How Much Does a 1 Minute Video Cost?

When you consider the creation of a short 1 minute video for your brand or business, a lot of factors come into play in determining the overall cost. Therefore, asking a seemingly simple question such as, “How much does a 1 minute video cost,” Is really not as simple as it would appear.

Video production rates vary based on the individual scope of the video. Things like talent, voice-overs, and the filming location all impact the overall cost. With each project being very different, it’s nearly impossible for a video production company to outline a total expected cost for a 1 minute video without first speaking with the client to get a feel for the overall creative vision.

Cost of Video Production Per Minute

The average cost of video production per minute is between $1,000 and $10,000. This includes a wide range of production related costs such as script-writing, location scouting, cameramen, and actors. A 1 minute how-to video that has no script, does not require voice-over talent, and requires very little editing will cost significantly less than a 1 minute video that requires presenters, special audio files and a significant amount of time editing. Both are a 1 minute long, short video production, but they will have considerably different prices due to the services necessary to produce them.

Accurately determining the cost of video production per minute requires a breakdown of the project scope and budget estimates. Consideration must be taken to define budgets for every element that is to be seen on the screen. At Beverly Boy Productions, we’re proud to use our 18+ years of experience, top-quality equipment, and energetic crew members to build premium quality 1 minute videos that bring your brand or product to life. Give us a call today to see how we can create the short video that your brand deserves.

Video Production Pricing

Before defining total cost of video production, consider all of the services that are involved in the creation of a short 1 minute video. Common production costs include talent acquisition, script-writing, cameramen, and video editing that is required to produce the finished film. Video production pricing can vary greatly with each of these, and several other elements of the production.

Here’s a look at what you can expect to pay:

• Video Director: $25 – $250 per hour
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• Script Writer: $60 – $150 per hour
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• Video Editor: $60 – $175 per hour
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• Cameramen: $25 – $400 per hour
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• Actors: $50 – $500 per hour
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• Equipment: $25 – $100s per hour
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• Studio Shooting: $100 – $400 per hour
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• Narrators: $100 – $400
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• Audio Files: $30 – $1,000
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• Video Rendering: $30 – $75 per hour
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• B-Roll: Add 10% to 50% to shooting costs
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• Miscellaneous Fees: $100 – $1,000s

1 Minute Video Cost

So just how much does a 1 minute video cost? The answer is not as simple as it would seem. With production rates ranging from about $1,000 to $10,000 per finished minute, you can expect to pay somewhere between there for your 1 minute video. A good rule of thumb is to budget about $3,000 for a 1 minute video.

Keep in mind that the 1 minute video cost will dramatically increase for complex videos. Likewise, a simple how-to may be far less than the estimated $3,000. The only sure way to define the cost of your video production is to work closely with a production company to prepare a plan, and an appropriate budget to go with the plan.

Here’s an example of a 1 minute video Team Beverly Boy produced which would cost between $5,000-$6,000:

This next video produced by Beverly Boy Productions would cost between $25,000-$30,000:

This last video, again produced by Team Beverly Boy, would cost between $3,000-$4,000: