What to charge?

[Stephen]

What would you charge an aspiring artist for their music video if they have little to no money to start with? I'm all for supporting the arts, but I need to pay my bills too. What would you do?

 

[Markshot 12]

Commission on sales or views. They make the music, you make the video, it's pretty much half-and-half. Get the details spelled out in a contract. Not everything has to be a cash-up-front transaction.

 

[Silva]

Commission on sales or views. They make the music, you make the video, it's pretty much half-and-half. Get the details spelled out in a contract. Not everything has to be a cash-up-front transaction.

I agree; commissions on any future royalties is a good idea. You can help them out if they are broke, but you need to get something in return.

 

[Darlene]

While getting a share of their future royalties is a good idea, what if they never make any money? I am not sure I would want to work for free, to be honest.