Helsinki Video Production

Find Out the Price of Video Production: a Factors and Budgeting Guide

Video production prices vary significantly due to the unique characteristics of each project. Depending on the style, duration, and other elements of the video, prices range from around €600 to €10,000, with the average price being around €2,000.

What factors exactly determine the final price?

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The style of the video:

A simple 15-minute presentation video costs less than €1000, while cinematic promotional videos require an investment of several thousand euros. 

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Video duration:

As can be logically deduced, the longer the video, the more expensive it is to produce. However, the cost per minute varies, as a minute of live streaming vs. a minute of a filmed scripted promotional video is very different in price.

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Script:

The accuracy of the script affects the cost; a well-designed script can make filming more efficient. The cost of a script is usually around €800 for a 1-2min video.

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Locations:

The location of the video production, whether it is indoors, outdoors, in a studio, or a rented space, will affect the cost. The rental price for a Made in HEL studio is 44€/hour or 330€/day.

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The size of the filming team:

The more complex the production, the greater the need for input from different professionals, such as a producer, drone photographer, director, sound engineer, and lighting designer. Costs increase according to the salaries of the professionals and the equipment needed.

Actors:

Actors' fees vary widely depending on experience and the requirements of the role, but the average price is around €400/video for beginner actors and €800/video for professional actors for short promotional videos.

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Make-up and hair:

Professional make-up and make-up costs around €250 per video, and the cost increases if several make-up artists are needed or a longer working day is required.

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Post-production:

Post-production, such as editing, color grading, and sound mixing, is often included in the base price. However, extra charges may apply for special requests such as animation or voice-overs.

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Music:

 Made in HEL video productions always include copyrighted music. In contrast, royalty-bearing music always costs and the price depends entirely on the artist and song recognition.

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Schedule:

The timing of the video production will affect the cost. Expedited production processes, rush deliveries, or special requirements may increase costs.

The combined effect of these factors will determine the final video production price, and the use of a price calculator can give a rough idea of the budget. 

Fortunately, however, you don't have to make all the choices on your own. We can help you make the best choices for your video and your budget.

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