how much to charge for this shoot?

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mrbrycel

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I wasn't sure which forum to post this question in, but I suppose this one fit the best.

I'm currently a video production student, I've worked on many projects before, but have never really gotten a paid gig before tip now. I shot some headshots for my moms friend for her website/business cards (she is a hypno-therapist). She just contacted me yesterday and asked if I could shoot a "virtual seminar" for her and her business partner.

All I own is a Sony vx1000 (no xlr ports). So I would have to check out a DSR250 and a shotgun mic from my school. I have studio lights, so I can use those. But as simple of a project this might be, it's still a lot of work, especially when you throw the post production part in. I'm excited to get a gig, because I'm saving for an HVX, so extra money brings me one step closer to it. But I have no idea how much to charge. I don't have the rep yet to be able to charge very much, but I don't want to get paid less then my work is worth, you know? What should I do?
 
Hey man,
I'll just tell you from my most recent experience, your time is valuable! I recently bid out a production at around $500 to shoot a band's live concert, then a second shoot of them in a controlled setting (studio lighting, etc) and my task was to edit and publish two videos. One song each. The first song took about a week in post to line up the live shots (tempo changes, etc) and once i got the controlled shots it came together, but it was still about 20 hours of work between shooting, editting and etc. For my bid, that's still decent money, but I haven't quite finished the second one, and they keep asking for changes. So....
Try and best figure it out by your time, what they expect, and HOLD THEM TO IT! Don't let them step on you and keep asking for change after change. Do a good job, but chances are they have somewhat of a budget, so make sure you're getting more than just a page on your resume. That being said, have a good time with it, and I'll link up my finished music video products soon!
-Jesse
 
Look up the rental cost of your camera and then add on another $150. That's how much i would personally charge. You could always go higher because of the studio lights.
 
egyptianboxer104 said:
Look up the rental cost of your camera and then add on another $150. That's how much i would personally charge. You could always go higher because of the studio lights.
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Not a bad idea, personally I'd charge the rate of the rental cost plus $150 just to show up and shoot. Then tack on your post fees. that's still pretty low budget, but don't sell yourself short. I can't stress that enough. But like I said, enjoy
 
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