Quoting & Pricing
Services & Pricing
The full Mark Studios rate card for every service we offer. For video editing, tiers 1-3 price on the minutes of raw footage or voice-over the client sends, not on the final runtime.
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#Video Editing - Core Rates
Tiers 1-3 are based on minutes of RAW PROVIDED FOOTAGE or voice-over. Tier 4 is based on final runtime. Tier 5 is for complex/premium work. Pricing is based on footage SENT, not final runtime.
#Tier 1 - Standard Editing (Client Provides All Footage)
Rate: $20 per minute of provided footage | Minimum: $100 per video
Includes:
- Full cutting, trimming, and pacing adjustments
- Text animationstitles, lower thirds, callouts
- Background musicclient selects the song, suggest pixabay.com/music
- Sound design and mixing
- Basic sound effectswhere appropriate
- Transitions
- Basic color correction/grading
- Basic motion graphicssimple callouts, shapes, highlights
- Basic visual effectscleanups, stabilization, denoise if needed
#Tier 2 - Editing + Stock Footage/B-Roll Research
Rate: $30 per minute of provided voice-over or footage | Minimum: $150 per video
Client provides audio/voice-over + script (or footage). We handle footage research and sourcing on top of everything in Tier 1.
#Tier 3 - Full-Service Production (Script + AI Voiceover + Footage Research)
Rate: $40 per minute of provided script / final runtime
Client provides only a script. We generate AI voiceover AND source all footage/visuals.
#Tier 4 - Nothing Provided (Script + AI-VO + Footage Research)
Rate: $50 per minute of final runtime
Client provides nothing - we write the script, generate AI voiceover, AND source all footage/visuals.
#Tier 5 - Complex/Premium Editing
Rate: $80-100 per minute of final runtime
Custom animations, layered motion graphics, frame-by-frame visual storytelling, building animated scenes from scratch, heavy design-driven compositions.
#Quick Tier Reference
#Short-Form Content (TikTok / IG Reels / YT Shorts)
Final running time up to 90 seconds per reel/short.
Up to 5 Minutes of Provided Footage Per Video:
| Quantity | Price Per Video | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100 | 5 days |
| 2-5 | $100 each | 5 days |
| 6-11 | $85 each | 6 days |
| 12+ | $75 each | 6 days |
| 24+ | $65 each | 8 days |
Includes: Color grading, mixing & mastering, motion graphics, subtitling.
6+ Minutes of Provided Footage Per Video:
| Quantity | Price | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20/minute | 5 days (6 if 30+ min footage) |
| 2+ | $20/minute each | 5 days (6 if 30+ min, 7 if 1h+) |
Includes: Photo retouching, mixing & mastering, motion graphics.
#YouTube Video Editing (Gig Packages)
Up to 5 Minutes of Provided Footage:
| Quantity | Price | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 video | $100 | 5-7 days |
| X videos | $100 each | 5-7 days (6 if 4+ videos, 7 if 6+) |
Includes: Retouching, mixing, subtitling, special effects.
6+ Minutes of Provided Footage:
| Quantity | Price | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 video | $20/minute | 5-7 days (6 for 20+ min, 7 for 1h+) |
| 2+ videos | $20/minute each | 5-7 days (6 for 20+ min, 7 for 1h+) |
Includes: Retouching, mixing, special effects.
#Thumbnail Design
| Quantity | Price | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 thumbnail | $50 | 3 days |
| 2 thumbnails | $90 | 3 days |
| 3 thumbnails | $120 | 3-4 days |
| 4+ thumbnails | $35 each | 4-5 days |
| 15+ thumbnails | $30 each | 5-7 days |
| With a video order | $35 each | Add 2 days |
Creative direction rate: $100 per thumbnail - for when the client wants Mark to make all creative decisions with no references.
3 revisions included. Extra revisions: varies by project (see Section 12.4).
What we need before starting:
- Images/assets
- Reference examples
- Exact text
- Preferred colors/fonts
- Title it pairs with
#AI Voiceover Generation
Rate: $100 minimum for up to 5 minutes, then $10/min after that
Mark sometimes prices this at $65-$85 depending on the client and situation. Default to $100. Do not offer discounts without Mark's approval.
This is always Phase 1 - delivered and approved BEFORE video editing begins.
