Videographer Invoice Template
Clients remember the filming day. The editing and color grading, which often takes longer than the shoot, mostly happens out of sight. Split production, post-production, licensing, and extra revisions into their own lines and the price starts to make sense.
Bill per project or per day, note your deposit terms, and export a PDF to send along with the final cut.
Tip: in the print dialog choose “Save as PDF”.
INVOICE
#INV-0001
Issued: —
Due: —
From
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Bill to
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| Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filming day (up to 8 hours) | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Editing & color grading | 1 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Additional revision round | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Subtotal$2,150.00
Tax (0%)$0.00
Total$2,150.00
Invoicing tips for videographers
- Take a deposit to lock the shoot date, and make the balance due before final delivery. Hold the download link until it clears.
- Separate filming from editing so clients can see where the hours actually go.
- When you rent gear or travel for a shoot, give each its own line.
Frequently asked questions
- How do videographers structure invoices?
- Filming, editing, and deliverables each get a line, and extra revisions or licensing get their own too. That way the scope is on paper, not just in someone's memory.
- Should I take a deposit for video work?
- Yes. A deposit secures the shoot date and covers pre-production. Invoice the balance before you hand over the final files.