Guides to filming in Miami
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Prices, permits and locations for shooting in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, written from behind the camera and updated as rules and prices change.
- How much does a videographer cost in Miami?Miami videographer rates in 2026: about $1,300 for a half day and $2,000 for a full day with editing, DOP day rates, gear, editing and what moves the price.
- How to choose a videographer in MiamiHow to choose a videographer or Director of Photography in Miami: what to look for in a reel, who actually shoots, lighting, sound, quotes, rights and delivery.
- How much does a music video cost in Miami?Real 2026 prices for music videos in Miami and Fort Lauderdale: from $550 for a solo shooter to $11,000 for two days with a crew, and what drives the cost.
- How much does a commercial video cost in Miami?What Miami businesses pay for commercials and brand videos in 2026: typical ranges from $3,500 to $15,000+, crew day rates, usage rights and hidden costs.
- How much does a video podcast cost in Miami and Fort Lauderdale?Studio rental, full-service sessions, editing and clips: what a video podcast costs in Miami and Fort Lauderdale in 2026, with real studio prices.
- Film permits in Miami-Dade, Miami Beach and Fort LauderdaleWho issues film permits in Miami-Dade, the City of Miami, Miami Beach and Broward, what they cost, the insurance you need and how far ahead to apply.
- The best music video locations in Miami and Fort LauderdaleTwelve music video locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, from Ocean Drive neon to Wynwood walls and Hollywood Beach, with the permits and best time for each.
- The best places to shoot Reels in MiamiWhere to film Instagram Reels and TikToks in Miami and Fort Lauderdale: beaches, Art Deco, Wynwood, Brickell and the Grove, with the best hour and the permit rules.
- How to choose a podcast studio in Miami and BrowardWhat to check before booking a podcast studio in Miami or Fort Lauderdale: cameras, sound, what the hourly rate includes, editing turnaround and hidden costs.