How much is too much?

papagmp · 2007-08-02, 09:22 PM

I am looking into outsourcing our video editing needs and have seen prices all over the board - some editors want an hourly rate (hell, as slow as I am, I should charge by the hour) and some want to be paid by the edited minute.

I know some of you have looked into this before so your input would be greatly appreciated.

Greenguy · 2007-08-02, 11:21 PM

I have nothing to base this on, but if I knew the person & trusted them, then either would be fine. But if I had no idea who they were & was a bit hesitant, I'd go with the per-minute option because you'd never know how long it takes them to perform the task (where you'll know right away that they did X minutes of editing)

marcjacob · 2007-08-03, 07:35 PM

Again, nothing to base it on, but i never outsource by the hour as i feel they can rip me off, i mean, how do i know that it really took you four hours and not two?

papagmp · 2007-08-03, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marcjacob

Again, nothing to base it on, but i never outsource by the hour as i feel they can rip me off, i mean, how do i know that it really took you four hours and not two?

And if they're as slow as me, it would cost me a fortune!

marcjacob · 2007-08-03, 08:20 PM

I know a guy who swears he was ripped off in that way!

virgohippy · 2007-08-03, 10:18 PM

Have you considered giving 'em a small amount of work, pay 'em by the hour and calculate the time/output unit of measure, then offer to pay by that unit if it meets your needs?

AndyS · 2007-08-04, 05:25 AM

When I have previously had editing done by others I paid on a per minute basis. Admittedly there was much more converting than actual editing to be done but I still felt happier knowing what the bill was going to be. The only way I would go for a per hour basis is by giving them a look at the work and get them to give me a quote for an estimate. Anyone who knows what they are doing should be able to get it close.

Servhot · 2007-08-04, 08:35 AM

That's hard to calculate. For movies I usually get fix prices and also for trailers. I also would do it on a fixed basis, per clip. The price of it depends a bit to the amount of cuts you need. If you need fast trailers and cut it down to a minute or second, it would cost more than compared to a whole movie of 90 minutes. But trailers usualy always cost more if you break it down on a per second basis

Chris Corn · 2007-08-04, 09:39 PM

Yeah I'd go with an agreed flat rate. If you don't have them under your watchful eye, you can't know how they are spending their time. Get a quote and everyone can be happy. If they are a pro, they should know how long it will take and therefore what to charge.

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Greenguy · 2007-08-09, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by carol.prime

hello papagmp,
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papagmp · 2007-09-04, 11:34 AM

Sometimes I find I just have to do it all myself - just with there were 40 hours in each day. Thanks for the heads up.

LeRoy · 2007-09-04, 11:43 AM

I would try the flat rate first. If your vendor want to get paid hourly try this. Give him a small job and see how long it takes. You can use the job as a guide for all the tasks from thereafter. I am so glad my content provider does all the editing for me or I would be in the same position you are. Good luck Papagmp. I'am so dyslexic I thought your name was pagapmp "page pimp"

papagmp · 2007-09-04, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by D2222

Good luck Papagmp. I'am so dyslexic I thought your name was pagapmp "page pimp"

I can relate - very dyslexic myself - even have a t-shirt that says "DYSLEXICS UNTIE" - thank god for spell checkers.

After giving three editors a try, I decided to do most of the editing myself and hand off some of my other chores that are less open to expression. I'm not an expert but a hell of a lot better (even if I'm slower) that the guys I had try. Guess I'm just a little too picky.

Anyway - we're getting a few of the 100+ shoots that I have onto the site and it's looking much better. Feedback and recomendations are always appreciated.

PapaGMP - now also know as PagePimp.

2007-08-02, 09:22 PM	#1
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2007-08-02, 11:21 PM	#2
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2007-08-03, 10:18 PM	#6
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2007-08-04, 05:25 AM	#7
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2007-08-04, 08:35 AM	#8
Servhot Kids are great, Appu. You can teach them to hate the things you hate and they practically raise themselves now-a-days, you know, with the internet and all Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 199	That's hard to calculate. For movies I usually get fix prices and also for trailers. I also would do it on a fixed basis, per clip. The price of it depends a bit to the amount of cuts you need. If you need fast trailers and cut it down to a minute or second, it would cost more than compared to a whole movie of 90 minutes. But trailers usualy always cost more if you break it down on a per second basis __________________ Zappu Adult Content Provider

2007-08-03, 07:35 PM	#3
marcjacob If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 34	Again, nothing to base it on, but i never outsource by the hour as i feel they can rip me off, i mean, how do i know that it really took you four hours and not two?

2007-08-03, 08:20 PM	#5
marcjacob If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 34	I know a guy who swears he was ripped off in that way!

2007-08-04, 09:39 PM	#9
Chris Corn Rock stars ... is there anything they don't know? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 11	Yeah I'd go with an agreed flat rate. If you don't have them under your watchful eye, you can't know how they are spending their time. Get a quote and everyone can be happy. If they are a pro, they should know how long it will take and therefore what to charge.

2007-08-09, 10:43 AM	#10
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2007-09-04, 11:34 AM	#13
papagmp That'll teach you to leave your sister unattended..... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,803	Sometimes I find I just have to do it all myself - just with there were 40 hours in each day. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ Submit: OutlawFreePorn

2007-09-04, 11:43 AM	#14
LeRoy "Young dumb and full of cum" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Porn Valley Posts: 2,370	I would try the flat rate first. If your vendor want to get paid hourly try this. Give him a small job and see how long it takes. You can use the job as a guide for all the tasks from thereafter. I am so glad my content provider does all the editing for me or I would be in the same position you are. Good luck Papagmp. I'am so dyslexic I thought your name was pagapmp "page pimp" __________________ JAPANESE ADULT AFFILIATE PROGRAM