Invoice clients for colour grading, film colour, and commercial post-production work. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A colorist invoice documents fees for professional colour grading and colour correction services on film, television, advertising, and branded content. Colorists are responsible for the final visual look and consistency of a video production — from correcting exposure and white balance issues to crafting a specific cinematic grade that supports the tone and story of the piece. Colorists typically work in DaVinci Resolve or similar grading software and deliver graded outputs in the format required by the client or post-production pipeline. Pricing is by the day (for long-form grading) or per project / per minute of finished content. Colorists working in advertising command higher rates than those grading short-form content due to the commercial value of campaign imagery.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Grade (day rate) | £400 - £1,200 | per day |
| Colour Grade (per finished minute) | £50 - £200 | per finished minute |
| Commercial Grade (30-second spot) | £300 - £1,000 | per spot |
| LUT Development & Delivery | £200 - £600 | per project |
| Colour Conform & Online | £300 - £600 | per day |
| HDR Master & SDR Deliverable | 200 - £600 | surcharge |
For long-form grading (feature films, episodic), invoice weekly at your day rate during the grading period. For commercial and branded content, invoice as a project fee once the grade is complete and approved. Deliver CDLs, LUTs, or graded ProRes masters after payment. For regular production companies, Net 30 is standard; for independent productions, request faster terms or a deposit. Include delivery format specifications on the invoice so there is a record of what was produced.