Hiring guide
How to find a videographer for a music video
Updated October 25, 2026
Short answer
Write a short brief (the song, the look, locations, shoot days and budget), then get quotes from a few videographers whose reels match the style you want. Compare what each includes: crew, gear, editing, color and revisions. On GigHuntr, music video production has its own category and you get up to 5 quotes free.
What to put in your brief
- The track and release date.
- Two or three reference videos for the look.
- Locations, shoot days and number of people on camera.
- Budget range, even rough.
- Deliverables: full video, vertical cuts for social, behind the scenes.
Typical cost
On GigHuntr, music video production typically runs $1,500 to $15,000 for a typical project, and general videography $800 to $5,000 for a typical project. Crew size, gear and editing drive the price.
Questions
On GigHuntr, music video production typically runs $1,500 to $15,000 for a typical project, depending on crew, locations, gear and editing.