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[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”5″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”444533″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”100398″]When negotiating the recording and payment details with a client, these are the terms you should both be acquainted with and understand.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”176619″]Market<\/strong>:<\/strong> Markets can be broken up into local, regional, national, and international depending on what station or stations they’re broadcast on and what medium is involved, i.e., radio, television, etc.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”142294″]Buy-out<\/strong>:<\/strong> A flat rate paid only once that \u201cbuys\u201d the rights to use your voice. In other words, they own the work outright and for as long as they choose to use it.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”166186″]Monthly retainer<\/strong>:<\/strong> An agreement between you and the client according to which the client pays a set amount each month to compensate you for ongoing work. The rate should be based on the average amount of work per month. We strongly encourage you to set a maximum amount of work the client can expect from you every month at that fixed rate.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”571514″]Pick-ups<\/strong>:<\/strong> Pick-ups are recordings that take place after the main voice-over session has been concluded and thought to be completed. The possibility of changes and the number of pick-ups allowed should be negotiated before the initial recording to avoid any chance of exploitation.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”611808″]Per hour<\/strong>:<\/strong> Charging an hourly rate based on the length of time you spend in the studio.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”154143″]Per project<\/strong>:<\/strong> Charging a flat rate for a script, regardless of the time spent in the studio.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”177310″]Per session<\/strong>:<\/strong> Charging a flat rate for the recording session (the time you spend in the studio) regardless of the number of projects recorded.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”707660″]Per spot<\/strong>:<\/strong> Charging a flat rate for each commercial spot, regardless of the time spent in the studio.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”792794″]Residuals<\/strong>:<\/strong> Additional compensation for a commercial, above and beyond the initial payment, based on the number of times a spot is broadcast. Residuals are usually only applicable to Union commercials.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”145323″]Scratch track<\/strong>:<\/strong> A temporary recording that is a ‘place-holder’ for the final voice-over. Not usually recorded at ‘broadcast quality.’ Production facilities tend to use scratch tracks to assist them with timing when designing TV\/video\/flash presentations.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”783658″]Session<\/strong>:<\/strong> The usually fixed period of time allocated to a specific recording that will be spent in the recording studio on any given day. 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