How much does a music video cost in Hartford?
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A one-day music video in Hartford costs $500–$4,000
with one videographer-director, basic lighting, one location, edit and color. $1,800 is typical; a director with a full crew runs $2,500–$12,000.
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Music Video costs in Hartford are up around 2.6% over the past year, re-verified against 19+ sources in October 2026. The typical Hartford price is $1,800 per video, 10% below the US typical of $2,000 per video.
Year on yearA one-day music video in Hartford costs $500–$4,000, with $1,800 typical. Most of the work here is done by solo shooter-editors at about $50–$240/hr on set, and a lyric video starts around $100.
Hartford is a mid-size market. The cheapest shooters work around New Britain & East Hartford; the busiest crews book in Downtown & Parkville, 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–$4,000 for a one-day music video in Hartford with one videographer-director, basic lighting, one location, edit and color — typically $1,800. A half day is $300–$2,400; a director with a crew is $2,500–$12,000. Verified October 2026. Get free Hartford quotes →
- One-day shoot with edit and color: $500–$4,000 ($1,800 typical)
- Half day $300–$2,400; director + DP + crew $2,500–$12,000
- Videographer on set $50–$240/hr; overtime $75–$360 per hour
- Lyric video $100–$1,300; 3 vertical cut-downs $100–$800
- Highest-priced crews: Downtown & Parkville; lowest: New Britain & East Hartford
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. Hartford metro, re-verified October 2026.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-shooter half day (4–5 hrs, edit + color)per video | $300per video | $1,150 | $2,400 |
| Single-shooter full day — edit, color, 1 revisionper video | $500per video | $1,800 | $4,000 |
| Director + DP + crew, one dayper video | $2,500per video | $5,400 | $12,000 |
| Two-day shoot with crewper video | $4,500per video | $9,900 | $24,000 |
| Location feeper day | $150per day | $360 | $1,300 |
| Studio or stage rentalper day | $300per day | $720 | $2,200 |
| Lighting packageper day | $150per day | $450 | $1,800 |
| Drone add-onper day | $250per day | $540 | $1,400 |
| Editing only (your footage)per video | $150per video | $720 | $1,800 |
| Color grade onlyper video | $150per video | $360 | $1,200 |
| VFX / animationper minute | $300per minute | $1,350 | $5,200 |
| Lyric videoper video | $100per video | $270 | $1,300 |
| Visualizer loopper video | $75per video | $180 | $800 |
| Vertical / social cut-downsper set of 3 | $100per set of 3 | $270 | $800 |
| Extra revision roundadd-on | $75add-on | $140 | $400 |
| 4K / RAW delivery add-onadd-on | $75add-on | $220 | $1,000 |
| Rush delivery (under 7 days)add-on | $100add-on | $360 | $1,000 |
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Figures are for the Hartford metro area. A paid location adds $150–$1,300 a day; crews in Downtown & Parkville run highest.
Music video prices across Hartford
Where the crew is based and where you shoot both change the quote. Crews in Downtown & Parkville charge the most; shooters around New Britain & East Hartford are the cheapest in the metro.
Downtown & Parkville
- Hourly
- $55–$260/hr
- Job
- $600–$4,400 / 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.
North End & Blue Hills
- Hourly
- $50–$240/hr
- Job
- $500–$4,000 / one-day shoot
The working middle of the market: solo shooter-editors and small crews doing one-day performance videos for local artists at fair rates.
West Hartford & Wethersfield
- Hourly
- $50–$240/hr
- Job
- $500–$4,000 / one-day shoot
Standard rates, with many shoots at private homes and rented spaces. Ask whether travel time is in the quote.
New Britain & East Hartford
- Hourly
- $50–$220/hr
- Job
- $500–$3,600 / one-day shoot
Mostly location shoots — streets, homes and small businesses. Rates run at or a little under the city median.
Real-World Music Video Costs in Hartford
Here's what common music video jobs cost in Hartford 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 Hartford shooters quote $500–$1,800 for the day and the edit; a paid location adds about $360.
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–$24,000 in Hartford; two paid locations add about $720. Actors and extras are on top at $25–$440 per person a day.
Lyric video from the master
Animated words synced to the final mix, with a still or simple moving background. $100–$270 is the going rate from freelancers; a fully designed, animated lyric video from a specialist can reach $1,300.
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–$6,000 in Hartford; 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–$800 in Hartford; 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 Hartford?
For a one-day music video, budget $500–$4,000 in Hartford. A half day costs less — $300–$2,400 — which suits a simple performance video at one location.
On set, Hartford videographers bill about $50–$240/hr, and every hour past the booked day costs $75–$360. A director with a DP and crew runs $2,500–$12,000 for one day, re-verified against 19 sources in October 2026.
Music video booking fees and terms in Hartford (2026)
The headline price is for a one-day shoot with edit and color: $500–$4,000. 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 | $160 | $360 |
| Extra revision round | $75 | $140 | $400 |
| Rush delivery (under 7 days) | $100 | $360 | $1,000 |
| Talent / extras, per person per day | $25 | $140 | $440 |
| Film permit | None (private property) | $180 | $800 |
| Usage / licensing fee | None (artist-owned) | None (artist-owned) | Quoted for brand or ad use |
Ask every Hartford videographer for an all-in quote: hours on set, locations, lighting, the edit, color, revisions and delivery formats. Two quotes of $1,800 can be $900 apart once the extras are added.
