Every frame is a decision. We’ll make the right ones.
What’s Offered
Core Service - starting at $2300 / Day
Cinematography for short films or projects with tight schedules and minimal crew. Single-camera operation with essential camera and lighting gear included to capture footage for small scale projects. . No overhead, no complications, and nothing for you to worry about. Includes professional, in-house color grading up to 15 minutes of locked-picture footage (valued up to $300, seamlessly integrated into your package).
Core - Half-Day Shoot - starting at $1250 / Day
Everything you need for a focused, efficient shoot. Single-camera operation with essential camera and lighting gear included, scoped for projects that can be filmed within 6 hours. Includes professional, in-house color grading up to 5 minutes of locked-picture footage (valued up to $200, seamlessly integrated into your package). For creators working on social media content, short films, or any project that just needs a dependable operator and a clean setup for a few hours.
Hourly Rate - starting at $100 / hour
Provides flexibility and camera operation on productions with client provided gear. This is ideal for smaller projects, pickups, and content with tight timeframes.
Essential Service - starting at $3100 / Day
Cinematography for small to medium scale projects with the essentials handled and a two-person crew to back it up. Single-camera operation with essential gear included, plus a dedicated 1st AC on set to keep things focused and running smoothly. No rental costs, no surprises. Includes professional, in-house color grading up to 25 minutes of locked-picture footage (valued up to $400, seamlessly integrated into your package).
Premium Service - starting at $7250 / Day
For medium to feature scale productions needing a capable camera crew crafting your vision with precision and professionalism. Two-camera operation with essential camera and lighting gear included, and a dedicated crew with a camera op, 1st and 2nd AC across both setups. Every decision made with your schedule and budget in mind. Includes professional, in-house color grading up to 35 minutes of locked-picture footage (valued up to $600, seamlessly integrated into your package). Need more coverage or aerial footage? A third camera or drone is available as an add-on.
The Production Value Advantage
Production power is scaled to match your creative vision. Because the core cinema equipment is owned, those savings are passed directly to you:
Transparent, All-In-One Pricing: Listed rates cover pre-production, filming, and color grading scoped by package tier.
Core & Essential Tiers (The Owned Gear Advantage): Standard gear rental markups are waived by using an in-house cinema camera and lighting packages. This saves you around $400+ per day compared to local rental house fees.
Premium Tier (All-Inclusive Production Power): For larger-scale productions, your investment fully covers all specialized gear rentals and a professional crew. This includes dedicated operators, alongside FAA Part 107 licensed drone operators to capture stunning aerial visuals.
You get commercial-grade production value without having to manage multiple rental invoices or crew payroll.
Shoot Day Policy: Day rates cover 12 hours of shoot time and included gear. Overtime for hours 13–14 is billed at 1/12th of your tier rate (Core Tier: $192/hr). Shoots running past 14 hours transition to a second full day rate.
“R Jay has been a great cinematographer for my short film! He also added his great contribution as a gaffer and lead operator. He’s a natural filmmaker and I am planning to work with R Jay in the near future.”
– Conner Borom, Writer/Director, “The Essence of Melanin”