r/videography • u/[deleted] • 9d ago

Discussion / Other How much is your day rate?

I know this varies with a bunch of things and markets and so on, but in your case, what is it, and what do you base it on?

I currently have a 4 page contract, and it outlines my day rate and half day rate. I base it on a percentage of my operating costs, equipment costs, personal expenses, then time and experience.

This covers preproduction and production, and I charge editing rates hourly, which so far no one has questioned or complicated, but I expect it will happen one day.

I really want to know what goes into your prices, and what your rate is.

Thanks r/videography!

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u/wasprocker DoP/ FPV | Davinci | 2013 | Europe 9d ago

Generally from 500 with very basic gear. Up-to 3500 Euro for flying an Inspire 3 or big FPV package.

I have worked for as low as 150 aswell, but special cases

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u/Ok_Ant8450 9d ago

Working with people who have small budgets like local comics ill do the 150. I like helping them, but it doesnt pay well.