#Intro Design
| Tier | Description | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | Just a logo, up to 5 seconds | $100 | 5-7 days |
| Personalized | Has footage or other content, up to 10 seconds | $150 | 5-7 days |
| Fully Customized | Requires custom animations, over 10 seconds | $200 | 5-7 days |
#Outro / Endscreen Design
| Tier | Description | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | Overlay text, add logo | $100 | 5-7 days |
| Personalized | Text, logo, sound effects, custom design | $150 | 5-7 days |
| Fully Customized | All of the above + footage if requested | $200 | 5-7 days |
#YouTube Banner Design
| Tier | Description | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | JPG + PNG format | $150 | 5-7 days |
| With Template + Source | JPG + PNG + feed template + source files | $200 | 5-7 days |
| With Extra Version | All above + extra version | $300 | 5-7 days |
#YouTube Strategy & Consulting
Custom Strategy Document: $250-$1,000+ (depends on scope and depth)
Includes:
- Script reviewwith retention feedback
- Competitor research
- YouTube algorithm breakdown
- Content positioning and packaging strategy
- Title/thumbnail optimization
- Content roadmap
Consultation Calls:
| Duration | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | $100 | Page/channel evaluation |
| 30 minutes | $200 | Page/channel evaluation + action plan |
| 1 hour | $400 | Page/channel evaluation + action plan |
Scheduling: 7 days out from order.
#YouTube Starter Package
A bundle for new channels. Components priced individually:
| Component | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Channel Bio | $50 |
| Channel SEO | $50 |
| Video Description Template | $50 |
| Custom End Screen (Outro) | $75 - $600+ |
| Custom Logo Intro | $100 - $600+ |
| Custom Channel Banner | $100 - $200 |
| Custom Profile Picture or Logo | $50 - $100 |
| 1 Custom Thumbnail Template | $50 |
If the client orders ALL of the above: 15% discount on the total.
#Add-On Services & Extras
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitles (complex) | $50 per 10 min | Complex subtitle work only |
| Screen Recordings (we record) | $10/min (min $100) | - |
| Logo Animation | $100 - $300 | Depends on complexity |
| Logo Design | $100 | - |
| Logo Conversion (to vector) | $50 | - |
| Slides | $25 each | - |
| Different Video Sizes (resize) | $75 | - |
| Additional Videos from Same Footage | $75 each | - |
| Different Format from Same Footage | $50 each | - |
| Post/Account Setup / Video SEO | $100 | - |
| Script Writing | $100 (up to 5 min), then $10/min | - |
| Green Screen Removal | $50 | - |
| VTT File (caption file) | $35 each | - |
| Compositing/green screen | $50/video additional | - |
| CapCut templates | $150 each | - |
| Icon logo | $75 - $100 | - |
| Vertical reformat | $75/video | - |
#Source/Project Files
Source files are NOT included in standard deliverables. Standard deliverables are final exported MP4s only.
- Video project source files: Minimum $250 (varies by project complexity)
- Thumbnail/banner source files: $35-$50 additional (sometimes included depending on the project)
If unsure on pricing, escalate to Mark.
#Delivery Times & Expedited Delivery
Standard delivery: 5-7 business days (varies by service)
Expedited delivery surcharges (additional cost on top of project price):
| Turnaround | Extra Cost |
|---|---|
| 24 hours | +$300 |
| 48 hours | +$200 |
| 72 hours | +$150 |
| 4 days | +$100 |
| 5 days | +$50 |
| 6 days | +$35 |
| Standard (7 days) | No fee |
Never compress a timeline for free unless the delay was your fault. Expedited delivery is a paid service, not a favor.
For bulk orders or subscriptions: Turnaround times can be more flexible depending on the client, project, and situation. This is case-by-case - escalate to Mark if the client is pushing for faster delivery on a bulk order.
#Volume & Subscription Discounts
| Discount Type | Discount |
|---|---|
| 3+ videos at once | 5% off |
| 6+ videos at once | 15% off |
| 12+ videos at once | 20% off |
| 3-month subscription | 5% off |
| 6-month subscription | 10% off |
| Black Friday (seasonal) | 10% coupon |
Discounts stack up to 30% maximum. Only for actual volume - not promises of future volume.
Stacking example: A client on a 6-month subscription ordering 12+ videos per month gets 30% off:
- Tier 1: $20/min -> $14/min (minimum $70 per video)
- Tier 2: $30/min -> $21/min
Always calculate the combined discount and present the final rate clearly to the client.
#Phased Pricing for Full-Service Projects
When a project requires voiceover + video editing + thumbnail, structure it in phases:
- 1Phase 1: AI Voiceover$100, separate offer. Delivered and approved first.
- 2Phase 2: Video Productionrate depends on tier, separate offer sent after Phase 1 approval.
- 3Phase 3: Thumbnail$50, separate offer (can run in parallel).
Each phase is a separate Fiverr custom offer. They cannot be combined into one invoice.
