SHOOT RATES
EQUIPMENT
Director of Photography
AVAILABLE AS DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
DP Services
Michael Kent is available as a DP for external productions. Bring cinema-grade expertise — Sony FX6, A7S III, professional lighting and audio — to your set.
Camera packages, aerial/drone, additional crew, and post-production available.
Base DP Rates
Full Day (up to 10 hours) — $1200
Includes: Cinematography direction, camera operation, lighting design, shot planning, on-set collaboration
Half Day (up to 5 hours) — $800
Includes: Same full DP services in condensed timeframe
Overtime — $100/hour (after 10 hours)
Prep/Scout Day — $500
Location scouting, technical prep, lighting/shot planning
DP Services
Specialty Services
Aerial/Drone (FAA Part 107 Certified)
Full Day — $700 | Half Day — $400
Includes flight planning, aerial cinematography, permits/insurance coordination
Multi-Camera Direction
2-Camera Setup — Base rate + $300
3-Camera Setup — Base rate + $600
Includes operator coordination, technical sync, monitoring
Camera Packages
Add-on’s to base DP rates
A-Camera Package — +$400/day
Sony FX6 or A7S III, lens selection, support system, monitoring
Dual-Camera Package — +$600/day
Sony FX6 + A7S III, full lens kit, sync & monitoring for both cameras
Run & Gun Kit — +$200/day
Single camera, 2 lenses, handheld/tripod support
Camera Department Crew
If additional crew needed:
1st AC (Focus Puller) — $500/day
2nd AC/DIT — $350/day
Additional Camera Operator — $550/day
Lighting & grip departments coordinated by producer
Post-Production (Optional)
Color Grading — $120/hour
Editing — $85/hour
Equipment
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Sony FX6
The Sony FX6 is a compact, 4K full-frame cinema camera designed for versatile, high-sensitivity shooting in documentary, gimbal, and gimbal-free environments. It features a 10.2MP Exmor R sensor, BIONX XR engine, 15+ stops of dynamic range, and a base ISO of 800, plus a high-sensitivity mode of 12,800, making it excellent for low-light situations.
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Sony A7SIII
The Sony a7S III is a premier full-frame mirrorless camera designed for videographers and low-light photography, featuring a 12.1MP BSI-CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor. It specializes in high-sensitivity, low-noise imaging (ISO up to 409,600) and supports internal 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 recording.
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DJI Mavic Pro 2
The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is a compact, foldable drone featuring a 1-inch CMOS sensor Hasselblad camera, offering 20MP photos and 4K 10-bit video. It boasts a 31-minute flight time, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and 72 kph (45 mph) max speed, making it a high-performance choice for professional aerial photography.
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Professional Lighting & Audio
- Aputure Lights
- DJI and Rhode Audio Mics
Terms & Booking
Travel
Local (Cleveland metro) — Included in day rate
Regional (Ohio) — $0.67/mile + 25% day rate for travel days
National/International — Full day rate for travel days, all expenses covered by production
Booking Terms
Deposit: 50% to hold dates
Payment: Net 15 (balance due within 15 days of wrap)
Minimum: Half day (5 hours)
Multi-Day Discounts
3-5 days — 10% off
6-10 days — 15% off
10+ days — Custom quote (up to 20%)
Cancellation Policy:
7+ days notice — Full refund
3-6 days notice — 50% deposit retained
<72 hours — Full deposit retained
Insurance: $2M liability coverage | COI available upon request