if there is original content like graphics and audio elements you created from scratch, lic those elements on a yearly basis, and get them for like a 5 year deal. at the bottom end places like iStock might provide a starting point for what you are giving them...
the real answer is whatever you think you can get from them... 50% of previous balance is a starting point, and 100%-200% isn't unreasonable per se. its what ever you think you will loose by them DIYing with your project.
I'd stipulate how long they can re-use your stuff w/o a new lic fee
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Thanks Teddy, excellent feedback.
Also I forgot to mention this project, should I be sharing its entirety includes C4D and audio mixing/mastering too. Lots of mojo, as you say, I could argue is proprietary.
cheers Adam Mercado Influxx Media Production Fullerton, CA
On Nov 29, 2012, at 4:43 PM, Teddy Gage wrote: I tend to vary the price per project or client, depending on how much of my mojo / secrets I put into the work that I wouldn't necessarily want overused. I usually put it between 20-60% of final budget estimate. However in some cases I use projects files to incentivize payment in a timely manner, releasing them only after final payment clears. But then I usually throw it in for free. However if I were in your shoes, and you'd only be doing yourself a disservice by allowing them to reengineer your work in house, i'd say a 200% -300% markup isn't unreasonable. Especially if you want them to say no. On Nov 29, 2012 7:33 PM, "adam mercado" < adam@influxx.com> wrote: Without wishing to tread old ground, I wonder what the consensus is for coming up with a pricing structure for giving clients source files. I read through the archives of the list and got a good idea of how source/project files can and should be supplied. I dont need $$ amounts just an idea of percentage of the finished project. I have seen ranges from 25% to 300%, quite a variance there. And bare in mind this is for a one-man freelancer situation, I imagine a facility or larger outfit would charge differently for source files.
I had a call from a client who used to use me a lot, but over the last 2 years has pulled all their video work in house. I have not worked with them on anything new in over a year. They want some changes to a 2 year old project, then want source files 'for their archives' after. The project, like all the projects from this client, was low budget do it at a loss affair (yeah right, good riddance eh) so no way was there room in the original fee for source material.
Seeing as they are no longer a 'good' client, and very likely are going to use my source files in house anyway, I have to make sure I get paid fairly for anything I supply them. I didnt have a contract back then, only this year did I finally get my shit together and create a contract/proposal. But they did not ask for the files then, so could this be seen as new work, a new request?
Anyhow, I have often wondered if there is a firm structure to pricing source files as it is always a point of contention. Now I spell it out on my contract, but would like to put some firm figures there too if that is advisable.
Sincere thanks Adam Mercado Influxx Media Production Fullerton, CA
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