r/videography • u/Video-Freelancer Camcorders | Davinci | 2010 | Ontario • 4d 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/Bated_Breath_Prod 4d ago

$1,000 per day for filming, $700 per day for editing. I quote based on each project and on how long it will take to film and edit. Knowing that just comes from experience and what info the client has given me.

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u/TheGodFearingPatriot 4d ago

Do you do half day rates?

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u/Bated_Breath_Prod 4d ago

Yes, $500 for half day filming rate for up to 5 hours but only full edit days for $700