How Much Does a Music Video Cost in Miami? (2026 Prices)

The short answer

Pricing data for Miami puts a typical music video between $550 and $5,000. That range covers most independent releases: a solo shooter or a small crew, one day or less, one to three locations. Above it, a one-day shoot with a director, a director of photography and a crew typically runs about $6,000, and two days with a crew about $11,000. Label videos with art departments, cast and visual effects start around $50,000.

What you book	Low	Typical	High
Solo shooter, half day (4–5 hours)	$300	$1,300	$2,700
Solo shooter, full day	$500	$2,000	$4,500
Director + DP + crew, 1 day	$2,500	$6,000	$13,500
Two shoot days with a crew	$4,500	$11,000	$27,000

These figures include shooting and editing. They usually don't include hair and makeup, styling, location fees, permits or talent, which we cover below.

What actually drives the price

Shoot days. The biggest single factor. Every extra day adds the whole crew again, plus equipment, food and locations.

Crew size. A director-cinematographer with one assistant can shoot a strong performance video. A story with lighting setups, dolly moves and several locations needs a gaffer, a grip, a producer and often a stylist. In 171 Entertainment's breakdown of low-budget videos, crew is about 40% of the budget and equipment another 25%.

Locations and permits. A location day runs $150–1,500, typically about $400, and a studio day $300–2,500, typically about $800. Miami adds its own variables: Miami Beach doesn't charge for film permits, while the most famous backdrops can be expensive. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens lists a commercial film day at $25,000 plus tax.

Post-production. Editing and color are usually in the base price. Visual effects are not: market rates run $300–5,850 per finished minute. A separate colorist, sound design and extra rounds of changes add up quickly.

Talent and extras. Dancers, models and extras typically cost $150 a person per day, more for experienced talent or a union cast.

Typical add-ons and what they cost

Add-on	Typical price
Three vertical cuts for Reels and TikTok	$300
Drone, per day	$600
Lighting package, per day	$500
Extra round of changes	$150
Rush delivery, under 7 days	$400
Overtime on set, per hour	$180
4K or RAW file delivery	$250

Typical prices from Beats To Rap On's October 2026 data for Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

What's usually not in the quote

Most studios in Miami list the same exclusions: hair and makeup, wardrobe and styling, props and set dressing, location rental and permits, travel outside the city, and actors or extras. Ask for each one as a separate line, so you can see what the idea really costs and cut what isn't worth it.

How our packages compare

We publish three fixed packages.

Performance, $1,900. Half a day, our Director of Photography with lighting, one or two locations, edit and color, three vertical versions. That is the typical market price of a half-day shoot, with the verticals included.
Story, $3,900. A full day, our Director of Photography with two assistants, a concept, storyboard and lighting plan, two or three locations, edit and color, five vertical versions and a behind-the-scenes clip. That is below the typical $6,000 for a crewed day.
Cinematic, from $12,000. Two or three days, a full crew, an art department, cast and extras, and a rented cinema camera when the look needs it.

Every package includes two rounds of changes. Locations, permits, talent and styling are billed at cost on their own lines. Full details are on the music video page.

Five ways to get more video for the money

Build the video around one great location. Moving a crew costs an hour each time. One location with three looks beats three locations with one look each.
Shoot the verticals on the day. Reels framed for 9:16 on set look far better than a crop from a wide shot, and cost almost nothing extra when they're planned.
Mix performance and story. A simple narrative cut against a strong performance gives the edit room without doubling the shoot.
Shoot at golden hour or at night. Miami light after 5 pm in winter, or after 7 pm in summer, does the job of a lighting package. Neon on Ocean Drive and the skyline from a rooftop cost nothing to light.
Lock the edit before you ask for changes. Two rounds of changes are plenty if the first round collects every note from the artist, the manager and the label at once.

Miami-specific things that change the budget

Summer storms. From June to September, afternoon storms are common. Plan exteriors for the morning and keep an indoor backup, or budget for a weather day.
Crowds. Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road and Wynwood are busy on weekends. Weekday mornings are cheaper and easier.
Private murals. Wynwood walls belong to building owners. A city permit for the street doesn't give you the right to feature a mural; ask the owner too.
Permits by city. Miami Beach, the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County and Broward County each run their own permits. See the permit guide.

Questions we get

What is the cheapest way to get a decent music video in Miami?

A half-day performance video with one strong location, a director-cinematographer and an assistant. Budget about $1,300–2,000 on the market; ours is $1,900 with three vertical versions included.

How long does a music video take to make?

One to two weeks for a half-day or one-day video: a few days of planning, the shoot, then 7 to 14 days of edit and color. Multi-day productions take three to six weeks.

Do I need a permit to shoot a music video in Miami?

On streets, beaches and parks, usually yes. Miami Beach issues permits free of charge; the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County charge an application fee. Inside a private venue you usually need only the owner's permission. See our permit guide.

Is Fort Lauderdale cheaper than Miami?

Crew rates are about the same. Locations can be cheaper in Broward because the county doesn't charge permit fees, and pricing data shows Hollywood and Pembroke Pines running below the regional average.

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