Build Your Own Proposal
It’s nice to bring your own beer to a party, and it’s even nicer to bring your own video proposal when you’re shopping for video.
We can’t promise this is how all video companies will charge, but we can guarantee this is fair pricing.
You’ve got the vision—now let’s break down what it’ll take to make it happen. In just 7 minutes, this tool will give you a clear, organized budget with no surprises.
So go ahead, BYOP, and get one step closer to turning your idea into reality.
First, let’s determine your maximum budget.
Use the dropdown menu below to select the maximum amount you can allot towards your video project.
Our Suggestion:
We recommend enrolling in our “Video Marketing 101 Course” to learn how to create your own DIY videos without the need of a video production company.
Select Your Video Goals.
Use the dropdown to select the video type that best describes what you’re looking to have produced, or choose “Multiple” if you want to make several different kinds of video. Also, please let us know if you will be providing your own footage or if you will require filming.
Now let’s breakdown which services you’ll need.
The following tables will detail all of the services available at Mainstream. As you select these options, their monetary value will be deducted from your budget in the tracker directly below each section, ensuring you can efficiently allocate your spending.
| Required Services |
| Service |
Description |
Details |
Price (Per Unit) |
Buying Unit Selection |
| Project Management |
How long do you expect it to take to complete your video project (in number of weeks)? |
Production Management is sold in units of 16 Weeks. Minimum of 1 Unit. |
$1065 |
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| Pre and Post-Production Storyboards |
See your project planned out both before and after filming. Includes considerations of: Shot angles, background, audio, graphics, lighting, scene composition, transition effects, dialogue & voice over scripts, animations, sequence of shots, and storyflow/continuity |
Storyboards are sold as a paired unit (pre and post-production) per video you wish to create. If you are providing all of your own footage, post-production storyboards may be purchased as a “half-unit” if neccesary. |
$630 |
|
Remaining Budget
$0
| Filming Services |
| Service |
Description |
Details |
Price (Per Unit) |
Buying Unit Selection |
Filming
(Director of Videography & Producer) |
Filming focused on capturing the “main content” of your production(s). Producer of content manages schedule, content and the director of photography. The director of photography, manages all technical aspects of the production day (lights, camera, and audio equipment). We recommend 4 hours per video you wish to create. |
Priced per hour with a minimum of 4 hours and maximum 8 hours per diem. Can be allocated as needed throughout your production period. |
$639 |
|
Filming
(Second Camera) |
Additional camera focused on capturing “supplementary footage” (B-Roll). Please note that an additional videographer is only available in conjunction with the 4 hours of filming and the producer of content package. Our goal is to ensure you get the video you want, and having a producer of content is essential for us to guarantee the quality of our product. |
Requires 4 hours of Filming (Producer & Director of Videography). 4 hour minimum per diem. |
$331 |
|
Filming
(Third Camera) |
Additional camera for extra content capture (main content and/or B-Roll). Please note that an additional videographer is only available in conjunction with the 4 hours of filming and the producer of content package. Our goal is to ensure you get the video you want, and having a producer of content is essential for us to guarantee the quality of our product. |
Requires 4 hours of Filming (Producer & Director of Videography). Minimum 4 hour minimum per diem. |
$331 |
|
Filming
(Aerial Drone) |
Filming Focused on Capturing “Supplementary Aerial Footage” (Aerial B-Roll) with Drone Pilot. |
2 Hour Minimum Per Diem. |
$331 |
|
Remaining Budget
$0
| Video Editing Services |
| Service |
Description |
Details |
Price (Per Unit) |
Buying Unit Selection |
| Full Service Edit |
Elevate your content with this service, perfect for creating polished, dynamic videos like those on professional websites. Enjoy a variety of visuals, potential graphics, and a faster, more engaging look. |
Priced per 1-4 Minute Video. |
$910 |
|
| Basic Edit |
Video reel of 1-60 minutes of content. May provide own footage. This service is perfect for cleaning up Zoom trainings or straight-to-camera videos by removing ‘um’s and ‘ah’s and adding basic graphics. The first edit is priced higher to cover setup costs, but subsequent edits benefit from reduced rates due to economies of scale. |
Incldes edit setup fee of $589. Priced per final deliverable. |
$589 |
|
| Additional Basic Edits |
Additional edits for video reel of 1-30 minutes of content. May provide own footage. Perfect for cleaning up Zoom trainings or straight-to-camera videos by removing ‘um’s and ‘ah’s and adding basic graphics. |
Priced per video deliverable. |
$198 |
|
| Additional Advanced Basic Edits |
Additional edits for video reel between 30-60 minutes of content. May provide own footage. Perfect for cleaning up Zoom trainings or straight-to-camera videos by removing ‘um’s and ‘ah’s and adding basic graphics. |
Priced per Video Deliverable. |
$396 |
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Remaining Budget
$0
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Please be aware: Pricing found in this tool is conditional and not guaranteed. For an official proposal, please reach out to the Mainstream Video Production team.
