What does professional

video production really cost?

Most MNYK Studios productions begin around [PRICE], with the final investment shaped by the planning, people, locations, equipment, filming, editing, and deliverables required to bring the project to life.

This guide will help you understand where that investment goes, what questions to ask, and how to build a production that fits your goals and budget.

What Your Investment Covers

A finished video starts long before we hit record.

  • This is where we define what the video needs to accomplish and how we will make it happen.

    Planning may include:

    • Discovery and strategy

    • Creative development

    • Scripting

    • Storyboarding

    • Interview planning

    • Casting

    • Location scouting

    • Scheduling

    • Crew coordination

    • Production design

    • Shot lists and call sheets

  • This is the filming itself—and everything needed to make the production day run smoothly.

    Production may include:

    • Director and producer

    • Camera crew

    • Audio engineering

    • Lighting

    • Studio or location

    • Equipment

    • Set design and dressing

    • Hair, makeup, and wardrobe

    • Talent

    • On-set client support

  • This is where the captured material becomes a clear, polished story.

    Post-production may include:

    • Video editing

    • Audio editing and mixing

    • Color correction

    • Motion graphics

    • Animation

    • Music licensing

    • Voiceover

    • Captions

    • Client revisions

  • One production can create much more than one finished video.

    Delivery may include:

    • Primary video

    • Alternate lengths

    • Vertical and square versions

    • Social media clips

    • Paid advertising cuts

    • Internal versions

    • Thumbnail images

    • Caption files

    • Organized final assets

Typical Investment Levels

What level of production do you need?

These levels are designed to give you a realistic starting point. Every project is scoped around its actual requirements, so they should be treated as orientation—not an off-the-shelf rate card.

  • Starting at [PRICE]

    A contained production for a clearly defined need.

    Often a fit for:

    • Customer testimonials

    • Executive interviews

    • Simple educational videos

    • Single-subject studio content

    • Short social content

    • Straightforward event coverage

    A typical project may include:

    • Light pre-production

    • One location

    • Half-day or focused filming window

    • Small crew

    • Professional camera, lighting, and audio

    • One primary finished video

    • Standard graphics

    • 2 rounds of revisions

  • Typically [PRICE RANGE]

    A complete production with strategic planning, a larger creative or technical footprint, and multiple finished assets.

    Often a fit for:

    • Corporate brand videos

    • Product videos

    • Branded podcast productions

    • Campaign content

    • Roundtables and panels

    • On-location interviews

    • Training or educational series


    A typical project may include:

    • Creative development

    • Scripting or interview development

    • Full production planning

    • Half-day or full-day shoot

    • Multi-person crew

    • Multiple cameras

    • Professional lighting and audio

    • Custom graphics

    • Primary video plus cutdowns or alternate formats

    • [NUMBER] rounds of revisions

  • Starting at [PRICE / CUSTOM PRICING]

    A larger engagement built around multiple videos, episodes, filming days, audiences, or distribution needs.

    Often a fit for:

    • Multi-video campaigns

    • Recurring branded shows

    • Podcast series

    • Multi-day broadcasts

    • Product content libraries

    • Customer story programs

    • Internal communication series

    • National or multi-location productions

    A typical project may include:

    • Strategy and creative direction

    • Multiple scripts or episode plans

    • Casting and talent

    • Multiple production days or locations

    • Expanded crew

    • Custom sets or scenic design

    • Motion graphics package

    • Multiple finished videos

    • Platform-specific versions

    • Social content

    • Ongoing production management

Looking for more general rates?

Explore pricing for studio rental, podcast recording, audio services, and other straightforward bookings.

View General Pricing

The biggest production cost drivers

  • Strategy and Pre-Production

    The more complex the message, audience, or creative idea, the more planning it takes to execute it well. Strategy, scripting, storyboards, casting, and logistics all affect the scope.

  • Crew Size

    A small interview may only require a few people. A larger commercial, broadcast, or multi-camera production may need a director, producer, camera operators, audio engineer, lighting team, production assistants, and other specialists.

  • Filming Days and Locations

    Additional production days and locations require more crew time, equipment, transportation, setup, and coordination.

  • Talent, Props, and Locations

    Actors, voiceover artists, hair and makeup, wardrobe, props, custom sets, permits, and location rentals are added based on what the creative requires.

  • Editing and Versioning

    The amount of footage, complexity of the story, number of deliverables, number of aspect ratios, and number of stakeholder review rounds all affect post-production.

  • Animation and Custom Graphics

    Simple branded titles are very different from a fully animated explainer or custom visual-effects sequence. The level of design and animation should be appropriate to the job the video needs to do.

Making the Budget Work Harder

Where thoughtful planning can save money

A smaller budget does not have to mean less quality work. The goal is to put the available investment where it will make the greatest difference.

  • If the crew, equipment, location, and talent are already assembled, use the opportunity to capture multiple interviews, videos, or social assets.

  • Every location adds setup, transportation, coordination, and time. When possible, create several looks within one flexible space.

  • Agree on the message, script, and decision-makers before production. Late changes and conflicting feedback can create additional editing or reshoots.

  • A repeatable set, graphic package, or production format can reduce the cost of future content while helping everything feel connected.

  • If you expect to need several pieces of content over time, plan them together. A campaign or series can often create more value per production day than isolated one-off projects.

  • We can usually provide an early range, but a reliable quote requires a basic understanding of the goal, audience, filming needs, and expected deliverables. If the concept is still developing, we can help define it before creating the final scope.

  • They may include different levels of strategy, crew, equipment, production time, editing, graphics, deliverables, and revisions. Ask each company to explain exactly what is included and what could create additional costs.

  • It is one factor, but rarely the most important one. A short commercial with actors, multiple locations, and custom animation may cost more than a longer studio interview.

  • Depending on the project, pre-production may include discovery, strategy, scripting, storyboards, interview development, casting, scheduling, location planning, shot lists, and crew coordination.

  • Our standard projects include 2 rounds of revisions. We define the review process in the project scope so everyone knows how and when feedback will be collected.

  • Yes. We regularly collaborate with internal teams, agencies, freelancers, and other production partners. MNYK can lead the entire project or fill a specific production need.

  • Yes—and it is often one of the best ways to use the budget efficiently. With the right planning, one production day can create a primary video, interviews, cutdowns, social content, photography, and other supporting assets.

  • Yes. You can rent the studio and bring your own crew, or add cameras, equipment, engineering, and production support as needed.

  • It depends on the project. Straightforward studio productions may come together quickly, while projects involving scripts, talent, locations, custom sets, or multiple stakeholders need more lead time. In general, reaching out earlier gives us more flexibility.

  • Yes. MNYK supports productions both inside and outside our Manayunk studio, including on-location projects, events, and broadcasts. Travel and location costs are included in the custom scope.

Video Production FAQs

You don’t need a finished production plan to start the conversation.

Tell us what you are trying to make, who it needs to reach, and what you want the content to accomplish. We’ll help you identify the right production approach, understand the investment, and decide what should happen next.

hey@mnykstudios.com
(215) 850-5376

4145 Station Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127