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Komentáře • 340

  • @TheBuffNerds
    @TheBuffNerds  Před 3 lety +56

    Here's a breakdown of how you should charge clients in the filmmaking world! Hope this helps!

    • @ezequielvelazquez4460
      @ezequielvelazquez4460 Před 3 lety +1

      It helps! Thank you.

    • @HeyAdamGrasso
      @HeyAdamGrasso Před 3 lety +3

      Hey Jakob. Thanks for this super informative video. Quick question, if a client wants you to shoot, direct & edit a project. How do you differentiate between this and whether or not they also expect you to produce the video, (hire the makeup artist, location, catering, etc)? I ask this because I worked directly with a musician recently on a music video, and she paid me a rate to direct, DP, and edit the project, while she handled all of the producing and finances on the project. I personally preferred this because I didn't have to spend time either producing myself, (which isn't my speciality), or trying to find and pay a producer to fulfil the role. If a client gives you all of their budget to create a music video, do you produce it yourself or do you instead hire someone to take on all of the production-related tasks? Do you prefer this way of working on a project, (effectively being seen as 'the production company') vs only being hired for certain specific roles? Thanks.🙂

    • @mediabeyonvisiontv
      @mediabeyonvisiontv Před 3 lety

      Thanks Very helpfull

    • @CB_MagicMind
      @CB_MagicMind Před 3 lety

      What is the name of font you used?

    • @PhotosbyAnnette
      @PhotosbyAnnette Před rokem

      Hi! Just so that I understand. On the part you said $1000 flat day rate for the freelance work, is that ONLY shooting the video? Is editing included in that rate or no?

  • @YCImaging
    @YCImaging Před 3 lety +163

    Great advice here!

    • @kozykev
      @kozykev Před 3 lety +8

      Bro you everywhere 😂

    • @StevenAdams777
      @StevenAdams777 Před 3 lety +2

      Right?! @YCImaging your videos have been very helpful as well. Keep creating,..

    • @tomsaycheez
      @tomsaycheez Před 3 lety +3

      You are a legend and if a legend agrees, then this video is legendary

    • @tomsaycheez
      @tomsaycheez Před 3 lety +1

      You are a legend and if a legend agrees, then this video is legendary

    • @pleaseplantme-lawnmowingse3859
      @pleaseplantme-lawnmowingse3859 Před 3 lety +1

      YC what up brother !

  • @DreistStudios
    @DreistStudios Před 3 lety +10

    It’s a new year! It’s great advice! Let’s crush it!!!

  • @ChrisFrancis
    @ChrisFrancis Před 3 lety +12

    Thanks for being transparent and sharing Jakob, good stuff. I think some things like 12hr days and an all inclusive day rate as standard varies by geography and industry. I’ve been DP’ing for over 10 years in San Diego and have always charged my day rate based on a 10hr day (OT after 10) and always charge a labor only day rate and then offer my gear as separate line item rentals. In my experience producers expect to deal with labor and equipment as separate line items in their budget, but when working direct to client is when it’s best to add it all up and give them one simple number.

  • @charles_wren_films
    @charles_wren_films Před 3 lety +4

    Bro, this was absolutely perfect. Just what I’m needing right now, as I begin the transition from artist/operator to more of a creative agency.
    Thanks for all the great content man. Loving how grounded you are, and how concise and genuine your content is.
    Subbed 👍🙌🤘

  • @geemaree3456
    @geemaree3456 Před 3 lety +4

    So helpful! As someone who is just starting to charge clients this is super helpful! Especially asking for a budget first - Thanks!!!

  • @okaymotion
    @okaymotion Před 3 lety +2

    Happy new year and THANK YOU for the advice.

  • @Robert.DeCorah
    @Robert.DeCorah Před 3 lety +24

    Industry Standard Day Rates at 12 hours are true on Film, Music Videos, and TV. However, it is not Industry Standard for Broadcast, Corporate, etc... When I do work for ABC, Disney, CBS, FOX, NBC, etc...it all pays on 10 hour days, with OT after 10.

