Video Production Quote Template
Video budgets slip in post-production. Split pre-production, shoot days, editing and licensing, and limit revision rounds so a two-minute film does not become a twelve-week project.
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Example line items
| Item | Unit | Qty | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-production: script and shot list | job | 1 | 500–2,500 |
| Shoot day: director-camera + sound | day | 1 | 1,200–3,500 |
| Editing and colour grade | day | 3 | 400–900 / day |
| Motion graphics and titles | job | 1 | 300–1,500 |
| Licensed music track | track | 1 | 50–500 |
Amounts are examples before tax, not price advice. Add sales tax or VAT where it applies.
What to put on the quote
- Final length, number of versions (16:9, 9:16) and subtitles.
- Crew, equipment, location and talent costs or who supplies them.
- Revision rounds included and what counts as a new brief.
- Usage rights, music licensing and delivery formats.
Common mistakes
- Unlimited revisions on the edit.
- Using music without a licence that covers the client’s use.
- Forgetting cut-downs for social, then doing them for free.
Deposit, balance and validity
50% to book shoot dates, 50% on delivery of the final cut is common; long projects use 40/30/30. Quote valid for 30 days. Extra shoot days and revision rounds are charged at the stated rates.
Questions people ask
How many revisions?
Two rounds on the edit is typical. Write it and price additional rounds.
Who owns the raw footage?
State whether raw footage is delivered and for what fee.
Does the price include talent?
List talent, locations and permits as separate lines or as client-supplied.