In Illinois, most video production projects cost between $1,500 and $15,000 per project, with a typical price near $5,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical video production cost
$1,500 – $15,000
per project · typical $5,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Video production cost breakdown
- Corporate promo video$2,000 – $10,000typical $5,000
- Wedding film$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
- Event highlight reel$800 – $3,000typical $1,500
At a glance
- Typical range$1,500 – $15,000
- Unitper project
- Cities covered50
What Video Production costs
Cost for a professional video production for a corporate promo, event, or wedding. Includes pre-production, filming, editing, and final delivery. High-end projects with animation or multiple days cost more.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
What's the price range for video production?
Expect $1,500–$15,000 for most projects. A corporate promo might be $2,000–$10,000; a wedding film $1,500–$5,000; event recaps $800–$3,000.
What affects video production costs?
Length, crew size, equipment quality, editing complexity, music licensing, and revisions. Multi-day shoots and animation raise costs.
How can I reduce video costs?
Plan a clear shot list, limit shoot days, choose a solo shooter, edit your own final cut, or use stock footage and music.