    • @carlperl412
      @carlperl412 Před 3 lety

      WOW! You work for Disney, CBS, FOX...? How did you do that?

    • @dani_da_vision
      @dani_da_vision Před 2 lety

      Which industry you like better? The indie creative one or the corporate news goverment one ?

  • @hullulk
    @hullulk Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks a million for this video! You cleared up sooo many issues I was grappling with for months in 10 minutes...

  •  Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you very much for the video, all the information is very interesting. My best wishes to you in 2021. Regards from Moscow.

  • @jamescrabtreeartist8898

    you're becoming the best in the industry Ive been watching every video (production and tutorial) for weeks. Some of the best info out here. Thanks for you work, time and information

  • @ZachHicks
    @ZachHicks Před 3 lety +5

    Perfect timing on this upload!

  • @edwardleefilms
    @edwardleefilms Před 3 lety

    This is super helpful. Thanks so much for this Jakob!

  • @lotusparkfilms6965
    @lotusparkfilms6965 Před 3 lety +2

    Perfect video to start off the year!

  • @RoySFord
    @RoySFord Před 3 lety +3

    I really appreciate this breakdown Jakob. Best Advice!

  • @HudzPro
    @HudzPro Před 3 lety

    Thank you for these advices 🙏🏾
    Happy New Year.

  • @dormroomentertainment7971

    best video to start off the new year

  • @jeremybeckner
    @jeremybeckner Před 3 lety +1

    Love learning from Jakob

  • @MatthewConnolly22
    @MatthewConnolly22 Před 3 lety

    Knowing your value is 🔑 Thanks for the great advice. Happy New Year!!

  • @jonathanl7883
    @jonathanl7883 Před 3 lety +5

    Really solid advice here Jakob. I use to freelance, and did a lot of work for PUMA, and now I am a staff video editor for them. When I freelanced for them, I would present flat-rate invoices no matter what, and eventually you get to the point where they like you and what you do, that even if the budgets get bigger, they don't care because they know you make it easy for them, so they would rather give you the money because you make it quick and easy for them, then deal with someone else who will charge less, but makes it a pain by itemizing everything, or just over-complicating stuff. I would say number 1 tip - remember that at the end of the day, all the gate keepers to the work you want to do, they wan't to have a life, and it you make their life easier (even if the result may make your life a little harder at times, especially in the beginning by doing free or low-budget work), they are going to really like you and you will get more work. For sure.

    • @TheBuffNerds
      @TheBuffNerds  Před 3 lety +1

      100%

    • @mgr5550
      @mgr5550 Před 3 lety

      How will clients who you do free work or low budget work really like you and pay you higher. Believe me, you'll always be known as the FREE GUY or LOW BUDGET guy in their mind, they will work with you more, but they'd expect to work only on the level you charged them earlier, free or low budget. Trust me, at least in my country, clients dont have a heart and ethics etc.
      Rmbr for NIKE the girl who created their swish logo after the company became famous they rewarded her much more and made her a millionaire for free, even though it was not like she directly catapulted their success, but more in a subtle intangible way. In India, 90% are bottom feeders and ive never heard of a company ever ever doing something like that, they count every penny and are misers. They would have been happy that they paid only $15 for that logo and forgotten about her the moment after she finished her job.

  • @fabioprado6356
    @fabioprado6356 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for the infos! Always very informative, been following you since my beginning in career and it's always very helpful.

  • @bendelaughter
    @bendelaughter Před 3 lety +3

    This is a great and simple breakdown. Love it.

  • @notgabriel
    @notgabriel Před 3 lety +4

    This info is super accurate, I've been making music videos in 2020 and I've seen how everything you've said here is pretty much how the industry works

  • @christhompsonphotography6783

    This is some solid information. Thank you for putting this together.

  • @Inspirewithdrones3342
    @Inspirewithdrones3342 Před 3 lety +3

    Great information bro! Definitely took notes, and I appreciate your transparency. God Bless!

