How much does a music video cost in Fort Lauderdale?
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A one-day music video in Fort Lauderdale costs $500–$4,500
for a full shoot day, the edit, a color grade and one round of changes. Most Fort Lauderdale artists pay about $2,000; a half day is $300–$2,700.
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Music Video costs in Fort Lauderdale are up around 2.9% over the past year, re-verified against 19+ sources in October 2026. The typical Fort Lauderdale price is $2,000 per video, in line with the US typical of $2,000 per video.
Year on yearIn Fort Lauderdale, a one-day music video from a single videographer-director costs $500–$4,500, with $2,000 the typical quote for one location, basic lighting, the edit and a color grade. There are enough shooters to compare quotes; a director with a crew runs $2,500–$13,500.
Fort Lauderdale is a large metro with plenty of working videographers. The cheapest shooters work around Hollywood & Pembroke Pines; the busiest crews book in Downtown, Flagler Village & FAT Village, and most of the price gap is gear, crew size and editing skill.
Every figure below assumes the videographer brings the camera and basic lights, shoots at one location and delivers a finished, color-graded video. Extra locations, extra days and more crew are where the price climbs.
Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: music video cost in the USA.
$500–$4,500 for a one-day music video in Fort Lauderdale with one videographer-director, basic lighting, one location, edit and color — typically $2,000. A half day is $300–$2,700; a director with a crew is $2,500–$13,500. Verified October 2026. Get free Fort Lauderdale quotes →
- One-day shoot with edit and color: $500–$4,500 ($2,000 typical)
- Half day $300–$2,700; director + DP + crew $2,500–$13,500
- Videographer on set $50–$270/hr; overtime $75–$400 per hour
- Lyric video $100–$1,500; 3 vertical cut-downs $100–$900
- Highest-priced crews: Downtown, Flagler Village & FAT Village; lowest: Hollywood & Pembroke Pines
Prices verified October 2026 · Cross-referenced against 19+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Camera, basic lighting, the edit and a color grade included unless the row says otherwise. Fort Lauderdale metro, re-verified October 2026.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-shooter half day (4–5 hrs, edit + color)per video | $300per video | $1,300 | $2,700 |
| Single-shooter full day — edit, color, 1 revisionper video | $500per video | $2,000 | $4,500 |
| Director + DP + crew, one dayper video | $2,500per video | $6,000 | $13,500 |
| Two-day shoot with crewper video | $4,500per video | $11,000 | $27,000 |
| Location feeper day | $150per day | $400 | $1,500 |
| Studio or stage rentalper day | $300per day | $800 | $2,500 |
| Lighting packageper day | $150per day | $500 | $2,000 |
| Drone add-onper day | $250per day | $600 | $1,600 |
| Editing only (your footage)per video | $150per video | $800 | $2,000 |
| Color grade onlyper video | $150per video | $400 | $1,350 |
| VFX / animationper minute | $300per minute | $1,500 | $5,850 |
| Lyric videoper video | $100per video | $300 | $1,500 |
| Visualizer loopper video | $75per video | $200 | $900 |
| Vertical / social cut-downsper set of 3 | $100per set of 3 | $300 | $900 |
| Extra revision roundadd-on | $75add-on | $150 | $450 |
| 4K / RAW delivery add-onadd-on | $75add-on | $250 | $1,100 |
| Rush delivery (under 7 days)add-on | $100add-on | $400 | $1,100 |
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Figures are for the Fort Lauderdale metro area. A paid location adds $150–$1,500 a day; crews in Downtown, Flagler Village & FAT Village run highest.
Music video prices across Fort Lauderdale
Where the crew is based and where you shoot both change the quote. Crews in Downtown, Flagler Village & FAT Village charge the most; shooters around Hollywood & Pembroke Pines are the cheapest in the metro.
Downtown, Flagler Village & FAT Village
- Hourly
- $55–$300/hr
- Job
- $600–$4,950 / one-day shoot
Busy, central shooting areas where permits, parking and crowds take more planning. Expect experienced crews and quotes at the top of the local range.
Lauderhill & Lauderdale Lakes
- Hourly
- $50–$270/hr
- Job
- $500–$4,500 / one-day shoot
Performance videos in rented spaces and on the street make up most bookings here. Rates sit near the city median, and you usually deal with the person holding the camera.
Hollywood & Pembroke Pines
- Hourly
- $50–$240/hr
- Job
- $500–$4,050 / one-day shoot
Local shooters who film close to home for local artists. Fair rates and simple logistics.
Pompano, Coral Springs & Boca
- Hourly
- $50–$270/hr
- Job
- $500–$4,500 / one-day shoot
Shooters who cover the wider metro at standard rates. Travel from the city center can add a line to the quote.
Real-World Music Video Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Here's what common music video jobs cost in Fort Lauderdale in 2026, one shoot day, edit and color.
One-location performance video in a day
One videographer-director, basic lighting, you performing at one rented location, then the edit, a color grade and one round of changes. Most Fort Lauderdale shooters quote $500–$2,000 for the day and the edit; a paid location adds about $400.
