How much does a corporate video cost in 2026?
It is the first question every decision maker asks before starting a video project: how much does it cost? The honest answer is "it depends", but it depends on specific factors, which this article breaks down to help you frame your budget and recognise a fair quote.
The range: from 1,500 to 15,000 € excl. VAT
In 2026, the price of a corporate video generally falls between 1,500 and 15,000 € excl. VAT. This huge spread is explained by three variables: the format, the production level (crew, equipment, shooting days) and the scale of post-production.
To give you a benchmark, a half-day shoot with an equipped camera operator starts at around 350 € excl. VAT, and a full day with a camera operator and director pairing sits between 640 and 1,000 € excl. VAT. These are only the capture costs: you need to add preparation and editing on top.
Prices by type of video
| Format | Indicative range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Corporate / testimonial video (1–3 min) | 1,200 – 5,000 € |
| Elaborate institutional film | 5,000 – 15,000 € |
| Motion design (≈ 60 s) | 1,500 – 6,000 € |
| Social capsule / snack content | 500 – 2,000 € / unit |
| Event coverage | 800 – 3,000 € / day |
These orders of magnitude apply to a professional-grade production. A more ambitious project (several shooting days, actors, multiple locations, complex motion design) naturally climbs higher.
What makes the price vary
A production budget breaks down into three areas:
- Pre-production (10 to 20 %): scoping the need, scriptwriting, location scouting, casting, scheduling. This is the stage that secures everything else.
- Shooting (the core of the cost): crew size, equipment (cameras, lighting, sound, drone), number of days and locations.
- Post-production (30 to 40 %): editing, colour grading, mixing, graphic design, motion design, voice-over, subtitles and multi-format versions.
Three levers move the total the most: the number of shooting days, the level of graphic design, and the number of versions (a single shoot can feed one long video plus ten vertical capsules for social media).
How to get a fair quote
A good quote is not just a figure: it describes the crew involved, the precise deliverables (duration, formats, number of versions) and the distribution rights. For the decision maker, three useful reflexes:
- State your budget first. This lets the provider assemble the right crew and setup, rather than selling you the most expensive format.
- Think in cost per deliverable, not cost per shoot: a master edited into fifteen formats costs far less than fifteen shoots.
- Check the rights: transfer, duration, media. This is often the forgotten line that creates surprises.
The MyJiminy approach
At MyJiminy, you share your need and your budget: we assemble the right team of 5★ talents, orchestrated by a dedicated project manager, and you receive a clear quote within 1h. You keep control of the budget, we handle the rest, from brief to delivery.
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