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Video Production Cost in Los Angeles
Video production cost in Los Angeles for a full project usually runs $8,000 to $15,000+, depending on the type of video, crew size, shoot days and editing. Below are AD.JUST’s real price ranges by video type, the packages we offer and a quote form that gets you a detailed estimate within 24 hours.
Only need one shooter for a day? That’s a different budget. See our guide to videographer prices and day rates in LA.
PRICING
Video Production Cost by Video Type
Looking for a ballpark video production cost? These are the ranges we quote most often for the four project types clients ask about. Your final video production quote depends on scope, but these numbers are a realistic place to start.
Commercial video production
$2,500 – $15,000+
- $2,500–$7,000 for short branded ads (15–60 sec)
- $7,000–$15,000+ for full commercial spots or multi-video packages
- Main cost drivers: script, casting, studio, animation
- Commercial videos →
Event video production
From $900 a day
- $900 a day for one videographer, raw footage only
- Multi-camera crews, livestreams and full event edits often run $10,000+ a day
- Main cost drivers: crew, camera angles, live switching, drone
- Event video →
Corporate and interview videos
From $2,000
- $2,000+ for simple talking-head interviews
- $5,000+ for multi-location or branded internal content
- Main cost drivers: travel, teleprompter, B-roll, captions
- Corporate video →
Social media content
From $5,000/mo
- $5,000+ a month with strategy, scripting, batch shoots and channel management
- Main cost drivers: volume, length, shoot days, platforms
- Social media video →
Video editing
From $400
- From $400 for social cuts (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
- From $800 for product videos
- From $2,000 for corporate films and brand commercials
- Video editing →
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GET STARTED
Get a Fast Custom Video Production Quote
Fill out the short form and receive a detailed video production quote within 24 hours. We quote promotional, commercial and corporate projects for every budget. Tell us your budget upfront and we’ll show you what fits inside it.
PACKAGES
Video Production Packages
Most clients start from one of three video production packages. Each one comes with transparent video production pricing and is only a starting point: we adjust the crew, shoot days and deliverables to fit your goals and budget.
Essentials
For startups and quick-turn social content. A short shoot with a small crew, simple setups and fast edits built for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
Pro
For polished brand videos, product promos and interviews. Scripting help, a full lighting and audio setup, color grading, sound design and two rounds of revisions.
Premium
For commercial campaigns, multi-day shoots and live event coverage. Larger crews, cinema cameras, drone work, motion graphics and cutdowns for every platform.
OUR WORK
What Your Video Production Budget Buys
Real AD.JUST projects across the price ranges above, from cinematic commercials to conference recaps and interviews. Pick one to watch.
HOW QUOTES WORK
How We Build Your Video Production Quote
Our video production pricing is based on the real work each project takes, broken into the same phases every production goes through. No vague estimates and no surprise costs.
Tell us about the project
Fill out the short form with your goals, timeline and budget. We work with every budget, from small businesses to national brands.
Pre-production planning
We align on messaging and logistics: scripting, storyboarding, scheduling and location planning.
Production day breakdown
We work out shoot days, crew and gear, from a one-camera setup to a full team with drones, gimbals and lighting.
Post-production and revisions
Editing, color grading, sound design, licensed music, motion graphics and revision rounds, all listed in your written quote.
Know roughly what you need? Send the details and get a video production quote within 24 hours.
COST FACTORS
What Affects Video Production Cost?
Two videos of the same length can have very different budgets. These are the factors that move video production pricing the most, so you can plan smarter and stay on budget.
Crew size and locations
One room with a solo shooter costs far less than a multi-location shoot with a full crew. We scale the team to the job.
Shoot days and hours
More time on set means more crew hours. Overtime past the agreed hours is billed separately and spelled out in your quote.
Length and complexity
A 15-second ad is faster to make than a long interview or documentary with lots of B-roll and graphics.
Equipment
Cinema cameras like the RED, drones, gimbals and extra lighting raise the video production cost. Drone work also needs a licensed pilot.
Graphics, animation and voiceover
Motion graphics, captions and voice talent add editing time and licensing costs.
Talent, music and travel
Actors, licensed music or stock footage, and travel outside Los Angeles or San Diego are quoted as separate lines.
Video Production Cost FAQ
How much does video production cost at AD.JUST?
Most full AD.JUST productions cost $8,000 to $15,000+, for example a commercial or a multi-video campaign. Simple talking-head interviews start around $2,000. Short branded ads usually land at $2,500–$7,000. You get a written quote before anything is booked.
Need a single videographer instead of a full production? Our videographer prices guide lists LA day rates by crew role.
How much does video production cost in Los Angeles?
Video production cost in Los Angeles depends on the type of video, production complexity and scope. With AD.JUST, full productions typically run $8,000 to $15,000+, while simple talking-head interviews start around $2,000. Each quote is tailored to the goals and requirements of the project.
What is the minimum budget required for a video project?
Most professional projects with AD.JUST start around $2,000, which typically covers a simple talking-head interview. Event coverage is quoted per day, starting at $900 for one videographer. Larger or more complex productions need higher budgets depending on scope.
Is video editing included, or charged separately?
Video editing is included as a core part of every project. Editing, polishing and refining the final video are built into the quoted price. If you already have footage, our video editing services start at $400.
What factors affect video production cost?
The biggest factors are crew size, number of shoot days, locations, equipment (cinema cameras, drones, lighting), video length and complexity, motion graphics or animation, talent, music licensing and travel. The scope of editing and the number of deliverables also change the video production cost.
How long does it take to produce a video, and how does that affect the price?
A simple video can be shot in a day and edited in about a week. Commercials and corporate films usually take several weeks from planning to delivery. Longer projects add to the video production cost, especially ones with animation or special effects.
Are there any additional fees or hidden costs?
No hidden costs. Your quote lists everything upfront. Depending on the project, extra lines can include travel, music or stock footage licensing, raw footage delivery, drone work, extra revision rounds and overtime if the shoot runs past the agreed hours.
Is pricing based on hours, days, or the full project?
Pricing is based on the full project scope, not hourly rates. We look at shoot days, crew, gear and post-production workload to build one complete, transparent video production quote.
If you only need raw footage, our video production rates for crew days are $900 for a DSLR package, $1,400 for a RED cinema camera and $800 for a photographer. See our videographer prices guide for more detail.
Do you offer fixed video production packages or custom pricing?
Both. We offer three packages (Essentials, Pro and Premium) as a starting point, then customize each quote to match the project’s goals, scale and creative needs.
Can you negotiate video production prices?
Often, yes. Scope is the biggest lever on video production cost: fewer shoot days, one location or fewer deliverables all lower the price. Tell us your budget upfront and we’ll show you what fits inside it.
Are there discounts for bulk or monthly video production?
Yes. Multi-video projects and monthly content packages cost less per video than one-off shoots because planning and shoot days are shared. See our social media video production packages for monthly options.
How many revisions are included in the price?
Two rounds of revisions are included. If you need more, we quote them upfront so there are no surprises.
Does the price include color correction, sound design and social formats?
Yes. Color grading and sound design are part of every post-production phase. For social media projects, we deliver the formats each platform needs, such as vertical cuts for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Is cheap video production worth it?
Cheap video production lowers the upfront video production cost but carries real risks: inexperienced crews, poor sound and lighting, missed deadlines or footage you can’t use. AD.JUST balances competitive pricing with an experienced team so you get reliable, professional results.