Re: [Avid-L2] Re: OT: Rates?

Absolutely, it's not really about which software you use. In my market I find the salient difference is the type work, and the FCP work just tends to be done by producers with less money.
Shirley

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From: oliverpetersvidy <oliverpeters@oliverpeters.com>
To: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, Oct 16, 2009 4:39 pm
Subject: [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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