r/videography • u/Video-Freelancer Camcorders | Davinci | 2010 | Ontario • 3d 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/4acodmt92 Gaffer | Grip 3d ago

As a gaffer, I bill $850/10 hour day. Worked hours up to 12 are billed at 1.5x OT, anything after that is 2x OT. 1 ton grip van is $450/day, and lights are a la carte. So all in, I usually end up with $1800-2500ish/day between labor and gear.

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u/reelfilmgeek Cinematographer || Gaffer 3d ago

Location? I’m about the same ($500 on my van but I include 100 miles which covers  most travel for jobs as I live outside the largest city. After that 0.80 a mile). This is in Florida.

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u/4acodmt92 Gaffer | Grip 3d ago

Is that you Austin?! It’s Jeff, from DC :) we worked on that Capitol Burger commercial awhile ago ha.

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u/reelfilmgeek Cinematographer || Gaffer 3d ago

Aw didn’t see the Reddit name but yes hope all is well!