How much pay for a wedding video ?
Could you ask a question , how much do you pay for your wedding video normally ? I am planning my wedding . Thank you
Jun 8th, 2016 10:14 am
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I personally use videographers with at least a Canon C100. It's a $3500 camera and no student will know how to use it well. Even if they do, probably won't own one so I'll have to rent one for $180. Though I wouldn't even consider hiring a student anyway so that doesn't matter.kmarcie wrote: ↑I'm not familiar with the wedding business though I'm aware that the videos would be in that price range. Can someone explain why?
Let's say it's a full day coverage - previous poster said $500 isn't even enough to hire a student. Why not? How much are students paid? Am I wrong to assume $200-$300 is a reasonable daily wage?
I understand there's a price for using licensed music etc, but I'm just trying to wrap my head around the price tag. Everyone here is saying $2000-$5000, but how much is each individual component, really?
Jun 9th, 2016 3:46 pm
Jun 9th, 2016 3:47 pm
Thanks! This helps me visualize where the money is going to. What kind of gear and rentals do you need for a video?
Jun 9th, 2016 4:57 pm
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Jun 9th, 2016 11:58 pm
You got it down right.mooshu000 wrote: ↑Main videographer hours
secondary videographer hours
Body rental or maintenance costs
lens rental/ or maintenance costs
Slider/jib/ 3 axis stabilizers/steadycam rental or maintenance costs
wireless lav rental or maintenance costs
editing hours costs
music licencing fee
Travel costs per km
insurance
permit fees if any
(All equipment has mileage before it breaks downs and needs maintenance or replaced.
calculated by per use or rent.)
taxes if any
These are just some of the costs of how a real business runs. Like others have said, you get what you pay for in this industry =)
I like to see it as...
Sure you can find cloths at Walmart for that kind of look,
or do you prefer going to Holtrenfrew and prefer that style?
Happy hunting
I find most of my clients want the video also because of international friends and family who can't make it to the wedding.Big Brother wrote: ↑Curious, how often do married people watch their video after their first year together?
Jun 10th, 2016 12:05 am
More like we would put some money into better gear. Or save up enough so we can buy a piece of equipment instead of renting. It doesn't stop at just recovering the costs of the business and the equipment. There are necessary maintenance and replacement costs. We charge an amount so that we have enough money in the piggy bank to replace something if it gets damaged or needs repair. It's not all profit. I wish it was so I can have steak every night instead of this Lean Cuisine.kmarcie wrote: ↑Thanks! This helps me visualize where the money is going to. What kind of gear and rentals do you need for a video?
I understand the gear you use is not regular equipment. Then again, neither are the tools required in a car repair shop or garage. I'm under the impression that that's the cost of your startup business and though of course you hope you get this money back from your job, it seems unreasonable to be calculating this into every job you take.
With that price tag, you can literally just drop the camera every 3 jobs you take and still make a profit.
Again, I'm not disagreeing with the work and talent it takes to make a good video/take good photos, but these rates have always seem grossly inflated to me.
edit: I hope no one is taking offense to what I say, I'm just trying to understand the industry better.
Jun 10th, 2016 6:43 am
...and on top of that cost of living, buying a home, raising kids, and feeding them....and making sure you have enough gigs for the next year to keep afloat.thericyip wrote: ↑More like we would put some money into better gear. Or save up enough so we can buy a piece of equipment instead of renting. It doesn't stop at just recovering the costs of the business and the equipment. There are necessary maintenance and replacement costs. We charge an amount so that we have enough money in the piggy bank to replace something if it gets damaged or needs repair. It's not all profit. I wish it was so I can have steak every night instead of this Lean Cuisine.
Jun 10th, 2016 12:18 pm
Now you have to wonder how these other "videographers" charge so little.........
Jun 10th, 2016 2:25 pm
Those who charge too little get burnt out and don't last on the market. It's just not sustainable in the long run.mooshu000 wrote: ↑Now you have to wonder how these other "videographers" charge so little.........
Do they have the right equipment?
Do they have experience?
Only way I see when they charge so little is they need to take a loss for portfolio build up.
I'm all for that since everyone needs to start somewhere. There is a market for everyone.
Jun 10th, 2016 3:06 pm
So you do the wedding video shooting ? Could you give some link about the video ? Thank youthericyip wrote: ↑How much do you value a wedding video? I've had potential clients ask me to do it for $500, which isn't even enough for me to hire a student to do it, let alone edit the footage. I typically charge $2000 for a 6-8 hour wedding. I know some wedding videography companies charge upwards of $5000 or more.
Jun 10th, 2016 3:11 pm
That's where you need to know how to market yourselves. A good business person doesn't put all eggs in 1 basket.bhrm wrote: ↑Those who charge too little get burnt out and don't last on the market. It's just not sustainable in the long run.
Those who charge $2000 for a wedding video, let's say they manage to book 35-40 weddings and earn $70-80k gross. minus wages for second shooter and a car and equipment and living expenses....and taxes...and food...
and that's IF you can book 35-40 weddings. What if you have a bad year and only do 25...or 10.
Jun 10th, 2016 3:11 pm
What? Isn't this a factor for everyone's jobs? There's a cost to running and maintaining a business for every industry. I've never heard of a florist calculating the potential cost of replacing a fridge into each bouquet. For example, if I ran a florist and I want to save up to replace a new walk-in fridge, I would save up and use my existing money, not charge $10 more for every bouquet so I can upgrade my equipments.