Budget

Tips to help estimate, plan, and manage video project costs, including pricing strategies and cost breakdowns.

Estimate Early

Create a rough budget during pre-production to get a sense of your costs. Update as new needs arise, and keep track of expenses as your project evolves.

For best results, use Google Sheets or Airtable for tracking costs, and consider using industry-standard budgeting templates.

Start Small

Begin with a small project to understand the basics of video production. Focus on a 1-minute promo to test your team’s capabilities.

For best results, use your smartphone paired with a stabilizer like DJI Osmo Mobile. Free editing software like iMovie or DaVinci Resolve can help with post-production.

Outsource Editing for Efficiency

Outsource Editing for Efficiency

If editing is outside your team's expertise, consider outsourcing post-production to save time and achieve a polished final product.

For best results, use ProductionHub to find experienced editors, and provide clear style guidelines.

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Pre-Interview Research

Production Planning

Pre-Interview Research

Research your interviewee’s background to ask insightful, engaging questions and guide the conversation.

For best results, use research tools like Milanote for notes and Otter.ai for transcription.

Top-Down Shot

Use a top-down shot to show overhead perspectives or emphasize scale and distance in a scene.

For best results, use a drone or a jib crane for steady, elevated shots.

Split-Screen for Comparisons

Split-Screen for Comparisons

Use split-screen visuals to compare before-and-after results or show two perspectives simultaneously.

For best results, use split-screen editing to show the impact of donations or simultaneous event coverage.