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What would/do you charge for video?

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blakroc
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I've been doing a lot of videograpahy work lately and now I'm getting to the point where people are asking me how much my rates are and I really don't know what to tell them. There's a Tiesto concert in July and I said I'd do that for $250. What price do you guys charge or would charge? A guys is now asking me about rates and he runs a club and would need me pretty regularly. Also I'm asking the same question about photography, how much do you charge for a night? This is the type of video I did for free.. you can also tell me what you did or didn't like about the vid if your feeling like it, I always like constructive criticism




May 11 2011 5:26PM
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deleted2
Posts: 958 - Karma: 107
honestly, thats kinda low, ive done a few weddings for 500$ a pop, and thats even consider very inexpensive, but if you want more reliable answers ask on dvxuser.com
May 11 2011 5:38PM
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bhill2.0
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im in the same boat as you. I do tons of work for clubs and DJ's which is just about the easiest thing ever. take the footage drop a track in FCP and edit with some flow. if its like a 2 minute video , i would charge 250. for something around 4-5 I would charge 500$.

Alot of people dont understand how easy it is to make videos. So charge them up if you dont think they can help you out.

As for tiesto I would charge them a cheaper rate because A. youll have a good time B. youll end up making contacts from doing a video for such a major artist and C. very good for your demo reel.

I fucking love the Film Hustle.

http://www.freeonsmash.com/videos/watch/68dmflfbhgdrax79/

45,000 views in less than 24 hours check out your boyyy
May 11 2011 6:02PM
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alexat955
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thats sick
May 11 2011 9:51PM
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horner
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Word of advice, never ask how much to charge for work on an internet forum, that's bad practice.
May 11 2011 10:08PM
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Troy.
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I always just ask them what my service is worth to them. Then they want to do right by you, because you did a good job.
May 11 2011 11:17PM
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skituner
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just google freelance video rates and check craigslist to see what others are charging in your area
May 11 2011 11:32PM
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