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Video production Rates

On occasion I am contacted to produce video for an individual, a business, or an organization.

​Here are my rates, which are subject to change without notice:

Pre-production:

Producer/Writer, for detailed planning & budgeting
$100 per hour, 1 hour minimum

Full Production Package 1:
Videographer/Producer/Director with:
- 3-chip HD camera (Sony HXR-NX5U) with professional stereo audio inputs
- Sachtler fluid head tripod
- wireless & wired microphones
$150 per hour, 4 hour minimum


Second camera available (with above, for 2 camera shoots):
- professional 1 chip HD camcorder (HXR-MC50U)
- camera mounted microphone only

​- Manfroto fluid head tripod
$50 per hour additional; with operator $75 per hour additional

Grab and Go Package 2:
Videographer/Director with:
- cell phone with integral HD camera
- professional interview microphone, with headphone monitoring
$100 per hour, 2 hour minimum

Post production & Editing:
- Final Cut Pro X editing, with editor
$150 per hour


  • Initial consultation is at no cost.
  • These rates do not include expenses, lighting equipment, other equipment, or travel time.
  • Before calling, please see notes here.
  • I no longer record video on tape.
  • I do not rent out my equipment separately; all rates above include me as videographer.
  • Please contact me for details or if you have any questions.
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