#What Is NOT Included (At Any Standard Tier)
- Thumbnail design (separate pricing)
- Scriptwriting or content research (separate pricing)
- Source project files (see Section 4.12)
- Intro/outro design (separate pricing)
- Complex animations or advanced motion graphics (Tier 5)
- Full video subtitles/captions (unless added as an extra)
- GeoLayers map animations
- 3D animations/Blender work
- Character animation (2D or 3D)
#Complete Pricing Quick Reference
Use this single table for at-a-glance lookups during live conversations:
| Service | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Video Editing Tiers | ||
| Tier 1: Client provides footage | $20/min provided footage | $100 (up to 5 min) |
| Tier 2: Client provides VO/script, we research footage | $30/min provided VO/footage | $150 |
| Tier 3: Client provides script, we do AI-VO + footage | $40/min runtime | - |
| Tier 4: Nothing provided, we do everything | $50/min runtime | - |
| Tier 5: Complex/premium editing | $80-100/min runtime | - |
| Short-Form (up to 5 min footage) | ||
| 1 reel | $100 | - |
| 2-5 reels | $100 each | - |
| 6-11 reels | $85 each | - |
| 12+ reels | $75 each | - |
| 24+ reels | $65 each | - |
| Short-Form (6+ min footage) | ||
| 1 video | $20/min | 5 days (6 if 30+ min, 7 if 1h+) |
| 2+ videos | $20/min each | 5 days (6 if 30+ min, 7 if 1h+) |
| YouTube Video Editing | ||
| Up to 5 min footage (1 video) | $100 | 5-7 days |
| Up to 5 min footage (X videos) | $100 each | 5-7 days (6 if 4+, 7 if 6+) |
| 6+ min footage (1 video) | $20/min | 5-7 days (6 for 20+ min, 7 for 1h+) |
| 6+ min footage (2+ videos) | $20/min each | 5-7 days (6 for 20+ min, 7 for 1h+) |
| Thumbnails | ||
| 1 thumbnail | $50 | - |
| 2 thumbnails | $90 | - |
| 3 thumbnails | $120 | - |
| 4+ thumbnails | $35 each | - |
| 15+ thumbnails | $30 each | - |
| With video order | $35 each | - |
| Creative direction (no references) | $100 each | - |
| Extra revision (past 3 included) | Varies by project (see Section 12.4) | - |
| AI Voiceover | $100 (up to 5 min), then $10/min | $100 |
| Intro | $100 / $150 / $200 | by tier |
| Outro | $100 / $150 / $200 | by tier |
| YouTube Banner | $150 / $200 / $300 | by tier |
| Add-Ons | ||
| Subtitles (complex) | $50 per 10 min | - |
| Screen recordings (we record) | $10/min | $100 |
| Logo animation | $100 - $300 | - |
| Logo design | $100 | - |
| Logo conversion (to vector) | $50 | - |
| Slides | $25 each | - |
| Resize to different video size | $75 | - |
| Additional video from same footage | $75 each | - |
| Different format from same footage | $50 each | - |
| Video SEO / account setup | $100 | - |
| Script writing | $100 (up to 5 min), then $10/min | $100 |
| Green screen removal | $50 | - |
| VTT file | $35 each | - |
| Source files (video projects) | Minimum $250 | Varies by complexity |
| Source files (thumbnail/banner) | $35-$50 additional | Sometimes included |
| Compositing/green screen | $50/video additional | - |
| CapCut templates | $150 each | - |
| Icon logo | $75 - $100 | - |
| Vertical reformat | $75/video | - |
| Consulting | ||
| Strategy Document (1 channel) | $250 | - |
| Strategy Document (2 channels) | $350 | - |
| Strategy Document (larger scope) | $500-$1,000+ | - |
| 15 min consultation call | $100 | - |
| 30 min consultation call | $200 | - |
| 1 hour consultation call | $400 | - |
| YouTube Starter Package (all items) | Varies (15% discount if bundled) | - |
| Discounts | ||
| 3+ videos at once | 5% off | stackable |
| 6+ videos at once | 15% off | stackable |
| 12+ videos at once | 20% off | stackable |
| 3-month subscription | 5% off | stackable |
| 6-month subscription | 10% off | stackable |
| Black Friday (seasonal) | 10% coupon | stackable |
| Expedited Delivery | ||
| 24 hours | +$300 | - |
| 48 hours | +$200 | - |
| 72 hours | +$150 | - |
| 4 days | +$100 | - |
| 5 days | +$50 | - |
| 6 days | +$35 | - |
#Pricing Explanation (chat template)
My video editing rate is $20/min of raw footage you send me, with a $100 minimum (covers up to 5 minutes). The less footage you send, the cheaper it is. If I need to source stock footage, it's $30/min with a $150 minimum.