Paul,
Thanks for the advice. I will investigate these sites and see what I discover.
I am sure I will find out very quickly what would be a reasonable price. I
would be giving this as a donation to a conservation group anyways but it would
be good arrive at a fair figure.
If they want a buy out what multiple would you suggest?
Thanks,
Jason
--- In "paulvirostek" <>
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>
> Hi Jason,
>
> I sell my own sound library via various websites. The rate varies widely but
> is generally determined by 1) scarcity 2) quality of recording/mastering and
> 3) popularity. And rarely duration and sample rate.
>
> In your case, I would suggest finding a comparable sound on sonomic.com,
> sound-effect.com or sounddogs.com. These sites will give you a rough idea
> what a similar sound would cost.
>
> If your sound is special in any way, or your are providing a special service
> to your client (i.e. consulting on how to use the sound) mark it up from the
> base rate. It sounds like your recording is indeed special because it comes
> from a very specific location which your client requires.
>
> Also, it depends if they are using the sound just for the typical
> synchronization license (most flexible license) as compared to buying
> outright ownership of the sound (for which I would suggest you multiply the
> base rate).
>
> There's no simple answer - but a good place to start is to see what your
> competition is charging.
>
> Hope this is helpful.
>
> Paul Virostek
> www.airbornesound.com
>
> --- In "jasonpudd" <jasonpudd@> wrote:
> >
> > Does anybody know what to charge a client for a sound recording? I have a
> > developer express an interest in buying one of my recordings for use on a
> > website and in a presentation center for an urban land development. It is
> > a recording in a forest of spring pre-dawn bird songs near their
> > development.
> >
> > I combine my recording with my photos for conservation work but this is the
> > first time anybody has asked to buy a recording only from me. I believe
> > this is similar to copyright use as per photos, which I understand, but
> > what I don't know is what to charge. Is there a scale or similar
> > guidelines to use for this purpose? Does anybody have any advice?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jason
> >
>
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