What are Hourly Rates in D.C. Area?

[David Roth weiss]

The hourly rate Elliot Spitzer paid in D.C. was about $477 per hour. I doubt you could get that for editing though.

David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los Angeles

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[Emre Tufekci s.o.a.]

Bad David! Bad David! LOL 😛

Depending on your experience you can earn between $60-$280 an hour. I know it’s a wide gap but it really depends on your clientele.

Emre
http://www.productionpit.com
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[Mick Haensler]

I charge $150 an hour outside the beltway. $500 an hour if I have to sit through DC traffic.

Seriously. The rates are as varied as anywhere else in the country but the high cost of living in DC might make it a bit higher. I live 2 hours outside of DC where the cost of living is very low so I charge accordingly. Competition is fierce which is why I like being a big fish in a small pond. Washington is one rat race I’d rather not have to run.

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[David Roth weiss]

[Emre Tufekci] “Bad David! Bad David! LOL :P”

I just can’t help myself sometimes… There’s a latent commedian inside me just waiting for a straightman like Milton to give me perfect setup.

David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los Angeles

POST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™

A forum host of Creative COW’s Business & Marketing, and Indie Film & Documentary forums.

[Milton Hockman]

Where are you providing most of your services? Where is 2 hours outside of d.c.?

I’m new to all this and reading a few books on how to set up a shop. My main strength is motion graphics and I figure I could provide that type of service off the gate instead of having to schedule video shoots and such.

i didn’t know if peopel charged more for motion graphics compared to straight editing.

Motion Graphics Artist and Non-Linear Editor
Software expertise include: After Effects, Avid Xpress Pro, Final Cut Pro, Dvd Studio Pro, Photoshop, and more.

[Mick Haensler]

[Milton Hockman] “Where are you providing most of your services? Where is 2 hours outside of d.c.?

I’m on the Eastern Shore of MD. My work takes me all over the Mid Atlantic.

I’m new to all this and reading a few books on how to set up a shop. My main strength is motion graphics and I figure I could provide that type of service off the gate instead of having to schedule video shoots and such.

i didn’t know if peopel charged more for motion graphics compared to straight editing”

People charge more for quality. In other words, a skilled and respected editor will make more than a mediocre motion graphics guy. That being said, excellent motion graphics designers are in high demand and command top dollar. I myself am not that great at motion graphics and usually hire freelancers if the job exceeds my skill level. And I must say, finding excellent motion artists at a reasonable price is not easy. So if your work rocks and you do open up shop in Washington, shoot me an email.

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Milton Hockman]

I have an online portfolio. Check it out at http://www.stephenhockman.com.

Let me know what you think.

Motion Graphics Artist and Non-Linear Editor
Software expertise include: After Effects, Avid Xpress Pro, Final Cut Pro, Dvd Studio Pro, Photoshop, and more.

[Emre Tufekci s.o.a.]

To give you a reference,here is a freind of mine from LA who charges $100-$150 an hour for motion graphics.

http://www.digitalspatula.com

His website is really out dated beacuse he is so busy. The samples are about 2-3 years old.

Emre
http://www.productionpit.com
Boxx Tech PC, dual-dual AMD 2.0,4BG ram,Avid Media Composer HD w/Mojo,UVW-1800,DSR-25, Adobe Premium CS3.Gspeed ES.Steadicam Clipper 2 OP/Owner.

“Creative cow is udder madness.”