Music videos are the lifesblood of my business.  The entire medium covers a wide array of formats and styles to present the songs and messages of the artist so it can be difficult to set a firm price for all projects. But I’ve broken it down to 3 different packages to better give you as the client a better idea of what you’ll be getting and see if that meets your needs and budget.

Package #1: Performance Music Video

The most basic and widely used. This is ideal for bands and artists that haven’t done a music video before and want something solid and professional pushed quickly . These projects are no nonsense, performance based, and are usually filmed in under 4 hours. Turnaround time is usually a max of 10 business days. For this there is no 4k, no additional sequences (story or narrative) added, and no promotional material aside from a teaser and a video clip to use once the video has been released.

Package #2: Golden Standard

Still primarily performance based, this package offers a story element to the project. This will help add a level of depth and nuance to your song. These story elements help describe visually what the song is about and can help contextualize the song so’s to keep the audience entertained and engaged throughout the video. The goal of this is still speed. The story elements must be something that can be filmed quickly (1-2 hours) and not extend the entire music video 6-8 hour time frame shoot time. Additional fees will be added if this happens. Alongside the music video, you will be provide an array of media to help promote the project upon completion. Everything from behind the scenes content, teasers, and such will be sent in varying formats so that they will be optimal for the varying social media platforms you’ll be using for promotion.

Package #3: Premium Service

The most ambitious package, this one is for those looking to do something a little more outside the box and stand out. The focus on this package is on the story. These are a lot more concept heavy and require a lot more planning and care. They might require actors, props, locations, and other resources to be executed properly. The shoot is required to stay under 12 hours and you’ll have a 3 person crew to assist in all areas of production to keep things moving along. Just like package #2, this package is also full service. Meaning, that you will receive a wealth of content to help promote the project upon release

IN ADDITION

Please note that all of these package prices ONLY cover the cost of my time, effort, and resources. It will also cover the cost of my crew and any equipment that they may use. These prices do NOT include the cost of props, location fees, permit fees, actors, or any resource outside of the resources of SEIJI Productions. You will have to budget for the other items.

After an initial consultation, a budget will be given that includes the before mentioned fees. After agreeing on a budget, you are require to pay 50% upfront to cover costs of equipment rentals and resources for the project. This deposit is nonrefundable so please make sure that the date is correct. If you need to reschedule, you can do so but only within a 30 day window. After that you are require to pay another deposit for us to continue. The rest of the money is due the day of the shoot. If you do not have the money the day of the shoot, I will not work on your project at all until it is paid. You will be given 30 days to pay for the project until it is deleted entirely.

Until a deposit is paid, I will not help with conceptualizing the project, do any location scouting, or do any work to help practically create the video. After the initial consultation, you should have more than enough information to decide if and when you’d be ready to begin working on something. I hate wasting people’s time so I would like the same courtesy/

After shooting, I will give you a time table on when you should expect the project. Turnaround rates can take from 3 to 30 business days depending on my workload but you will be given notice. It usually take around 10 business days for you to get a first draft cut.

Upon receiving the first draft, take notes on any changes you’d want made. Send the revisions to me and I’ll work on a second cut. The first revision set is free. After that, every revision I have to make and send out is another $50. After getting the final cut, I’ll be sending you the promotion pieces and that will wrap up our time together.