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Why We Built This Guide

At Mongoose Films, we believe in transparency. That's why we created this pricing guide — to give you clear, upfront rates on our gear, crew, and production services. Whether you're producing a single interview or a multi-day live event, this guide helps you budget with confidence and book with ease.
Not sure what gear or crew you actually need? Give us a call. Tell us about your project, and we'll help craft a custom quote that fits your vision and budget.
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But if you know your way around production — feel free to dive in and build your own estimate right here.
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📋 Project Details

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🎬 Base Production Package

Basic One Camera includes: Sony FX9, Director of Photography, grip gear, electrical support, 10hr day

👥 Custom Crew (10-Hour Day)

Build your custom crew or add to your base package. All rates shown are mid-range estimates.
Producer $1,450/day
Day-of producer to oversee production workflow and coordinate logistics ($700-$2,200 range)
Director of Photography $1,450/day
Professional DP for camera operation and visual direction ($700-$2,200 range)
Audio Tech w/ Gear $1,225/day
Audio technician with professional recording equipment and wireless systems ($850-$1,600 range)
Second Camera Operator $875/day
Additional camera operator for multi-camera setups and coverage ($550-$1,200 range)
Gaffer $900/day
Lighting director to design and implement professional lighting setups ($550-$1,250 range)
DIT / 1st AC $600/day
Digital Imaging Technician or 1st Assistant Camera for technical support ($450-$750 range)
Production Assistant $350/day
General production support for equipment, setup, and coordination ($250-$450 range)

📷 Camera Rentals

All cameras include lens choice, tripod, batteries, and media
Sony FX9 $650/day
Professional full-frame cinema camera with 6K recording, dual base ISO, excellent low-light performance
Sony FX3 $350/day
Compact full-frame cinema camera with S-Cinetone, perfect for handheld work and gimbal use
Sony FS7 $550/day
Super 35mm camera with built-in ND filters, ideal for documentary and ENG work
Sony A7R V $450/day
61MP full-frame mirrorless with 8K video, excellent for hybrid photo/video projects

🔍 Professional Lenses

Cinema-quality lenses for every shooting scenario

Sony E-Mount Cine & Zooms

28-135mm f/4 Cine (4 avail) - $75/day
24-70mm f/2.8 GM II - $60/day
70-200mm f/2.8 GM II - $75/day
200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 - $85/day
16-35mm PZ f/4 Cine - $65/day

Fujinon MK Cine Zooms (E-Mount)

18-55mm T2.9 MK - $85/day
50-135mm T2.9 MK - $85/day

Zeiss CP.3 Primes (PL Mount w/ Adapter)

35mm T2.1 - $85/day
50mm T2.1 - $85/day
85mm T2.1 - $85/day

Sigma Lenses (E-Mount)

60-600mm Sports - $80/day
28-105mm Art - $65/day

💡 Professional Lighting

All lighting includes softboxes and standard accessories

RGB / High-End LEDs

Aputure Nova P600c $125/day
2x1ft RGBWW panels with full color spectrum control and built-in effects
Nanlux Evoke 1200 $175/day
1200W equivalent LED with incredible punch and color accuracy, great HMI alternative

Point Source Bi-Color LEDs

Aputure LS 600x $110/day
Powerful 600W bi-color LED (2700K-6500K) perfect for key lighting
Aputure 300x $85/day
Versatile 300W bi-color LED, ideal for interviews and medium setups
Nanlite Forza 300B $80/day
Reliable 300W bi-color LED with excellent build quality
Aputure LS 60x $45/day
Compact 60W bi-color LED, perfect for accent and hair lighting

Soft Panels & Fluorescents

Litepanels Astra 6X $60/day
Professional 1x1ft LED panels with exceptional color accuracy
Kino Flo Diva-Lite $65/day
Classic fluorescent fixtures with beautiful soft light quality
Kino Flo 4ft 4Bank $75/day
Large 4-tube fluorescent fixtures for broad, even coverage

Flexible & Accent Lighting

Falcon Eyes Rollable LED $50/day
Flexible LED panels perfect for car interiors and tight spaces
PavoTube 30C 4-Light Kit $125/day
RGB tube lights with built-in effects for creative setups
Aputure Accent B7C Kit $80/day
Small RGBWW accent lights for background and detail lighting (8-light kit)

🎤 Professional Audio Systems

Broadcast-quality audio for every production
Standard Audio Kit $550/day
Complete field audio: MixPre-10T II, boom mic (NTG-3/AT4053b), 4x Lectrosonics wireless TX, 2x RX, IFBs, timecode, camera hops

À La Carte Audio Gear

Sound Devices MixPre-10T II - $150/day
Boom Kit (NTG-3/AT4053b) - $72/day
Lectrosonics SMDWB TX - $55/day
Lectrosonics DCR822 Dual RX - $87/day
Lectrosonics UCR411a RX - $47/day
Wireless Camera Hops - $72/day
IFB System (Pair) - $50/day
Wireless Timecode Units - $42/day
Digital Slate w/ Timecode - $75/day

📡 Communication Systems

Professional crew communication for complex productions
Digital Walkie Kit (10 units) - $150/day
Individual Radio + Headset - $20/day
Hollyland Solidcom C1 (6 headsets) - $250/day
Live Event Comms Bundle - $350/day

🚐 Grip & Lighting Support

Complete mobile production support with professional gear
Standard 1-Ton Van includes: Ram 3500 cargo van, 10 C-stands with arms, baby stands, flags, diffusion frames, apple boxes, sandbags, power distribution

🎬 Camera Support

Professional camera movement solutions
DJI RS3 Gimbal - $87/day
Dana Dolly Kit - $112/day
Kessler Cine Slider w/ Pan-Tilt - $125/day

📺 Monitoring

Professional monitoring for director and client viewing
DJI Producer Monitor 7" $60/day
High-resolution wireless monitors for director and client viewing
Video Village Monitor 20" $60/day
Professional monitoring for video village setup
Client Monitor 43" $125/day
Large client monitoring for comfortable viewing
Large Client Monitor 55" $150/day
Premium large-scale client monitoring

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⚠️ Ballpark Estimate Only
Final pricing depends on specific requirements and availability. Rates shown are mid-range estimates from our standard pricing.

📍 Based in Canton, MI (48188)
First 60 miles round trip included for local shoots.

📞 Contact: (734) 657-3141
📧 Email: john@mongoosefilms.com

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