Pricing
Music video editing from $250, quoted per project — free concept first, no deposit until you've seen the first cut, revisions included.
There are no fixed packages here, because no two videos have the same scope. Instead, every project gets a custom quote based on what your video actually needs — and you see that number, plus a free concept for the video, before you commit to anything or pay a cent.
How the pricing works
Projects start at $250. A beat-synced edit from footage you already have sits near that starting point. From there, the price moves with scope:
| Scope factor | What it means for the price |
|---|---|
| Footage volume | An edit from one tight shoot costs less than syncing and selecting across hours of takes and locations. |
| Color grading | A clean, consistent grade is part of every edit; a heavy stylized look developed from scratch adds scope. |
| VFX & motion graphics | Flash cuts and speed ramps are standard; composited effects, text animation, and heavy VFX are quoted per video. |
| Deliverables | One horizontal master costs less than a master plus properly reframed vertical versions for Reels/TikTok/Shorts. |
| Shoot involvement | Edit-only is the base; direction and shoot planning from scratch — locations, shot list, references — expands the project. |
Every project includes
- A free concept and custom quote within 24 hours of sending your track
- First cut within 48 hours of approving the concept
- No deposit until you've seen the first cut
- Revisions included until you're happy — no per-round fees
- Beat-synced editing and color grading as standard, not add-ons
- Final HD delivery in the formats your release needs
How this compares
Marketplace editors on Fiverr or Upwork often quote lower to start, but the price is built around caps — capped revisions, per-round fees, extra charges for grading or vertical versions — and quality varies wildly between gigs. Full-service studios deliver excellent work but typically start well into four figures once crew and production are involved. Clipcutting sits deliberately between the two: a single editor-director, a portfolio you can check with 15M+ views across 70+ clients, and a process where you approve a free concept before any money moves. The music video cost guide breaks down the full market in detail.
Pricing questions
How much does music video editing cost at Clipcutting?
Projects start at $250. The final price depends on scope — footage volume, color grading, VFX and motion graphics, and how many deliverables you need. You get a free concept and custom quote within 24 hours before committing to anything.
Is there a deposit?
No. There's no deposit until you've seen the first cut. You get a free concept and quote first, approve the direction, see a first cut within 48 hours — and only then pay.
Are revisions extra?
No — revisions are included until you're satisfied with the final cut. There's no fixed cap or per-round fee for reasonable revision rounds.
Do vertical versions for Reels and TikTok cost extra?
Vertical cuts are quoted as part of your project scope up front. Tell the quote form where the video will live — YouTube, Reels, TikTok, or all three — and the quote covers every deliverable, so there are no surprise add-ons later.
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Send your song and footage — free concept and custom quote within 24 hours, no deposit until you see the first cut.
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