HOURLY BILLING STRUCTURE
I work on a Time & Materials basis at a competitive rate of $20 / hour.
This transparent model ensures fairness: you only pay for the exact amount of work your project requires. It allows us the flexibility to adapt the edit as the project evolves without needing to renegotiate contracts constantly.
I provide a solid time estimate before starting, but final billing reflects actual hours worked.
THE 3X RULE
To help you budget correctly, please note the industry standard footage-to-editing ratio:
For every 1 hour of raw footage provided, a minimum of 3 hours of editing time is required.
Note: This 3:1 ratio is a baseline for standard cuts. Projects requiring complex color grading, sound design, or motion graphics will increase this time investment.
POLICY & DEPOSITS
Project Security: To secure a booking slot on my calendar, a non-refundable deposit of 50% (based on the initial estimate) is required.
Cancellation Policy: If a project is cancelled or “scrapped” by the client after work has begun, the deposit is applied to cover the billable hours already worked.
Turnaround: Quality takes time. I do not squeeze complex edits into unrealistic 24-hour windows. Rush fees may apply for weekend or overnight requests.