Video and Film Production Schools?

What is the approx. cost per 1 hour of raw film shot by a video production company?

• - What would be the approx. cost per 1 hour of raw film shot by a video production company. The film could be about e.g. about a tourist attraction or a wedding ceremony. I realise the cost would depend on the location and size of the task, but could you try to give me best estimates and a range of costs. - What would be the cost for 3 hours of raw film as above? What would be the cost of 5 hours? - What would be the cost of editing this 1,3,5 hours of raw film into 1,3,10,60 minutes of video per 1,3,5 hours of raw film? - What are the different types of video formats a company could produce the final edited film in? Would the cost be different based on the format? How much different for each format?

• Answer:

  Too many questions and too little time, but I offer this: Labor costs dominate these cost calculations and source format runs a close second. Make a production in NYC or LA or any other union location and initial costs go up. Use film instead of video and costs go up. Extensive post-production work (to correct screw ups or to make it oh-so-slick) will be extra. Experienced professionals will always cost more up front but can save tons of money in the final product - if managed properly. Check out this site for a VERY general answer to your major questions: www.jimzura.com/OtherProjRatesCosts.htm