Cost Chart for Film-Making
Short Videos
Total Estimated Cost Range: ₹2,00,000 - ₹7,00,000 (for a short video ranging from 1 to 10 minutes)
Note: The below cost estimates are approximate and can vary depending on factors such as the length and complexity of the video, the experience level of the crew, the quality of equipment used, and the specific requirements of the project.
Navigating the Costs of Creation
Pre-Production Costs
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Scriptwriting/Storyboarding: ₹15,000 - ₹40,000
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Location Scouting: ₹7,500 - ₹25,000
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Casting (if needed): ₹7,500 - ₹40,000
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Props and Set Design: ₹7,500 - ₹25,000
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Pre-Production Crew (Director, Producer, etc.): ₹40,000 - ₹80,000
Production Costs
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Camera and Equipment Rental: ₹15,000 - ₹40,000 per day
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Crew (Camera operators, Sound technicians, etc.): ₹20,000 - ₹60,000 per day per crew member
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Talent (Actors, Extras, etc.): ₹7,500 - ₹40,000 per day per person
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Transportation and Catering: ₹7,500 - ₹25,000 per day
Post-Production Costs
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Video Editing: ₹15,000 - ₹50,000 (depending on complexity)
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Sound Editing and Mixing: ₹10,000 - ₹30,000
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Music Licensing or Composition: ₹7,500 - ₹40,000
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Color Grading: ₹10,000 - ₹30,000
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Visual Effects (if needed): ₹15,000 - ₹50,000
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Post-Production Crew (Editor, Sound Engineer, etc.): ₹40,000 - ₹80,000
Miscellaneous Costs:
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Permits and Insurance: ₹7,500 - ₹25,000
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Contingency Fund (for unforeseen expenses): 10% - 20% of total budget