What moves a music video quote in Hartford:
- Crew size — one shooter is $500–$4,000; a director, DP and crew is $2,500–$12,000.
- Shoot days — a half day is $300–$2,400; a two-day shoot with crew is $4,500–$24,000.
- Locations and space — $150–$1,300 per paid location a day, $300–$2,200 for rented stage space.
- Add-ons — drone $250–$1,400 a day, extra lighting $150–$1,800, VFX $300–$5,200 per minute.
- Delivery — rush delivery adds $100–$1,000; every extra round of changes is $75–$400.
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Music Video Cost in Hartford by Shoot Days and Crew
One shooter, half day: $300–$2,400. One shooter, full day: $500–$4,000. Director + DP + crew, one day: $2,500–$12,000. Two days with a crew: $4,500–$24,000.
Worked example: a one-day Hartford music video at $1,800, a paid location at $360, three vertical cut-downs at $270 and a lyric video at $270 comes to about $2,700. Drop the lyric video and shoot somewhere free and it's about $2,050.
Deliverables matter as much as days. One main video is the base price; each set of three vertical cuts adds $100–$800, and a visualizer loop for streaming platforms adds $75–$800.
Hartford Music Video Costs by Production Type
| Production Type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Student / new videographer | $300–$900 | A first video or a simple performance shoot where the budget matters most |
| Solo shooter-editor | $500–$2,700 | One-location performance videos with edit and color in Hartford |
| Videographer with small crew | $2,250–$4,800 | Performance plus a simple story, better lighting, two locations |
| Director + DP + crew | $2,500–$12,000 | Concept videos with a treatment, a lighting plan and a crew of three to six |
| Production company | $7,200–$24,000+ | Multi-day narrative videos with casting, permits and a producer |
| Animation / VFX house | $300–$5,200 per minute | Animated videos, green screen and effects-heavy edits |
| Lyric-video specialist | $100–$1,300 | Release-day lyric videos and visualizers built from the master |
| Live-show multicam team | $800–$6,000 | Concerts and live sets filmed on three or more cameras |
Hired videographer vs DIY phone shoot vs lyric video in Hartford
A hired videographer in Hartford costs $500–$4,000 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–$1,300 — 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 Hartford artists do both: a $270 lyric video on release day and a shot video for the song that's taking off.
What's included in a Hartford 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–$1,300 per paid location a day, $300–$2,200 for stage space
- Extra crew and lighting — a full lighting package is $150–$1,800 a day
- Drone shots — $250–$1,400 a day
- Vertical cut-downs and extra revisions — $100–$800 for three cuts, $75–$400 per extra round
Ask how many revision rounds are included. Extra rounds are the most common surprise on a music video invoice.
Shooter, crew or production company?
One videographer-director in Hartford is $500–$4,000 for a day. A director with a DP and crew is $2,500–$12,000, and a two-day crew shoot runs $4,500–$24,000.
Shoot days and hours
A half day is $300–$2,400, a full day $500–$4,000. Every hour past the booked day costs $75–$360.
Locations and rented space
A paid location adds $150–$1,300 a day, and rented stage space $300–$2,200. 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–$1,800 a day and drone shots $250–$1,400.
Editing, color and effects
The base price includes the edit, a color grade and one round of changes. Extra rounds are $75–$400 each, and VFX or animation runs $300–$5,200 per finished minute.
Location — Downtown & Parkville vs New Britain & East Hartford
Crews based in Downtown & Parkville sit at the top of the Hartford range. Shooters around New Britain & East Hartford are the cheapest in the metro.
Deliverables
Vertical cut-downs ($100–$800 for three), 4K or RAW files ($75–$1,000) and rush delivery ($100–$1,000) all add to the bill. Ask for them up front.
- Plan one location.Every paid location adds $150–$1,300 a day, plus moving time. One strong location shoots faster and costs less in Hartford.
- 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–$800 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–$400.
- Skip the rush.Book the shoot four to six weeks before release. Rush delivery adds $100–$1,000.
- Use friends as extras.Paid extras cost $25–$440 per person a day. Friends and fans in the background cost lunch.
Hartford 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 Hartford?
$500–$4,000 for a one-day shoot with one videographer-director, basic lighting, one location, edit and color, and $1,800 is typical. A director with a full crew costs $2,500–$12,000.
How much is a cheap music video in Hartford?
$300–$1,150 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–$1,300.
How much does a videographer charge per hour in Hartford?
About $50–$240/hr on set, but most quote a day or a package that includes the edit. Overtime past the booked day is $75–$360 per hour.
How much is a lyric video in Hartford?
$100–$1,300. Simple text-on-background lyric videos sit at the bottom; fully animated typography sits at the top. A visualizer loop is $75–$800.
How much does a music video with a full crew cost in Hartford?
$2,500–$12,000 for one day with a director, a DP and a small crew. Two days with a crew run $4,500–$24,000.
How much does a music video cost per minute?
Shot videos are priced by the day, not the minute — $500–$4,000 for one day in Hartford, whatever the song length. Animation and VFX are priced per finished minute: $300–$5,200.
How much do drone shots add in Hartford?
$250–$1,400 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 Hartford?
On private property with the owner's permission, usually not. On public streets with a crew and gear, often yes — budget $180–$800 and check with the city film office.
How long does a music video take in Hartford?
One shoot day, then two to four weeks for the edit and color. Rush delivery in under a week adds $100–$1,000.
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 Hartford metro area, October 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.