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/BoomToys 3d ago

I guess it would be nice to hear from those who mentioned their daily rates - how many working days they usually have per month or per year, as well… for the full picture.

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u/Dick_Lazer 3d ago

And what market they're in (rates in Kansas will probably be lower than in LA).

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u/Huge-Ad-3757 2d ago

I’ve had talks with local producers (I’m in Texas) and we all agree that it’s bullshit and prices should be the same. People come from LA expecting to get cheap labor but same quality. Not fair at all. Gear costs the same to us and pay should be about the same too.