Use this tool to build a real estimate for your video project. Every project starts at a $1,000 base. Pick a preset template below to prefill the options, or build from scratch. Either way, every option stays fully customizable. Your running total updates live as you configure each section. When you're ready, download a PDF summary to review or share.

Projects start at $1,000. The package prices below are estimated totals.
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Social Starter
A half-day shoot producing polished short-form content for social media.
Starting around
~$2,450
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Brand Story
A full shoot day with scripting and an audio tech — polished post-production with social cuts.
Starting around
~$4,375
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Full Production
Full shoot day with DP, audio, and grip — cinematic post-production and drone included.
Starting around
~$9,925
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✦ Every project includes
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✓Creative consultation & project planning
✓Professional video editing
✓Basic color correction & sound design
✓Licensed royalty-free music
✓2 rounds of revisions
✓HD file delivery (1080p or 4K)
✓Travel within San Diego County
✓Ongoing client communication
1
Pre-Production
Scripting & Creative Strategy
Full script, messaging framework, and shot direction
+$350
Storyboarding
Visual shot-by-shot breakdown before the shoot
+$200
2
Production
Shoot Schedule
Mix and match — one 2hr session included in base price
Full days (8hr)
$1,000 each
Half days (4hr)
$600 each
Short sessions (2hr)
$300 each · first one included
Locations
Travel within San Diego included
Equipment
Lighting
Basic lightingIncluded
Full cinematic lighting package+$300Saves $300
Audio Equipment
Basic audioIncluded
Advanced audio package+$300Saves $300
Second Camera
1 cameraIncluded
2 cameras+$300Saves $300
3 cameras+$500
4 cameras+$700
Aerial
Drone / Aerial Footage
FAA-certified drone operation
+$300
3
Additional Crew
Director of Photography
$1,200 full day · $900 half day
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Director
$1,200 full day · $900 half day
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2nd Camera Operator
$800 full day · $600 half day
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Audio Technician
$800 full day · $600 half day
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Grip / Gaffer
$800 full day · $600 half day
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Production Assistant
$500 full day · $375 half day
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Hair & Makeup Artist
$900 full day · $500 half day
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4
Post-Production
Running Time
Under 60 secondsIncluded
1–2 minutes+$200
2–4 minutes+$400
4–6 minutes+$700
6+ minutes+$1,000
Editing Complexity
StandardIncluded
Advanced — interview-heavy, multi-camera+$300
Cinematic — detailed color correction, shot reframing & stabilization+$500
Motion Graphics
Simple — titles & lower thirdsIncluded
Intermediate — kinetic text, branded transitions+$200
Custom animated graphics+$600
Full motion design / explainer+$1,500
Add-ons
Professional Voiceover Artist
Studio-quality VO recorded and mixed
+$400
Subtitles
NoneIncluded
Basic — clean burn-in subtitles+$150
Dynamic — animated, on-brand captions+$300
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Deliverables & Timeline
Additional Videos from This Shoot
1 video included · price reflects complexity & runtime selected above
Additional full edits
$750 each
Additional social cuts / reels
$500 each
Formats & Timeline
Vertical Format (9:16)
For Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts — reframed from your edit
+$100
Square Format (1:1)
For Instagram feed posts and LinkedIn
+$100
Rush Delivery
Delivery within 1 week of shoot
+$400
Additional revision rounds
2 rounds included · +$150 per additional round
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Project Details
Estimated Total
$1,000
Starting estimate · final price confirmed in proposal

Estimate excludes applicable taxes, permit fees, and out-of-area travel. Final pricing confirmed in your custom proposal.

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Estimated Total
$1,000
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