  • @RKBProductions
    @RKBProductions Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! 💜

  • @theherbiebrown
    @theherbiebrown Před 3 lety +3

    This has cleared up a few things for me. Thanks for this!

  • @TeacherMariePh
    @TeacherMariePh Před 3 lety

    You're my lifesaver!

  • @MischiefOne
    @MischiefOne Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you jake. I definitely appreciate your hard work put in these videos helpin new film makers. 🙏

  • @A1Bokeh
    @A1Bokeh Před 3 lety +5

    This is the hardest aspect of being a videographer..getting the clients and pricing your work. Cuz the clients im connected too are not huge companies that will spend that much

  • @djktman
    @djktman Před 3 lety +3

    Very well said sir. Probably one of the most asked questions from those starting out.

  • @MonsterCam
    @MonsterCam Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Jakob! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @TimButt2
    @TimButt2 Před 3 lety

    Cool! Thanks for putting this together. I've done things very similarly. Although, recently someone asked for an interview package rate sheet which I threw together for simplicity purposes for them. That included a single camera interview and then two camera interview. But for years I've just given my flat day rate and half day rate for various gigs. And, always asking what the client budget is first is always important.

  • @JakubChlouba
    @JakubChlouba Před 3 lety

    Great tips man! Already using your templates and this will really help as I am starting to freelance full time this year.

  • @cameratalk3057
    @cameratalk3057 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for videos, info, and inspiration.

  • @LancePinnick
    @LancePinnick Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you! As a beginner in the freelance side this was helpful!

  • @directedbyvideoguru
    @directedbyvideoguru Před 3 lety +7

    finally what i need to hear

  • @BuziOfficial
    @BuziOfficial Před 3 lety

    I can’t explain how much you have helped me throughout the years! Very professions thank you for sharing! You are and will always be a legend to me.

  • @danielnova7237
    @danielnova7237 Před 3 lety +3

    Great information man! I'm trying to freelancing soon and this beyond helped me out!

  • @LottacamStudio
    @LottacamStudio Před 3 lety

    Thnx! Great advice..all the best for 2021!

  • @nipunmeegoda4744
    @nipunmeegoda4744 Před 3 lety +1

    Best advice I ever got ❤️

  • @kovafilms
    @kovafilms Před 3 lety +1

    Straight to the point! Thank you!

  • @Luzar1999Helps
    @Luzar1999Helps Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Appreciate the advice. Much needed

  • @schuey323
    @schuey323 Před 3 lety

    Man, I remember that video when you were frustrated with youtube and were considering minimizing your content to pursue more profitable ventures but sheesh I'm glad that didn't happen. These are the videos that you make that really provide value to not only CZcams but your brand. Thank you man. Thanks for being so willing to give away extremely valuable information. People like you make this industry happen.

  • @goldminemedia1
    @goldminemedia1 Před 3 lety +2

    nice! we needed this!!

  • @rbstudiosnc
    @rbstudiosnc Před 2 lety

    Great information. This helps me feel better about my rates and what my time and equipment is worth. Great job!

  • @StevenAdams777
    @StevenAdams777 Před 3 lety

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Absolutely great valuable information.

  • @edwardelric7345
    @edwardelric7345 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for giving this amazing advice.

  • @ToneyFranco
    @ToneyFranco Před 3 lety +2

    Great information brother!

  • @Kasperurdal
    @Kasperurdal Před 3 lety

    thank you for this valuable information! very rare to see this type of in depth info on youtube or online in general! for me this helps me a lot in my work, much appreciated! thank you

  • @ilianleeholman3995
    @ilianleeholman3995 Před rokem

    Dude! This helps so much!

  • @elijahleftridge
    @elijahleftridge Před 3 lety +2

    Much needed bro! Thank you!

  • @GhettoFabulousFILMS
    @GhettoFabulousFILMS Před 3 lety +1

    Thankx jakob this was super helpful

  • @jamiesimko
    @jamiesimko Před 3 lety +1

    Very helpful. Thanks, Jake!

