[Avid-L2] Re: OT: Rates?

Actually I think it's not really accurate to typify FCP rates as lower than Avid rates. What seems to be happening is that there are more FCP systems and more potential FCP editors than Avid editors.

Those shops that still use and value Avid editors are used to working with and looking for more experienced editors and know they will have to pay accordingly. They don't have much choice. It's a bit different in the FCP world. More people to chose from and you really have to prove to a client that you are worth the additional money.

In my main market - central Florida - there's little difference in rates based on type of project, platform or offline vs. online. Some people get more than others based on who they are and whether a client values that difference. In general, the variation in rates typically has a $30/hour spread between average lowest and average highest. No minimum or maximum. No OT. Discounts based on weekly or other long form schedule structures.

What I do find, is that it's very hard to get paid additional for your gear. If you work out of your house or bring gear to the job, you can get your asking rate for you as an editor; but, you often have to give away the use of the gear or bill it out at a very low rate, compared to actual rental or facility rates.

- Oliver

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