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- Please click here to read before proceeding:
Before reading this guide any further, it is PARAMOUNT that you carefully read, and fully understand all information provided in parts 1 -3 of our Newagemugen Beginners guide to Commissions.
If you have not yet read these, please read them via the links provided below:
Part 4a - Introduction to Mugen commissions
https://www.newagemugen.com/t3726-complete-beginners-guide-to-mugen-part-4a-introduction-to-mugen-commissions
Part 4b - Copyrights vs Fan Art
https://www.newagemugen.com/t3728-complete-beginners-guide-to-mugen-part-4b-commissions-copyrights-fan-art
Part 4c - Commissions vs Profiteering
https://www.newagemugen.com/t3729-complete-beginners-guide-to-mugen-part-4c-commissions-vs-profiteering
IMPORTANT: The following guide is for mugen commissions conducted on Newagemugen forums only.
MUGEN commission prices will vary depending on the creator/website and their individual skills/services.
Please ensure you have investigated all possible options before committing to a single commission/artist.
If you have read and fully understand all of the above, please proceed:
If you're considering a Mugen Commission, you came to the right place!
Maybe you've Seen some of our other commissions and now want one for yourself.
Maybe you lack the time/skill/motivation to build the ultimate mugen creation of your dreams.
Whatever the reason, we've got you covered - Requesting a Mugen commission is simple!
All you need to do is create a thread in our MUGEN Active Projects & Commissions section here:
Maybe you've Seen some of our other commissions and now want one for yourself.
Maybe you lack the time/skill/motivation to build the ultimate mugen creation of your dreams.
Whatever the reason, we've got you covered - Requesting a Mugen commission is simple!
All you need to do is create a thread in our MUGEN Active Projects & Commissions section here:
Clearly state what you are looking for, what you require, and one or more of our skilled Newagemugen design Team members
will respond and work together with you to help build your dream Mugen creation.
Here you will be able to ask any questions, get price quotes, and find out everything you need before approving your commission.
will respond and work together with you to help build your dream Mugen creation.
Here you will be able to ask any questions, get price quotes, and find out everything you need before approving your commission.
Newagemugen provides commission services for all of the following:
- Mugen 1.1 Full-game creation layout & design
- Mugen 1.1 screenpack creation & design
- Mugen 1.1 Lifebar Creation & design
- Mugen 1.1 individual menu screen & animation design
- Mugen 1.1 regular portrait/custom portrait creation & design
- Mugen 1.1 stage creation & design
- Mugen 1.0 to 1.1 Screenpack & stage conversion
- Vectorized 4K UHD artwork restoration and image rendering
- Other misc non character-related digital art work
- Logo design / music album art / Youtube thumbnail/banner art
- Most things graphic design related!
Services pending
Due to excessive workload, we currently are not undertaking any of the following commissions:
- Anything IKEMEN related
- Mugen full character creation & coding
- Character spriting
- Mugen 1.1 screenpack creation & design
- Mugen 1.1 Lifebar Creation & design
- Mugen 1.1 individual menu screen & animation design
- Mugen 1.1 regular portrait/custom portrait creation & design
- Mugen 1.1 stage creation & design
- Mugen 1.0 to 1.1 Screenpack & stage conversion
- Vectorized 4K UHD artwork restoration and image rendering
- Other misc non character-related digital art work
- Logo design / music album art / Youtube thumbnail/banner art
- Most things graphic design related!
Services pending
Due to excessive workload, we currently are not undertaking any of the following commissions:
- Anything IKEMEN related
- Mugen full character creation & coding
- Character spriting
Now the big question.....
Newagemugen uses a univeral pricing method from the graphic design industry.
This method is known as the "freelance graphic design cost calculation method".
This is the universally accepted method used by freelance graphic designers when quoting jobs for clients.
An Example of this method can be found here: https://designpickle.com/graphic-design-cost-calculator/
Via this method, the total cost of your commission is calculated using 3 variables:
Newagemugen uses a univeral pricing method from the graphic design industry.
This method is known as the "freelance graphic design cost calculation method".
This is the universally accepted method used by freelance graphic designers when quoting jobs for clients.
An Example of this method can be found here: https://designpickle.com/graphic-design-cost-calculator/
Via this method, the total cost of your commission is calculated using 3 variables:
Variable 01 - Hourly rate
Variable 02 - total Number of Designs required
Variable 03 - Total Number of hours required per design
The formula is: COMMISSION COST = VAR01 x (VAR02 x VAR03)
Next we will look at each of the 3 variables in detail to give you a full, detailed
explanation of our commission pricing system to help you make the best informed decision on your project.
explanation of our commission pricing system to help you make the best informed decision on your project.
