How much does a music video cost in St. Petersburg?
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A one-day music video in St. Petersburg costs $500–$4,000
for a full shoot day, the edit, a color grade and one round of changes. Most St. Petersburg artists pay about $1,800; a half day is $300–$2,400.
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Music Video costs in St. Petersburg are up around 2.6% over the past year, re-verified against 19+ sources in October 2026. The typical St. Petersburg price is $1,800 per video, 10% below the US typical of $2,000 per video.
Year on yearA one-day music video in St. Petersburg 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.
St. Petersburg is a mid-size market: solo shooter-editors, a few small crews and the odd production company, with one-day music video prices under the national typical of $2,000.
Prices on this page include the videographer's camera, basic lighting, the edit, a color grade and one round of changes unless the row says otherwise. Locations, rented space, extra crew, drone shots and talent are priced separately.
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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Pete & the EDGE District; lowest: Pinellas Park & Largo
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. St. Petersburg 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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Prices cover the St. Petersburg metro — the city and close suburbs. Crews based in Downtown St. Pete & the EDGE District sit at the top of the ranges; shooters around Pinellas Park & Largo sit at the bottom.
Music video prices across St. Petersburg
Same city, four price bands. The bigger crews cluster in Downtown St. Pete & the EDGE District, solo shooter-editors in Midtown & Childs Park, and the lowest rates are around Pinellas Park & Largo.
Downtown St. Pete & the EDGE District
- Hourly
- $55–$260/hr
- Job
- $600–$4,400 / one-day shoot
Where the bigger productions tend to book. Higher rates buy more gear, a tighter schedule and a crew used to working around the public.
Midtown & Childs Park
- Hourly
- $50–$240/hr
- Job
- $500–$4,000 / 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.
Pinellas Park & Largo
- 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.
Clearwater & Dunedin
- Hourly
- $50–$240/hr
- Job
- $500–$4,000 / one-day shoot
Mostly location shoots booked by local artists. Rates are standard; crews coming from across the metro may add travel.
Real-World Music Video Costs in St. Petersburg
Here's what common music video jobs cost in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg; 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 St. Petersburg; 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 St. Petersburg; 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 St. Petersburg?
$500 to $4,000 for a one-day music video in St. Petersburg, with most artists paying $1,350–$2,500. Fewer shooters means less choice, so a good local videographer is worth keeping once you find one.
Crew shoots are the big jump: $2,500–$12,000 for a director, DP and crew for one day, $4,500–$24,000 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 St. Petersburg (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 |
A $1,350 quote and a $2,500 quote in St. Petersburg usually differ on three things: hours on set, lighting and how much editing and color is included.
What moves a music video quote in St. Petersburg:
- 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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.
St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg |
| 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 St. Petersburg
A hired videographer in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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.
Who's behind the camera
One videographer-director in St. Petersburg 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.
How much post-production
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 St. Pete & the EDGE District vs Pinellas Park & Largo
Crews based in Downtown St. Pete & the EDGE District sit at the top of the St. Petersburg range. Shooters around Pinellas Park & Largo 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 St. Petersburg.
- 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.
St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
$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 St. Petersburg?
$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 St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg?
$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 St. Petersburg?
$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 St. Petersburg, whatever the song length. Animation and VFX are priced per finished minute: $300–$5,200.
How much do drone shots add in St. Petersburg?
$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 St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg metro area, October 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.