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Budget planning
budget planning as a budget driver — explained transparently so marketing teams can decide where the dollars compound and where they leak.
How much does video production cost?
Video production cost depends on what the video needs to accomplish, not just how long the final edit is. Crew, shoot days, locations, talent, scripting, equipment, drone work, editing, motion graphics, and cutdowns all affect scope.
California-wideBooking 2026 projectsStatewide crews$3K–$7.5K typical
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Video production cost depends on what the video needs to accomplish, not just how long the final edit is. Crew, shoot days, locations, talent, scripting, equipment, drone work, editing, motion graphics, and cutdowns all affect scope.
Simple social or interview projects may start around $3,000-$7,500; larger commercials or brand films often range from $10,000-$50,000+.
What's included
Scope, shaped to the project.
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Scope review
scope review as a budget driver — explained transparently so marketing teams can decide where the dollars compound and where they leak.
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Crew planning
crew planning as a budget driver — explained transparently so marketing teams can decide where the dollars compound and where they leak.
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Deliverable mapping
deliverable mapping as a budget driver — explained transparently so marketing teams can decide where the dollars compound and where they leak.
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Production estimate
production estimate as a budget driver — explained transparently so marketing teams can decide where the dollars compound and where they leak.
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Versioning strategy
versioning strategy as a budget driver — explained transparently so marketing teams can decide where the dollars compound and where they leak.
“From pre-production logistics to on-site shoots, editing, and delivery — he's consistently organized, prepared, and ready to execute. Reliable, talented, and low-drama. A combination that's hard to find and extremely valuable.”
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Process
How a video project, actually moves.
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Strategy and scope
We define the audience, offer, channels, shoot needs, and final deliverables before production starts.
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Production planning
Locations, interview questions, shot lists, crew, permits, gear, and schedule are prepared around the finished asset plan.
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Shoot and post
WERZ handles filming, editing, color, sound, motion support, captions, and exports for web, sales, paid, and social use.
FAQ
Common questions.
What affects video production cost most?
Shoot days, crew size, locations, talent, production design, drone work, post-production complexity, motion graphics, revisions, and final deliverable count affect cost most.
Can one shoot create multiple videos?
Yes. Planning multiple deliverables upfront is usually more efficient than treating every video as a separate production.
Can WERZ work with a fixed budget?
Yes. A fixed budget can work if scope, deliverables, schedule, and revision expectations are defined clearly before production.
How does WERZ price video, web, or marketing work?
Pricing is scope-based, not template-based. We define deliverables, audience, locations, crew, and revisions before quoting — so the budget reflects actual production needs rather than a pre-set tier.
Can WERZ work from a fixed budget?
Yes. A fixed budget works best when deliverables, locations, revision rounds, and timeline are clear before production starts. We will tell you what is achievable inside the budget rather than promise more than the scope supports.
Are there ongoing retainers, or only project work?
Both. Most marketing and web programs run as monthly retainers (strategy, content, optimization). Video and brand projects are typically scoped per engagement, with optional content retainers for ongoing assets.
How long does a typical engagement take?
Discovery and strategy run 1–2 weeks; production and build run 3–8 weeks depending on scope; launch and iteration kicks off after delivery. Marketing programs are ongoing with measurable milestones at month one, month three, and month six.
Can you accommodate a tight deadline?
Yes, when the scope and approval lanes are tight. Rush projects work best when the team can lock decisions quickly and accept fewer revision rounds. We will tell you upfront if a deadline is unrealistic for the scope.
What happens after the project ships?
Every engagement includes a 30-day post-launch window for fixes, polish, and analytics review. From there we can move into a retainer for ongoing content, optimization, or campaign management.
What does the kickoff look like?
A 60-minute working session to lock the angle, audience, and call-to-action. You leave with a one-pager you can share internally — goal, deliverables, schedule, and success metrics.
Get started
Plan your next video project.
Tell us the goal, the audience, and the deliverables. We will scope the production around that.
Book a discovery callHave one specific question? Email hello@werz.ai