by CourVO | Mar 15, 2010 | Advice, Compensation |
This is Part-3 of a loosely-told story from Dave’s real-world experience in setting rates for a voice job. Part one is HERE. Part two is HERE. You’ll remember, I’d hoped for permission from my anonymous (but quite real) female VO pro to excerpt an...
by CourVO | Mar 12, 2010 | Compensation |
Thinking back…I’d have to say I get the most spirited reaction to blogs about setting freelance VO rates…and I’ve done a few of those blogs, ’cause the issue keeps coming back for me. I wasn’t overwhelmed with a response to...
by CourVO | Mar 11, 2010 | Business-end-of-things, Compensation, Pricing |
So many variables go into the setting of rates for freelance entrepreneurs. That’s my opinion. Others differ. The arguments can get quite philosophical — wrapped up in value judgements of self-worth, market conditions, and even personal relationships....
by CourVO | Oct 11, 2009 | Business-end-of-things, Compensation |
…to find that freedom, there are are few realities you must accept. THIS article does an amazing job of pointing out the sobering financial caveats you need to hear before being “on your own”. CourVO 0ShareTweetSubscribe #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left;...
by CourVO | Mar 31, 2009 | Compensation |
Great article by Edge Studio's David Goldberg at (of course!) VoiceOverExtra on how to set proper rates for freelance voiceover work.This is a typically-thorny issue for voice talent, and David's discussion makes great sense.Click HERE.CourVO...
by CourVO | Jan 27, 2009 | Compensation |
To go as an addendum to the blog below, Fred North of NorthImaging.com adds this perspective, which just might sum up well the reaction a good many of us would have.I've seen this debate on VO rates before. What you charge for your your services is up to you. What...
by CourVO | Jan 9, 2009 | Compensation |
Like most freelance service-oriented businesses, voice-actors struggle sometimes to set a fair price for their work. Many variables can come into the transaction, and that prompts a serious balancing act of pros and cons, or at worst, veering towards a gut...
by CourVO | Oct 17, 2008 | Compensation |
Ask and ye shall receive.The other day I wondered how other voice actors charge for those pesky re-do's, and got 3 sterling responses you might have missed if you didn't chance to come back read the comments at the bottom of the blog. Read below to see the...
by CourVO | Oct 14, 2008 | Compensation |
[NOTE: this blog requires a response to a question buried several paragraphs below]The call to do a substantial narration project began while I was at VOICE 2008. Of course! Could an important and lengthy job like this come at a time when you can utilize...
by CourVO | Sep 9, 2008 | Compensation |
Details. Rules. Protocols.I know there must be order to things…especially when it comes to being paid for earnest work.But honestly, the formulas are kinda confusing sometimes. I'm fascinated by it all, which is why, when I see a cogent, knowledgeable...
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