Updated October 1, 2026
Affordable music video production in NYC
Our lowest-priced music video is Lil Dog at $1,200, flat. That covers a half-day shoot at one New York City location, a performance edit cut to your track and a color grade, delivered in 7 business days.
What $1,200 gets you
- A half-day shoot, up to 4 hours, at one NYC location
- Cinema cameras, the same ones we use on the bigger packages
- A performance edit, cut to your track
- A color grade
- The final video in 7 business days
On Lil Dog you bring the concept and the location. That is where the savings come from.
How to keep a music video cheap without it looking cheap
- One location. Every move between spots eats shoot time. Pick one place with a few different backdrops.
- A performance video. You and the song, shot well, costs less than a story with actors and props.
- A free location. A block, a rooftop you have access to, a friend’s shop. Our NYC locations guide covers what needs permission.
- Show up ready. Know your outfits and have the final mix of the song. Four hours goes fast.
What you give up at the low price
Lil Dog has no concept help, no location scouting and no Instagram Collab post, and it takes 7 business days instead of 5. If you want those, Big Dog is $2,500, or $2,200 at the launch rate for the first 5 booked projects.
What to watch for with low-budget video offers
- Ask if the edit and color grade are in the price.
- Ask for the delivery date in writing.
- Ask if the price can change after the shoot. Ours can’t.
More on pricing in what a music video costs in NYC.
Affordable music video FAQ
What is the cheapest music video you make?
Lil Dog, at $1,200 flat. It covers a half-day shoot of up to 4 hours at one NYC location, a performance edit cut to your track and a color grade, delivered in 7 business days.
Are there extra costs on top of the $1,200?
No. The package is one flat price. If you choose a private location that charges its own fee, that fee is separate, and we flag it when we plan the shoot.
Why is Lil Dog cheaper than Big Dog?
It is a half day instead of a full day, at one location, and you bring the concept and the location yourself. Big Dog adds concept help, location scouting, an Instagram Collab post and 5-day delivery.
Is a low-budget music video shot on a phone?
No. Lil Dog is shot on cinema cameras and color graded.