Re: FLASH: XP: Flash Work Arena

[David Gary]

Sienna Design wrote:


> Same here, jack of all trades but not by choice.  you get hired to do the

> web pages only to find out your the secretary, tech support for their

> clients who know nothing about their email programs and browsers... did I

> fail to mention setting up an email program has nothing to do with a

> webmaster, oh yeah, did I also mention you are requested to do the work of

> the other employees who arent pulling their fair share?  Do yourself a

> favour, BEFORE you accept a job, have it in writing exactly what's expected

> of you then decide if you are being hired as a "designer" and NOT jack of

> trades.

>

> I run into clients who want something for nothing.  They see a flash site

> and want you to do the same FOR FREE!  they think it can be done quickly.

> sometimes I wonder if any of this designing is worth the hastle.  I'm a

> beginner but am an artist by nature.. just desided to do my art digitally.

>

> Funny thing is this.. doctors come to me wanting spectacular sites but

> don't want to pay for it, I go to them when I'm sick and end up with a

> $600.00 bill.. go figure.

>


I believe this is a common mistake made by alot of beginner interactive

developers using

new technologies. Some feel they arent adequate enough for the job so they

undersell

themself when they shouldnt have taken the job on in the first place. You are

what your worth

and in time all will go through the "Ill do it!, oo, oo, Ill do it!!" phase. In

the traditional illustration business

the industry has been around long enough to have hardened and clients know what

to expect. However

one thing Ive learned in developing interactive shematics and marketing my skills

is show the client a archive or tree

of the design paradigm. Show them "behind the scenes". And let them know exaclty

how involved even the simplest of interactive schematics are.


If you get your client involved and educate them on just how involved the process

can be, then handing

them the fine print and price tag becomes alot less difficult.


If your doctor expects a flash site for cheap, show him what type of "surgery" is

involved with creating a

effective "Flash" website or presentation. Talk their lingo.


Also, always have a good standard contract outlining every part of your job

description.


<<I AM A FLASH DEVELOPER, NOT A WEBMASTER. ANY UPDATES, REDOS OR MAINTAINING WILL

COST SO AND SO EXTRA>>


of course this doesnt include jack.<g>


-DG-






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