Does anyone know what hourly rate one should charge for Motion graphics? at DVinfo.net

Paul Lashmana · June 5th, 2007, 02:58 PM

Hi,
I've worked 58 hours on this motion graphics project, it was pretty succesful (it was an introduction for an event). Now they've asked me how long I worked on it and how much I wanted for making this. I'm not a motion graphics specialist (but I'm aspiring to become one, more than a movie/televisionmaker, to be honest), so this lack of specialism should be factored in, imo.

With a bit of apprehension, here's a link to the project in question.
http://www.unbase.com/n/6546511673

Paul Lashmana · June 5th, 2007, 03:36 PM

Here's a "lighter" version - it's the last version before finishing up with the final hi-quality output.
http://www.unbase.com/n/1764907520

Mark Bournes · June 5th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Whatever you feel your time is worth. Companies charge different amounts based on where they live and skill level. I guarantee you I would charge a different amount then you or anyone else would for the same project, it's the nature of the business. So to give you an amount, I might be too low or too high. This is really something you have to decide for yourself. I guarantee you're going to get a different amount from everyone who replies to this thread. Just be fair.

Paul Lashmana · June 5th, 2007, 04:07 PM

Apparently, for Belgians, the hourly rates for DTP is between 25-40 euros, where in the Netherlands, they're charging from 30 up to 50-60 euros.

All this is VAT not included.

Juni Zhao · June 5th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Lashmana

Apparently, for Belgians, the hourly rates for DTP is between 25-40 euros, where in the Netherlands, they're charging from 30 up to 50-60 euros.

All this is VAT not included.

I charge US$80/hr

Paul Cascio · June 5th, 2007, 08:37 PM

Do you think this should have been discussed with your client beforehand? Just my opinion, but I thinkg you've created an almost no-win situation.

Paul Lashmana · June 5th, 2007, 08:47 PM

Oh yeah, most of the time I do this upfront. However, this time, I was employed by a company that acted as a third party (they organized the event). And their client has asked them to come up with a clip like I eventually did.

Also, usually, I try to speak to the original requester directly. This time, again, I only really communicated with the middle man, which complicated things considerably and made me edgy about feedback/criticism from the client (in an unexpected way).

Juni Zhao · June 5th, 2007, 10:39 PM

oh, sounds like i am on a diff track

June 5th, 2007, 02:58 PM	#1
Paul Lashmana Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brakel, Belgium Posts: 64	Does anyone know what hourly rate one should charge for Motion graphics? Hi, I've worked 58 hours on this motion graphics project, it was pretty succesful (it was an introduction for an event). Now they've asked me how long I worked on it and how much I wanted for making this. I'm not a motion graphics specialist (but I'm aspiring to become one, more than a movie/televisionmaker, to be honest), so this lack of specialism should be factored in, imo. With a bit of apprehension, here's a link to the project in question. http://www.unbase.com/n/6546511673

June 5th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#3
Mark Bournes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 565	Whatever you feel your time is worth. Companies charge different amounts based on where they live and skill level. I guarantee you I would charge a different amount then you or anyone else would for the same project, it's the nature of the business. So to give you an amount, I might be too low or too high. This is really something you have to decide for yourself. I guarantee you're going to get a different amount from everyone who replies to this thread. Just be fair. __________________ Mark www.sharkvp.com

June 5th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#6
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Do you think this should have been discussed with your client beforehand? Just my opinion, but I thinkg you've created an almost no-win situation. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

June 5th, 2007, 03:36 PM	#2
Paul Lashmana Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brakel, Belgium Posts: 64	Here's a "lighter" version - it's the last version before finishing up with the final hi-quality output. http://www.unbase.com/n/1764907520

June 5th, 2007, 04:07 PM	#4
Paul Lashmana Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brakel, Belgium Posts: 64	Apparently, for Belgians, the hourly rates for DTP is between 25-40 euros, where in the Netherlands, they're charging from 30 up to 50-60 euros. All this is VAT not included.

June 5th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#7
Paul Lashmana Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brakel, Belgium Posts: 64	Oh yeah, most of the time I do this upfront. However, this time, I was employed by a company that acted as a third party (they organized the event). And their client has asked them to come up with a clip like I eventually did. Also, usually, I try to speak to the original requester directly. This time, again, I only really communicated with the middle man, which complicated things considerably and made me edgy about feedback/criticism from the client (in an unexpected way).

June 5th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#8
Juni Zhao Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Andover, Ma Posts: 102	oh, sounds like i am on a diff track