Narrative video — 2 days, 3 locations, 6-person crew
A director, DP, gaffer, grip, a hair and makeup artist and a producer across two days, with a treatment and a full edit. The crew and two days run $4,500–$27,000 in Fort Lauderdale; two paid locations add about $800. Actors and extras are on top at $25–$500 per person a day.
Lyric video from the master
Animated words synced to the final mix, with a still or simple moving background. $100–$300 is the going rate from freelancers; a fully designed, animated lyric video from a specialist can reach $1,500.
Live set — 3 cameras
Three operators covering a show or a live performance, with sound taken from the board and a multicam edit. Expect $800–$6,750 in Fort Lauderdale; the venue may also want proof of insurance.
Social cut-downs from an existing video
Three vertical edits for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, cut from footage you already have. $100–$900 in Fort Lauderdale; many shooters include one or more if you ask when you book the main video.
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How much does a music video cost in Fort Lauderdale?
For a one-day music video, budget $500–$4,500 in Fort Lauderdale. A half day costs less — $300–$2,700 — and a director with a crew costs more, $2,500–$13,500.
Crew shoots are the big jump: $2,500–$13,500 for a director, DP and crew for one day, $4,500–$27,000 for two days. That buys a lighting plan, more setups and a bigger edit, not just more people. Re-verified against 19 sources in October 2026.
Music video booking fees and terms in Fort Lauderdale (2026)
The headline price is for a one-day shoot with edit and color: $500–$4,500. These are the lines that move the final bill — the deposit, extra time, changes, rush delivery and people in front of the camera.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit to hold the shoot date | 25% | 50% | 50–100% |
| Cancellation or weather day | Free reschedule | Deposit kept | Full day's fee |
| Overtime, each hour on set | $75 | $180 | $400 |
| Extra revision round | $75 | $150 | $450 |
| Rush delivery (under 7 days) | $100 | $400 | $1,100 |
| Talent / extras, per person per day | $25 | $150 | $500 |
| Film permit | None (private property) | $200 | $900 |
| Usage / licensing fee | None (artist-owned) | None (artist-owned) | Quoted for brand or ad use |
A $1,500 quote and a $2,800 quote in Fort Lauderdale usually differ on three things: hours on set, lighting and how much editing and color is included.
What moves a music video quote in Fort Lauderdale:
- Crew size — one shooter is $500–$4,500; a director, DP and crew is $2,500–$13,500.
- Shoot days — a half day is $300–$2,700; a two-day shoot with crew is $4,500–$27,000.
- Locations and space — $150–$1,500 per paid location a day, $300–$2,500 for rented stage space.
- Add-ons — drone $250–$1,600 a day, extra lighting $150–$2,000, VFX $300–$5,850 per minute.
- Delivery — rush delivery adds $100–$1,100; every extra round of changes is $75–$450.
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Music Video Cost in Fort Lauderdale by Shoot Days and Crew
One shooter, half day: $300–$2,700. One shooter, full day: $500–$4,500. Director + DP + crew, one day: $2,500–$13,500. Two days with a crew: $4,500–$27,000.
Worked example: a one-day Fort Lauderdale music video at $2,000, a paid location at $400, three vertical cut-downs at $300 and a lyric video at $300 comes to about $3,000. Drop the lyric video and shoot somewhere free and it's about $2,300.
Deliverables matter as much as days. One main video is the base price; each set of three vertical cuts adds $100–$900, and a visualizer loop for streaming platforms adds $75–$900.
Fort Lauderdale Music Video Costs by Production Type
| Production Type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Student / new videographer | $300–$1,000 | A first video or a simple performance shoot where the budget matters most |
| Solo shooter-editor | $500–$3,000 | One-location performance videos with edit and color in Fort Lauderdale |
| Videographer with small crew | $2,500–$5,400 | Performance plus a simple story, better lighting, two locations |
| Director + DP + crew | $2,500–$13,500 | Concept videos with a treatment, a lighting plan and a crew of three to six |
| Production company | $8,000–$27,000+ | Multi-day narrative videos with casting, permits and a producer |
| Animation / VFX house | $300–$5,850 per minute | Animated videos, green screen and effects-heavy edits |
| Lyric-video specialist | $100–$1,500 | Release-day lyric videos and visualizers built from the master |
| Live-show multicam team | $800–$6,750 | Concerts and live sets filmed on three or more cameras |
Hired videographer vs DIY phone shoot vs lyric video in Fort Lauderdale
A hired videographer in Fort Lauderdale costs $500–$4,500 for a one-day shoot with edit and color. A phone shoot costs $50–$500 for a gimbal, a small light and an edit app, and a lyric video costs $100–$1,500 — no shoot day at all.
A phone shoot is fine for social content and teasers; a hired shooter is what makes a main video look like a release. Many Fort Lauderdale artists do both: a $300 lyric video on release day and a shot video for the song that's taking off.
