How much will a video cost in 2026? Prices by video type and by stage.

Price ranges for corporate videos, animation, case studies, and e-learning in 2026, how the budget is divided among the stages, extra costs, and how to spend less without sacrificing quality.

Samuel SilvaSilvertake Video
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in this article
  1. Why is it so difficult to find a video price?
  2. How much does a video cost, depending on the type of project?
  3. How much does a corporate video cost?
  4. How much does an animated or motion graphics video cost?
  5. How much does it cost to produce video lessons for distance learning?
  6. How is the budget divided among the stages?
  7. Extra costs that frequently arise.
  8. What makes the price of a video go up or down?
  9. Costs that the initial budget doesn't show.
  10. Producer, freelance videographer, in-house team or IA
  11. How to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
  12. How to request a quote that is accurate the first time.
  13. Frequently Asked Questions
  14. How much to invest in your video

A professional corporate video usually costs between R$ 8,000 and R$ 25,000 per finished video of 1 to 3 minutes. The price goes up or down depending on the number of recording days, post-production work, and the number of versions.

This guide outlines price ranges by video type in the Brazilian market, how to divide costs across production stages, unexpected expenses, and ways to reduce spending without sacrificing quality.

Quick summary:

  • An institutional video, with a recording time of 2 to 3 minutes and 1 day of filming, costs between R$ 8,000 and R$ 20,000.
  • For a single short video, up to 2 minutes long, animation or motion graphics costs between R$ 6,000 and R$ 15,000.
  • Online courses consisting of 10 to 30 lessons of 10 to 30 minutes each, recorded over 1 to 4 days, range from R$ 15,000 to R$ 60,000, and the cost per lesson decreases as the course grows.
  • The recording process consumes almost half the budget. Post-production accounts for just over a third, and pre-production for less than 10%, although it is pre-production that determines how much the other two cost.
  • Professional voice-over and makeup are the most common extras.

Why is it so difficult to find a video price?

Almost every article about video pricing in Brazil gives an overly broad range (“from R$ 2,000 to R$ 200,000”) or translates American values into dollars. Anyone needing to present a figure to management is left without a reference point.

“"A video" can be almost anything. To arrive at useful tracks, we've separated what usually comes mixed together:

  • the type of video, Because institutional content, animation, and video lessons have different cost structures;
  • a video or a packageIn bundles, the fixed cost is divided among several videos;
  • common projects and outliers, so that a single large project does not distort the benchmark.

The values below are benchmarks for the Brazilian corporate market in 2026, including taxes, for budget planning purposes. The price of each project depends on its scope.

How much does a video cost, depending on the type of project?

The "common range" column shows where most projects of each type are located. The last column indicates the starting point for larger projects, with multiple days, cities, or versions.

Video type (1 video) Scope Common range Larger projects
Institutional video with recording 1 video of 2 to 3 minutes, 1 day of recording. R$ 8 thousand to R$ 20 thousand multiple cities, many daily rates or versions: above R$ 35 thousand
Video case study or customer testimonial 1 video of 2 to 4 minutes, 1 client, half to one day's work. R$ 8 thousand to R$ 18 thousand Another city, more locations or operational images: above R$ 25 thousand
Animated video or motion graphics 1 video of up to 2 minutes R$ 6 thousand to R$ 15 thousand Longer videos, original illustrations, characters, or 3D: above R$ 20,000
Manifesto, TV commercial or campaign film 1 film of 30 seconds 2 minutes (with stock footage and motion graphics at the bottom; filmed with cast and locations at the top) R$ 6 thousand to R$ 25 thousand A campaign featuring multiple films, cast, and locations: above R$ 50,000
Editing only (previously recorded material) 1 video of up to 5 minutes, or a batch of up to 20-30 short videos. R$ 4 thousand to R$ 15 thousand Larger lots or editions with lots of animation: above R$ 25 thousand

Projects with multiple videos follow a different account:

Project type (package) Scope Common range Larger projects
Video lessons and online courses 10 to 30 lessons of 10 to 30 minutes each, 1 to 4 daily. R$ 15 thousand to R$ 60 thousand Hundreds of lessons, more than 30 hours of content: above R$ 140 thousand
Animated video package 2 to 6 videos of 1 to 3 minutes each R$ 10 thousand to R$ 35 thousand 10 or more videos, or more than 30 minutes of animation in total: above R$ 60 thousand
Video package for social media 10 to 30 videos of 15 seconds each, 1 minute each, from 1 to 2 days of recording or from cuts of previously recorded material. R$ 15 thousand to R$ 40 thousand Continuous monthly production or multiple formats: above R$ 50 thousand
Package of case studies and testimonials 3 videos of 2 to 4 minutes each, in the same city, 2 to 3 days. R$ 12 thousand to R$ 30 thousand 5 or more videos, or clients in multiple cities: above R$ 35 thousand

For a single short video, Animation is cheaper than recording., This is because it eliminates the need for a daily crew allowance, travel, and location. In longer videos or those with complex characters, the relationship is reversed.

