I've been adding up all the money I don't have but plan on spending anyway in the hopes of finally being able to offer laser services and I've decided I should probably get a feel for what's to come as far as expenses and income per show. Aside from the obvious expense of all the gear, the maintenance and the traveling, what are some other common expenses for laserist?
More importantly though, what are common fair prices to charge for the services? Obviously the amount charged will depend on many factors including the size and quality of equipment and the number of people hired to do the job but I know many of you are modest hobbyist doing simple shows for a few hundred locals on a weekend. TomorrowLand and Electric Daisy Carnival aside, what does a single or dual laser show usually cost for a night at the club? I certainly won't be offended if you'd prefer to keep your prices confidential but I'm hoping to get an idea of what price is fair for both the promoter and the laserist. I have yet to experience or fully understand the paperwork and reports involved in doing a show so I'm sure that plays a part in the price but are we talking $500, $1000, $1500?
For reference, I have no other gear (as far as lighting or audio) to offer so this is strictly aimed at laser shows. I just read an article that was written to help determine what someone should charge for a laser show but when they mentioned needing $50k every couple years for tube lasers I realized this was a bit outdated, lol. Hopefully you guys can shed some light on the market since the advent of full diode lasers. Thanks!
-Luke