Video Production Cost in Perth: A 2027 Pricing Guide
“So, how much is this going to cost?” It’s usually one of the first things people ask us, and it’s a fair question. You have a budget to look after, and until someone breaks it down, video can feel like a bit of a black box.
This video production pricing guide opens that box. We’ll walk you through what you’re actually paying for, where the money goes on a typical project, and why two videos of the same length can cost very different amounts.
Everything here comes from our own work in Perth, from 15-second cinema ads to week-long regional shoots, so you can see how real projects come together.
Short Answer
There is no fixed price for video production in Perth. At Birdhouse Media, every project is quoted on its brief, and the cost depends mainly on how long the shoot runs, how big the crew is, how many locations are involved and how much post-production is needed. TV airtime and ad classification are paid for separately from making the video.
Key Facts
- Airtime is separate: TV commercial production and TV airtime are paid for separately; airtime is booked with the network or a media buyer.
- Animation timing: an animated video normally takes 2 to 4 weeks from the brief to the finished file (Birdhouse Media Animation page).
- What moves the price: shoot length, crew size, locations and post-production requirements (Birdhouse Media Filming page).
- Revisions and timing: a first draft is standard within two weeks of filming, and two rounds of revisions are included at no extra cost (Birdhouse Media home page).
- Quotes: every Birdhouse Media quote is itemised, so each part of the job is shown separately (Birdhouse Media Filming page).
What Is Included in the Cost of Video Production?
A video budget covers everything from the first planning meeting to the finished files. At Birdhouse Media, that means the brief and planning, the script, the shoot, the edit and any extras such as animation, drone footage or voice over.
Some costs sit outside the cost of video production itself. TV airtime, paid social media ads and the ClearAds classification fee for a TV commercial are separate from the price of making the video itself.
How Much Does Video Production Cost in Perth?
Each type of video has its own cost drivers. Birdhouse Media quotes every one of them on the brief, and here is what makes the biggest difference for each.
| Type of video | What drives the cost |
|---|---|
| Corporate video | Interviews, locations, shoot days |
| TV commercial (production) | Crew, talent, shoot days |
| Editing supplied footage | Length and complexity of the edit |
| Animated explainer | Length, style, complexity |
| Promotional or social video | Number of videos, shoot time |
| Event coverage | Hours filmed, camera operators |
People often search for an average cost of video production, but a single average isn’t very useful. A 15-second cinema ad and a week-long regional shoot are both “a video”, yet they involve very different amounts of work. This guide explains what drives the cost for each type instead.
Video Production Cost Breakdown: Where Does the Money Go?
Birdhouse Media itemises its quotes, and most jobs split into four parts.
| Stage | What you pay for | Example from Birdhouse Media |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-production | Brief, script, planning, casting | Planet Now scripts and casting |
| Production | Crew, gear, shoot days, travel | About a week filming in Kalgoorlie |
| Post-production | Edit, colour, sound, graphics | MIRA edited from supplied footage |
| Extras | Drone, animation, voice over | In-house voice over for BODHI |
Across these projects, the shoot is where scope varies most, because it depends on how many people and days are needed. The Norfolk Hotel cinema ad was filmed in a few hours at the end of one day. The Real Good Honey launch needed a 14-person crew, including a director, director of photography, gaffer and food stylist.
How Much Does a Corporate Video Cost?
It depends on the scope. Corporate video production cost rises with the number of interviews, locations and shoot days, and with extras such as animation or drone footage.
Birdhouse Media produces training videos, brand films, case study videos, product demonstrations and executive interviews. According to its filming service page, pricing depends on the scope of the project, and the team is upfront about costs from the first conversation.
How Much Does It Cost to Produce a Commercial?
At Birdhouse Media, TV commercial production cost covers making the ad, from scripting and filming through to editing and delivery. It does not include TV airtime, which is booked and paid for separately.
The biggest variable is the shoot. How much does it cost to film a commercial? It depends on crew size, shoot days, locations, talent and extras. A simple one-location shoot usually costs less than a multi-day shoot with actors and a large crew.
- Airtime: paid to the TV network or a media buyer, not the production company.
- Classification: ClearAds charges an application fee to classify a TV commercial before it airs. According to ClearAds, a precheck of the script earlier in production earns a 50% discount on the final application fee.
- Versions: extra cut-downs for social media add editing time. For BODHI, Birdhouse Media produced a Christmas TVC plus short social media versions.
For a fuller look at how a TVC is made, see Birdhouse Media’s guide to TV commercial production.
