Invoice clients for video editing, colour grading, and post-production services. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A video editor invoice covers fees for post-production services including editing raw footage into finished videos, colour grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, and delivery. Video editors often work remotely as freelancers for production companies, brands, YouTubers, and content creators. Unlike videographers, video editors work entirely in post-production and are typically invoiced on a per-project or hourly basis for the editing work alone. For editors working on long-form content (documentary, episodic), daily rates are common. For social media and content editing, per-video rates are typical. A clear invoice should describe the project, the footage volume, and the deliverable specifications.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Video Editing (per hour) | £40 - £100 | per hour |
| Short-Form Edit (60-90 seconds, social media) | £100 - £300 | per video |
| Long-Form Edit (YouTube, documentary, per minute) | £30 - £80 | per finished minute |
| Colour Grading | £40 - £100 | per hour |
| Sound Mix & Audio Correction | £40 - £90 | per hour |
| Revision Round | £30 - £80 | per round |
For per-project work, invoice when the final edited video is delivered. For hourly or daily rate work on longer projects, invoice weekly or bi-weekly with a timesheet. Revision rounds beyond the agreed number should be approved and invoiced before starting the additional edit. For regular content creators (YouTubers, podcasters), a monthly retainer covering a set number of videos per month is efficient for both parties. Net 14 is standard for freelance post-production work.