Videographer day rates in Toronto
A videographer in Toronto typically charges $575 to $1,400 per day, with entry-level shooters from about $300 and senior directors of photography up to $3,500, based on a 2026 line-item cost model of Toronto crew rates checked against local market pricing. Half-days usually run 60 to 70 percent of the day rate. All figures CAD, pre-tax.
Toronto crew rate card (2026)
| Role | Low | Typical | High | Half-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | $850 | $2,300 | $6,000 | $1,500 |
| Producer | $575 | $1,050 | $2,500 | $675 |
| Line Producer | $800 | $1,400 | $2,500 | $900 |
| Production Manager | $645 | $900 | $1,187 | $575 |
| Production Coordinator | $440 | $650 | $825 | $425 |
| Production Assistant | $250 | $350 | $415 | $225 |
| Director of Photography | $850 | $1,550 | $3,500 | $1,000 |
| Camera Operator | $575 | $825 | $1,400 | $525 |
| 1st AC (Focus Puller) | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $500 |
| 2nd AC | $400 | $600 | $850 | $400 |
| Gaffer | $425 | $700 | $1,100 | $450 |
| Key Grip | $500 | $725 | $1,000 | $475 |
| Grip / Swing Electric | $350 | $500 | $700 | $325 |
| Sound Mixer / Recordist | $575 | $875 | $1,400 | $575 |
| Boom Operator | $450 | $600 | $850 | $400 |
| Hair & Makeup Artist | $375 | $600 | $1,000 | $400 |
| Wardrobe Stylist | $400 | $650 | $1,200 | $425 |
| Stills Photographer | $1,000 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $1,300 |
| Drone Pilot (RPAS, incl. aircraft) | $1,050 | $1,400 | $3,000 | $900 |
| Video Editor (+ suite) | $340 | $700 | $2,000 | $450 |
| Colorist (grade + suite) | $500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $650 |
| Sound Design / Mix (+ studio) | $500 | $1,000 | $2,400 | $650 |
| Motion Graphics Artist | $500 | $900 | $1,800 | $575 |
| VFX Artist / Compositor | $600 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $650 |
| 2D Animator | $400 | $750 | $1,400 | $500 |
| 3D Animator / CG | $500 | $900 | $1,800 | $575 |
| Scriptwriter / Copywriter | $375 | $750 | $1,500 | $500 |
| Storyboard Artist | $400 | $700 | $1,200 | $450 |
| Production Designer / Art | $600 | $900 | $1,500 | $575 |
Day rates for a standard shoot day including the role’s usual kit where applicable. Union productions (IATSE, DGC) run higher with fringes. CAD, pre-tax. Last updated July 2026, maintained by the Toronto Video Production team.
Hourly vs day rate
Most Toronto crew book by the day or half-day, not by the hour. Where hourly pricing exists it usually works out to $75 to $200 per hour with a minimum booking. If your shoot fits in four hours or less, ask for a half-day rate, typically 60 to 70 percent of the full day.
Why a project costs more than a day rate
A day rate covers one person for the shoot day. A finished video adds editing ($340 to $2,000 per day), colour, sound mix, and often extra crew or gear. That is why a typical corporate video runs $5,800 to $10,850 even though the camera operator is only around $825 of it. Estimate a full project or see costs by video type.
Videographer rates: FAQ
- What is the day rate for a videographer in Toronto?
- A solo videographer or camera operator in Toronto typically charges $575 to $1,400 per day, depending on experience and gear. A director of photography runs $850 to $3,500 per day. Entry-level shooters can be found from around $300 to $500.
- How much does a videographer charge per hour in Toronto?
- Most professional videographers price by the day or half-day rather than hourly. Where hourly rates exist they typically work out to $75 to $200 per hour with minimum bookings. A half-day booking usually costs about 60 to 70 percent of the full day rate.
- What does a videographer day rate include?
- A day rate normally covers the shooter and their standard kit for a roughly 10-hour day. Editing, colour, sound mix, additional crew, specialty gear, and travel are billed separately, which is why full projects cost more than one day rate.
- How much does a full camera crew cost per day in Toronto?
- A typical three-person crew (director of photography, sound mixer, and gaffer or assistant) runs about $2,200 to $3,800 per day at standard professional rates before gear rentals.
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