Re: FLASH: Re:

[David Gary]

>

> > At 10:48 AM 5/12/99 +0200, you wrote:

> > >Hello,

> > >

> > >I have an unusual question for you, no wait, it's more like an offer. I

> > have been approached by a company with the question of making their first

> > website. They want Flash, and since I know the guy running the company, he

> > asked me. But I am nowhere near talented enough to make a Flash site of

> > this size. So, if anyone talented out there wants to get their hands on a

> > US$ 150 000/year account, let me know.

> > >

> > >Here's the deal: The company is a model agency. They want Flash

> > presentations of their models. You will be given a set of pictures and

> > music to work with. Do whatever you want, but make something cool

> > out of it.

> > >


And the work above is to be commissioned?

Please explain. "Do whatever we want"?  Will our prior flash portfolios not do?

Why do we have to custom create a piece using this company's images for no

compensation? If its only for "Exposure", what is this company's credentials?


> > >So this will be some sort of a competition. The company is not interested

> > in your CV or portfolio, only what you can achive from a given set of

> > rules. The person or persons who produce the best "test presentation" will

> > be given the account.


Competition? When I call on a AC repair guy I dont call 2 to show up, to

compete, to see who can do the better

job and then pay that individual.


Whos the company?


What is your posistion? Are you a broker?


> > >

> > >If anyone is interested, please let me know off-list. I will compile more

> > info and send it at the end of next week to anyone who signs up

> > for the info.

> > >

> > >Glenn Folkvord

> > >Krepro AS

> > >Direct dial: (+47) 63 92 21 74

> > >Telefax: (+47) 63 95 20 50

>

> >E-mail: glenn [dot] folkvordkrepro [dot] no

I must warn new flash developers or anyone new to freelancing creative work from

these type of posts. I am not saying this

particular post is bogus or claiming that this company is trying to scam flash

work. However this is not

the norm for commissioning any creative freelance work. This is an example of

"throw a dog a bone"

techniques used by companies trying to seek the best work possible for their

benefit and NOT this community's. This is exploitation at its finest.

Think about it. You create a custom piece for a company without any compensation

whatsoever? Forget "exposure"

Companies using this technique (whether they know it or not) exploit

artists/creatives. They hold "contests" saying, "Whoever

can create the best looking logo for us wins!". Hundreds of artists work for

absolutely no compensation, but rather

for some schmuck sifting through tons of exploited work to possibly pick out

some "so called" lucky artist to get paid. If the artist asks to much, the

company goes to the next best thing. "State of the art" starving digital

artists? Are we really going to

take a bus drivers salary for spending 80 hours a week making sure we keep with

the latest technical advances?

Give me a break. These type of so called "promotions" will kill this new

industry before it even gets started.


Forget "exposure". If you can create professional flash pieces, you can get

"exposure". Whats the net for? Promote YOURSELF. Create pieces that YOU want to

specialize in for serious clients to base a decision on. Create great

client relationships by guaranteeing your work. This post is a prime example of

"throw a dog a bone". Educate these "clients". Protect yourself by educating

yourself.

Goto http://www.gag.org. This is the graphics artist guild. It will give you

information on how to watch out for yourself, how to educate confused clients

and what the professionals around you agree upon as far as ethics.


I do not work for TGAG. I do support them along with millions of other

professionals. Take a look for yourself .

I think you will agree.


As hard as John C is on MIME types, count me in for this type of exploitation.


-DG-


_______________________


-David Gary-

Interactive Producer/Designer

http://www.davidgarystudios.com

dgarystudiosmpinet [dot] net (mailto:dgarystudiosmpinet [dot] net)

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