Video Crew Booking

Most video crew bookings are confirmed within 60 minutes of submitting a brief. Same-day booking is available in major markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Washington DC. For specialty positions or large crews, booking 24–48 hours in advance ensures the best match. Rush bookings are always accepted.

To book a video crew you need: the shoot date and start time, the city or location address, the crew positions you need (DP, audio, gaffer, producer, etc.), any equipment preferences (specific cameras, lighting setups, etc.), and a brief description of the production type. The booking form accepts plain-language descriptions — a coordinator will clarify anything unclear.

Yes. Assignment Desk maintains an active crew network in 24+ US markets for same-day and next-day bookings. Submit your brief on the booking form and note the urgency — it routes directly to the on-call coordinator for immediate matching. Same-day video crew is most reliable in major markets (New York, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, DC, Miami, Denver, Boston, Nashville).

Video crew day rates depend on the position and market. A Director of Photography with a full broadcast package typically runs $800–$1,500/day. Camera operators range $500–$900/day. Audio techs, gaffers, and PAs are priced separately. All rates are for a standard 10-hour production day. Assignment Desk provides itemized quotes with no hidden fees.

Yes. Assignment Desk is a single-vendor solution for video crew booking — one contract, one invoice, one payment. The platform handles crew payroll (W-2 and 1099), production agreements, certificates of insurance, and talent releases. You get a clean paper trail without managing multiple vendor relationships or 1099 filings.