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Pupept Contract

BlueFrackle

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Hi Guys,
I need some advice.

Im going to be wanting a set of puppets built for a Pilot.

The only thing is that at this point in time I cannot pay for like 20 puppets from different people... And then decide that I want to go with one builder.

What does everyone suggest? Buck, Id like your opinion on this please too...
 

ravagefrackle

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i think u are going to have to shop around, talk to to different companies, email them a proposal, tlak to different people about budget, you may need to show the builder some designs so they know what they are getting into, discuss what he puppet needs to do,

then make a decsion based on the conversations you had with all these different builders, and companies.
 

Buck-Beaver

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I think Ravage's advice is really good. What your options are really depends on the specifics of your project. What kind of style of puppets you want, what the script is, how many puppeteers you have, etc. Budget is usually the biggest factor.

The easiest way to do it would be find a builder who's style you like and is within your budget and go with them, but again it really depends on what you need and how much you have to spend.
 
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