ihabkal Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi Friends, So I went out today to market a little, and I met with two different clients, they asked the same questions as if they have rehearsed: 1- Where's your office 2- How much does a rendering cost (they want an idea of what is the fixed price for any rendering regardless of what the project is) 3- Do you have any employees 4- What are the specs of your computer I can rationalize and find a reason for all these questions, but are these typicla questions? come on, there are artists making good renderings in their basement! Are your clients asking the same questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lester_Masterson Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 2- How much does a rendering cost (they want an idea of what is the fixed price for any rendering regardless of what the project is) This is my Favorite! But I do love the computer spec one too. Just once, I'd love to tell them I use a Commodore 64 with a "magic" graphic card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonRashid Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 It reminds me of the early days in games. we used to put out silicon graphics boxes whenever the publishers came round. We hardly used them but the money men seemed to think they made the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sugden Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I very rarely get asked how many employees I have, I never get asked the spec of my computer and I also raely get asked my location, as most clients have found me from somewhere. Infact the only question I generally get is the "how much for a render then". And the other question I most often get is "can I have it for tomorrow morning!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sugden Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 It reminds me of the early days in games. we used to put out silicon graphics boxes whenever the publishers came round. We hardly used them but the money men seemed to think they made the games. But who could blame them, those old blue/violet silicon graphics PCs used to look the business 15 years ago!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonRashid Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Do you remember the dinky o2's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Friends, So I went out today to market a little, and I met with two different clients, they asked the same questions as if they have rehearsed: 1- Where's your office 2- How much does a rendering cost (they want an idea of what is the fixed price for any rendering regardless of what the project is) 3- Do you have any employees 4- What are the specs of your computer I can rationalize and find a reason for all these questions, but are these typicla questions? come on, there are artists making good renderings in their basement! Are your clients asking the same questions? my no.3 is usually What software do you use for render and no.4 is If we supply you with the model, will it be cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippu Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 yea they dont ask me about employees or the specs of a computer ... mine is usually how much is the base charge and when i can give it to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amer abidi Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 none of those... but always asked to show examples of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlytE Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 How much? and How long will it take? are usually the only questions i get asked. Once in a blue moon a client will ask what software i use, but thats only because they have maybe had some dealing with certain software like sketchup or something... I dont believe it has any impact on their decision to go with me for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 How much? and How long will it take? yup, usually all clients are interested in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic H Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 what weird questions, tell them to take a running jump i reckon. i cant think of many times when the 'provdided model' is useable for much apart from tracing over tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Denby Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 My clients ask how long I'll need to do the work, so they can plan around me. Also, do I need payment upfront to help my cash flow. NOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlytE Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 lol dibbers I was about to quote you and say you must have really nice clients until I saw the 'NOT' at the bottom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inxa Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 lol dibbers. I actually did not read the NOT until Flyte mentioned it. I am asked, What are your rates, can you send a rate chart. What are the basic rates if you can't quote the exact. What files do you need. How much time would you take to complete this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAcky Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I never ever get asked my location, software or how many employees I have. The only question I really ever get is ballpark pricing which I guess is pretty standard. I had a good one today "The building street connection is like a street in Paris. Have you been to Paris?" Uhhh...I can't afford to go on trips to paris... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi Friends, So I went out today to market a little, and I met with two different clients, they asked the same questions as if they have rehearsed: 1- Where's your office 2- How much does a rendering cost (they want an idea of what is the fixed price for any rendering regardless of what the project is) 3- Do you have any employees 4- What are the specs of your computer I can rationalize and find a reason for all these questions, but are these typicla questions? come on, there are artists making good renderings in their basement! Are your clients asking the same questions? I have to say that if I was asked those questions, it was raise serious red flags. You know they are going to be a royal pain if they are already checking out what cache you are running. Sounds like they have been burnt in the past or are reading from a script from the intern that knows a bit of 3D. Next time you go and buy a flashy car, would you ask what computer spec it was designed on? Erm, no! Your work should speak for itself, if they don't like it and/or they don't like working with you they can go somewhere else, simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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