Video editing rates

Pricing

Three rates for video editing. Pick the one that matches how much footage you have. Same rate for every kind of project, so there's no package to decode.

V1 · Rates

$50/hrShort jobs · estimate first

Fits most projects$400/day8 hours · recaps, promos, interviews

$1,800/week5 days · series and backlogs

V2 · Fits

Hourly · $50For short jobs: a podcast episode, a quick social cut, a round of changes on something that already exists. I send an estimate before I start.

Day · $400 (8 hours)For a recap, a promo, a long interview cut down to a few minutes. A day of editing covers more than people expect.

Week · $1,800 (5 days)For a series, a documentary pass, or a backlog. You get me on your project for five working days.

A1 · Included

Edit, basic color, audio cleanupEvery rate

Licensed library musicYou pick or I suggest

Exports in every size16:9, 9:16, 1:1

Project filesOn request

A2 · Billing

HourlyEstimate first, then the invoice. Work starts once it's taken care of.

Day and weekWork starts once the invoice is taken care of.

ChangesBilled at $50 an hour, same as the edit. No limit on revisions.

A3 · Add-ons

Raw camera filesOnly when I filmed it. A paid add-on, never part of the edit.

Full grade or full mixQuoted separately

Not sure which one?

Send the footage list and the deadline. I'll tell you which rate makes sense, and if it's less work than you think, I'll say so.

More detail: how billing works · revisions and changes · raw files and project files · what editors cost in 2026

// client notes

What clients say about working with Vlad

Core Edits is new, so these come from clients of Vlad's video, photo and editing work at The Lightroom Studio and Core Visuals. Quoted as written.

“Lightroom has changed the way we think of video and marketing. Instead of only looking back to document what has happened, they also look forward to the message we want to send. Great to work with!”

Jason H.Google review, The Lightroom Studio (video and marketing)

“...Vlad was sure to understand what the desired outcomes looked like and delivered beyond our expectations. All edited photos were delivered in a timely manner.”

Liana L.Google review, Core Visuals (nonprofit event photos)

“From start to finish, Vlad understood what I was looking for and he knew all the right moments to capture.”

Jeffrey M.Upwork review, event photography

“I highly recommend Vlad to any industry professional seeking a reliable, skilled, and collaborative partner.”

Austin N.Google review, The Lightroom Studio

“Vlad did a wonderful job of photographing our team! He made the process easy and the results are fantastic”

Ed G.Google review, Core Visuals (team photos)

From clients of Vlad's photo, video and editing work, not Core Edits clients. Read the full reviews on Google: The Lightroom Studio · Core Visuals.

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