One of the most common queries that we receive, are questions about producing music videos. And the question that is asked, is how much does it cost. There are many variables that go into accurately estimating the production costs of a music video. How many days of shooting are required? Is there choreography? Are there other actors, or dancers? Are there any special effects? Computer affects? Most of the music videos that we make, usually start at around $5000 and move up from there, depending on the variables. We have gone lower on occasion, but a standard video might be in the neighborhood of $15,000. Some people are genuinely surprised at the cost. They might have a relative or a buddy who owns a camera and some editing software. And they can get it done for $400 or $500. The…
I Want a Music Video Shot One of the services we provide is music video production. Artists will contact us looking for production services. The problem comes in trying to determine a quick cost estimate, because music videos can cost as little or as much as you want, depending on how much production value you want. It’s like asking… How long is a piece of string? Well it depends. For music videos, how many locations? How many days of shooting will be required? What about other performers? Dancers, extras? If you want it to look like a concert setting for some of it, now we’re talking about staging and lighting and potentially hundreds of extras. (Like in this music video from “Rising Stars”) Production Value Matters Or it’s a concept video, with a variety of locations and actors. So…