As of 2020, the Newagemugen design commission rate is $18.00 USD per hour.
Is this expensive? Good question. Glad you asked!
You will find that our rates are extremely low, and almost 50% lower thn the USA standard industry graphic design rate.
But don't take our word for it!
To give you an idea on international rates, check the examples below:
Is this expensive? Good question. Glad you asked!
You will find that our rates are extremely low, and almost 50% lower thn the USA standard industry graphic design rate.
But don't take our word for it!
To give you an idea on international rates, check the examples below:
The official US hourly rate as of 2020 was $30.28 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/united-states
The official Canadian Hourly rate as of 2020 was $26.17 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/canada
The Official UK hourly rate as of 2020 was $22.00 USD.
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/united-kingdom
The Official Japan hourly rate as of 2020 was $27.48 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/japan
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/united-states
The official Canadian Hourly rate as of 2020 was $26.17 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/canada
The Official UK hourly rate as of 2020 was $22.00 USD.
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/united-kingdom
The Official Japan hourly rate as of 2020 was $27.48 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/japan
Design? what do you mean by "design?".
In the graphic design industry, the term "design" is used divide a large project into sub-parts that need to be created individually.
In the case of specific MUGEN commissions such as screenpacks/fullgames, a design would refer to each individual menu/select/intro/vs/fight screen, or any interface/menu screen that is required within the project.
The number of designs required will vary depending on your commission type, and the complexity of your project.
When discussing the project, you must specify everything you require require so the designer can calculate how many designs are needed to complete your request.
For example, a fully complete Mugen fullgame/screenpack is a large commission that could require up to 19 designs or more.
In the graphic design industry, the term "design" is used divide a large project into sub-parts that need to be created individually.
In the case of specific MUGEN commissions such as screenpacks/fullgames, a design would refer to each individual menu/select/intro/vs/fight screen, or any interface/menu screen that is required within the project.
The number of designs required will vary depending on your commission type, and the complexity of your project.
When discussing the project, you must specify everything you require require so the designer can calculate how many designs are needed to complete your request.
For example, a fully complete Mugen fullgame/screenpack is a large commission that could require up to 19 designs or more.
- Click here to see a list of possible Mugen Screenpack designs required:
- Pre-Game designs:
1.intro
2.loading screen
3.main menu
4.options screen
select screen designs:
5. Portrait template
6. character select slots
Pre-fight screen designs:
7.VS Screen
8.portrait template
fight screen designs:
9.Power Bars
10.single mode lifebars
11.simul/tag mode lifebars
12.team mode lifebars
13.round animations
14.fonts
Post fight screen designs:
15.portraits
16.victory screen
17.continue screen
18.game over screen
19.Credits screen
This variable is used to calculate both the MINIMUM cost and TOTAL cost of your commission.
By default, when doing your initial quote, we charge all designs out at the base rate of 1 HOUR per design.
For example, if you required 15 designs, without working out the no.of hours required per design, we can calculate the absolute minimum cost via our formula as follows:
By default, when doing your initial quote, we charge all designs out at the base rate of 1 HOUR per design.
For example, if you required 15 designs, without working out the no.of hours required per design, we can calculate the absolute minimum cost via our formula as follows:
VAR01 x (VAR02 x VAR03) = COMMISSION COST
hourly rate x (no.of designs x no.of hours req) = Commission cost
$18 USD x (15 x 1) = $270 USD.
hourly rate x (no.of designs x no.of hours req) = Commission cost
$18 USD x (15 x 1) = $270 USD.
To simplify this even further, this means that a Mugen commission that required 15 designs, would cost a minimum of $270 USD to create.
When discussing your project, we will always try and sway the client to keep each design achievable within a 1 hour design.
We will clearly advise you if a particular design you require will require a high number of hours to complete and suggest alternatives where applicable.
When discussing your project, we will always try and sway the client to keep each design achievable within a 1 hour design.
We will clearly advise you if a particular design you require will require a high number of hours to complete and suggest alternatives where applicable.
Hopefully by reading through this guide, you have a clear understanding of Mugen commission prices and how they are calculated. In our next and final beginners guide to commissions, we will cover the final stage of the commission process - payment, and terms and conditions.
