What is the cheapest way to get professional video?

A single-purpose starter reel. At JML Tech Studios these begin at $99 — one location, tight scope, fast turnaround. It won't replace a brand film, but it gets a real, professionally shot and edited asset on your social channels this week instead of never.

How much does a corporate video cost?

Nationally, corporate video runs about $1,000 to $10,000 per finished minute depending on crew, talent, and post-production. Regionally, a solid single-day corporate shoot typically lands between $500 and $1,500 for production, with fuller multi-day brand pieces climbing from there.

Why do video quotes vary so much between companies?

Because you're not buying 'a video' — you're buying crew hours, gear, locations, licensed music, editing time, and revision rounds. Two quotes for the same brief can differ 5x based on crew size and post-production depth alone. Always compare what's included, not just the bottom number.

Is a monthly video retainer worth it for a small business?

If you need content more than a few times a year, usually yes. Retainers (from $2,500/month at JML) spread fixed costs — planning, setup, brand templates — across many deliverables, typically cutting per-video cost 30–40% versus booking one-off projects each time.

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How Much Does Video Production Cost? (2026 Breakdown)

Real 2026 video production pricing: $99 starter reels, $500–$1,500 shoot days, $2,500+ retainers — plus honest market rates and how to budget.

JML Tech StudiosJune 27, 20267 min read

How Much Does Video Production Cost? (2026 Breakdown)

Here's the direct answer: professional video production runs anywhere from $99 for a starter social reel to $10,000+ for a cinematic brand film. At JML Tech Studios, starter reels begin at $99, single-day shoots run $500–$1,500 depending on crew and scope, and monthly content retainers start at $2,500. Those are real numbers you can plan around — not a "contact us for pricing" wall.

For market context: national industry data puts corporate video at roughly $1,000–$10,000 per finished minute

Project type	Typical 2026 price	What that usually includes
Starter social reel	$99–$500	One location, one shooter, short-form edit for Instagram/TikTok
Single-day brand shoot	$500–$1,500	Half or full day of filming, pro camera/lighting/audio, edited deliverables
Corporate video (2–3 min)	$2,000–$10,000+	Scripting, crew, on-camera coaching, graphics, licensed music
Wedding film	$3,200–$4,800 (national avg.)	6–8 hours coverage, highlight film, professional audio of vows and speeches
Real estate listing video	$300–$1,500	Walkthrough or cinematic tour; drone adds roughly $100–$700
Monthly content retainer	$2,500–$10,000/mo	Recurring shoot days, batch content, editing pipeline, strategy

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