Best Practices When Quoting Cinematography ReShoot Costs ?

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TheDingo

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...Most of my shoots are small and so far I've never had to reshoot any project, but I am wondering about how to cover myself when quoting larger projects?

Does it matter why the reshoot has to be done? ( i.e. The client screws up or changes their mind. Some technical flaw that wasn't caught when shooting. Etc... )

So I am wondering how people handle reshoot costs when quoting for new cinematography work?
 
The most important thing is to have your client sign off on the script before any shooting is done. Storyboards and shotlists are invaluable in this regard.


1. If they want changes after you shoot to a script they previously approved, charge your full rate.

2. If the reshoot is needed due to your error (forgot a shot, technical problem, etc) and you want to keep the client, then apologize, take resposibility and reshoot for free.

3. If the reshoot is needed due to errors made by both parties or miscommuncations (avoid this by forcing the client to approve a script), then charge a half rate or whatever is fair for both parties.
 
I concur with ErikTande. Communication and recorded agreements (email) means everyone is on the same page - and if things go awry - you've got more than "But you said..." to refer to. When it comes to actually needing to reshoot I'd stick with the three points Erik posted. It's all about honouring your clients while simultaneously drawing boundaries that keep you from getting taken advantage of.
 
I insure against Technical issues. ie Loss of media due to anything technical or unfor een. eg the data files are lost in a fire, stolen, misplaced, faulty....

Never seen a way to insure for "client" issues but best way is to discuss and sort it as you go. Get sign offs.
 
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