What is the cost of a freelance 2D animator?

Question

Freelance

I'm new, just starting to freelance. They ask how long you can do this work:
https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/video/clip-2573801...
Let's say I specify 2-3 hours. And how to estimate the cost? They ask how much you expect, given the alienation of copyright for this work.

Answer 1

I divide the cost of creating animation into 2 parts:
The trick is that many customers have an affronted idea of ​​the work of designers in general, and motion designers in particular. Many people think that a 3x6 meter outdoor advertising banner should cost several times more than a 100x100 pixel banner. He's big/small!!! It's the same in animation. Tipovuha: "And this is in 4 seconds?!?! Have a conscience!!!". They do not understand that the labor costs for the source material (illustrated graphics) for a video of 3 seconds and 60 seconds are in principle comparable in terms of time and money. Therefore, a cost-sharing approach would be appropriate. Everything is transparent and clear to the customer, as a rule, questions disappear. If he wants to save on illustrations, he agrees to a more mundane level, or vice versa (often) increases the cost for a better result. Good up-sale, I tell you.
PS: For serious customers + 3rd point: scenario. In this case, a frivolous request in the style of "I'm exactly the same." Among such customers, there are also good ones - they agree to pay for their oddities at an increased rate, and the designer does not have to worry too much about the creative.

Answer 2

From the same from which for any other profession :
From below - no less than you need to eat, the Internet, get dressed, etc. (well, if you don’t live at the expense of your parents). Otherwise, it's better to do something else.
Above - and how much customers are willing to pay (depends on your promotion, suspended language and competitors).