  • @kozykev
    @kozykev Před 3 lety +1

    This is the best video I've seen on this topic. Keep It Simple

  • @dkhart
    @dkhart Před 3 lety

    Thanks a lot for that info! Clean and simple 👌

  • @Infancinema
    @Infancinema Před 3 lety +4

    You're a wise man 👍🏻

  • @SYESMINDOnLithium
    @SYESMINDOnLithium Před rokem

    Thank you, You made it very clear. Much appreciated.

  • @JacobEttinger
    @JacobEttinger Před 3 lety +5

    Solid Info!

  • @Nickitslit
    @Nickitslit Před 3 lety

    Crazy been watching a lot of videos about this , this week

  • @strangersmediaco
    @strangersmediaco Před 3 lety

    This is great advice here, much of which I wish I had when I started. Often times clients don't know what goes into the editing/ post production process, and I've learned the hard way that the flat fee is the way to go

  • @IndyVisuals
    @IndyVisuals Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks a lot dude this was very helpful 🙏🏻

  • @jarelroxas8713
    @jarelroxas8713 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this info! And thanks for all the content you create! Decided to make a youtube channel because of inspiration from creators like you! Appreciate it! 🙏🏽

  • @ZaccheusMukahiwa
    @ZaccheusMukahiwa Před 3 lety +2

    Great advice, thank you!

  • @photographybydash
    @photographybydash Před 3 lety +2

    Great and informative. Thank you!

  • @HeavyReverb
    @HeavyReverb Před 3 lety

    thanks Jacob!
    Super helpful!

  • @RoyalZProduction
    @RoyalZProduction Před 3 lety +1

    Super informative!!

  • @mejvalencia
    @mejvalencia Před 3 lety

    A great advice to start our 2021 journey!

  • @kariukimike1444
    @kariukimike1444 Před 3 lety +2

    This was very helpful. Thank you

  • @ELJAGUAR
    @ELJAGUAR Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this, thank you dawg! Really true about keep it simple

  • @TJolley
    @TJolley Před 3 lety +1

    Appreciate this video so much !

  • @subjectzhero
    @subjectzhero Před rokem

    Best video ive watched

  • @theMostFamousMax
    @theMostFamousMax Před 3 lety

    Exactly what we needed! thank you

  • @leroykincaide
    @leroykincaide Před 3 lety +1

    Great video with some real solid advice :)

  • @alwaysjustjohn
    @alwaysjustjohn Před 3 lety +51

    The thumbs down is from a new client who lowballs with no budget .

  • @juliekmunden
    @juliekmunden Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this! I am updating my real estate videos for 2021!

  • @ivayvall
    @ivayvall Před 3 lety +3

    All I can say is just THANKS!

  • @phucmapvlog
    @phucmapvlog Před 3 lety +4

    Very informative 👍

  • @djprodluigi
    @djprodluigi Před 3 lety +2

    Aaaah thank you for this, I will actually apply this to my music production 🔥🔥I appreciate you dawg for this 🔥🔥🔥

  • @cookingwithmicah5k
    @cookingwithmicah5k Před 3 lety +5

    The 75% up front is very good! I've been taking only 50% up front and before that 0% up front which totally sucked because people would bail and I'd have to go out of pocket to rent gear or hire someone, which I usually had no money anyway so I had to make do with what I had available. Sure, it gave me some experience but all in all wasn't good. This info is super solid, thanks!

    • @TheFunnyCamGuy
      @TheFunnyCamGuy Před 3 lety

      Hows the 50/50 going though?

    • @cookingwithmicah5k
      @cookingwithmicah5k Před 3 lety

      @@TheFunnyCamGuyGreat, I'd never considered more than 50% because I wasn't aware that there was a standard but I love that. My clients (currently) don't typically have big budgets although I'd like that to change. No one has had an issue with it and it makes me feel way better about the job, I don't mind all the back and forth conversation about the project prior to shooting or whatever but it does suck when you put all this mental energy into it and the cancel on you. This way you at least got something for your time. My deposits are non-refundable as I'd imagine most are. So, it's security. 75% sounds fucking way better though.

