We require a 50% deposit to lock in the date & time and book your production. The remaining balance must be paid before or the day of the production (no exceptions) *Deposits are non- refundable*
Any client 1 hour or more late for our scheduled production or appointment will be charged a $50.00 per hour late fee, we have a remarkably busy schedule, so we expect you to be on time for your scheduled production and respect our time as well.
No children under the age of 16 years old are permitted on our production set unless they are participating in the production or hired by our company. They must always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
No “Co Directing” from anyone except from our assistant director, please let the director and the production team do their jobs without interference.
Krucifix Productions LLC is not responsible for any clients or participants harmed during production.
We ask that no drugs or alcohol be used or consumed by anyone on the production set so that we can work more efficiently.
The client will be responsible for any equipment damages due to drugs, alcohol, accident, or theft, by the client or those they have hired or responsible for on the production set.
We prefer a closed production set so that we can do our jobs without distractions. Anyone who is not our client, cast member or staff should not be on the production set.
No photos or video recording during the production, photos may be taken away from the production set in between breaks or set up. The location must remain private, no social media location tagging without permission from the director.
If you need to reschedule your production, please give us a minimum of one week’s notice prior to your production date. You will have 60 days (about 2 months) to reschedule & film your project before your agreement is terminated, you will lose your deposit. There is a $100.00 fee to reschedule your production.
Our turnaround time for most completed projects can be anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks or more depending on what all the project entails.
Video effects, graphics and special effects are an additional fee if you want them added to your project.
All raw video files will be deleted 3 days after your project is complete, we will not store and raw video files on our hard drives after your project is complete it is your responsibility to provide us with a flash drive or an external hard drive if you want to transfer the files over.
Once your project is complete and all the raw video files are deleted, we cannot make any revisions or do any additional editing to your project.
REVISIONS: Client will have up to one hour of complimentary editing changes. Thereafter changes will be billed at $150 an hour. Krucifix Productions will present the client with estimated times to complete changes and not do any billable revision work without written approval from the client.
COPYRIGHTS: Once the full fee has been paid, Client will have copyright ownership of the completed video. Krucifix Productions may use any parts of it for valid business promotion (e.g., demo video for Krucifix Productions website, captured stills for web, or additional marketing, etc.) Full rights to raw footage may be purchased for an additional fee of $500 or 5% of total fee (whichever is greater)
CREATIVE CONTROL: Krucifix Productions will work with the client to get feedback and input, but Krucifix Productions retains creative control over the final video.
LIABILITY: Our cinematographers will perform their task to the best of their ability, but Krucifix Productions accepts no responsibility for unseen circumstances including but not limited to equipment failure, power outages, inability to attend and perform services due to illness, and/or any other situation beyond our control. If unforeseen circumstances occur, our cinematographers will use their best efforts to provide similar services. In any case, Krucifix Productions’s sole liability shall be limited to a monetary amount no greater than the total of monies paid by the client.
SCOPE CHANGE: If the client wants to add or take away from the project that increases the scope significantly, the costs of the total project will increase.
How Much Does it Cost to Make a Music Video?
Today we are witnessing a renaissance in the music video art form, with more and more artists and record labels opting to release Video Singles in place of traditional Audio Singles.
The rise of YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, and a myriad of other digital video platforms are empowering artists to share and promote themselves in new and innovative ways.
So… How much do music videos cost to produce? And where does the money go?
Budgets
Music video production budgets typically cover concept development, storyboards, pre-production, casting, on-camera talent, choreography, rehearsals, location fees, props, costumes, production equipment, production crew, post-production, editing, motion graphics, visual effects, color correction, video encoding, and digital delivery.
The total cost to produce a professional music video can range from $20,000 to $500,000 and up. There are a handful of music videos each year in the seven-figure budget range, but those are exceptions in the overall market.
If your budget is on the lower end of this range, you’ll need to forego fancy visual effects, expensive locations and all the bells and whistles that big dollars can buy. But a creative production company should still be able to convey the essence of your story in a powerful way.
If your budget is on the higher end of this range, then the sky is the limit in terms of amazingly creative things you can do: Mind-bending concepts, name-brand directors, jaw-dropping locations, complex visual effects, elaborate stunts, car chases, celebrity talent – you name it.
