How pricing works

Color grading is priced based on time, complexity, and scope.

Every project is quoted individually after reviewing runtime, cameras, creative intent, and delivery requirements. This ensures accurate scheduling, realistic timelines, and fair pricing for both sides.

Day rate

Color grading day rate: £500

One grading day covers up to 8 hours of dedicated grading time and includes:

  • One full creative pass

  • Shot matching and consistency

  • One review session

  • Two rounds of consolidated notes (up to V3)

A half day option may be offered for smaller or limited scope projects, subject to availability.

Project quotes

Rather than billing open ended time, projects are quoted as a fixed fee based on the estimated number of grading days required.

Estimates are calculated using:

  • Total runtime

  • Project type (commercial, music video, documentary, narrative)

  • Creative complexity and look development

  • Number of cameras and formats

  • Deadline and review layers

You will receive a clear quote outlining the number of days allocated and the total project fee.

If scope changes, timelines or costs are adjusted transparently before proceeding.

Revisions and scope changes

All projects include:

  • One primary grading pass

  • Two rounds of revisions based on consolidated client notes (up to V3)

Additional revision days are billed at 50% of the day rate.

The following are considered scope changes and may require additional grading days:

  • New edits or re cuts

  • Additional shots or VFX plates

  • Significant creative direction changes after approval

  • New deliverables beyond the original brief

Additional fees

Where applicable, the following may apply:

  • Rush turnaround (24–48 hours): +30–40%

  • Weekend or out of hours sessions: +50%

  • Supervised remote grading sessions: billed as half day or full day

  • HDR grading or additional color spaces: quoted separately

  • Additional deliverables or formats beyond initial agreement

All additional costs are discussed and approved in advance.

Additional Post Production Services

In addition to color grading, The Palette also provides a range of post production services offered on a time based or project basis, depending on scope.

These may include:

  • Post production supervision

  • Conform and online finishing

  • Data wrangling and media preparation

  • Editorial support and online edits

  • Look development and color pipeline consulting

  • Technical QC and delivery preparation

All additional services are quoted separately based on time, complexity, and delivery requirements. Availability is subject to scheduling, and not all services are offered on every project.

If you are unsure whether a service is required, this can be discussed during the quoting stage.

What WE need to quote accurately

To provide an accurate quote, please be ready to share:

  • Runtime and project type

  • Target delivery date

  • Camera formats and color pipeline

  • Offline edit link

  • Creative references or notes

  • Required deliverables

A guided booking form and prep checklist are provided to streamline the process.

Booking and payment

Bookings are confirmed with a deposit. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice.

If you are unsure how many days your project may require, feel free to get in touch and we will advise.

Enquiries can be made via the booking form or direct contact.

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