Video Editing Cost and Video Editing Rates
If you already have footage, you only pay for post-production. Birdhouse Media quotes editing of supplied footage on the brief, based on how much editing is involved.
Video editing rates depend mostly on time. According to the editing service page, a simple talking-head interview is edited within a day or two, while an animation-heavy explainer can take a few weeks. Revisions are included, and footage can be sent in from anywhere in Australia.
Explainer, Promotional, Drone and Event Video Prices
Video production costs vary depending on the format, style, and technical requirements of your project. Below is an overview of standard pricing considerations for explainer, promotional, drone, and event videos in Perth.
Explainer video cost
Birdhouse Media quotes each animated explainer on its brief, so the price depends on the project. According to the animation service page, animated video cost depends on length, style and complexity, and a short explainer usually costs less than a fully animated character piece. A standard animation project takes two to four weeks from brief to delivery, including scripting, storyboarding and final revisions.
Promotional video cost
Short videos for social media or a website are quoted per brief at Birdhouse Media, and the price depends mainly on how many videos are needed and how much shoot time they take. The team offers social media content packages for startups launching their brands. Filming several short videos in one session can lower the cost per video, although this is general guidance rather than a fixed rule.
Drone video production prices
Birdhouse Media quotes aerial footage per brief, and the price depends on whether drone footage is an add-on to a ground shoot or a dedicated aerial job. The team’s drone videography is flown by CASA-accredited pilots, with a job safety assessment for every flight, and the team can also apply for flight authorisations where a location needs them.
Event videography pricing
Birdhouse Media quotes event filming per brief. The main factors are how many hours are filmed, how many camera operators are needed and how long the finished edit is.
Why Per-Minute Pricing Can Be Misleading
Some buyers ask for the cost of video production per minute. Birdhouse Media prices by scope instead, because the length of the finished video says little about the work behind it.
The Norfolk Hotel’s cinema ad ran for just 15 seconds, yet it was shot in 4K and mastered for 5.1 surround sound for the big screen. MIRA Residential’s TVC, by contrast, was edited from footage the client already had, so there was no shoot to pay for. The running time alone would not predict either budget.
Examples of How Scope Changes the Work
The budgets for these projects haven’t been published. They are included to show how different scopes change the amount of work involved.
- Norfolk Hotel: a 15-second cinema ad filmed in a few hours, with extras and several roaming cameras. See the Norfolk Hotel cinema ad.
- City of Kalgoorlie Boulder: several commercials for three audiences, with the crew on location for about a week. See the Kalgoorlie Go BOLD campaign.
- MIRA Residential: a TVC edited from supplied footage, with slow motion and title graphics. See the MIRA Residential TVC.
Final Thoughts
The fastest way to get a realistic budget is to decide what the video needs to do, where it will be shown and how long it should be. Those three answers shape most of the cost.
Birdhouse Media is a Perth video production team that writes, films, edits, animates and voices video in-house. Every quote is itemised, and the first conversation is about your goals and budget, so the scope fits what you want to spend. Contact Birdhouse Media for a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the script, crew, talent and number of shoot days. Birdhouse Media quotes each TV commercial on its brief, and TV airtime and the ClearAds classification fee are paid separately.
Birdhouse Media builds each quote around the brief rather than a fixed package. Keeping to one location and one shoot day can help keep the cost down.
Birdhouse Media quotes filmed and animated work per project, based on the brief. Each quote lists the parts of the job line by line, so you can see where the money goes.
Yes. Birdhouse Media includes two revision rounds in the price, and the first draft normally arrives within a fortnight of filming.
Sources
All sources were accessed on 28 September 2026. Timings and cost factors come from Birdhouse Media’s published pages; the ClearAds fee detail comes from ClearAds; comments on per-minute pricing and planning are Birdhouse Media’s interpretation.
- Birdhouse Media service pages: Filming, Editing, Animation and Drone Videography pages, plus the home page (turnaround and revisions).
- Birdhouse Media portfolio: Norfolk Hotel, Kalgoorlie Go BOLD, MIRA Residential, BODHI Cottesloe, Planet Now and Real Good Honey project pages.
- ClearAds, FAQs: clearads.com.au/information-hub/faqs (application fee and precheck discount).
About the Author
Hans Bruechle is the co-founder and Creative Director of Birdhouse Media in Perth. A WAAPA graduate, he began his career as a TV presenter and actor before moving into radio. He still presents on Channel 7, voices dozens of commercials each year, and has nearly 20 years of experience in commercial television directing.
