Making a living as a freelance instructional designer can be challenging, especially when it comes to negotiating new projects.
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I think "per slide" is a worthless measurement. Some slides might have 2 lines of narration and need a couple of simple interactions. Some slides the client provides really should be split into a half-dozen because they've included so much narration and on-screen activity on a single slide. They will balk at paying $X for the simple slides while you'll be making a pittance by charging the same $X on the more complex slides.
Not if done correctly. Ask to see the powerpoint and figure an average. I usually take a look at the slides before I give my estimation and break down how many are Level 1 type of interactions, how many are Level 2 type, and so on. It's the same thing with developing a "1 Hour" course. It can vary by complexity, graphic production, audio, and design.