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Tell me about your project below. The numbers update as you go — transparent pricing, no guesswork. When you’re ready, submit it and I’ll reach out to set up a free strategy session.

01 · About Your Project

Tell Me the Basics

Four numbers shape your estimate. If you’re unsure of an answer, give your best guess — I’ll refine it with you on our call.

$45
Fixed rate
Standard · Clean, professional edit suited for everyday content and social.
02 · What’s Included

Every Underdog Project Includes

From the moment your footage lands on my desk to the final master delivery. Three rounds of revisions and baseline colour & audio polish come standard with every project.

MilestoneWhat it coversHoursAmount
Project SetupProject intake, brief review, file ingest, and timeline scaffolding.0.6$27
Footage ReviewWatching all your raw media, marking the best takes, syncing multi-cam, organising bins.1.5$68
Rough CutStory shape, structural pacing, and a first watchable pass for your review.0.8$34
Fine Cut & PolishFrame-accurate trims, b-roll layering, transitions, and pacing refinement.0.6$27
Colour CorrectionWhite balance, exposure match, and baseline contrast across all clips.0.3$14
Audio MixLevel balancing, hum/hiss removal, dialogue clarity, and music ducking.0.3$11
Three Revision RoundsThree rounds of your notes and adjustments, built into the base price.0.5$20
Final Export & DeliveryMaster export, format variants, file handoff, and archival backup.0.6$25
03 · Add-Ons

Add Specialty Services

Select any extras your project needs. Your estimate updates as you go — check what fits, leave the rest.

Voiceover Direction & Sync
Direct your VO talent, capture clean takes, sync to picture. Talent fees billed separately.
$0
Custom Colour Grading
Custom film look, LUT development, secondary colour, skin-tone refinement.
$0
Advanced Audio / Sound Design
Detailed mix, SFX, ambience, broadcast-spec loudness.
$0
Script & Concept Writing
Concept, structure, and narration draft — with your input every step.
$0
Motion Graphics & Animated Titles
Lower thirds, animated titles, kinetic type, simple infographics. Enter how many you need.
$0
Visual Effects (VFX) Shots
Compositing, rotoscoping, sky replacement, screen replacement, basic 3D. Enter how many shots.
$0
Captions & Subtitles
Burned-in or sidecar caption files, fully timed and quality-checked.
$0
Licensed Music Sourcing
Source tracks, handle licensing paperwork, present options. License fees billed separately.
$0
Stock Footage Research
Shot list, search across libraries, integration into your edit. Asset fees billed separately.
$0
Social Cutdowns & Aspect Variants
Vertical/square reformats and shorter runtime cuts (15s, 30s, 60s) from the approved master.
$0
Thumbnail Design
Composited thumbnail with title treatment for YouTube, podcasts, or wherever your video lives.
$0
Additional Revision Rounds
Beyond the three rounds included in the base. Add more if your team needs extra review cycles.
$0
Rush Delivery (25%)
A compressed timeline surcharge applied to your subtotal. Need it fast? Check this.
$0
Your Estimate $225
04 · Your Estimate
Base
$225
Add-Ons
$0
Subtotal
$225
Rush (+25%)
$0
Total Hrs
5.0
Effective Rate
$45/hr
Total
$225
Estimate · valid 30 days

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