I’ve got a question about the use of watermarks. I know on some of the software that I’ve used (sketchfab for instance) the free version comes with a watermark and if you want the watermark removed, you have to pay for the subscription. I’m curious if anyone has used this model with their videos. I would have it in my contract upfront but I really want my watermark on all of my work. I just finished an 8 minute video of 4 locations for a client and they want me to take my watermark off. I’ve worked with this client before and they are someone I want to keep in my good graces as they are a big player in my city with a LOT of potential work. The stuff I have done for them before doesn’t have my watermark but I’ve noticed that every time they post the videos I make for them, they don’t credit me. I have had specific conversations with the woman that does the social media for them about crediting me and she still has yet to do it. The 8 minute video I just finished is a different contract than the other videos and I put my watermark at the bottom left. They emailed me back this afternoon asking me to take the watermark off. They are ok with my intro logo full screen at the beginning and the end but want the watermark removed from the entire video.
So I’m thinking about just chalking this one up as a learning experience but letting them know that moving forward there will be an extra fee to remove the watermark. I’m going to remind them that they have still yet to credit me on any of their posts.
Also what sort of fee sounds reasonable to remove the watermark? I was thinking at least $100. Would the type of video or what they are using it for make any difference to you.
Thank you in advance.
So I’m thinking about just chalking this one up as a learning experience but letting them know that moving forward there will be an extra fee to remove the watermark. I’m going to remind them that they have still yet to credit me on any of their posts.
Also what sort of fee sounds reasonable to remove the watermark? I was thinking at least $100. Would the type of video or what they are using it for make any difference to you.
Thank you in advance.