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Paul Mailath · August 11th, 2011, 02:18 AM

I've been asked to quote on a 15 minute documentary style promo for a housing estate and I'm not sure where to start.

it's a mix of interviews and commentary describing the history, facilities & day to day operation of the place. I've got all the camera & lighting equip I need - it's just a matter of time.

I'm guessing 2 full days of shooting should cover it (assuming I can line the interviews up) - is that unreasonable? - is there a rule of thumb for raw footage to finished product?

any advice eagerly accepted - I'm about to bite off more than I can chew!

Roy Feldman · August 12th, 2011, 10:10 AM

I don't know how intricate you want to be but I know that most major 3-3.5min network news pieces budget an editor 6-8 hours. I have found this to be a formula that I use.

Toby Younis · August 30th, 2011, 12:44 AM

I charge $10,000 plus travel expenses for a documentary of up to 28:30 seconds. Try it at $5,000 and see what they say.

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August 11th, 2011, 02:18 AM	#1
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	15min documentary I've been asked to quote on a 15 minute documentary style promo for a housing estate and I'm not sure where to start. it's a mix of interviews and commentary describing the history, facilities & day to day operation of the place. I've got all the camera & lighting equip I need - it's just a matter of time. I'm guessing 2 full days of shooting should cover it (assuming I can line the interviews up) - is that unreasonable? - is there a rule of thumb for raw footage to finished product? any advice eagerly accepted - I'm about to bite off more than I can chew! __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

August 12th, 2011, 10:10 AM	#2
Roy Feldman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grosse pointe, michigan Posts: 189	Re: 15min documentary I don't know how intricate you want to be but I know that most major 3-3.5min network news pieces budget an editor 6-8 hours. I have found this to be a formula that I use.

August 30th, 2011, 12:44 AM	#3
Toby Younis New Boot Join Date: May 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 13	Re: 15min documentary I charge $10,000 plus travel expenses for a documentary of up to 28:30 seconds. Try it at $5,000 and see what they say. t.