For artists who are really trying to stand out from the glut of other music videos, higher production values can give you amazing bang-for-your-buck, relative to other ways you could get this same level of attention.
Here are the primary factors to consider when putting together a music video production budget:
1. What is your concept?
And who is going to come up with it? Some video production companies have their own in-house creative services departments, with a team of writers, directors, and designers who can develop and storyboard several creative options for you to choose from. Obviously that costs money.
Some artists already know what they want conceptually, and just need help translating their vision into a motion picture. Either way, a great music video starts with a great idea. If you can’t come up with a dynamite concept on your own, you’d better hire someone who can.
2. Locations, Wardrobe, and Props
These items determine the look of your video, and their importance cannot be understated in terms of the overall impact of the final product.
Good locations can be pricey – and often require existing relationships. Even free locations generally end up costing some money. Using a friend’s country chateau may require location vehicles, crew transportation, insurance, lighting, generators, damage waivers, construction, and cleanup. Some music videos are shot in literally dozens of locations. Plan your budget accordingly.
Props and wardrobe, plus the prop masters and stylists who put it all together, are essential in creating a video with a cohesive and stylized look. Do you want your music video to look like a Hollywood movie? No problem, if you’ve got the budget for it.
3. Production Equipment
There’s world of difference between videos shot on consumer-grade cameras, and videos shot with top-of-the-line professional cameras with great lighting – plus dollies, jibs, cranes and other high-end gear.
There are numerous professional options out there, from 4K camera packages and lighting kits, to all sorts of other amazing production equipment. But this stuff costs money to rent, maintain, power, and insure. The better the gear, the better the image, and the higher the cost.
And please… don’t let anyone talk you into shooting your epic music video on an iPhone. You’ll be sorely disappointed.
4. The Cast and Crew
A great music video requires a lot of talented people.
A shoot generally involves at least seven to ten production professionals. On larger projects the crew can be thirty people or more. These people work on day rates, and the project must be well-managed to avoid cost overruns.
Even if you invest in the best equipment and the best post-production facilities, if you don’t have the right people operating all this stuff, then the tools are useless.
Does your concept call for actors, dancers, or a cast of thousands? Somebody’s got to cast them, rehearse them, and pay them. Volunteers are nice, but they’re usually unreliable.
5. Shoot Schedule
A well-planned music video can be shot in as little as a day or two. Larger-scale productions often take a week or more. Factor in the rental rates for equipment and day rates for the crew… you can quickly see how each additional day of shooting adds to the budget.
6. Food
Yes, food. The crew and talent have to eat on set. A 10-hour shoot (at minimum) requires physical and mental stamina. If the team is not fed regularly, their performance will suffer. This is often overlooked when thinking about making a music video.
7. Editing and Post-Production
Editing costs are determined by factors like the complexity of the concept, the need for special effects, the number of cameras, lighting design, the amount of footage shot, and continuity issues.
The post-production phase of a music video can take weeks depending on the complexity of the project. Plan and budget for it accordingly.
And for the record, here’s a list of the most expensive music videos of all time, many of which are from the 80s and 90s, during MTV’s heyday, when they still played videos all day:
1. Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson – Scream (1995) $7,000,000
2. Madonna – Die Another Day (2002) $6,100,000
3. Madonna – Express Yourself (1989) $5,000,000
4. Madonna – Bed Time Story (1995) $5,000,000
5. Guns N Roses – Estranged (1993) $4,000,000
6. Aqua – Cartoon Heroes (2000) $3,500,000
7. Puff Daddy – Victory (1998) $2,700,000
8. MC Hammer – Too Legit To Quit (1992) $2,500,000
9. Michael Jackson – Bad (1987) $2,200,000
10. Will Smith – Miami (1998) $2,000,000
At the end of the day, money (or the lack thereof) won’t stop your creative ambitions, nor should it. Ambitious people will always find a way to make things happen. That’s what succeeding in the music business is all about.
Our advice: Put together a realistic production budget for your music video, then hire a good video production company, and let them figure out the optimal way to allocate your resources, based on their expertise and your aspirations.
Interested in making a great music video? Give Krucifix Productions a call at 980.428.6518 or visit our contact page.
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