Rates

My minimum level of engagement is $250.  I book within standard, non-union GVAA rates.  

 

Pricing is based on: 

• Usage: TV, radio, internal, social (organic vs paid), digital paid placement, Spotify, etc.

• Length of Usage: 3 weeks, 1yr, 5yr, etc.

• Script Length: total word count (1min = 150 words)

• Turnaround time: 48hrs vs 4hrs

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I custom-quote each job.  And often give discounts for volume (bulk rates) when appropriate.  The more I know about the job (usage, duration, etc.) the more fair and accurate price I can give you.  I'm always happy to send custom auditions.

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New & International Clients (outside of the U.S.)

New domestic (US) and all international clients are billed upfront unless otherwise agreed upon. 

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Retakes & Revisions

• I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the complimentary live-directed session to mitigate revisions 

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Retakes

• (my mistakes) are included at no cost

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Revisions

• (changes made to the script after recording)

• Minor Revisions (one or two words): $50

• Major Revisions (more than two words): $100 minimum

• Re-Reads = 30% of the original script: Original rate 

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Performance Retakes (undirected sessions)

For undirected sessions, where I am recording the files in my studio at my own direction and sending them to you, if you need me to re-do lines for performance reasons, I'm happy to do one round of Performance Retakes at no cost.  Please try to communicate any and all direction and/or change of direction at this time. After the first round of retakes, subsequent rounds are charged as Revisions, above. 

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If retakes are required for pronunciation preferences that are not specified in advance either by a pronunciation guide or otherwise in writing, these will be treated as Revisions and are billable.  Examples: "ee-ther" vs "eye-there," "off-ten" vs "off-en," "oh" vs. "zero."

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When sending a change request, please highlight the lines in the original script or list the full sentence to be re-recorded, the sentence before, and the sentence after so I know what I'm talking about.  If applicable, please include the item index of the video so I can better match the tone and pace. 

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Please submit all change requests within 30 days of receiving the original recording. After 30 days, any and all change requests will be charged the original rate. 

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Directed Session

I almost insist on live-directed sessions via Source Connect or Zoom.   When you direct me live while I record, it ensures you leave with EXACTLY what you want - mitigating revisions.  Saving you time & money.  Complimentary 20min, live-directed sessions are included in EVERY project.  

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You receive:

• All the takes

• Raw audio option

• Minimal vocal processing option

• Delivery within 24hrs

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Delivery

You Receive:

• Your voiceover within 48hrs (rush delivery within hours offered based on availability)

• Dropbox link

• Secure archival of all materials for future reference 

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Payment

• QuickBook invoices 

• Payable by: ACH or credit cards

• Net 30

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Late payments will incur additional fees. 

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Ai/Synthetic Voices Policies

Client expressly agrees not to utilize any portion of the recording or performance of Talent for purposes other than those specified in the initial Agreement between the parties including but not limited to creation of synthetic voices or for machine learning. 

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Specifically, Client shall not utilize any recording or performance of Talent to simulate Talent's voice or likeness, or to create any synthesized or "digital double" voice or likeness of Talent.

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Client specifically agrees not to sell or transfer ownership of all or part of any of the recording or performance of Talent to any third party without Talent's knowledge and consent. 

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Client agrees not to enter into any agreements or contracts on behalf of talent which utilizes all or any part of any of the recordings or preface of Talent without Talent's knowledge and consent. 

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Client agrees that any recordings or performances stored in digital format will be reasonably stored so that unathroiszed third parties may not gain access to the files containing talent's voice or likeness, and if such files are stored in "the cloud." Client Agrees to safeguard same through encryption or other "up-to date" technological means.

 

Look forward to collaborating with you,

Eric

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Please reach out with any questions: booking@ericholzscuh.com