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Free Videography & Video Production Invoice Generator

Generate video production invoices, sound design quotes, and editing milestone bills with gear rentals and licensing lines. 100% private.

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Balance Due$2500.00
Payment Methods, Scan-to-Pay QR & Terms

Clients can scan the QR code with their mobile phone camera or click the payment link to pay immediately with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Credit Card.

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INVOICE

Ref: #INV-VIDE-001

CinemaCraft Media Productions LLC

producer@cinemacraftmedia.com

(323) 555-4921

7000 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

EIN: 95-8821049

Billed To

Beverly Hills Health Institute

media@bhhealth.org

9400 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Date Issued

2026-10-29

Payment Due

2026-11-12

DescriptionQtyUnit RateAmount
Director of Photography Day Rate (10 hrs filming, 4K Cinema Package)1$2200.00$2200.00
Audio Technician & Wireless Lav Kit (Day Rate)1$750.00$750.00
Post-Production: 60-second Brand Video Edit, DaVinci Color & Sound1$1800.00$1800.00
Commercial Royalty-Free Music Sync License1$250.00$250.00
Subtotal$5000.00
Total$5000.00
Less Deposit-$2500.00
Balance Due$2500.00
Remittance & Payment Instructions

Bank of America Wire: Routing #121000358, Acct #482910482

Terms & Conditions: Final 4K master ProRes download link delivered upon receipt of balance. Project: 60-second Brand Hero Video. Includes 2 rounds of revisions.
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2026 US Video Production & Editing Rates

Aggregated trade data for itemized contractor billing.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2026 Reference
Service / Work CategoryTypical RateBilling Practice
Solo Videographer Day Rate$1,200 โ€“ $2,500 / dayIncludes camera package (Sony FX3 / RED), lighting, audio gear
Video Editing (Hourly / Per Project)$75 โ€“ $150 / hr30-second commercial edit typically runs $1,500-$3,500
Drone Aerial Filming$350 โ€“ $750 / flightFAA Part 107 licensed commercial drone pilot
Sound Design & Color Grading (Finishing)$500 โ€“ $1,500DaVinci Resolve color timing and audio mastering

Field-Tested Invoicing Clauses

Click any clause to append directly into your invoice terms.

Revision LimitsAppend

โ€œQuote includes up to 2 rounds of creative revisions. Subsequent editorial changes billed at $95/hr.โ€

Music LicensingAppend

โ€œCommercial royalty-free music sync licenses included. Broadcast broadcast rights require separate licensing.โ€

Raw Footage BuyoutAppend

โ€œRaw 4K camera footage archived for 60 days. Raw master file buyout available for flat $1,500.โ€

Video Production Billing Best Practices

Cap Editorial Revisions

Always explicitly cap revision rounds (e.g. 2 rounds included) to prevent endless client re-editing loops.

Separate Production from Post

Break out filming day rate, sound design, color grading, and voiceover fees on separate lines.

Charge for Gear Rentals

If you bring $20K+ in cinema cameras, audio, and lights, include a camera kit fee on the invoice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bill milestone payments for video projects?

Standard practice is 50% deposit upfront, 25% on rough cut delivery, and final 25% on 4K master delivery.

What should be stated about music copyright?

State whether the sync license (e.g. Artlist, Musicbed) is included or if client must license separately.

How to invoice travel expenses?

Itemize airfare, hotel, and mileage at standard IRS rate ($0.67/mile) with receipts attached.

Can I watermarked preview files?

Yes! Never deliver clean un-watermarked 4K exports until the final invoice balance is settled.