Photography / Videography

Please note that a day's shooting requires at least one and frequently two following days of editing/production.

The suggested rates

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* See also: notes on negotiating rates for this work

* See also: reported rates, to compare: Photography / Videography

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Please note that the suggested rates below are minima; that rates for copyright works are for limited licences; and that VAT is not included.

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RATES: Commissions by the day
Videography

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Day shooting - including equipment GBP 550.00
Editing/production day GBP 550.00

Notes:

  • Note that under UK law copyright in freelance videography belongs to the videographer, as the person responsible for the video production. See Videography advice, linked above, for further advice on your rights.
  • When comparing rates with traditional TV practice, note that day rates for TV freelances are generally quoted not including equipment hire.
RATES: TV news footage
Videography

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Up to 1 minute transmitted GBP 330.00
Per subsequent minute transmitted GBP 330.00
Up to 1 minute transmitted - no less than GBP 275.00
Per subsequent minute transmitted - no less than GBP 275.00

Notes:

  • The above rates apply only to immediate usage agreed with the client - not repeat use, syndication or sub-licensing.
  • See Videography advice, linked above, for further advice on your rights.
  • Note that under UK law copyright in freelance videography belongs to the videographer, as the person responsible for the video production.
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More advice and links...
* On negotiating for photography / videography
* BECTU going rates for camera work
* Photographers' networks
* BBC rates for edited packages
* BECTU agreements with TV producers in PACT
* Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
* Uploaded 09/06/2323: if you have a printout, check the current version at www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/PhVidRat.html
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* Code of practice for commissioning journalists
* Copyright guidelines for editors
* Confirmation of Commission forms
* Fees Guide contents page
* What you should know about copyright
* Rates for the Job good, bad and ugly
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The National Union of Journalists must not, can not and would not wish to dictate rates or terms of engagement to members or to editors. The information presented here is for guidance and as an aid to equitable negotiation only.

Suggestions apply to contracts governed by UK law only. In any event, nothing here should be construed as legal advice.