start them at a decent salary, enough to amaze them, and train them from day one. This makes their first job experience, right out of school, a good one, no intern BS just get them up and running, you can get 2 for the price of one this way. After a while, they will feel the responsibility for the success of the business, because by then, they will know how cruel that outside world could be for them.

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Originally posted by Boom Chic:
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...He also designed my website....

He can do mine, if I ever get around to one for my project studio, yours is one of the best I have seen.

I hope this all helps,
--Rick

Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2002 8:45 pm

Karen,
To reply to your question of "how much should I charge", living in L.A. and all the competition around you, you should definetly stay under $200 an hour. If you are going to go after 1 hour shows, you must first have the track record in that area. Once you have the track record then you can increase your rates slowly over time.With respect for the amount of time you have in "Post", I sugest you increase your client base and master your skills then you will be able to charge more. If you presently are busy at $150 an hour, consider yourself lucky and don't push it.
As for Laydown/ Layback to Digi Beta, the going rate is around $300 an hour. That includes your Pro Tools room. Don't get into playing ala cart, stay with a rate and only charge more if involves stock or equipment rental.
Take Care,
Marti

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