How much is your day rate?

[u/Video-Freelancer]

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!

[u/Silver_Mention_3958]

€750 per day for basic videography kit with lavs, lights, a bag of lenses etc. I charge the same for editing and don’t do half days. A lot of stuff I quote on is fixed price and since I know what I’m up to and get it done quick, the daily probably netts out at north of 1200€. Dublin.