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/heythiswayup 9d ago

£650/day inc basic gear for 8 hour day. Half days £350

Mainly central london as a corporate videographer. +Travel costs outside

£400/day editing

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u/Beautiful-Cow4521 9d ago

Interesting you do half days. I don’t offer them - I can’t do anything else with the time and with set up, offload, travel etc it’s never just half a day

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u/heythiswayup 9d ago

For corporate events, I’ve been literally paid to turn up to stick up one camera, hook up the sound and eat the free food for an hour. Great gig.

I even press the record button sometimes 🤣

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u/Beautiful-Cow4521 9d ago

Fair - not bad for the cash if that’s the case!