Videography pricing, Melbourne
Published videography pricing, because the market should not be a guessing game.
Day rates from $1,500, produced shoots from $3,500, brand films $9,000 to $20,000, and monthly retainers from $4,000. Real 2026 Melbourne rates, ex GST, sense-checked against work we ship every month.
Real 2026 Melbourne rates
What videography actually costs in Melbourne.
Published brackets from a Collingwood studio that does not hide its rates.
Most Melbourne studios refuse to publish prices, which makes the market feel unknowable. It is not, it is just unpublished. Here are the real brackets, from a solo videographer day rate at $1,500 up to an $80,000+ commercial with a full crew. A produced single-day shoot with an edit starts around $3,500.
These numbers are in Australian dollars, ex GST, current as of 2026, and sense-checked against work we ship out of our Collingwood studio every month. For the full editorial walkthrough of what drives each price, read our [video production cost Melbourne](/blog/video-production-cost-melbourne) post, or see the whole offering at [videography Melbourne](/videography-melbourne).
What's included
Melbourne videography pricing at a glance.
Five brackets cover almost every legitimate brief. Day rates cover capture only; the brackets below are produced projects with edit, grade, and deliverables included.
- 01Single-day shoot, from $3,500 to $7,000One deliverable. A small crew, one location, light pre-production, and a clean edit. Right for a single brand film, a founder talking head, or one cut for paid social.
- 02Campaign starter, from $5,000 to $9,000A half or full-day shoot engineered to capture two to four deliverables off the same footprint. Right for brands that want a starter pack of cuts, not a single hero asset.
- 03Scripted brand film, from $9,000 to $20,000Multi-deliverable, two to three shoot days, a writer at the front and a real edit and grade pass at the back. Right for a launch, a rebrand, or a centrepiece film plus its campaign cuts.
- 04High-end commercial, from $25,000 to $80,000+Director-led production with a full crew: DOP, gaffer, sound, art department, stylist, talent, and a post timeline measured in weeks. Right for a media buy the audience will not scroll past.
- 05Monthly content retainer, from $4,000 to $15,000A half or full-day shoot every month plus edit, design, posting, and replies. The economics work because the shoot day is fixed and the content multiplier scales with the edit.
What the brackets buy
Real projects across the price range.
How we start
From first call to first project, in three steps.
No long forms, no qualifying calls with someone who is not going to do the work. You speak directly with the team who will run your project.
01
A 30-minute scoping call.
You tell us what you are trying to move (a launch, a brand refresh, a revenue target). We tell you whether we are the right agency for it. If we are not, we tell you who is.
02
A fixed-fee proposal.
Inside a week you get a written scope with deliverables, timeline, and a fixed price. Nothing hourly, nothing surprise. If you want to swap something out, we re-scope before anyone signs anything.
03
Kickoff and ship.
Project work usually starts inside two weeks. Retainers start at the top of the following month. Your project lead is in the studio on Rokeby Street and you can call them directly.
Straight from the clients.
A few words from the people we work with.
What began as an initial social media management arrangement has grown and flourished into something far greater.
I don't know whether to be mad that you made me cry for three minutes or to be impressed that you've created something even more special than we imagined. It's absolutely beautiful, a truly special legacy.
I feel like the luckiest girl ever to have found Lucky Boy Agency at a pivotal point in my business. The team have rebranded our company with a fresh, modern, authentically 'us' look.
We recently worked with Karleigh and the team at Lucky Boy Agency on a shoot for Sommerstone Property Group, producing around 40 videos. We couldn't be happier with how it all came together.
Karleigh and Jake have been incredible bringing our brand to life. When we were searching for an agency, Karleigh took the time to understand our business, our goals, and put together a bespoke plan.
An absolute delight to work with Karleigh and the team at Lucky Boy Agency. Our TVC delivered on time and to budget. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.
We couldn't be happier with our experience working with Lucky Boy Agency. From start to finish, the team absolutely nailed it. The branding and website they created for us have been a total game-changer.
We recently used Lucky Boy for some videography and had an amazing experience from start to finish.
Karleigh and Jake are an amazing duo. I'm so happy we found each other. We have been working together for the past couple of years and they have helped the business grow a lot.
If I could give 10 stars I would. The Lucky Boy team are incredible and very professional. They took my website to a whole new level and created a hero video that is a true representation of my brand and is something I will cherish forever.
I've used Lucky Boy for a number of projects. They've always been quick to respond, they're easy going, and they exceed expectations. Few agencies tick all three boxes. I highly recommend them for video, social media, or content work.
They did a fantastic job helping us produce a short promo video for use on our website. The whole process was seamless and stress free for us.
Good to know
Videography pricing in Melbourne, the questions buyers actually ask.
How much does videography cost in Melbourne?
Videography in Melbourne in 2026 runs from about $1,500 for a solo videographer day rate up to $80,000+ for a multi-day commercial with a full crew. A produced single-day shoot with an edit and one deliverable starts around $3,500. A scripted brand film with multiple cuts typically lands at $9,000 to $20,000. These are real numbers in Australian dollars, ex GST, sense-checked against work we ship every month. The full editorial breakdown is in our [video production cost Melbourne](/blog/video-production-cost-melbourne) post.
What is a videographer day rate in Melbourne?
A solo videographer day rate starts around $1,500 for the shooter and a basic kit. With a small crew and DOP-grade lighting and glass, expect $2,500 to $3,500 a day. A day rate covers capture only. Edit, grade, sound design, and deliverables are quoted on top, which is why a finished single-day project starts higher, around $3,500. Half-day rates are available for tight, single-location jobs.
What is included in a videography quote?
A full quote covers pre-production (concept, treatment, scheduling), the shoot day (crew, kit, direction), and post (edit, colour grade, sound design, and the deliverable cuts). We itemise talent, styling, permits, and travel separately so you can see the trade-offs rather than reading a single lump sum. Usage rights for the agreed platforms and master files are included on final invoice.
Do you charge half-day rates?
Yes. For a tight, single-location job, a founder interview, or a batch of social content, a half-day rate keeps the cost down. The producer will tell you honestly when a half day is enough and when squeezing a brief into one risks the result.
How much is a corporate, event, or commercial video specifically?
They sit in the same brackets above, scoped to the work. A [corporate videographer](/corporate-videographer-melbourne) day for partner interviews and B-roll runs $1,500 to $3,500; an [event videographer](/event-videographer-melbourne) day with same-day cuts sits at the upper end; a [commercial videographer](/commercial-videographer-melbourne) project with talent and a custom grade lands in the scripted-film or commercial brackets. Tell us the brief and we will tell you the bracket.
Do you offer monthly videography retainers?
Yes. A content retainer runs $4,000 to $15,000 a month for a recurring shoot day plus edit, design, posting, and replies. It is the cheapest way to keep organic and ad creative flowing without commissioning a one-off shoot every quarter. Full detail on our [content packages](/content-packages) page.
What are your payment terms?
A deposit secures the shoot date and covers pre-production, with the balance on delivery. For retainers, billing is monthly with a three-month minimum. Everything is quoted upfront and ex GST, so the number you approve at brief is the number you pay.
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