On Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:23:56 -0500, dhbailey wrote: > You said that you charge more (much more) for this sort of > midi-file-to-orchestration work than for other similar work (I assume > that would mean paper sketch to full orchestration engraved with finale) > so my question back to you, what does it matter what it is called, as > long as they are paying your rates?
Yes, but there is also the factor of justifying your rates to the client. If you can't exactly describe with a billing title why one type of work is more intensive than another, clients will probably assume that you're changing rates "on a whim" and demand an explanation. If a rigid rate schedule with specific jobs entailed within each type of work is maintained, there be many fewer complaints about charges. However, I realize that every job is its own and likely a completely different rate could be charged for every single bit of work that is done. However, since that is impractical, I agree with Christopher that some type of definition must be created for the different styles and input levels of engraving work. I myself have not run across this type of issue, but I'd be interested to hear what others have done in similar situations. -- Brad Beyenhof [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://augmentedfourth.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
