What does video production cost in Sydney?
What does video production cost in Sydney?
Almost no Sydney production company publishes prices. We think that's silly — you can't budget for a quote you can't predict. So here's what video production actually costs in Sydney in 2026, based on real market rates and our own pricing at Queen Charles.
The short answer: most professional corporate videos cost $6,000–$20,000. Social content packages start around $2,000/month. A videographer's day rate in Sydney is typically $1,200–$2,500. Broadcast TVCs start around $60,000. Everything below explains why.
The short answer: most professional corporate videos cost $6,000–$20,000. Social content packages start around $2,000/month. A videographer's day rate in Sydney is typically $1,200–$2,500. Broadcast TVCs start around $60,000. Everything below explains why.
Video production prices in
Sydney at a glance
We've broken this down into production type to make it easier for you to see how the prices vary.
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Social content packageSocial content package (monthly) | $2,000–$6,000/mo | Shoot day(s), short-form edits, platform formats -
Simple corporate videoSimple corporate video (1 location, 1 day) | $3,500–$8,000 | Shooter-director, interview + b-roll, edit, 2 revisions. Find out more here. -
Standard corporate videoStandard corporate video | $8,000–$20,000 | Scripting, 1–3 shoot days, full crew, grade, sound, cutdowns. -
Premium brand filmPremium brand film | $20,000–$60,000 | Creative development, multi-day shoot, talent, original music -
TVC commercialTV commercial (TVC) | $60,000+ | Broadcast-standard production plus clearance -
Event & conference coverageEvent coverage (per day) | $2,500–$6,000 | Multi-cam capture, highlights edit -
Charity / NFP campaign videoCharity/NFP campaign video | $5,000–$25,000 | We offer NFP rates - see charity page here.
Videographer rates in Sydney:
day rate vs hourly rate
Why quotes vary so much between videographers: you're not just paying for hours on set. A $2,000 day rate includes the camera package ($20k+ of equipment), insurance, editing infrastructure, and the years of experience that mean the footage is right the first time. The cheapest quote usually excludes something you'll pay for later - revisions, licensing, or a reshoot.
- Videographer Day Rate (Sydney)$1,200–$2,500 for an experienced shooter-director with camera package. Junior operators charge from $800; specialists (underwater, high-end cinema cameras) charge more.
- Videogrqpher Hourly RateRoughly $150–$250/hour, but almost nobody serious charges hourly for shoots - half-day (usually ~60% of day rate) and full-day bookings are the standard because gear, travel and setup make short bookings uneconomic.
The 5 things that actually drive your video quote
1. Shoot days.
The single biggest cost lever. Every extra day adds crew, gear and location costs. A tight schedule beats a cheap crew.
2. Crew size.
One shooter-director is fine for interviews and b-roll. Add a sound recordist, gaffer or second camera and quality jumps — so does cost.
3. Post-production complexity.
A straight edit is fast. Motion graphics, animation, colour grading and sound design are where hours accumulate.
4. Talent and locations.
Professional presenters, actors and paid locations add both fees and licensing terms.
5. Deliverables.
One hero film is one price. A hero plus six social cutdowns in three aspect ratios is more editing - though far cheaper than a second shoot. Plan formats upfront.
The single biggest cost lever. Every extra day adds crew, gear and location costs. A tight schedule beats a cheap crew.
2. Crew size.
One shooter-director is fine for interviews and b-roll. Add a sound recordist, gaffer or second camera and quality jumps — so does cost.
3. Post-production complexity.
A straight edit is fast. Motion graphics, animation, colour grading and sound design are where hours accumulate.
4. Talent and locations.
Professional presenters, actors and paid locations add both fees and licensing terms.
5. Deliverables.
One hero film is one price. A hero plus six social cutdowns in three aspect ratios is more editing - though far cheaper than a second shoot. Plan formats upfront.
How to get an accurate videographer quote
Give any production company these five things and you'll get a real number instead of a range:
1. The objective (what should change because this video exists?)
2. Where it will run (website, social, event screen, TV)
3. Rough length and number of versions
4. Locations and people to be filmed
5. Deadline and budget bracket - sharing a bracket doesn't mean you'll be charged to it; it means the treatment is designed to fit it
Send us those five and we'll return a fixed, itemised quote within 24 hours: [Get a quote →]
1. The objective (what should change because this video exists?)
2. Where it will run (website, social, event screen, TV)
3. Rough length and number of versions
4. Locations and people to be filmed
5. Deadline and budget bracket - sharing a bracket doesn't mean you'll be charged to it; it means the treatment is designed to fit it
Send us those five and we'll return a fixed, itemised quote within 24 hours: [Get a quote →]
FAQs - Video Production Cost
Question:
How much does a 2-minute corporate video cost in Australia?
Answer:
Typically $6,000–$15,000 for professional quality - a one-to-two-day shoot with scripting, interviews, b-roll and a full edit.
Question:
How much does a videographer cost per day in Sydney?
Answer:
$1,200–$2,500 per day for an experienced videographer with equipment.
Question:
Why do video quotes vary so much?
Answer:
Because "a video" can mean anything from one person filming for two hours to a 15-person crew for a week. Quotes diverge on shoot days, crew size and post-production - compare those line items, not the totals.
Question:
Is cheap video production worth it?
Answer:
For internal or disposable social content, sometimes. For anything customer-facing, poor production quality transfers directly onto perceived brand quality - research consistently shows production values act as a credibility signal. Spend where the audience judges you.
Question:
Do we need to provide a script?
Answer:
No. Scripting is part of the service - most clients give us the objective and key messages, and we write the script for approval before anything is filmed.
Question:
Do you offer payment terms or NFP rates?
Answer:
Yes our payment terms are always 50% on commission / 50% on delivery with a 48 hour cancellation policy - we have to secure crew and they will often be turning down other jobs. We do offer reduced NFP rates - see our charity page for more details.
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