The manifesto has the widest banner. The same name applies to a video assembled from stock footage and narration, and to a film with a cast, multiple locations, and an original soundtrack.

How much does a corporate video cost?

Corporate videos are among the most requested by companies and are also among those with the widest price variation.

The most common format, in the R$ 8,000 to R$ 20,000 range, is A 2-3 minute video with a script, a day of filming at the company, interviews with two or three people, supporting images, and simple motion graphics..

These factors lead an institutional investment to exceed R$ 35 thousand:

  • more than one city or unit, including team travel and extra per diem expenses;
  • aerial and operational images in factories, which require PPE, safety integration, and short recording windows;
  • contracted squad Instead of collaborators;
  • derivative versions, such as a short film for networks, one in English and one with Libras (Brazilian Sign Language).

At the bottom of the range are projects with a finalized script before filming, a single location, defined interviewees, and a well-organized round of adjustments.

If you are at the beginning of the process, read What is a corporate video? and the Step-by-step itinerary Before requesting a quote, a clear itinerary will lower the price more than any negotiation.

How much does an animated or motion graphics video cost?

An animated explainer video of up to 2 minutes costs between R$ 6,000 and R$ 15,000. The price depends less on the length and more on these choices:

  • style: Motion graphics with typography, icons, and charts are the fastest to produce. Original illustration and characters cost more, and 3D animation is the top choice.;
  • narration: Almost every animated video uses a professional voice actor, who is charged extra for this service;
  • amount: In packaged designs, the visual style and graphic elements are created once and then reused.

If the video needs to explain a technical process or a difficult piece of data, see When motion graphics are worth more than live-action footage..

How much does it cost to produce video lessons for distance learning?

A course may have dozens or hundreds of videos. The price depends mainly on... How many classes fit into each recording day? and how much of the edition can be standardized.

An online course with 10 to 30 lessons of 10 to 30 minutes each, recorded over 1 to 4 days, costs between R$ 15,000 and R$ 60,000. Large programs, with hundreds of lessons and more than 30 hours of content, exceed R$ 140,000.

In projects where each lesson is cheaper, these points emerge:

  • Concentrated studio recording, with many classes per day;
  • Prepared teachers, with teleprompters and scripts reviewed beforehand;
  • A visual pattern created once, with vignettes, title cards, and lower thirds used in all lessons.

Short courses, with few classes, custom animation, and on-location filming, end up being more expensive per class. The fixed structure of pre-production, visual identity, and set design is divided among only a few videos.

To compare formats, see In-house distance learning or with a production company. and Real video or AI avatar for distance learning.

How is the budget divided among the stages?

Every video project goes through three stages. In a typical corporate project involving recording, the breakdown is as follows:

Step Part of the budget What does it include?
Pre-production 5% to 10% briefing, script, planning, breakdown, schedule
Produção (gravação) 40% a 55% equipe, câmeras, luz, áudio, diárias, deslocamento
Post-production 30% a 45% edição, motion graphics, cor, mixagem, legendas, ajustes
Extras 0% a 10% locução, maquiagem, Libras, figurino, elenco

A pré-produção é a etapa mais barata e a que mais influencia o preço final. Nela se decide quantas diárias, locações e pessoas vão entrar e quanto material vai para a edição. Um roteiro vago vira uma diária a mais de gravação e rodadas extras de edição; entenda o que acontece na pré-produção.

A gravação pesa mais porque junta mais gente e mais equipamento no mesmo dia. Por isso, gravar mais coisa por diária economiza mais do que cortar etapas.

Pre-production: what you pay

  • reunião de briefing, com objetivo, público e canal;
  • roteiro, com uma ou duas rodadas de ajuste;
  • decupagem técnica e plano de gravação;
  • agenda com entrevistados, visitas técnicas e autorizações.

Com um briefing bem feito, essa etapa anda mais rápido e o orçamento sai mais preciso.

Production: what you pay

  • diárias da equipe: direção, câmera, som, luz e produção;
  • câmeras, lentes, iluminação e captação de áudio;
  • deslocamento e alimentação, e hospedagem fora da cidade;
  • estúdio ou locação, quando a gravação não acontece na empresa.

