TIMELINE&
STAGES
STAGES
Plum Rain
回南天
April–August ‘26
西月–八月 ‘26
回南天
April–August ‘26
西月–八月 ‘26
Prospective Deadlines
预计截止日期
5/31: Music Draft 1
6/21: Sound Design Draft 1
7/3: Music Draft 2
August: Sound Design Draft 2, Music Draft 3
预计截止日期
5/31: Music Draft 1
6/21: Sound Design Draft 1
7/3: Music Draft 2
August: Sound Design Draft 2, Music Draft 3
IDEATION
构思
4–6 WeeksDuring this stage, we will discuss what you want, what feels right, and offer our suggestions. We will offer our own reference music and ask you for your own. Once we are on the same page, we can move on to the next step.
4–6 周在此阶段，我们将共同探讨本片的具体需求与偏好，并为您提供专业的建议。我们会提供参考音乐供您试听，同时也请您提供您心仪的参考曲目。一旦双方达成共识，即可进入下一个阶段。
配乐定位会议（Spotting Session）
敲定最终期限
PRODUCTION
创意制作
6–16 Weeks
We will begin with music and start on sound design only when there is a time locked version. During this time, we will focus on composing music.
After getting the time locked animation, we will start on the Sound Design.
We will begin with music and start on sound design only when there is a time locked version. During this time, we will focus on composing music.
After getting the time locked animation, we will start on the Sound Design.
Receive Picture Lock
Finalize Sound Design
6–16 周首先，我们将专注于音乐创作，在此期间，陆续提交并修改3版配乐草稿，以达到定稿。
本片时间线锁定后，我们会在收到的定剪版本中着手声音设计工作。
本片时间线锁定后，我们会在收到的定剪版本中着手声音设计工作。
片子定剪（Picture Lock）
声音设计定稿
DRAFT/REVISIONS
草稿/修订
3—4 WeeksOnce a solid, complete version is presented, full revisions and refinement can start. During this time, large changes have already been addressed and we are fine-tuning the specifics.
We will schedule a mixing session where small adjustments can be made on the fly.
We will schedule a mixing session where small adjustments can be made on the fly.
Mixing session
3–4 周配乐、声音设计均定稿后，即开展全面的润色与优化工作。在此阶段，重大的改动均已处理完毕，我们将专注于细节层面的微调。
随后，根据影片长度，我们将安排1-2次的混音会议，以便进行各项最终的细微调整。
随后，根据影片长度，我们将安排1-2次的混音会议，以便进行各项最终的细微调整。
混音环节
FINAL DELIVERY
最终交付
1–2 WeeksDuring this time, the audio has been finalized and we render out the final audio files.
1–2 周在此期间，全部音频已定稿，我们将导出最终音频文件以及需要的分轨文件。
SCOPE OF
WORK
WORK
Music Composition:
We will gather references based on your preferences to ensure the correct style. We will also schedule a spotting session to accurately lock-in timing.Once we have a decided style/genre, instrumentation, and timing, we will begin composing.
Sound Design:
Sound Design will only begin oncea picture is time locked. Once that happens, we will start with background/ambience, move to sync’d Sound Effects then finish with Foley. During this time, if the picture changes an additional fee and/or extra time will be required to adjust the project.
Revisions:
Included in the price are a total of 3 revisions. This includes full re dos and substantial partial redos. Small adjustments can be done outside of a revision, but we ask that you try to collect as many changes as you’d like for a single take of revisions.
Additional Revisions are subject to a fee.
We will gather references based on your preferences to ensure the correct style. We will also schedule a spotting session to accurately lock-in timing.Once we have a decided style/genre, instrumentation, and timing, we will begin composing.
Sound Design:
Sound Design will only begin oncea picture is time locked. Once that happens, we will start with background/ambience, move to sync’d Sound Effects then finish with Foley. During this time, if the picture changes an additional fee and/or extra time will be required to adjust the project.
Revisions:
Included in the price are a total of 3 revisions. This includes full re dos and substantial partial redos. Small adjustments can be done outside of a revision, but we ask that you try to collect as many changes as you’d like for a single take of revisions.
