Video production
cost calculator.
Six quick questions. A starting range from our LA rates, with no email needed to see it.
Your estimated production budget
Estimate: $6,000 to $12,000
Corporate video · 1 day · 1 location · single camera · one video under 3 min
What’s in your range
- Corporate video, 1 day $6k–$12k
This preliminary estimate is based on your selections and is intended to help you plan your budget. Every production is unique, and final pricing is determined after discussing your specific project requirements.
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Example budgets
What your budget gets you.
Three common scopes, priced the same way as the calculator.
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Filmed by Honey $3,000–$7,000
Testimonial or case studyHalf day · single camera · 1 location · one video under 3 min
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Equity Legal $8,500–$18,000
Corporate video1 day · two cameras and lights · script · one video + social cutdowns
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adidas
Stills from our own films. Ranges are typical examples, not what those clients paid.
Price your own projectWhat drives the cost
What drives video production cost in Los Angeles.
These are preliminary budget ranges. Your project’s scope determines the final quote.
Starting ranges by video type
- Product / SaaS $6,000–$11,000
- Commercial / campaign $10,000–$22,000
- Testimonial / case study $4,000–$8,000
- Corporate video $6,000–$12,000
- Event coverage $3,500–$7,000
- Executive interview $3,000–$6,000
- Podcast / multi-camera $3,500–$7,000
- Training / educational $5,000–$10,000
One shoot day, single camera, one video under 3 minutes.
What shapes your estimate
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Shoot days
×0.85 to ×2.3 multiplies the range
From a half-day shoot to a multi-day production. More filming time means additional crew and equipment costs.
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Production setup
+15% to +40% added to the range
The crew, cameras, lighting and equipment needed to bring your project to life.
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Deliverables
+20% to +120% added to the range
One main video, shorter versions or a complete series. The number and complexity of your edits affect the budget.
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Locations and length
+10% to +85% a smaller bump
Additional locations require more coordination and filming time. Longer videos can require more editing and finishing.
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Add-ons
$250–$4,000 per service
Scriptwriting, teleprompter support, motion graphics, voiceover, captions and more, based on what your project needs.
Video production cost FAQs
Rather ask a person?
Call 213-315-6197 How much does video production cost in Los Angeles?
Most projects start between $3,000 and $22,000, depending on the type: an executive interview starts around $3,000–$6,000, a commercial around $10,000–$22,000. Shoot days, production setup and deliverables move it most.
How much should a 3-minute video cost?
Under three minutes is our baseline, and three to five minutes adds about 10%. A 3-minute corporate video filmed in one day starts around $6,500–$14,000.
How much does a 10-minute video cost?
Videos over ten minutes add about 40% to the starting range for their type. A 10-minute corporate or training film filmed in one day starts around $8,000–$17,000.
How much is a videographer for 4 hours?
We price by project, not by the hour, and the edit is included. A half-day shoot runs at about 85% of a full day: an executive interview filmed in half a day starts between $2,500 and $5,500.
Why does video production cost more in LA?
Crew day rates are higher here, most public locations need a FilmLA permit, and parking, travel and insurance add up. In return, crew, gear and stages are close by.
Is the calculator’s number a quote?
No. It’s a preliminary estimate based on your selections, to help you plan your budget. Every production is unique: after a 15-minute call we send a detailed, itemized quote before anything is booked.
Do I need to give my email to see a price?
No. The range updates as you answer. Add your email only if you want the estimate sent to you.
How do I get a detailed quote?
Send us the details on our free quote page or book a 15-minute call. We reply with a detailed, itemized quote within one business day.
Got a number? Let’s firm it up.
Bring your estimate to a 15-minute call. We’ll turn it into a detailed, itemized quote.
