CLEAR SCOPE. CLEAR WORK.
Clipping economics depend on the actual scope: source volume, approved outputs, editing complexity, turnaround, revisions, publishing and reporting.
NO MAGIC NUMBER. THE RIGHT PRICE STARTS WITH THE WORK.
WHAT CHANGES THE PRICE.
Source volume
Longer streams and larger content libraries require more discovery time.
Output count
The number of approved clips changes editing and review workload.
Edit complexity
Captions, motion graphics, reframing and sound design affect production time.
Turnaround
Rush delivery and tighter schedules can change the operating scope.
Revisions
Revision rounds should be defined before work begins.
Publishing & reporting
Distribution, tracking and reporting add operational work when included.
COMMERCIAL MODELS.
PER CLIP
Useful when scope is small and clearly defined.
RETAINER
Useful for recurring work with a predictable workflow.
PERFORMANCE / HYBRID
May combine fixed work with performance-linked terms when both sides agree.
TALK ABOUT YOUR WORKFLOW.
Send the content volume, output expectations and timeline and the team can review the scope.