1. Session 6 David Mullich Concept Workshop - Game PreProduction The Los Angeles Film School

2. Costs A projects budget is comprised of two types of costs: Direct Costs: Those costs directly associated with the project Indirect Costs: Those costs associated with running the company, independent of the project 3. Direct Costs Direct costs associated with a game include: Team members salaries Team members benefits Equipment and supplies purchased for the project Third-party vendors contributing to the project Travel 4. Indirect Costs Indirect costs associated with a company include: Office Rent Utilities (power, telephone, water) Business fees and taxes Insurance Business Development 5. Cumulative Costs The cost of the project as it accumulates month by month: January February March Labor $2000 $5000 $3000 Equipment $1000 $500 $0 Supplies $50 $200 $100 Monthly Total $3050 $5700 $3100 Cumulative Total $3050 $8750 $11,850 6. Funding Requirements 7. Budget Cuts If the game's budget is decreased, the project factors that can be adjusted in order to meet the new budget: Scope Schedule Quality 8. Your company has the following indirect costs each month: Your monthly salaries are as follows: You will need the following people over a 3- month project: Determine how much money you need each month and the cumulative cost of the project. Expense Cost Rent $1000 Electricity $50 Internet $100 Position Monthly Salary Designer $1000 Artist $1500 Programmer $2000 Position Jan Feb Mar Designer 1 1 1 Artist 1 3 1 Programmer 1 2 2