Originally Posted by Grapesoda

in 2000 my production expense was 16.6% of a shoot budget, not including gear and location... I will add that a camera cost $2500 more or less... (we didn't shoot vid in 2000, no broadband at that time) rent was $1200, utilities about $120 a month. gas was about $1.28 a gallon/

in 2013 my production expense is 54.2% of a shoot budget, stills camera cost 8K, vid cam coast about $4500, location lease is $4400 a month, utilities are about 2K per month... gas is $4.00 a gallon more or less...

how is it for you guys?