Post-production: what you pay for

  • seleção de material e montagem;
  • motion graphics, cartelas e lower thirds;
  • correção de cor e mixagem de áudio;
  • legendas e versões em outros formatos;
  • as rodadas de ajuste combinadas no orçamento.

A pós-produção é onde o orçamento mais estoura depois de aprovado, por causa de ajustes fora do combinado. Um fluxo de aprovação organizado evita a maior parte disso.

Extra costs that frequently arise.

Estes itens ficam fora de muitos projetos, mas aparecem bastante:

Item Common range Quando entra
Locução profissional (por vídeo de até 3 min) R$ 400 a R$ 1.300 vídeos animados, institucionais narrados, VTs
Maquiagem (por diária) R$ 400 a R$ 1.200 entrevistas com executivos, videoaulas, pessoas em close
Janela de Libras (por vídeo de até 3 min) a partir de R$ 800 comunicação interna, treinamento, campanhas públicas

O preço da locução muda com o tempo de texto e com o uso: internet, TV ou mídia paga. Para saber quanto texto cabe no seu vídeo, use a calculadora de locução. Sobre acessibilidade, temos um guia de Libras em vídeos corporativos.

What makes the price of a video go up or down?

Entre os projetos mais baratos e os mais caros de cada categoria, as diferenças se repetem.

Número de diárias. É o fator que mais pesa, porque cada diária soma equipe, equipamento e logística. Dois institucionais com a mesma duração podem custar o dobro um do outro se um tiver uma diária e o outro, três.

Locações e cidades. Trocar de locação no mesmo dia consome horas de montagem. Trocar de cidade soma viagem, hospedagem e às vezes uma diária só de deslocamento.

Quem aparece. Colaboradores e executivos dispensam cachê, mas precisam de preparo e às vezes de maquiagem. Elenco profissional cobra cachê e direitos de uso; veja How to manage executives on video.

Complexidade da pós-produção. Um corte simples com lower thirds sai rápido. Motion graphics sob medida, animação de dados ou 3D multiplicam as horas de edição.

Quantidade de versões. Cada versão, seja de 30 segundos, vertical, em inglês ou com Libras, é trabalho de pós, mesmo usando o mesmo material.

Rodadas de ajuste. O orçamento prevê um número de rodadas. Ajustes além disso e mudanças de roteiro depois da gravação são a causa mais comum de custo extra.

Term. Projeto urgente pede mais gente trabalhando em paralelo e, às vezes, hora extra.

Direitos de uso. Trilha, imagens de banco e cachê de elenco têm preços diferentes para uso interno, internet ou TV. Vídeo para TV também exige registro na Ancine.

Costs that the initial budget doesn't show.

Alguns custos só aparecem depois que o vídeo está pronto e valem ser previstos desde o início:

  • Atualização. Telas de sistema, números e pessoas que podem sair da empresa envelhecem o vídeo rápido. Deixar esses elementos em cartelas fáceis de trocar reduz o custo da atualização.
  • Localização. Traduzir, legendar ou dublar é um projeto à parte. Veja como planejar vídeos multilíngues e o que a AI-powered dubbing já resolve.
  • Distribuição. Impulsionar o vídeo tem orçamento de mídia separado do de produção. Temos um guia de paid media for video.
  • Arquivos brutos. Combine com a produtora se o material bruto fica guardado e por quanto tempo, porque isso decide se uma versão futura parte do zero.

Producer, freelance videographer, in-house team or IA

O preço também muda com quem faz o vídeo.

Produtora Freelance videomaker Internal team Ferramentas de IA
Custo por projeto, com todas as etapas por diária ou por hora de edição salários fixos e equipamento assinatura mensal
Best for institucionais, cases, EAD em escala, campanhas cobertura de evento, vídeos simples com roteiro pronto volume alto e contínuo rascunhos, versões, legendas, alguns treinamentos
Roteiro e direção incluídos por sua conta, na maioria dos casos depende da equipe por sua conta
Ponto de atenção custo maior por vídeo isolado depende de uma pessoa só custo fixo mesmo sem demanda limite de qualidade e de marca

Para poucos vídeos por ano, contratar uma produtora sai mais barato do que manter uma equipe. Com produção todo mês, compare um recurring package com uma equipe interna.

Aprofundamos essa comparação em produtora ou videomaker interno e mostramos valores de mercado em quanto custa contratar um videomaker.

