Rates
Your video is a big expense, and also an investment. It’s a tool that you might use once, or for years. So, asking “how much does a video costs” is like asking “how long is a piece of string”? It depends on a multitude of factors - which is why we don’t charge you until we can tell you precisely.
We always ensure that we know exactly what you need before we start.
- You can work through the Twoshotmedia Information Kit [328Kb pdf] to ensure all areas are covered even before you call us;
- At our first and completely free consultation we’ll work with you to find out what’s needed from your video and how we might create it for you;
- After that, we’ll create an obligation-free quote for you to think about. You can also keep a copy of our Showreel.
A video can be expensive but cost-effective.
According to 2001 research conducted by Dalitz and Associates:
- A printed brochure with 1000 units can costs $5,000 (and once they’re gone, they’re gone);
- A magazine ad can cost $9,220 (and lasts for the time of circulation, in this case a month);
- A radio campaign in peak time can cost $15,000 (and only last a few weeks);
- a TV ad can cost upwards of $24,000 for a screening in the morning slot (and that doesn’t include the costs of production in the first place, or prime time!)
We have clients who are still effectively using (and even selling) videos we made nine years ago. If your initial outlay lasts the better part of the decade, it’s an investment worth considering.
For consultation on an existing project, we charge $100 per hour.
For a completed video or DVD, we charge between $1000 and $2000 per completed minute of your film. So, if your finished video is 8 minutes long, it’s going to cost between $8000 and $16000, depending on your production needs.
Having said that, the longer your film, the cheaper it will be to produce. We have shot a 30 minute video for only $15,000 On the other hand, we’ve also shot a 9 minute video for $50,000. As we said – it depends!
Please note, all quoted rates exclude GST.