Straight answer: it depends on the size of the crew — but here’s what a professional crew costs per day. One rate card, no regional games, no “call for pricing.”
Crew Day Rates (Labor)
| Role | Day Rate |
|---|---|
| Director of Photography | $1,500–$2,500 |
| Camera Operator | $850–$1,250 |
| Production Sound Mixer | $900–$1,200 |
| 1st Assistant Camera | $500–$650 |
| 2nd Assistant Camera | $650–$800 |
| Gaffer / Key Grip | $750–$900 |
| Grip / Electric | $600–$700 |
| Production Assistant | $250–$350 |
The Fine Print
- Standard day is 10 hours. Overtime after 10 billed at time-and-a-half.
- Rates above are labor. Gear and equipment are billed separately (see our gear rates).
- Shoots outside metro Atlanta include travel time and mileage.
- Crews available to travel throughout the Southeast.