Commissions

Whether you’re a director looking for an aspiring artist to draw, musician to compose, or even a comedian to write a story, we can contribute for you or your company. Contact Drillimation at drillimationentertainment@gmail.com when you’re ready.

Art Commissions

We offer two types of art: Chuhou Joutai style or realistic (examples below):

The prices will be set at $10 per character.

Services include:

• Mascot character for your social media platform or website
• Sprites for your game and such

We provide the images in .png format.

Music Commissions

Our detailed options include:

• Chiptune: $3 for every 30 seconds
• FM Synthesis: $5 for every 30 seconds
• MOD Tracker: $7 for every 30 seconds

Services include:

• Background music for your game or film
• Music for promotional materials

Interested in using our music for your video? Read our Game Content and Brand Usage Rules for details. Read the Music Commission End User License Agreement for information on what rights are granted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payment methods do you accept?
We accept only debit/credit card for payment through Stripe.

Why do I have to fill out the paperwork?
There are times where we do have to admit taxes, and this is mandatory in the United States. You will find that most other self-employed freelance artists, writers, and composers have those same conditions as well. This depends on where they are based.

What exactly do you need when making a request?
When making a commission, we need reference material. Physical descriptions of what you want us to draw if you don’t have any art for them is good enough. Artistic freedom is a core value in Drillimation’s works. A recommended description is “character doing X.” Don’t be specific, and we don’t mean to discourage you. We want a better outcome for you. Here are examples on how you should describe what you want us to draw:

• Correct: Please make a drawing of (your character), but something better. I’m opting for the realistic style.
• Incorrect: The drawing is in the frog perspective of (your character). Here are (large number) reference photos of what I want it to be.

What do you not draw?
If your intended work is intended for all ages, it will likely go through. However, we will not draw any of the following:

• Any NSFW materials, including:
  • Sexually suggestive or nude characters
  • Any overly violent and/or graphic material
  • Any profane material
• Works intended to be offensive, discriminatory, or anything objectionable to local laws
• Any existing characters that we don’t do fanart for. Some exceptions exist, though.

What rights do I get with a completed commission?
For music commissions, they are licensed only with their synchronization rights. Master rights are not included and Drillimation retains the copyright in the completed commission. While performing rights do not apply to art commissions, they do for music commissions. Most performing rights are not included with music commissions, and according to the Music Commission End User License Agreement, Drillimation expects royalty payments for every copy of your product that is either exhibited, publicly performed, reproduced, and distributed.

Your commission can be used in a variety of audiovisual productions, such as radio and television broadcasts, commercials, motion picture and video game scores and soundtracks, corporate and training presentations, websites, computer games and software applications, live theatrical performances, and multimedia. Please see the Music Commission End User License Agreement for more information.

We understand there may be times where you need permissions outside the End User License Agreement, and we do offer custom licensing in a way that wouldn’t interfere with your development plans.

Asides from that, below are some examples of what your completed commissions can be used in:

Medium	Usage terms	Cue sheet required?
Use on websites	The song must be synchronized for playback only, such has having button rollovers or banners playing the song. If you intend to distribute the song on your website, or present the song in a way that allows access to the song as downloadable audio, express written permission may be required.	No
Use in games for PC	The song must be embedded in the code of your game and not available for an end-user to download. If your game allows the user to access and download the song, you must contact Drillimation to arrange special authorization for the use of the song.	No
Use in games on consoles	Synchronization of the song in this manner is permitted under the End User License Agreement.	No
Use in apps	The song must be synchronized with a visual presentation, such as background music. This example is a synchronized use. If your app’s purpose is to play the song like a jukebox, that is not okay under the synchronization license. You can contact Drillimation to ensure the use of the song in your app is permitted. Depending on circumstances, special licensing may be needed, though the additional rights are not licensable.	No
Use in toys or games other than a video game	Requires additional licensing. Any use of the song in a toy, game, or other consumer product such as greeting cards requires additional licensing. Contact Drillimation for more information on custom licensing.	No
Use in a production for broadcast on radio or TV	Any additional payments are not required if the song will be used in a production intended for radio or TV broadcast. However, you do need to file a cue sheet with your local performing rights society.	Yes
Use in live theatre productions	The song can be used in live theatre productions. You can include the song on a cued tape or CD containing the songs you need for the production. These uses meet the criteria for synchronization.	No