Additional Revisions are subject to a fee.
音乐创作：
我们将根据您的偏好收集参考素材，以确保本片配乐的调性准确。
我们还会安排一次“定点会”（Spotting Session），以便锁定音乐进出的时间点与同步细节。
一旦确定了音乐风格/类型、配器方案、各部分的定点和时长，我们便将正式开始创作。声音设计：
声音设计工作仅在画面剪辑的时间线完全确定（Picture Lock）后正式启动。我们将按以下顺序开展工作：
背景声/环境声
同步音效
拟音（Foley）
此期间，如果画面内容发生变动而需要改动或重做部分的同步音效或拟音，我们将视情况收取额外费用，并/或需要延长制作周期以配合项目调整。修改与调整：
报价中已包含共计3次修改的机会。这些修改范围涵盖彻底的重做，以及涉及重大调整的部分重做。细微的调整可在正式修改次数之外进行处理；但我们仍建议您尽量将所有需要修改的意见汇总起来，集中在单次修改中一并提出，以提高效率。
若需进行额外结构性的修改，会酌情收取一定费用。
我们将根据您的偏好收集参考素材，以确保本片配乐的调性准确。
我们还会安排一次“定点会”（Spotting Session），以便锁定音乐进出的时间点与同步细节。
一旦确定了音乐风格/类型、配器方案、各部分的定点和时长，我们便将正式开始创作。声音设计：
声音设计工作仅在画面剪辑的时间线完全确定（Picture Lock）后正式启动。我们将按以下顺序开展工作：
背景声/环境声
同步音效
拟音（Foley）
此期间，如果画面内容发生变动而需要改动或重做部分的同步音效或拟音，我们将视情况收取额外费用，并/或需要延长制作周期以配合项目调整。修改与调整：
报价中已包含共计3次修改的机会。这些修改范围涵盖彻底的重做，以及涉及重大调整的部分重做。细微的调整可在正式修改次数之外进行处理；但我们仍建议您尽量将所有需要修改的意见汇总起来，集中在单次修改中一并提出，以提高效率。
若需进行额外结构性的修改，会酌情收取一定费用。
COMMUNICATION&DELIVERABLES
CommunicationWe have set up a project discord server available here: https://discord.gg/erGTDjpZ for direct communication.
For larger files and notes, we ask that you also send an email: hello@squashandbiscuit.co
FilesFor files, we use Google Drive and you will find your drive here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12NI6Gx8D3MBLvKoWuYwiTVSYYnowI56Q&usp=drive_fs
When you upload something, please let us know and we will do that same. We will upload our drafts, invoice, and other files.
Please allow 1 full day for a response during the week, and a day and a half over the weekend. Working hours vary, but we are not available from 12a-8a PST.
For larger files and notes, we ask that you also send an email: hello@squashandbiscuit.co
FilesFor files, we use Google Drive and you will find your drive here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12NI6Gx8D3MBLvKoWuYwiTVSYYnowI56Q&usp=drive_fs
When you upload something, please let us know and we will do that same. We will upload our drafts, invoice, and other files.
Please allow 1 full day for a response during the week, and a day and a half over the weekend. Working hours vary, but we are not available from 12a-8a PST.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Picture-locked video file with timecodeVideo file exported as a 720p (or lower)
Apple Pro Res 422 .MOV file is the best.
Naming Convention:Please add the date of the upload to the end of the file.
ex: Plum Rain_0425.mov
Reference tracksA list of music or films’ scores that resonate with you. This is where you can include specific instrumentation that you want or don’t want.
Here is a shared playlist on Apple Music that we put together and we will continue to add to.
PAYMENTS
HowWe accept payment via Wave for easy transfers or credit card—a link will be in your invoice.
We also accept direct transfers via Zelle or Venmo
WhenWe ask for a $500 upfront payment to start work and the remainder paid after the final delivery
CostAs discussed, our fee is $2000 / ¥13664 total for the project
11m Animation (rounded down to 10)
($200/minute)
(Optional 5. 1 Mix available)
Deposit Due: $500 / ¥3400
Upon Completion: $1500 / ¥10264