Every booking includes our full $60K+ production package: cinema cameras, lighting, audio, drone and grip. No hidden hire fees, and a crew who know how to use it. Here's the kit, and our indicative day rates.
Lights, cameras, audio, drones, tripods, gimbals, grip — there's a lot that goes into a professional video. Our day rate includes the entire package, so the only time you'll see extra charges is when a job calls for specialised gear (a rare occurrence). Renting all of this from a hire house would run into thousands of dollars a day; book with us and you get the kit and the crew who know it inside out.
Netflix-approved cinema body plus a hybrid second camera for multi-angle coverage, paired with a selection of pro lenses.
Sony FX6 · A7S IIIAn extensive range of daylight, bi-colour and RGB lights with modifiers — the difference between an average video and something special.
Daylight · Bi-colour · RGBBroadcast shotgun mics, pro wireless lavaliers and a field recorder. Bad audio loses viewers faster than anything — so we never skimp.
Audio-Technica · Røde · SennheiserAerial footage to lift production value, flown legally. Tell us the location and we'll confirm whether drone flight is permitted there.
DJI Air 3A lifesaver when a script is involved — operated remotely by our team, so all your talent has to do is read and look natural.
Remote-operatedTripods, sliders, gimbals and stands to get the shot — locked-off, tracking or handheld — exactly where the story needs it.
Tripods · Gimbals · SlidersOur purpose-built production van is equipped to handle almost any situation we'll meet on a shoot. It carries the full kit, the crew and — where needed — our clients, so we arrive on site ready to roll without a dozen trips back to the car park.
Our main camera is the Netflix-approved Sony FX6 cinema camera — used on productions around the world and capable of stunning 4K images. We pair it with Sony's A7S III, an exceptional hybrid that excels at video and holds its own for photography, plus a selection of appropriate lenses for every look.
Proper lighting is what separates an average video from something genuinely impressive. We carry an extensive range of lights and modifiers to suit whatever the project calls for — powerful daylight-balanced fixtures, bi-colour panels, and RGB lights for when you need a splash of colour.
Green screens turn a dull space into anything you can imagine — but done badly, the result looks terrible. It pays to choose a team with real experience here. For larger shoots we dry-hire a studio; we also carry on-location green screen solutions for when the set has to come to you.
Audio, aerials and the gear that quietly makes the difference between footage that works and footage you re-shoot.
Audio is the most overlooked part of a kit. People tolerate average vision; they switch off bad sound. We run the Audio-Technica AT4053b for interior dialogue and the Røde NTG3 outdoors. For lavaliers, Sennheiser AVX transmitters with pro MKE2 mics, or Deity Theos with W.Lav Pros — plus a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II when an external recorder is needed.
Drones have transformed what's possible — and we carry one of DJI's best, the Air 3. Aerial footage is a great way to elevate production value, but there are areas where flight isn't permitted. If you'd like drone shots in your video, talk to us and we'll confirm whether UAVs can fly at your location.
Some videos need a script — and memorising even a short one is hard once lights and cameras are pointed at you. Our teleprompter is controlled remotely by a crew member, so the talent simply reads from the screen and stays looking natural on camera.
Every project is quoted on its own requirements — and a free, bespoke quote is always the best guide. The rates below give you an idea of what full video production, or standalone editing, typically costs. All prices exclude GST.
Required for larger or multi-location shoots, or where creative planning is involved — scheduling, scripting and storyboarding so the shoot day runs to plan.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Pre-production meetings, scheduling, planning, scripting & storyboarding (as required) | $100per hour |
Every shoot booking includes our full $60K+ equipment package. No separate hire fees for cameras, lights or audio.
| Booking type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Camera operator — half day (up to 4 hrs on site + local travel) | $800+ GST |
| Camera operator — full day (up to 8.5 hrs on site + local travel) | $1,200+ GST |
Engaged only on shoots that genuinely need an extra set of hands.
| Booking type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Camera assistant — half day (up to 4 hrs on site + local travel) | $400+ GST |
| Camera assistant — full day (up to 8.5 hrs on site + local travel) | $600+ GST |
Already have footage? We edit, colour grade, master audio and add motion graphics or captions. Projects requiring editing generally include two rounds of draft revisions unless otherwise stated.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Video editing — day rate | $800+ GST |
| Video editing — half day | $400+ GST |
| Video editing — hourly | $120+ GST / hr |
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Music licensing | $50+ GST / project |
| Data handling & storage | $100+ GST flat fee |
| Supply of raw video on hard drive | $300+ GST |
| Expenses incurred (e.g. parking) | At cost |
| Corporate photography | On request |
When you work with ThinkVP, your video is shot with some of the best kit going — and we upgrade it regularly to keep our work best-in-class. Every Brisbane shoot includes our full $60K+ production package: Sony FX6 and A7S III cinema cameras, an extensive lighting range, broadcast-grade audio, a DJI Air 3 drone, grip and stabilisation, a teleprompter, and green screen capability. It all travels in our purpose-built production van, ready for almost any situation on the day.
Our camera operator rates start at $800 + GST for a half day and $1,200 + GST for a full day, with all equipment included. Standalone video editing is $800 + GST per day or $120 + GST per hour, and pre-production planning is $100 per hour where a project calls for scripting or scheduling. Most complete single-video projects land between $1,300 and $5,000 + GST depending on shoot complexity and editing — and producing several videos in one shoot day dramatically lowers the cost per video.
Renting cameras, lighting and audio individually from a hire house would cost thousands of dollars a day. Because we own a complete professional kit, there's no separate equipment line on your quote — and, just as importantly, the crew on site know how to use every piece of it. That's the combination that matters: great gear is only as good as the people operating it.
The rates on this page are indicative — every project is different. We're always happy to put together a free, bespoke quote based on your goals, whether you need full corporate video production, event videography, training videos or just editing. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come back within one business day.
Tell us what you're after and we'll put together a clear, line-itemised quote — usually within one business day.