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Crew Rate Calculator

Estimate day rates, half-day rates, prep days, overtime, kit fees, and simple production pricing scenarios before the conversation gets messy.

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Rate Inputs

Build the estimate.

Use this as a planning estimate, not a final contract quote. Adjust the assumptions until the number feels useful for the role, project, and market.

Role Type

Used for the plain-language summary.

Experience Level

Applies a suggested adjustment to the base day rate.

Base Day Rate

Your starting full-day rate before adjustments.

Shoot / Work Days

Use decimals for partial schedules if needed.

Half Days

Calculated at the half-day percentage below.

Half-Day Percent

Many freelancers use 50% to 70% of a day rate.

Prep / Travel Days

Prep, scout, fitting, rehearsal, travel, or wrap days.

Prep-Day Percent

Useful when prep days are billed below full-day rate.

Overtime Hours

Estimated hours beyond the included day.

Overtime Multiplier

Uses an estimated hourly rate from a 10-hour day.

Kit / Gear Fee

Camera, sound, tools, kit, or equipment fee.

Expenses / Mileage

Meals, mileage, parking, lodging, rentals, or other costs.

Discount Percent

Optional friend/rush package adjustment.

Markup / Contingency Percent

Optional buffer for complexity or uncertainty.

Notes For The Estimate

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