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Freelance & Editing Rates according to role

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  • Role Title

    Up to 5 hours
    Up to 10 hours

  • Associate Producer

    $260
    $380

  • Videographer – labor only

    $395
    $595

  • HD Videography w/gear

    $790
    $1125

  • Teleprompter Operator w/gear

    $445
    $595

  • Remote Recording

    $105 per hour
    N/A

  • Webcast/Event Producer onsite w/client

    $595
    $950

  • Webcast/Event Producer from PTV office

    $495
    N/A

    • Terms

    • Mileage: Picture This Video works in the Metro DC area within a 25 mile radius of Fairfax, VA, with no travel fees. Additional mileage is charged at the current IRS rate.
    • Time is charged from arrival on site to departure from site.
      Our rates typically are based on 1/2 day (5 hours) or full days (10 hours).
    • For each hour over 10 in a day, the cost will be time and a half times the hourly rate for that job’s full day rate.
    • Cancellation of a scheduled scripting, videotaping or editing date may incur a kill fee:
      • 24-48 hours notice: $250
      • less than 24 hours notice: $300
      This is in addition to the cost of any rented equipment, and sub-contractors' kill fees.
    • Other rates & services available on request.
    • Invoices are due upon receipt. Deposit may be required.

  • Editing Rates

    Up to 10 hours

  • Logger / Digitizer – external system

    $36 per hour

  • Logger / Digitizer – internal system

    $55 per hour

  • Adobe Premiere editing – external system

    $75 per hour

  • Adobe Premiere editing – internal system

    $95 per hour