If you've been searching for video content for your business, you've probably experienced sticker shock. A professional video shoot can run anywhere from $1,500 to $10,000 — and that's before editing, revisions, or a second round of content when your promotion changes.

Modern video production changes that math entirely. But pricing varies depending on who you hire and what you actually get. Here's an honest breakdown so you know what to expect.

Traditional Video Production Costs

Before we get into modern pricing, it helps to understand what you're comparing against.

A basic commercial video shoot for a local business typically includes a videographer, lighting equipment, a half-day of shooting, and post-production editing. All in, that's usually $1,500 to $3,000 for a single 60-second video. Add a model, a second location, or motion graphics and you're pushing $5,000 to $10,000.

Then there's the timeline. Most production companies take two to four weeks to deliver a finished video. If you need a revision, add another week.

For a small business running a seasonal promotion or launching a new service, that timeline and price tag simply don't work.

What Modern Video Content Actually Costs

Video pricing varies based on length, complexity, and who's producing it. Here's what the market looks like:

DIY tools and subscriptions: $20 to $100/month for a subscription. You generate the content yourself — no strategy, no production pipeline, no quality control. Results vary wildly depending on your skill level and time investment.

Freelancers: $75 to $300 per video. Quality is inconsistent. Most freelancers are generalists running basic workflows without a structured production pipeline.

Professional content studios like New Level Design Studio: Fixed project pricing with a proven pipeline. You get strategy, production, and delivery — not just raw clips.

New Level Design Studio Pricing

Short-form video is available selectively as a custom-scoped project or website enhancement. Pricing is scoped based on the project requirements — contact us to discuss your specific needs.

What About Images?

The Visual Starter Pack ($129) is a focused, campaign-ready image set custom to your brand and delivered in days. It's the right starting point for businesses that need professional imagery for a website, a Google Business Profile, or a specific campaign. Custom visual work beyond the starter scope is quoted based on the project scope and the assets required.

What's Included

Every New Level Design Studio package includes content built specifically for your business — your brand colors, your vertical, your offer. We don't use stock images or generic templates. Every deliverable is original, commercial-grade, and ready to use on Instagram, Facebook ads, Google Business, your website, or print.

Revisions are built in. You own everything we deliver.

Is Professional Video Worth It?

For most local businesses, yes — especially compared to traditional production. Here's the math:

The businesses winning on social right now aren't the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the ones publishing consistently, testing creative, and showing up in front of their audience every week. Professional content makes that possible at any budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer custom quotes?

Yes. All visual and video work is scoped based on your project requirements — contact us for a custom quote.

Can I start with images and add video later?

Yes. Many clients start with a Visual Starter Pack to establish their visual brand, then add video as a custom project when they're ready.

Where are you located?

New Level Design Studio is based in Port Orange, Florida. We serve businesses nationwide.

Ready to Get Started?

The Visual Starter Pack ($129) is the right starting point for businesses that need professional imagery for a website, campaign, or Google Business Profile. Short-form video and custom visual projects are scoped individually. Start a Project