21 Sep How Much Does Video Production Cost in Ireland?
Video production cost is driven mainly by crew size, number of shoot days, and post-production/editing time — not just camera equipment. A single-camera corporate video with one shoot day typically costs less than multi-camera event or livestream coverage. Additional services like drone footage, subtitles, or multi-language versions are usually quoted separately. A clear brief before quoting almost always produces a more accurate price than a generic rate card. There’s no single answer to “how much does a video cost,” because the honest answer is: it depends what the video needs to do, how it will be shot, and how much post-production work goes into it afterwards. Here’s what actually drives the price.
Crew size and shoot days
A single videographer shooting a one-day corporate interview piece costs less than a multi-camera crew covering a full-day conference, because you’re paying for more people, more equipment, and more setup time. Additional shoot days multiply most of these costs directly, so a two-day shoot is rarely simply double the cost of a one-day shoot, but it’s not far off either.
Pre-production planning
Time spent before the camera rolls — scripting, storyboarding, location scouting, shot-listing, and confirming logistics — is real production time, even though it doesn’t show up on screen. A well-planned shoot with a confirmed shot list, timings, and key attendees agreed in advance (typically finalised in the days before the shoot) tends to run more efficiently on the day, which can reduce overrun costs.
Equipment and technical requirements
Most standard corporate and event video work is covered by a production company’s existing kit — cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio gear. Additional cost typically comes from specialist requirements: aerial drone footage (which also needs separate aviation-compliant insurance), large-format LED screens, or broadcast-standard multi-camera livestream rigs for bigger events.
Post-production and editing
Editing time is often underestimated in cost expectations. A polished 90-second brand video with graphics, colour grading, and sound design takes considerably more editing time than a straight highlights reel. Extras like subtitles, closed captioning, sign language interpretation, or multiple language versions are typically quoted as additional line items rather than bundled into a base rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to hire a freelance videographer than a production company?
Sometimes, for simple single-camera jobs — but a production company typically brings backup equipment, a wider skill set (editing, sound, lighting), and insurance cover as standard, which a single freelancer may not. Compare what’s actually included, not just the day rate.
Why do quotes vary so much between companies for what sounds like the same job?
Because “a corporate video” can mean very different things in scope — one company might be quoting a single static-camera interview, another a fully scripted, multi-location shoot with motion graphics. Getting quotes against an identical written brief is the only reliable way to compare like for like.
What’s the fastest way to get an accurate quote?
Share the video’s purpose, audience, rough length, number of locations, and any deadline upfront. A company that asks follow-up questions before quoting is more likely to give you an accurate figure than one that quotes instantly off a generic rate card.
Get In Touch
Idiosync Films provides tailored quotes based on your actual brief rather than a fixed rate card. Get in touch at hi@idiosyncfilms.com with what you need and we’ll talk through the options and the cost drivers before anything is quoted.