I am lucky, in that I work on much smaller projects, than the movie studios, and I am a freelancer that usually has a direct connection with the final deciding voice.
I am get clients wanting me to give a fixed bid, and I do give them....with these stipulations: I only give a fixed bid based on a script, or treatment, that spells out the effects, or animation shots. I also will provide a rough story board based on the script, or treatment, as I see fit, to further lock in the work to be completed. I also put a disclaimer, at the bottom of my estimates, that say that if the content changes, then any extra expenses to my client will be charged. I stipulate that I flag when I see that content has changed in the production process, and renegotiate the additional costs, to my client, when that happens. This covers me against a client decision that would change my bid, but it is up to me to police it. I can see where it can be much harder to follow this method in a large studio production environment. I have been willing to say "no" to changes that changes the cost to my client and my client is not willing to pay. That is the hardest part to be firm with. I am not afraid to lose a job, if my payment is not there. If I cave, then I will be on food stamps very quickly. On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Jordi Bares <[email protected]> wrote: > If everybody did it at the same time what do you think it would happen? > > Jordi Bares > [email protected] > > On 27 Feb 2014, at 12:39, adrian wyer <[email protected]> > wrote: > > same everywhere..... > > > > fixed bidding won't go away, we're a service industry.... and there's a > never ending supply of new 'keen' freelancers/companies ready to undercut > you > > > > time to take up farming > > > > a > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:softimage- > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *olivier jeannel > *Sent:* 27 February 2014 12:22 > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: Life after Pi > > > > Same in advertising. > > > Le 27/02/2014 11:23, adrian wyer a écrit : > > heartbreaking > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* [email protected] [ > mailto:[email protected]<[email protected]>] > *On Behalf Of *Francisco Criado > *Sent:* 27 February 2014 02:27 > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* ot: Life after Pi > > > > Hi guys, found its already online, wanted to share with you. > > Greetings. > > F. > > http://youtu.be/9lcB9u-9mVE > > > > > -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956* [email protected] *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke <http://www.3danimationmagic.com>
