What’s on the videographer invoice template
Extra fields on this template: Project.
| Service | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-productionCreative brief, script, shot list, scheduling | 1 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Shoot dayDirector/camera operator, 10 hours | 1 | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Second camera operator and gear packageDay rate | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Editing and color gradingPer hour | 16 | $95.00 | $1,520.00 |
| Licensed music track[Library] standard license | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Total | $5,140.00 | ||
| Amount paid | -$2,570.00 | ||
| Balance due | $2,570.00 | ||
Example prices in US dollars. Replace them with your own; in the generator, any currency works.
What to include
- Pre-production: planning, scripting, location scouting.
- Production: shoot days or half-days, crew by role, equipment.
- Post-production: editing, color, sound mix, graphics, by the hour or fixed.
- Licensing: music, stock footage, and how the client may use the video.
- Revisions included and the rate for extra rounds.
- Deliverables: length, format, aspect ratio and versions.
Deposits and milestones
Ask for a deposit (commonly 50%) to book the shoot date and cover crew, then invoice the balance on delivery of the final cut. For longer projects, bill at milestones: after the shoot, after the first cut, on final delivery. Deliver final files once payment is received, and say so in your terms.
Frequently asked questions
How do videographers price editing?
Either hourly or as a fixed price per finished video. Fixed prices need a clear limit on revisions.
Should I include music licensing on the invoice?
Yes: the license cost and the license type, so the client knows where the video can be published.