Billing question at DVinfo.net

Kell Smith · April 8th, 2005, 02:32 AM

When doing event video (not a wedding) that will require some editing, is it customary to be paid at the time of the event, or to bill? And what do you guys spell out in the contract?

Hey I don't know if it's cool to do this on the forum, but I posted a link seeking some shoot advice and if any of you in this forum have any advice I sure could use it. Thx

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K. Forman · April 8th, 2005, 05:09 AM

I'm not 100% sure about the others, but I believe it is customary to get a deposit first, balance upon completion. I usually charge 1/3 upfront, just to cover time and expenses. This is also usually non refundable, especially in the case where the client hasn't got a clue, and decides last minute to call it off.

Then again, I end up driving at least 1 to 3 hours to a shoot. Plus, I clear my calendar for this event, which means nothing else goes on that day.

Richard Alvarez · April 8th, 2005, 06:16 AM

1/3 up front, 1/3 on delivery of approval copy, balance on delivery of final master.

Bob Costa · April 9th, 2005, 11:07 AM

50% deposit, remainder either before event or before editing commences, depending on client

April 8th, 2005, 02:32 AM	#1
Kell Smith Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 436	Billing question When doing event video (not a wedding) that will require some editing, is it customary to be paid at the time of the event, or to bill? And what do you guys spell out in the contract? Hey I don't know if it's cool to do this on the forum, but I posted a link seeking some shoot advice and if any of you in this forum have any advice I sure could use it. Thx http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42612

April 8th, 2005, 05:09 AM	#2
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I'm not 100% sure about the others, but I believe it is customary to get a deposit first, balance upon completion. I usually charge 1/3 upfront, just to cover time and expenses. This is also usually non refundable, especially in the case where the client hasn't got a clue, and decides last minute to call it off. Then again, I end up driving at least 1 to 3 hours to a shoot. Plus, I clear my calendar for this event, which means nothing else goes on that day. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

April 8th, 2005, 06:16 AM	#3
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	1/3 up front, 1/3 on delivery of approval copy, balance on delivery of final master.

April 9th, 2005, 11:07 AM	#4
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	50% deposit, remainder either before event or before editing commences, depending on client