HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO MAKE A VIDEO?
Today, it is possible to produce a short commercial or company overview video for as little as $1,500 dollars when using mostly templates and a one man crew.
Many clients ask this question before even knowing what they want their video to be about. There are many questions that need to be answered, like:
- What is the video about?
- How long does your video need to be?
- Is it live action or animation?
- Do you want voice over or on-camera talent?
- How many locations, How far?
- Is the video a one person interview, or are there actors, an elaborate set and a large crew involved?
The variables can be endless, just like when you’re buying a car or a house.
Some videos can be produced with a mobile phone, which is sometimes better than using expensive camera equipment, depending on what the video is about and who will watch.
Other videos require lighting and audio equipment, actors and high-end cameras.
At DeCarlo Media, our job is to help you find what is the best type of video based on what you are trying to accomplish. That is why the first step is to set up a free consultation where we can help you figure out what it is that you really need.
There are very few types of professionally produced videos that would cost under $1000 to produce. When clients are looking to spend anything below that amount, it is very possible they can do the video themselves, because of all the technology people have available today.
A 2 minute slideshow, with some music and a few titles is something anybody can do on their laptop.
A 30 second commercial involving a full day shoot, voice over or on-camera talent, professional background music, graphics and advanced editing could be produced for as little as $2,000. When complex graphics or more than a couple of days of shooting are involved, a production budget can start at around $5000.
DeCarlo Media normally works on monthly retainers, which bring down production costs significantly when companies need different types of content produced all the time. However, there are clients who are looking to get a single tv commercial or company-overview video produced. Pricing in that case will typically range between $2500 and $5000 dollars. When computer animation, actors or larger crews are involved, production budgets will normally start at $7,500 and higher.
In order for any production company to come up with an accurate estimate it is necessary to have a final script and a clear idea of what your video needs to look like.
DeCarlo Media can help from coming up with a concept, writing a script and finding talent, to shooting, editing, selecting music and adding computer animation. To see some of the work we’ve produced visit decarlomedia.com or call today for a free consultation.