salary, price

[jorisAR]

I recieved an offer to make some visualisations for a small project, my first real archviz project that will be paid.

They asked me how much I ask for it, what the price is.

But I really don't have a clue...

How much do you guys ask? Do you divide it, like so much for making the model and then a certain amount for one render.

Are you getting paid by the hour you work, hope someone can help me a bit.

I'm from Belgium cause I think there are differences beteween USA and Europe or elsewhere...

 

Thanks in advance

[dean@pikcells]

its a pretty open question as there are so many variables. first questions you need to ask your self are - how long will the project take to complete (including amends)? what costs you have? etc. then just work backwards and come up with a price so you are making the sort of profit you expect.

 

Dean

[whitetr]

My easy answer (relatively) is this little formula:

 

(estimated time it will take in hours) X (what your time is worth per hour) = Total

 

Remember, always over-estimate:)

[BrianKitts]

I used to always do one set price for the rendering (after reviewing the content to establish a price) including one round of revisions after initial review.

 

And then an hourly price for any further revisions. Even if they use the additional fee or not, having that clause in your contract also forces them to really get their stuff together before they bring you into the project and will save you a lot of revisions.

 

Now that I no longer freelance, I really wish I could do this with coworkers

 

But no matter what you do always work with a contract. And if you get the guy who says "what you don't trust me?" Tell them it's more about establishing the scope of the work. And you should also never trust anyone that says "Don't you trust me?"

Edited August 6, 2008 by BrianKitts