[phacker]

For four months with Flash, I think you are doing great. It was clean, small in size played well and followed the clients outline.

Expect to get stiffed a few times when you are starting out, especially when you are dealing with some of these website entrepeneurs that spew out multiple websites by the hour. You develop a feel for the honest ones after a while.

I never charge less than 100.00 for anything animated though and usually a lot more if it involves animated characters. Even if most of it is just text effects, you've still invested in learning the software.

1/2 upfront is the usual way to contract, but if you're dealing with someone you know it's not always necessary. But with new clients is a must.