Rates for NLE editing

BluesCam

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What are you guys charging per hr. to edit? I'm in the $125-150 hr. range.
Do you have a minimum fee? How much for DVD authoring?

Thx.
 

Baltimore Shooter

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Most editors in the DC area are charding $175-200/hr, that's with their own equipment. I think the labor only rate is something in the area of $50/hr, but don't quote me on that.

I think 1hr is typically the minimum. Don't know what the rate for DVD authoring is.

Warren
 

gwedits

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Two small production houses near me in Jacksonville, FL charge $100. an hour for editing and DVD creation. I thought that was pretty low, but you get what you pay for.

I charge the same on my home FCP system...
 

svp

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I have my own equipment but I don't actively go out and look for freelance editing work. I just happen to come across stuff from time to time and I only charge $75/hour.
 

BluesCam

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That's too low. Even the wedding guys here charge $115 hr. Most middle of the road shops are charging $150 hr. here. I don't know of anyone doing documentary or corporate that doesn't charge at least $125 hr.
 
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