How much will my Video cost?
You've heard of those 30 second Super Bowl commercials that cost millions, while a very simple spot of the same length could cost as little as $1,000. That's because a long list of factors goes into determining price, such as location, number of cameras needed, graphics, special effects, talent — and the list goes on! We recommend that you read our article called "How Much Should my Video Cost?"
With that in mind, our philosophy is to give you top value for your production dollars and the best bang for your buck! We'll do our best to strategize with you so that your video totally meets your goals, while staying within your budget. At Aaron media services we give you exceptional, professional quality at reasonable prices.
The following are items that have the potential add to the cost of your video:The number of locations - Multiple locations can increase the time needed for the crew to set up, break down and to travel. The locations themselves may have costs involved.
Set location:
If you have a place to shoot this can save you a lot of money. Shooting in a studio or other rented venue can add cost.
Set design:
This can vary from $0 to millions. Will you be shooting in your existing office, or do you require a set built from scratch?
Type of cameras used
Depending on the type of shoot and the final use of the video, this can vary widely. For example, will your video be shown on TV? If so you must have a broadcast quality camera. Will it be shown to a small audience on a TV screen in an office, or on a massive screen during a conference? The larger the screen, the better the quality must be.
Number of cameras
This is a topic I plan to write on in the future. For our purposes here I will say that for many of our shoots one camera is sufficient. Many shoots do require two and even three cameras. Occasionally even more are necessary.
Lighting
For some shoots, a few portable lights will be fine. Depending on things like the end use of the video and the set, there can be a need for more extensive lighting.
Actors & voice over talent
Professionals cost money, but they are often well worth it. Click to see our article entitled "Choosing Acting Talent: Professional Vs. Amateur".
Titles, graphics & animation
A few simple titles and inserted graphics shouldn't add much to your cost. Costs go up if there are many of these, if your graphics need work to be adapted to video, or if a graphic artist is required for more involved work.
Music
We pay for the rights to use music each time there is a "needle drop". or A pay one time fee.
Editing variables
There are many things that can impact the number of hours needed for editing. For example, two and three camera shoots can take longer than a one camera shoot to edit. The length of the video can impact editing time needed. A fast paced video with many edits can take longer to edit than a slower paced show. Most production companies charge by the hour, so this can make a big difference to your end price.
Deadline
If a quick crunch deadline is necessary, at times it could mean higher production costs in order to get the job done on time.
Within most of these elements the costs can vary widely. As the customer, you have the ability to impact your final cost by making the decisions for your project with the guidance of your director.
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