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Quote for Overnight Trip
I am quoting for a shoot that will have me fly to a remote location, shoot for the day, stay overnight and then fly back the next day.
Do I charge just for the shooting day? I was wondering if I charge more since I am “indisposed” until I get back home.
http://www.MediaCircus.TV
Media Production Services
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7 Replies
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Standard used to be 1/2 day rate for travel days. Some folks still do this, some don’t depending on the client.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
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You could have them make the arrangements and pay for the travel and hotel themselves, then you don’t have to bill them for it… You then bill your day rate for the shooting and perhaps half your day rate or an equivalent per diem for the travel. They might like this since I think they get the air miles/points rather than you.
You need to charge *something* for the travel, because of the opportunity cost of lost business when you’re en route to this client’s gig, you can’t take on anybody else’s gig.
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They are paying the flight, per deim and lodging, I am just quoting for my gear and time.
http://www.MediaCircus.TV
Media Production Services
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -
Then day rate for the working day, whatever you think is fair for the travel, 50% is a starting point there, I would not go below 25% of day rate. Portal-to-portal.
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That sound reasonable. Thanks
http://www.MediaCircus.TV
Media Production Services
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -
2 days.
unless you can work post into the deal.
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Or just make your shoot cost such that your travel time is rolled in. Some clients might be more prone to question a separate travel time charge of X vs a single shoot cost of 2x.
Mike Cohen
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