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Posted by Bill Farnsworth on 03/23/06 18:19
> blackburst@aol.com wrote On 03/23/06 06:31,:
>> I have very good audio and video engineering skills. I've built
>> several
>> recording studios, radio studios, television studios, PA setups,
>> etc.
>>
>> I was just asked to become the as-needed engineer for a semi-pro
>> baseball team. I've never done a baseball stadium, but how hard can
>> it
>> be? They have an announcer booth with several mics, mixer,
>> SFX/music
>> from a computer, and a centerfield video screen fed by another
>> computer
>> and an ENG camera feeding back by microwave. I think I can handle
>> it,
>> but how much should I charge per hour?
>>
>> I'm thinking $25.00, but am I low-balling it too much?
You probably already know this, but don't charge by the hour.
You are not designing an audio facility or system.
You are being asked to operate one.............
BIG fucking difference in rates.
Base your rate on a full or half day fee.
You should know what CWA-NABET audio tech or engineering rates are for
a company in your area.
I am not going to do all the work for you, but it could be a less than
the rate you mentioned.
BUT you are not done yet..............
Take that hourly wage and add 30% to compensate for the lack of a
company benefits package that you will not be receiving but you will
have to buy on your own. (that's why the networks pay freelancers more
than staffers)
Multiply that figure by ten for the full day rate. Or multiply that
figure by 6 for the half day rate.
That rate does NOT include any equipment. But, you could bring and use
your own personal set of cans if you don't like what they have on
site.
BUT it is an ongoing project through out the summer. You can figure in
a discount. And that should be totally up to you.
Bill F.
www.billfarnsworthvideo.com
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