A IA já reduz custo em transcrição, legendas, versões e alguns treinamentos com avatar. Quando a credibilidade da marca está em jogo, roteiro, direção e gravação de pessoas reais continuam necessários; testamos isso em vídeos com avatar de IA: vale a pena?.

How to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.

  1. Grave vários vídeos na mesma diária. Equipe, equipamento e deslocamento se dividem entre todos.
  2. Planeje as versões antes de gravar. Uma gravação bem planejada rende o vídeo principal, cortes para redes, depoimentos curtos e fotos; decidir depois pede outra diária.
  3. Aprove o roteiro antes da gravação. Mudar o roteiro na pré-produção custa quase nada. Depois, pode custar uma diária.
  4. Prepare quem vai falar. Um entrevistado que leu as perguntas rende em uma hora o que outro leva três. O teleprompter ajuda em falas longas.
  5. Concentre o feedback. Uma pessoa reúne os comentários de todos e manda uma rodada só.
  6. Crie um padrão visual reaproveitável. Vinheta, cartelas e grafismos feitos uma vez servem para os próximos vídeos.
  7. Use estúdio quando fizer sentido. Em videoaulas e entrevistas, o estúdio rende mais vídeos por diária que a sala de reunião.

How to request a quote that is accurate the first time.

Quanto mais informação no pedido, mais perto do valor final fica o orçamento. Antes de falar com uma produtora, reúna:

  • objetivo e público: para que serve o vídeo e quem vai assistir;
  • canal: site, LinkedIn, evento, TV ou plataforma de EAD;
  • duração aproximada e quantidade de vídeos;
  • onde gravar: How many locations, and in which cities?;
  • who appears and whether they are collaborators or cast members;
  • versions: formats, languages, accessibility;
  • term, specifying the date the video needs to be online;
  • references What you like and what you don't like.

With this, it's possible to Compare budgets from different production companies. Looking at what each one included at each stage, in addition to the final value.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 2-minute corporate video cost?

A 2-3 minute institutional video, with one day of filming at the company, a script, and simple motion graphics, costs between R$8,000 and R$20,000 per day. More filming days, multiple locations, or a larger cast will increase the price to over R$35,000 per day.

Is animated video cheaper than recorded video?

For a single short explainer video, yes: an animated video of up to 2 minutes ranges from R$ 6,000 to R$ 15,000, and a recorded institutional video of 2 to 3 minutes, with a 1-day production run, ranges from R$ 8,000 to R$ 20,000. In longer animations, with characters or 3D, the relationship is reversed.

How much does it cost to produce an online video course?

An online course with 10 to 30 lessons of 10 to 30 minutes each, recorded over 1 to 4 days, costs between R$ 15,000 and R$ 60,000. Programs with hundreds of lessons and more than 30 hours of content exceed R$ 140,000.

Recording multiple lessons per day in a studio is what reduces costs the most.

How much does a professional voiceover cost?

Between R$ 400 and R$ 1,300 per video of up to 3 minutes, depending on the text length and usage: internet, TV or paid media.

What is included in a production company's budget?

A complete budget includes pre-production (briefing, script, and planning), production (crew, equipment, and daily rates), and post-production (editing, motion graphics, color grading, audio, and adjustment rounds). Voiceover, makeup, cast, and sign language interpretation are listed in separate lines. Check how many adjustment rounds are planned.

Why do production company budgets vary so much?

Each production company interprets the request differently: one budgets for one day of shooting, another for three; one includes a script, another doesn't. Compare the breakdown by stage and the scope. A budget significantly lower than others often results in less shooting or less post-production work than it appears.

Is it worth making videos with AI to save money?

For drafts, captions, versions, and some internal training, yes. For videos that represent the brand and rely on real people, such as corporate videos and case studies, scriptwriting, directing, and filming still make a difference.

How much to invest in your video

Most corporate videos cost between R$ 8,000 and R$ 25,000 per 1-3 minute video. Almost half of the cost goes to recording and just over a third to post-production, while pre-production, the cheapest stage, accounts for the total.

To pay less per video, come in with a clear objective, approve the script before recording, and plan the versions from the beginning. If you want a consistent number to keep going, Send me what you need. and we will respond with a detailed quote.

Published on April 4, 2023 · updated on September 29, 2026

Samuel Silva

Samuel Silva is the co-founder and Creative Director of Silvertake Vídeo, a video production company in Belo Horizonte. He leads a team that combines creativity and technology, delivering over 7,000 videos for more than 100 companies. A graduate in Advertising from PUC Minas, Samuel specializes in marketing, creative automation, and audiovisual production.

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