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Video Budget Calculator

Answer questions about video style, length, and purpose to get an approximate price range for producing your next video with Levitate.

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**This is not a price quote. The cost of video production is affected by a variety of factors. Based on your input, we will calculate the range we think closest reflects your choices.

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Do you have a budget in mind?

Yes

Please select your approximate budget.

Please note your budget number won't affect your overall price range estimate. After calculating your selections, we can help identify what modifications best suit the actual budget you choose below.

$5000

How many videos do you need?

1

How long should your video be?

Typically, longer videos cost more to produce. However, standard length can vary based on the type of video and how you intend to use it.

Common Video Lengths:

Social/Web Ad Videos: 30 seconds or less
Testimonial Videos: 2+ Minutes
Case Studies: 3+ minutes

Most commonly requested video length overall: 1 Minute

30 min

Will you need us to write a script for your video?

Work with our professional writers to write your entire script, revise and edit your existing script, or we can use your ready-to-go script!

Yes, I'll need a script

Edit existing script

No script needed

What type of video are you interested in?

Consider what will work best with the intention of your video and the audience you wish to reach.

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Animated video style

Animated

We offer a variety of animation styles, from simple stock motion to 3D animation

Live action video style

Live action

Live-action can be remotely recorded, a 1-2 day on-site shoot, or a full production

What's the purpose behind your animated video?

Consider your message and who you are trying to reach & decide which works best for your goals

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Explainer

To explain a product or service and its benefits and/or the problem it solves

Company overview

A broad introduction to your company highlighting the who, what, and why of your business & what sets you apart

Marketing

Video for websites, social media, emailing, advertising, and brand promotion

About us

Video to promote your brand and culture, and to create connection. Used internally, externally, or for recruitment

Events

Video for tradeshows, concerts, speaking events, or company events

Commercial

A high-quality intro to a product, service, or brand designed for paid media platforms

Product demo

Shows your product benefits in action. Can be a short intro, or an in-depth explainer

UI/UX

User Interface/User Experience videos to showcase a platform and/or its benefits. Can be promotional or educational

Other/Not sure

No problem! We'll put together a plan to achieve your goals

What's the purpose behind your live action video?

Consider your message and who you are trying to reach & decide which works best for your goals

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Testimonial

Review of a product or service from happy users, highlighting the benefits/value it brought to them

Explainer

To explain a product or service and its benefits and/or the problem it solves

Company overview

A broad introduction to your company highlighting the who, what, and why of your business & what sets you apart

Product demo

Shows your product benefits in action. Can be a short intro, or an in-depth explainer

Case study

Similar to a testimonial video but generally based on a written case study or in-depth company data

Marketing

Video for websites, social media, emailing, advertising, and brand promotion

About us

Video to promote your brand and culture, and to create connection. Used internally, externally, or for recruitment

Recruitment

Video highlighting company and culture intended for hiring purposes

Events

Video for tradeshows, concerts, speaking events, or company events

Commercial

A high-quality intro to a product, service, or brand designed for paid media platforms

Sizzle reel

High-energy demo reel intended to generate excitement and interest

Other/Not sure

No problem! We'll put together a plan to achieve your goals

Do you have a specific animation style in mind?

Think about which style is best suited to convey your message and if it will resonate with your intended audience.

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UI / UX animation

UI

UI or User Interface videos showcase elements of a platform, app, website, or other digital design with the intention of education or promotion

whiteboard animation

Whiteboard

Video that shows information/images being drawn onto the screen for the viewer

2D character animation

2D character

Creates two-dimensional, flat cartoon-style characters and moves them on a 2D plane. Videos have a lighthearted, playful tone

Hand drawn 2D animation

Hand drawn 2D

A premium, artist-rendered animation style with the greatest fluidity, motion, and character potential

2D motion graphics

2D motion graphics

Creating animated graphics and visual elements and moving them on a 2D plane. Can make complex messages more engaging

3D character animation

3D character

Meticulously designed characters that have maximum motion, range, and visual effects. Texture and movement in a 3D space create hyper-realistic videos

3D motion graphics

3D motion graphics

Creating three-dimensional graphics and objects and moving them in a digital 3D environment generating immersive, life-like visuals

3D product animation

3D product

A beautifully detailed 360° rendering of your product that can move seamlessly in space

kinetic typography

Kinetic typography

Kinetic Typography elegantly mixes text and motion to bring messaging to life

isometric animation

Isometric

Isometric animation is an illustration style where assets are designed on a perspective grid, giving the illusion of a 3rd dimension

Mixed media

Mixed media combines animation and stock photo or video footage to generate an engaging, professional look

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Other/Not sure

No problem! We'll put together a plan to achieve your goals

What kind of production are you seeking?

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on-site filming

On-site filming

Filming at your location for 1-2 days with 1-2 cameras, utilizing your staff/talent on screen

remote recording

Remote recording

Video virtually recorded with our expert consultation, testing, and tech

full video production

Full production

From site scouting, set design, and lighting to talent, artists, and filming, full production is your mini-movie in the making

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Other/Not sure

No problem! We'll put together a plan to achieve your goals

How many cameras do you need?

You can choose one camera (standard), or request an additional camera for a more dynamic video.

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1 camera

In a one-camera shoot, interviews are fixed for all participants

2 cameras

A two-camera shoot allows for multi-angling and smoother transitions

Do you want graphics?

Graphics can be used to identify participants, create transition effects, highlight messaging, or explain your product or service in detail.

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live action video without graphics

No

lower thirds graphics

Lower thirds

Names and titles added to the bottom of the screen during interviews

Basic video graphics

Basic graphics

Minimal design graphics added as transitions or overlays

Advanced video graphics

Advanced graphics

Advanced graphics that are custom designed, take up the full screen, and/or have complex movement.

Will you need us to hire actors?

Our talent services can find the right actors for your video.

Yes

No

Do you want graphics?

Graphics can be used to identify participants, create transition effects, highlight messaging, or explain your product or service in detail.

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Full production video with no graphics

No

Full production video with basic graphics

Basic graphics

Minimal design graphics added as transitions or overlays

Full production video with advanced graphics

Advanced graphics

Advanced graphics with complex designs and/or movements

What is your timeline?

On average, a 60-second video takes approximately 8-12 weeks to produce. With rush services, we can often produce videos more quickly. However, more complex video requests can take up to 16 weeks or more to produce.

4 weeks

What video dimensions do you need?

Think about where you want your video displayed and choose the best dimensions below. If you need more than one, you can choose as many sizes as you need.
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Examples of common media aspect ratios

Most of our video requests are in 16:9. Please select all that apply.

16:9 horizontal

Sized for full screen viewing on computers or TVs

1:1 square

Great for social media

9:16 vertical

Optimized for cell phone viewing

How many languages do you need it in?

Have a worldwide audience? No problem. Our translation services ensure that your video will receive expert voiceover and closed captioning for the audience(s) of your choice.

1

Will you need us to provide voiceover?

You can choose from our diverse team of talent to get the voice and cadence that perfectly fits your video.

Yes

No

Will you need us to provide Music?

We will sample music options to help you find the perfect soundtrack for your video, secure the rights and optimize with sound editing.

Yes

No

Please provide your contact info to get your project estimate

We will email you your choices and your estimated price range within 1-3 business days. Please note this does not serve as a price quote. Based on your input, we will calculate the range that we think closest reflects your choices.

However, if you'd like an accurate price quote, click to talk to a Video Strategist on the next page! We can assess all the custom details not included here and give you a personalized quote for your project.

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