Engineering, Programming & Content Creation β Hereβs the Price List.
Built Right Matters More Than Built Fast
I may not be the fastest AV programmer in the industry, but quality was never built at sprint speed. My focus has always been on reliable systems, clean logic, real-world usability, and programming that holds up after deployment.
For nearly 25 years in the audiovisual industry, Iβve taken pride in every project Iβve programmed from start to finish. For projects I have owned from beginning to completion, my standard has always been simple: deliver dependable, fully functional control systems.
Did every project hit the original timeline perfectly? No. Real projects change. Schedules move. Scope expands. Jobsite conditions shift. But my priority has always stayed the same: protect quality, finish correctly, and avoid handing over unreliable code.
That success comes from process: modular programming, error recovery, testing utilities, feedback validation, organized documentation, and a refusal to cut corners just to make something appear finished sooner than it really is.
β‘ Passion, discipline, and quality control are the reason I choose the right projects β not every project.
AV Programming & Engineering Rates
Flexible hourly options for audiovisual programming, engineering, consulting, DSP support, and control system development.
Standard Term
Based on a 40-hour minimum block.
β 50% upfront payment structure
β Same rate for on-site and remote
β Travel billed at cost with no markup
Pay in Full
Based on a 40-hour minimum block.
β Requires 100% payment in advance
β Same rate for on-site and remote
β Travel billed at cost with no markup
5-Block Package
Purchase 5 blocks / 200 hours.
β 40 bonus hours included
β 240 total hours available
β Effective average rate with Option B
*Average rate based on five prepaid 40-hour blocks plus 40 bonus hours.
On-site and remote services are billed at the same hourly rate. However, due to travel time, scheduling, and project logistics, on-site work requires a minimum block of billable time.
The required minimum varies based on the project location, anticipated on-site duration, and overall travel requirements.
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Questions about AV engineering, programming, iOS development, or content creation? I’d be happy to hear from you.
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