how much should i charge to shoot music videos??

Kevin Maistros · January 7th, 2004, 01:40 PM

Very good to hear that you're taking the time to learn about film. Also keep in mind for the future that you can rent from out of your state and places will ship the equipment to you and then you ship it back.. so don't feel restricited if the one place near you doesn't have good deals, but if they do; awesome.

Where in MI is Shelby? Close to OH?

Patrick Grealy · January 8th, 2004, 03:45 AM

Was askedby a local Brass Band Leader to film his bands concert. He asked me as a result of seeing a free-bee I did for my own orchestra.

He offered me €200 (circa $250).

I filmed it with 2 cameras (had a friend on the other floating camera)

The editing took probably 10 hours and he received 1 DVD and a CD of the concert. (Used PDX10, FCX and DVD SP on a New Mac G5)

I enjoyed the job and it has opened a few more doors for me. I suggested to the band leader that the fee was on the light side and if I did it again it would be more (probably double) and he agreed that this was a fair rate.

Any more and I would probably price myself out of the market.

I'd suggest that one full days work is worth probably $400 to $500 but beware of pricing yourself out of the market.

Also remember that you should delived what you are paid for so don't spend too much time in post. Stick to the basics!!

Regards P

John Heskett · January 8th, 2004, 07:10 AM

I agree with Patrick. You cannot put the same amount of work into every song of a concert that you would on a one song music video. I will have more than 10 hours into this last one I shot. It has three cameras and an independent audio source. But, it will have the same relative look of old 60s film.

Alfred Tomaszewski · January 8th, 2004, 07:24 PM

kevin, shelby is like and hour from detriot which is like 2 or so hours from cleveland. we are looking for some good DPs and 1st ACs for shoots that are on film.

Kevin Maistros · January 8th, 2004, 10:00 PM

Alfred, ff you have details on the projects you're looking for help on, shoot me an email. I'm always interested in collaboration or working on different projects. I travel to Roseville (near Detroit) for extreme sports events often.

January 8th, 2004, 03:45 AM	#17
Patrick Grealy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 90	Can we get back on topic here!! Was askedby a local Brass Band Leader to film his bands concert. He asked me as a result of seeing a free-bee I did for my own orchestra. He offered me €200 (circa $250). I filmed it with 2 cameras (had a friend on the other floating camera) The editing took probably 10 hours and he received 1 DVD and a CD of the concert. (Used PDX10, FCX and DVD SP on a New Mac G5) I enjoyed the job and it has opened a few more doors for me. I suggested to the band leader that the fee was on the light side and if I did it again it would be more (probably double) and he agreed that this was a fair rate. Any more and I would probably price myself out of the market. I'd suggest that one full days work is worth probably $400 to $500 but beware of pricing yourself out of the market. Also remember that you should delived what you are paid for so don't spend too much time in post. Stick to the basics!! Regards P __________________ Sony PDX10 by 2, DRS-11, Dual G5, FCX, DVDSP and Logic Plat. www.VarsityMusicVideo.com

January 8th, 2004, 07:10 AM	#18
John Heskett Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Terre Haute Indiana Posts: 181	I agree with Patrick. You cannot put the same amount of work into every song of a concert that you would on a one song music video. I will have more than 10 hours into this last one I shot. It has three cameras and an independent audio source. But, it will have the same relative look of old 60s film. __________________ Illuminate the Vision

January 7th, 2004, 01:40 PM	#16
Kevin Maistros Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 129	Very good to hear that you're taking the time to learn about film. Also keep in mind for the future that you can rent from out of your state and places will ship the equipment to you and then you ship it back.. so don't feel restricited if the one place near you doesn't have good deals, but if they do; awesome. Where in MI is Shelby? Close to OH?

January 8th, 2004, 07:24 PM	#19
Alfred Tomaszewski Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shelby Twp., MI Posts: 112	kevin, shelby is like and hour from detriot which is like 2 or so hours from cleveland. we are looking for some good DPs and 1st ACs for shoots that are on film.

January 8th, 2004, 10:00 PM	#20
Kevin Maistros Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 129	Alfred, ff you have details on the projects you're looking for help on, shoot me an email. I'm always interested in collaboration or working on different projects. I travel to Roseville (near Detroit) for extreme sports events often.