What's included in a Fort Lauderdale music video (and what costs extra)
A standard one-day music video covers the videographer-director, their camera and basic lights, up to a full day at one location, the edit, a color grade, one round of changes and an HD or 4K export. Usually extra:
- Locations and rented space — $150–$1,500 per paid location a day, $300–$2,500 for stage space
- Extra crew and lighting — a full lighting package is $150–$2,000 a day
- Drone shots — $250–$1,600 a day
- Vertical cut-downs and extra revisions — $100–$900 for three cuts, $75–$450 per extra round
Ask how many revision rounds are included. Extra rounds are the most common surprise on a music video invoice.
Who's behind the camera
One videographer-director in Fort Lauderdale is $500–$4,500 for a day. A director with a DP and crew is $2,500–$13,500, and a two-day crew shoot runs $4,500–$27,000.
Shoot days and hours
A half day is $300–$2,700, a full day $500–$4,500. Every hour past the booked day costs $75–$400.
Locations and rented space
A paid location adds $150–$1,500 a day, and rented stage space $300–$2,500. Shooting on public streets can also need a permit.
Lighting, drone and gear
Basic lighting is in the base price. A full lighting package is $150–$2,000 a day and drone shots $250–$1,600.
Editing, color and effects
The base price includes the edit, a color grade and one round of changes. Extra rounds are $75–$450 each, and VFX or animation runs $300–$5,850 per finished minute.
Location — Downtown, Flagler Village & FAT Village vs Hollywood & Pembroke Pines
Crews based in Downtown, Flagler Village & FAT Village sit at the top of the Fort Lauderdale range. Shooters around Hollywood & Pembroke Pines are the cheapest in the metro.
Deliverables
Vertical cut-downs ($100–$900 for three), 4K or RAW files ($75–$1,100) and rush delivery ($100–$1,100) all add to the bill. Ask for them up front.
- Plan one location.Every paid location adds $150–$1,500 a day, plus moving time. One strong location shoots faster and costs less in Fort Lauderdale.
- Write a shot list first.Know every setup before the day starts. Planning is free; hours on set are not.
- Book the cut-downs with the main video.Vertical edits cost $100–$900 for three on their own. Shooters often add them for less when they're part of the main booking.
- Keep the revision rounds to one.Gather all your notes before you send them. Every extra round is $75–$450.
- Skip the rush.Book the shoot four to six weeks before release. Rush delivery adds $100–$1,100.
- Use friends as extras.Paid extras cost $25–$500 per person a day. Friends and fans in the background cost lunch.
Fort Lauderdale videographers often quote by text or DM. Before you pay a deposit, get these in writing:
- Hours on set, start time and the overtime rate
- Who shoots and who edits — and whether that's the same person
- Camera, lighting and any drone or extra gear included
- Number of locations and who pays for them
- The edit, color grade and how many revision rounds
- Delivery date and formats — HD, 4K, vertical cuts
- Who handles permits, and who pays
- Deposit, balance due date and the cancellation or weather-day terms
How much does a music video cost in Fort Lauderdale?
$500–$4,500 for a one-day shoot with one videographer-director, basic lighting, one location, edit and color, and $2,000 is typical. A director with a full crew costs $2,500–$13,500.
How much is a cheap music video in Fort Lauderdale?
$300–$1,300 for a half-day shoot at one location with edit and color. Film students and newer shooters sit at the bottom of that range; a lyric video with no shoot day is $100–$1,500.
How much does a videographer charge per hour in Fort Lauderdale?
About $50–$270/hr on set, but most quote a day or a package that includes the edit. Overtime past the booked day is $75–$400 per hour.
How much is a lyric video in Fort Lauderdale?
$100–$1,500. Simple text-on-background lyric videos sit at the bottom; fully animated typography sits at the top. A visualizer loop is $75–$900.
How much does a music video with a full crew cost in Fort Lauderdale?
$2,500–$13,500 for one day with a director, a DP and a small crew. Two days with a crew run $4,500–$27,000.
How much does a music video cost per minute?
Shot videos are priced by the day, not the minute — $500–$4,500 for one day in Fort Lauderdale, whatever the song length. Animation and VFX are priced per finished minute: $300–$5,850.
How much do drone shots add in Fort Lauderdale?
$250–$1,600 a day for a licensed drone operator. Some locations don't allow drones, so check before you plan the shot.
Do I need a permit to shoot a music video in Fort Lauderdale?
On private property with the owner's permission, usually not. On public streets with a crew and gear, often yes — budget $200–$900 and check with the city film office.
How long does a music video take in Fort Lauderdale?
One shoot day, then two to four weeks for the edit and color. Rush delivery in under a week adds $100–$1,100.
Who owns the music video?
You should. Get it in writing that you own the finished video and can post it anywhere. Usage fees only come up when a brand pays to run it as an ad.
Prices verified October 2026 · Cross-referenced against 19+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Fort Lauderdale metro area, October 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.