Home-based video production for local businesses

Local businesses, real estate agencies, councils, not-for-profits, schools and marketing agencies who need video but have no in-house team.

Fixed price per project or day rate for filming and editing, plus monthly packages for regular content. Extras like captions, drone shots and extra edits can be charged separately.

• Camera, lighting and sound basics
• Video editing
• Storytelling and planning shoots
• Clear quoting and client communication

• Public liability insurance, and check cover for your equipment
• Copyright: use licensed music and footage, and get signed releases from people who appear on camera
• If you use a drone, check CASA rules and whether you need a licence or operator accreditation
• Filming in public places or on council land may need a permit, check with the local council
• Check whether your council requires approval for a home-based business
• Work with children may need a check in your state or territory
• Clients can ask for endless edits, so agree the number of revisions in writing

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on the camera, lighting, sound and editing gear you buy. It's also worth checking whether your insurance covers your equipment.

Check the rules that may apply: public liability insurance, licensed music and signed releases for people on camera, CASA rules if using a drone, council permits for filming in public places, and home-based business approval. Work with children may need a check in your state or territory.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many clients you win, your rates and how many edits you include. The estimates assume at least about 15 hours a week. Agree revision limits in writing.