Every project we take on is scoped individually — there's no rate card that fits every school, every conference, or every organization. But we know that going into a conversation without any sense of cost is frustrating, so here's an honest overview of how we think about pricing.

What Most Projects Cost

Most video production projects with Meridian fall somewhere in the following ranges:

Single-day education or corporate video: $3,500–$6,000
Multi-day or higher complexity productions: $6,000–$12,000+
Conference and event photo + video coverage: $5,000–$8,000
Photography only (events, conferences, portraits): $3,500–$5,500
Drone add-on to an existing project: $500–$1,500

These ranges reflect the full production process — pre-production, shoot day, editing, graphics, and delivery. They're starting points, not ceilings or floors.

What Influences the Final Cost

Scope drives price more than anything else. The factors that tend to move a project up or down in cost:

Shoot days and crew size — a single-camera, single-day shoot costs less than a multi-day production with additional crew
Edit complexity — a tight 90-second piece with motion graphics takes more post-production time than a straightforward event recap
Travel — we're based in Pittsburgh and work regularly in Philadelphia and beyond; travel is factored in for projects outside our region
Deliverables — one finished film versus a suite of cuts for different platforms affects the scope significantly

How to Get a Quote

Every project starts with understanding your goals, your timeline, and what success looks like. There are two ways to get that conversation started:

If you'd like to talk it through first, reach out via our contact form and we'll be in touch shortly to set up a call.

If you already have a clear sense of your project and want to skip ahead, submit a project brief and we'll come back to you with a scope and cost directly.

Wedding Videography

For wedding pricing and packages, visit Sylvan, our dedicated wedding film studio.