The 'Per Second' Model
Many animators bill per second of finished animation. Use the 'Quantity' field for seconds to make this clear to clients.
Animation Invoice Template
From keyframes to delivery—professional billing for motion artists.
Animation Industry Billing Tips
Asset Ownership
State clearly if the client receives the final render only or the source files (After Effects/Maya projects).
Render Fees
Don't absorb the cost of cloud rendering. Include high-res export fees as a separate line item.