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Video Production Crews
Video Production Crews
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO CREWS
Our teams are equipped with the latest equipment and industry knowledge to accomplish any level of video production. See our additional information below to help you understand how we budget for our projects.
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO CREWS
Our teams are equipped with the latest equipment and industry knowledge to accomplish any level of video production. See our additional information below to help you understand how we budget for our projects.
CREW ROLES + RATES
Below are descriptions of the various crew members we often employ on our projects and the hourly rates we calculate into the project budgets. Each person is highly skilled and technically proficient and is paid industry standard rates. Our core team of filmmakers work on every job, but we adjust our crew size depending on the scope of the projects we take on. That means, we hire trusted pros to accomodate larger jobs. We share these rates to help our customers understand how project budgets are built from personnel expenses, in addition to equipment expenses, location fees, and our agency expertise to get it all done right!
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Producer – A producer pulls all elements together to make a production happen. They will book the crew and locations and help facilitate every aspect of production. | $150/hour | |
Project Director – The project director is responsible for communicating the vision of a project to the production team and ensuring all elements are “on brand.” They also work closely with the customers during the process to ensure the project is running smoothly. |
| $150/hour |
Director of Photography – In charge of all visual elements captured through the camera. They interpret the director’s vision, translate that instruction into a visual style, and how the video will ‘look.’ AKA “Lead Videographer.” |
| $150/hour |
Editor – The video editor sequences all media, adding music, titles, and sound effects, to create the final video product. |
| $100/hour |
Camera Operator – Videographers operate cameras. They are responsible for setting up aesthetically pleasing shots and knowing the best lighting and audio recording setup for each situation. This is for a shooter without equipment. |
| $115/hour |
Grip / Gaffer – Grips are the backbone of any crew. They help design lighting under the guidance of the DoP or lead videographer. They are responsible for carrying gear, unloading, loading, and building sets, in charge of lighting, wiring, and rigging. |
| $100/hour |
Production Assistant – responsible for carrying gear, setting up, loading and unloading, building sets, and assisting crew as needed. | $60/hour | |
Audio Engineer (Field) – Responsible for capturing sound on set, either spoken or “wild.” The audio is later “cleaned” and delivered to the editor. |
| $100/hour |
Script Writer – A script writer drafts ad copy, interview questions, and scripts. They write creative concepts, briefs, and dialogue for narrative scenes in various video formats. |
| $90/hour |
Hair/Makeup Specialist – The hair and makeup artist ensures the talent always looks their best before stepping in front of the camera. These artists are skilled in makeup application and hair styling. |
| $90/hour |
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WHAT IMPACTS THE BUDGET?
- Locations: Prices may differ based on the region or city where the services are offered. Our company is located in San Diego, CA. Travel budgets are added for any projects outside of San Diego County.
- The complexity of the Project: More complex projects that require specialized equipment, multiple locations, or extensive post-production editing may cost more. We often determine the complexity of the shoots based on how long we are filming and if any motion graphics, custom animations, or visual effects are required. We consider other things, like if professional actors or models are needed and filming locations like studios, homes, or commercial spaces need to be rented for filming. We also base complexity on whether a professional writer or voiceover artist should be involved. All these items will be included in the budget as we asses your project.
- Duration of the Shoot: Our minimum filming session is only 2 hours, which can be a simple solution for many customers. However, longer shoots will typically cost more due to the additional time and resources required to plan and strategize the project. It will also increase the time it takes in post-production to sequence, review, and edit large amounts of footage.
- Equipment Used: High-quality cameras and lighting are included in every project. However, specific cameras, lenses, drones, or other specialized equipment can increase costs. We don’t generally charge for equipment, as our team owns our gear. We increase the budget accordingly only if special equipment is needed or requested.
- Experience of the Videographers and Crew: We only provide experienced videographers, Directors, video editors, and other crew with a wide range of expertise and creativity. When you book with us, you are getting the best.
What Do We Do?
- We help businesses connect with customers by creating quality video content.
- We help people capture live events with quality video production.
- We offer a better filming experience. We are friendly, organized and focused.
- We create premium video by using high end production equipment, and experienced film crews that have mastered lighting, sound, cinematography and directing.