The length of a program is an important factor in its cost, but it is not a 1-1 correspondence. You can't price a video project on a per-minute basis. The effort and resources put into a 30-second commercial often exceed that of a 30-minute marketing video. In combination, all the other factors below determine the cost more than just the program length.

We keep the project's purpose in perspective to hold the budget in check.

Not every project needs a script, for example documenting an event. But if you write your own script, we will break it down into scenes for efficient shooting and if you'd like, make suggestions. If you need more help writing it, we're here for you.

The more complex a project, the more time and experience it takes to coordinate all the moving pieces.

Let's talk if you need to shoot in multiple locations (where we drive from one place to another). The logistics get complicated in a hurry and only an experienced producer can estimate it accurately.

Anything calling for airplane travel is also a job for a human estimator.

Depending on the location, it may be essential to see it ahead of time to make a game plan and bring the right crew and equipment configuration.

We may be shooting interviews, an event, a facility or equipment, none of which would involve hired performers. But you may need a host, an on-camera narrator, or characters. For this, professional talent is best. This Estimator can handle up to a dozen actors.

Take your best guess at how long it will take to shoot, but only an experienced producer knows for sure.

Equipment needs determine some of the crew below.

Package features a Sony FS7 Mark II camera and enough gear to handle 90% of the work we do.

Let's talk if you need more than five or six mikes.

We rarely need a large truck, but the number of lights needed (and their cost) can vary.

TelePrompter is what news anchors use. It allows you to read a script while making perfect eye contact with the camera.

Some areas have restricted air space and a licensed drone operator needs permission from the FAA (through Air Traffic Control) to fly the drone. Request for permission should be made 90 days before the shooting date.

Some crew members are determined by the equipment choices above. Most projects need a Director. Larger shoots call for a Producer as well. If you need more crew or equipment, give us a call.

Odds-n-ends, figured on a daily basis, but easy to exceed with, for example, expensive downtown parking. Can also be less.

In case you want to edit yourself.

This figure is difficult to estimate. Here it is determined only by the length of the program and the quality of the project, but other details factor heavily in the edit time. Discuss your project with us if you need a more precise estimate.

If you know how many hours of editing this project will need.

If we provide the hard drive and ship it to you.

We normally archive everything we do. You can opt out and save a few dollars.

There's nothing like a professional narrator to give your project professional polish.

Library music is fine for most projects, but custom-composed and scored is great for high-end work.

Some footage is cheaper to buy than to shoot, but if it can be shot locally, it's best to shoot exactly what you need.

3D Graphics is another item whose price can be all over the spectrum, depending on details. Use this as a rough estimate but call us for a more precise figure.

This is to create the master disc. Duplication is a separate project.

Custom label for the disc and an album insert.