Videography (Shoot & Direct)

Written By Saud Marquess

Videography (Shoot & Direct)

Basic (₹10,000 – ₹12,000):

  • Camera Quality: 1080p DSLR/Mirrorless, single-lens setup.

  • Lighting: Natural light or one softbox/ring light, nothing fancy.

  • Crew: Just me. Solo operator.

  • Output: Simple shots, 1–2 angles, no complex movements.

  • Use Case: Social reels, interviews, BTS clips, YouTube intros, talking head content.
    Think: efficient, minimal, gets the job done without Bollywood overhead.

Intermediate (₹15,000 – ₹25,000):

  • Camera Quality: 4K shooting on professional cameras.

  • Lighting: Controlled lighting setup (2–3 lights, softbox, RGB accents).

  • Movement: Stabilizers/gimbals for smooth motion, sliders for cinematic pans.

  • Angles: Multiple setups (close-up, wide, product focus).

  • Crew: May include 1 assistant for setup or B-cam.

  • Output: Polished content, suitable for ads, product launches, branded social campaigns.
    Think: professional look without going into full “film set” mode.

Advanced (₹30,000 – ₹50,000):

  • Camera Quality: High End 4K/6K cameras, multiple lenses.

  • Lighting: Cinematic rigs soft diffusers, LED panels, controlled mood lighting.

  • Movement: Multi Cam coverage, drones for aerials, dollies/sliders for cinematic sweeps.

  • Angles: Multiple perspectives, dynamic shooting style.

  • Crew: Dedicated team (assistants, drone operator, light tech).

  • Direction: Full creative direction—storyboarding, shot planning, client consulting.

  • Output: Ad films, large-scale campaigns, music videos, commercials.
    Think: Netflixlevel content, the kind that looks like it belongs on TV or in cinema.

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