Please explain points

[RickW]

I was wondering if anyone could explain the idea of getting points on a CD in lieu of payment. Are points just another word for percentage? I ask because I'm starting work on a new CD by a popular oldies DooWop group and I'm wondering if it's more feasable to ask for points rather than my standard hourly rate. Has anyone ever had to deal with this before?

I know, it's probably not a question for homerecers, but there's quite a few commercial studio guys here that may provide an answer. Thanks!

 

[ez_willis]

Are points just another word for percentage?

Yes!

And tell Bowzer hey.

 

[Moonrider]

This might help you out some...

http://marsh.prosoundweb.com/index.php/t/83/?SQ=5e9bff9f847598e3255f7bb88dae9170

 

[scrubs]

Unless you think the record is going to sell a bajillion copies, get paid, not points. And, get paid up front.

 

[RickW]

Yes!

And tell Bowzer hey.

Good guess! But wrong.
Think older (and not quite as cool),









Someday I'm gonna learn how to use those little face things.

 

[RickW]

This might help you out some...

http://marsh.prosoundweb.com/index.php/t/83/?SQ=5e9bff9f847598e3255f7bb88dae9170

That was a great link Doug. Thanks.

 

[ez_willis]

Good guess! But wrong.
Think older (and not quite as cool),

Someday I'm gonna learn how to use those little face things.

That's the only one I know.

 

[Harvey Gerst]

That was a great link Doug. Thanks.

And for those of you who don't know who Bob Olhsson is, think Motown, 1960's.