FLASH: New Flashers/freelancers, please read!

[David Gary]

David Gary wrote:


> >

> > > 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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