This is why I quit shooting videos. Everybody wants a free video

Something my dad always told me was that yes clients are paying for our skills but they are also paying for the YEARS of work we've put into perfecting our craft. Filmmaking has a huge learning curve and clients need to understand just how long it takes to be even somewhat adequate at music video production.

This is one very optimistic producer.

Damn.. I never knew I was a director, DP, editor, art director, production designer & wardrobe guy 😅

Really dope concept for a video, BUT these rates are super low. It's like they're pulling favors from everyone. The producer could at least explain that these aren't the going rates for most of the positions.

$500 video shoots are a guy who is doing it all with maybe a friend. No one does this with all those people! An art director is not gonna come out for free, if so they aren’t a art director yet but someone aspiring to be

who else was disappointed when you realized they weren’t gonna remake the videos

An Arri package for $400???!! I need to check this share grid out.

Awesome video

Audio engineer here from Detroit (United Sound Systems Recording Studios). I must say that this is very eye opening for those looking to get into some form of media production. I've worked with mainstream networks, clothing companies, labels, etc that have used our studio as a location for their projects. One thing is for sure: Be nice to everyone on set, because you never know who's working for free and/or donating their time in the name of making a name for themselves. A lot of those time, I may have been the highest paid on set via the location fee for playing the "recording engineer role" in a few shots that might not even get used. On one of those projects, I literally have a three second cameo in a single episode of a Netflix series. I was paid my regular hourly rate multiplied by the 8-10 hour location shoot. With all of that being said, it made me respect the entire crew and their dedication to MAKING IT HAPPEN. I've gained a few friends over time and glad to report that they are so good at what they do, that they've moved on to bigger projects or have started their own successful companies. Sometimes, it takes $1M to produce five minutes of content. So, the next time you want to complain about the price of certain media, just remember: aside from the artist, it may have taken one hundred people to produce the movie, song, video, etc that became someone's all-time favorite that they cherish as a memory/moment in time.

Hey There, I was actually the DoP / Producer for the Crush Video.

I’ll tell you right now, and I’m not entirely sure I want to say this; but I believe people who watch this video should be told what the budget actually for post production. Keep in mind; this is only pertaining to the editor budget.

from my experience it really just all depends on who you know and how excited they are to work on the project. i've worked on incredible videos that cost less than $500 that are shot with a RED or cinealta, steadicam, ronin, nice drones, etc. without paying for location - shooting guerilla style and everyone was down to just work for food because they were stoked on the song and the artist. they look like $20,000 videos but basically cost nothing. a lot of crew i know in LA spend long days at shoots for lame songs or commercials so when they get invited to be part of something dope they are down to do it as a passion project.

Bro this was hands down one of the most helpful videos on charging and what not even if it was just a fun activity. PLEASE DO MORE OF THIS STUFF WITH PRICING AND WHAT NOT--I would say do something like this but on a more realistic level not trying to fit in a budget.

+Indy Mogul It would be awesome if you guys actually replicated some of these Music videos using the same budget you guys planned!

Amazing video! Just the info I needed to help me plan better while I transition from animated music videos to filming live action music videos!

The "Celebrity" in wallows is actually the one of the guys in the band.

This actually puts a new perspective for me on how things cost. This is just for music videos. This is crazy how expensive things can get.

Seriously one of the most useful and one of my favorite videos ever on this channel and in the last YEAR! Thanks for the incredible information. Taught us not only how to work and put stuff together but also what a legit budget and crew should look like!

This is a side of filmmaking that has always seemed mystical to me. So having a video like this that demystifies the process is greatly appreciated. I love what you guys have done with this channel.