Pricing: How Much to Charge and When to Raise Rates

Step 1 — Set a clear beginner baseline rate

Start with a simple baseline that reflects your current skill level and market reality. A practical beginner range is often $75–$100 per edited short-form video including filming, editing, captions, and one revision. Your goal is not to be the cheapest forever—it is to create a pricing foundation that is easy to explain and easy for brands to approve.