Boston Video Production Pricing Guide for Small Business
Why Transparent Pricing Matters
As a small business, you need to know exactly what you’re paying for when ti comes to investing in something like video production. At Bunker Hill Media, we price every project based on four core components: shoot days, post-production, crew & gear needs, and deliverables scope. By breaking your quote into these pieces, you can see where your budget goes, make trade-offs, and avoid surprise fees.
2. Our Step-by-Step Pricing Process
Shoot Day Rate
We start with a flat rate for a full day of production (typically $2,000–$3,000). This covers your two-person director/shooter crew, camera package, basic lighting, and on-set direction.
Example: A 8-hour run-and-gun shoot for a series of customer testimonials will fall at the lower end; a multi-location brand film pushes toward the top.
Post-Production Fee
Next, we price your edit: $2,500 for a one-minute polished video, plus $500–$1,000 for each additional 30 seconds or if you need animated graphics, motion titles, or color grading beyond a basic pass.
Example: A 90-second team story with animated lower thirds would be $2,500 + $500 = $3,000.
Crew & Gear Add-Ons
If you need extra crew (sound tech, gaffer) or specialty gear (drone, slider, teleprompter), we add day-rate line items: $400/day for a drone operator, $200/day for specialty lenses, etc.
Example: Adding drone b-roll to a 1-day shoot is typically +$800 total (operator + gear).
Deliverables Scope
Finally, we clarify how many versions you need: web-optimized, social cuts (vertical, square), foreign-language subtitles, etc. Each additional version is scoped at $200–$400.
Example: Turning a 2-minute film into four 15-second Instagram teasers is +$800.
Rush & Revisions
Standard delivery is 7–10 business days. Need it next day? There’s a 25% rush surcharge.
We include one round of revisions; additional rounds are billed at $150/hour.
3. Realistic Ballpark Examples
30-Second Promo for Social:
Shoot: $2,000
Edit: $1,000 (half-minute)
Total: $3,000
1-Minute Brand Story:
Shoot: $2,500
Edit: $2,500
Drone Add-On: $800
Total: $5,800
2-Minute Highlight Film:
Shoot (multi-location): $3,000
Edit: $3,000
Social Cuts (3 × 15s): $600
Total: $6,600
4. Tips to Maximize Your Budget
Bundle Services: Film multiple videos in one day; day-rate crew is more cost-effective than separate shoots.
Prep Thoroughly: Provide shot lists, scripts, and location releases in advance to cut down on on-set time.
Repackage Assets: Turn long-form footage into social-ready clips, saving hours of additional editing.
Off-Peak Scheduling: Boston’s “shoulder seasons” (late winter, early fall) can unlock small discounts.
5. FAQs on Payment & Scope
What if I need more revisions? First round is free; additional edits are $150/hour.
Can I cancel or reschedule? Your 50% deposit is refundable up to 7 days before shoot day.
Are there hidden fees? We detail every line item up front—no surprises.