    • @TheFunnyCamGuy
      @TheFunnyCamGuy Před 3 lety +1

      @@cookingwithmicah5k Thanks! I just started to do 50% up front and i like it but might switch the the 75% eventually. It really does suck when they cancel or try to go about things differently. I only did refunds on the deposit if i was the one who had to cancel or if the client really had a good reason to cancel/reschedule.

    • @cookingwithmicah5k
      @cookingwithmicah5k Před 3 lety

      @@TheFunnyCamGuy Yeah exactly and to be honest I think it legitimizes us more as well

  • @kayaroy5858
    @kayaroy5858 Před 3 lety +2

    Appreciate the great info!!

  • @geothearchitect
    @geothearchitect Před 2 lety

    Great info! Thank you

  • @AbishanthPrabhakhar
    @AbishanthPrabhakhar Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Jacob, Highly Insightful, Please do more. 🙌🏽

  • @Alex_Ochoa
    @Alex_Ochoa Před 3 lety +5

    Greta info, the pricing part of freelancing can be confusing and scary sometimes, but keeping it simple always works 👌

  • @prime2355
    @prime2355 Před 2 lety

    Great info thanks !

  • @JDanielVzla
    @JDanielVzla Před 3 lety +1

    Really helpful comments, this is a topic that always is hard to understand and find out when we are starting, thanks a lot. all the best

  • @vladbobe26
    @vladbobe26 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Thank you!!

  • @Shebshady763
    @Shebshady763 Před 3 lety

    Hey guys it worked for me. Big time!!! I just Shot my first Mega Star with a clothing brand. This brother changed my life

  • @cassiusclay1357
    @cassiusclay1357 Před 3 lety +1

    Great advice. Thanks. Sometimes it’s so difficult to simplify and still get what your worth.

  • @VesVisuals
    @VesVisuals Před 3 lety +2

    Thank You, Very Helpful!

  • @YacksxTv212
    @YacksxTv212 Před rokem

    Nice advice ❣️🎬

  • @MfcoolProductions
    @MfcoolProductions Před 3 lety

    Man this is great info! I gave a client a break down of everything in an invoice and they emailed back and said please just send us a solid number

  • @caydonburnett7454
    @caydonburnett7454 Před 3 lety

    I'm really glad you touched on the hourly vs flat rate. I have seen tons of videos explaining that charging hourly for editing is super common practice and a good way to go. But I have always felt exactly how you described- how does the client know you spent x hours, included hours you didn't even work, or know if you're a fast/slow editor? They don't. Seems like and agreed-upon flat-rate would just be easier overall and be more ideal for both parties.

  • @TigerEyeFocus
    @TigerEyeFocus Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the advice!

  • @brandoncharleson
    @brandoncharleson Před 3 lety

    Great advice man! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @YoungAimes
    @YoungAimes Před 3 lety +2

    The BuffNerds gonna hit a million subs this year

  • @fav4657
    @fav4657 Před rokem

    Thank you, this helped alot!

  • @DatrysiadMedia
    @DatrysiadMedia Před 3 lety

    Great advice, started a media company last year and was ready to invest etc then covid happen so its been put on hold. So 2021 is back on, the plan i had was work that I approached clients with was free as I'm building up a client base, getting my reel sorted etc, any of those clients that recommend me and they get in contact with me then that would be charged.
    Like I said it was working ha until, well covid so been spending the down time crafting my skill.
    Will def be putting these tips to good use once we get out of this trying time.
    Happy new year to you!

  • @DionLynch
    @DionLynch Před 3 lety +16

    Rates just went up

    • @A1Bokeh
      @A1Bokeh Před 3 lety +1

      Bro I feel that way every time I watch a video like this

    • @ianshelby5730
      @ianshelby5730 Před 3 lety +2

      I did.. and it worked for me.

  • @dyingtolive1301
    @dyingtolive1301 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this brotha