Videographer Day Rate

Videographer day rates through Assignment Desk typically range from $650 to $1,400 per day for a standard 10-hour production day. A standard videographer booking runs $650 to $900/day and covers camera, audio, and basic lighting handled by one person. Advanced and senior tiers add heavier equipment kits and faster turnaround, running up to $1,400/day. Get an itemized quote by submitting your shoot brief.

Assignment Desk videographer rates include the crew member's time for a standard 10-hour production day, their camera body and lens kit, wireless audio, and compact lighting. Raw footage handoff is included at every tier. Edited or color-graded deliverables, and specialty gear like a drone or underwater housing, can be arranged in advance.

A videographer is a self-sufficient one-person crew who handles camera, audio, and lighting on their own, ideal for smaller shoots. A camera operator is typically part of a larger crew and focuses on camera work while audio and lighting are staffed separately. Videographer day rates ($650 to $1,400/day) reflect that all-in-one scope, while a standalone camera operator runs $500 to $900/day with audio and lighting priced apart.

Raw, edit-ready footage handoff is included in every videographer tier. Full video editing is typically a separate service. Assignment Desk can arrange edited deliverables, including a same-day social cut or a fully finished piece, as an add-on when you submit your shoot brief.

Submit your shoot brief at assignmentdesk.com/hire-a-crew, including the shoot date, city, and what the video is for. A coordinator will provide an itemized quote with videographer names, credentials, and a transparent day rate, typically within 60 minutes. There is no fee to get a quote and no obligation to book.