
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT A
VIDEO PRODUCTION RETAINER?
Compare the cost vs. Benefits
A helpful way to look at a retainer would be to compare the costs of hiring one full time video producer to engaging a retainer with Blueforest Studios
FULL TIME VIDEO PRODUCER
COSTS TO HIRE A FULL
TIME PRODUCER
Salary: $65000, Benefits: $12000, Payroll Taxes $5000, Film Equipment and Editing Gear: $15000
TOTAL COST 1st YEAR: $98000
TOTAL COST 2nd YEAR: $90000
BENEFITS OF A FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Scripting, Filming, Editing
END RESULTS
Videos Produced:
5-10
BLUEFOREST STUDIOS RETAINER
COSTS FOR A BLUEFOREST
STUDIOS RETAINER
Based on an average yearly retainer of $90000
BENEFITS OF A RETAINER
Scripting, Project Management, Filming, Animation and Motion Design, Editing, Color Grading, Video Marketing and Ad Buying
END RESULTS
Videos Produced: 5-10
Photographs: 1000-1500
Video Ad Impressions: 50000-100000
Top 5 Benefits of a Retainer
PREDICTABLE MARKETING COSTS:
You establish an annual video production budget and control your marketing costs.
PRIORITY SCHEDULING:
Our retainer clients are given priority scheduling over project based clients.
ENTIRE 7 PERSON TEAM VS. 1 EMPLOYEE:
Get access to a wide variety of creative skills
UNIQUE CREATIVE IDEAS:
Get an outsiders take on solving your creative problems. New script ideas and unique visual perspectives.
B-ROLL LIBRARY:
We organize all footage we film into a searchable, private, online portfolio.

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LEARN MORE?
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