jmproductions13
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I've got a job designing an animated distributor logo and they want a price quote. They want something that is memorable but not overly complex. My idea includes a 3D flower. Help please! What should I quote them?
Whats the going rate for a distributor logo?
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BLUESPIDER
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Re: Whats the going rate for a distributor logo?
If you charge by the hour, then what about rendering times? To me it all depends on the complexity and the lenght. For a company still logo I charge $150. I dont' charge them by the hour cause they'll know I will do it in 10mins. PM kai for price, thats what he dose for a living.
If you charge by the hour, then what about rendering times? To me it all depends on the complexity and the lenght. For a company still logo I charge $150. I dont' charge them by the hour cause they'll know I will do it in 10mins. PM kai for price, thats what he dose for a living.
Re: Whats the going rate for a distributor logo?
Charging by the hour is for employees; you're a contractor for this, right?
You should be structuring your fees to reflect (a) your professional time, both for design and animation (b) your hardware and software amortization (for example, if you're using Lightwave, you have much less to amortize than if you're using Maya, and render time on your systems has to be paid for, too...) and (c) your design/storyboard work (animating without approved boards is an invitation to last-minute client "but can't we just change this one little thing for free of course..."
Can you get them to point to an example of the degree of complexity and type of rendering they want? Being able to sign an agreement describing the moving elements, timing of the piece, rendered effects, et all can save you some nightmare squabbling down the road ("but we meant that we wanted...")
Just outta curiosity, what software are you using? I'm a Lightwave/Maya guy, myself...
Charging by the hour is for employees; you're a contractor for this, right?
You should be structuring your fees to reflect (a) your professional time, both for design and animation (b) your hardware and software amortization (for example, if you're using Lightwave, you have much less to amortize than if you're using Maya, and render time on your systems has to be paid for, too...) and (c) your design/storyboard work (animating without approved boards is an invitation to last-minute client "but can't we just change this one little thing for free of course..."
Can you get them to point to an example of the degree of complexity and type of rendering they want? Being able to sign an agreement describing the moving elements, timing of the piece, rendered effects, et all can save you some nightmare squabbling down the road ("but we meant that we wanted...")
Just outta curiosity, what software are you using? I'm a Lightwave/Maya guy, myself...
BLUESPIDER
DVXuser Ninja
Re: Whats the going rate for a distributor logo?
If you're going to charge for rendering times, render your system on a 486 computer. You'll get more money..
If you're going to charge for rendering times, render your system on a 486 computer. You'll get more money..
