For you animators over here, how much did you charge for your first client?

[ciscodeleon]

Hello. I am very new to this and I want to give the right price that doesn't scare the client of and also doesn't rip me off at the same time. I am hoping to start my freelancing and I just got a client on UpWork. The task is to make a video on Anti-school shootings. 

Now, I sent a 5 min video that was just a montage of free videos and he loves it. Now he is asking me if I can make an additional one about prevention, this time a 5 min animation. 

Issue is, the original post he made had an hourly payment rate and he states he wants to do a flat rate instead. I'm conflict, because first, I really need the money and second I want to start building a reputation. 

What is a good fixed rate for this? I'm thinking of charging him $1,200. You think this is too much or should i go a bit higher? 
How much did you charge your first client?

Edited July 28, 2023 by ciscodeleon

[brandingstudio7]

Find out some varieties of Gigs, they offer different plans for their different services. Analysis properly and then set your price. Your price depends on the complexity of the work, animation, features, and services that you offer.