[Rates]

Day Rates & Kit

Standard rates published below. All projects are quoted individually based on scope, location, and budget. Union and non-union work both available.

[Schedule]

Service Tiers

USD · 2025
Department

CINEMATOGRAPHY

From
$1,000 / day

Director of Photography for narrative, commercial, and independent productions. Includes shot design, lighting design, and collaborative crew supervision.

Day Rate$1,000
Half Day$600
Prep Day$400
Tech Scout$200
KitFrom $150
Department

1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA

From
$850 / day

Focus pulling, lens changes, camera build, and on-set maintenance. Wireless follow focus and rigging included for an extra discounted fee.

Day Rate$850
Half Day$550
Prep Day$450
Overtime1.5x
KitFrom $150
Department

2ND ASSISTANT CAMERA

From
$750 / day

Clapper / loader, media management, camera reports, and assisting 1st AC with lens and filter changes.

Day Rate$750
Half Day$450
Prep Day$350
Overtime1.5x
KitFrom $75
Department

CAMERA OPERATOR

From
$700 / day

Handheld, dolly, gimbal, and studio operating. Comfortable on long lens and performance-driven work.

Day Rate$700
Half Day$400
Prep Day$400
Travel Day$300
Department

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

From
From $50 / day

Personal AC kit, wireless follow focus, video transmission, and accessories. See the full gear list on the Gear tab.

AC Cart + AKS$100
Teradek FIZFrom $200
Teradek Bolt 6From $100
AKS PackageFrom $50
[Note]

Rates listed above are baseline figures. Final quotes vary based on project scope, location, shoot duration, and overall budget. Union rates available where applicable. Travel, accommodation, and per diem billed at cost on out-of-town productions.