When hiring a video professional, you might think there’s a set of universal guidelines that govern pay rates. However, as any filmmaker or videographer will tell you, there are many variables to consider when deciding on a dollar amount; rates can (and often do) vary widely from project to project.
That said, there are a few key elements to keep in mind when calculating video project rates. We’re outlining a few of the big ones — like day rates vs. project rates vs. hourly rates — below. Scroll on for insight into the different breakdowns, with tips for deciding which one’s right for your next video project.
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