I noticed that no one who responded to David wanted to actually address his question directly: how does someone set prices in this field? How does someone...
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David Roe Video Produ...
visualcourtroom
Mar 3, 2003 3:07 am
Well Ted, I'll give it a go. I've been in business for over 18yrs and I have found by literally asking secretary's to your clients, of what they had to pay for...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 3:13 pm
Ted, maybe I missed the initial post. Nontheless, there has been extensive posts regarding pricing. I don't think the competition thing is happening on the...
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Donn Ard
swdard
Mar 3, 2003 3:39 pm
I have spoken with dozens of legal videographers over the past few years and I can honestly say that I have never run across two with EXACTLY the same pricing ...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 3:48 pm
Thanks Donn as always. BTW "My grandmother used to say, 'there's more than one way to pluck a chicken'. I will check my tape copy prices. See research is...
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Clyde R. Cottrell, Jr.
crcottre
Mar 3, 2003 3:53 pm
Ted, I too missed the original post. My inbox seems to be a gateway to doom for bits and bytes these days - if I don't have time to reply right away and don't...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 4:09 pm
Very, Very well said, Rick. Unforturnately I have been guilty when considering who to use for overflow work. That is about to change. Bill Curtis and I had...
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aheugh@...
aheugh
Mar 3, 2003 4:30 pm
I've been told that my employer charges $40 per tape for copies, but then there's often a break for multiples, I think half? I remember think ing that seemed...
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Donn Ard
swdard
Mar 3, 2003 4:43 pm
Alan ..... Cancellations are one of the most frustrating parts of this business. What really burns you up is when you turn down a job because you have a depo...
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Clyde R. Cottrell, Jr.
crcottre
Mar 3, 2003 4:46 pm
Our policy here on cancellations is that once the videographer has departed for the deposition, the 3 hour minimum is in effect. Of course this is treated...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 4:58 pm
Alan I think some toss up the cancellation fee. I never charged one. However, maybe I should have. Most of the time the depo will be rescheduled, so getting...
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Clyde R. Cottrell, Jr.
crcottre
Mar 3, 2003 5:09 pm
Terry, I know I'll just confuse myself, but I do have to play my own devil's advocate on this one.... When viewing the work of others, we do have to consider...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 5:22 pm
I understand what you are saying. . The framing that I was talking about, the witness only took up about 1/4 of the screen. This is completely unacceptable....
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Clyde R. Cottrell, Jr.
crcottre
Mar 3, 2003 5:48 pm
Terry, Indeed it will continue for the rest of the day! But since I have to leave in an hour, I have to write fast... ;-) I must agree with your complaints...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 5:56 pm
Agreed. See you in an hour or so. The depo that started it all, was one that I could not attend because of a trial. A very repritable firm was contacted...
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Accurate Legal Video
accuratelvs
Mar 3, 2003 6:05 pm
I have seen it all, and nothing pisses me off more than when we refer work to someone and they send someone that "has a camera"!!. But, in Port Arthur, Texas...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 6:08 pm
Absolutely, turn you monitor around, show them what they are seeing. Write it down on your log. Always good to hear from you and Leo. These problems alway...
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digitaldepodude <r...
digitaldepodude
Mar 3, 2003 7:19 pm
Just curious: For those of you who do these, how do you charge? Flat fee, by the hour, price negotiable? I've done a few already...and it appears I have...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 7:28 pm
I believe the AGCV recommmends $1,200 per finished minute. I usually charged my regular hourly rate, plus editing rate which I now know is way to low. Terry ...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 8:26 pm
My latest review of tapes concerns me. Of the 25 tapes I review 8 were unacceptable, 8 were acceptable, and 9 were excellent. Of these 3 were actually done...
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Garrett Dressler
litvid
Mar 3, 2003 9:30 pm
Hi Terry, I'm in Los Angeles and do quality work. I use the Sony DSR DVCAM and output to SVHS and/or VHS deck for back up. I use Sony EC 55 mics and a ...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 9:43 pm
Sure Garrett Send Me a sample. 404 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas. And just for the group. Everyone on my list will go to our court reporter. Usually all...
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Jim McCranie
jmccrani
Mar 3, 2003 10:07 pm
Hello Everyone! We wanted you to be the first to hear about Visionary's exciting news. Tomorrow we will announce the release of our new Visionary 7.0 Syncer. ...
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larry kiddey
lglvideo13
Mar 3, 2003 10:12 pm
Terry, I can help you out with ohio. I can do the following counties for you: Belmont, Jefferson, Harrison, Monroe, Noble Guernsey, Washington, Columbiana,...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 10:17 pm
Please do Larry ... From: larry kiddey [mailto:k9shadow@...] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 4:15 PM To: legalvideo@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [legalvideo]...
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Clyde R. Cottrell, Jr.
crcottre
Mar 3, 2003 11:04 pm
Terry, I can cover the state of Indiana (or beyond) for you. I am based out of Indianapolis, but I have a full-sized van and I'm not afraid to use it... I ...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 11:07 pm
Please Rick send me a sample. Also Forward contact info. I know I have it somewhere, but I am trying to do a quick cut and past thing for my list. And for...
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Terry Thornton
terrythornto...
Mar 3, 2003 11:14 pm
Okay! I just spoke with our courtreporter. She definately wants a list of qualified videographers. Not just for our firm but also for her clients. Those that...
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Jonathan Whitcomb
jonwhitcomb@...
Mar 3, 2003 11:40 pm
I make an estimate based on my hourly rates, though I have learned from experience to be careful to avoid underestimating the time involved. Jonathan Whitcomb,...
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Garrett Dressler
litvid
Mar 4, 2003 12:57 am
Terry, My market is mostly in Los Angeles, but I often go to Orange County and occasionally as far as San Diego in the South and Santa Barbara to the north, if...
