DFW crew.
Cinema kit.
Transparent rates.
Published day rates for networks, production companies, agencies, and directors hiring DFW local crew. Sony hybrid cinema kit (same sensor family as the Netflix-approved FX6), Marine-certified DP, DaVinci Resolve color pipeline, and a full freelance roster on call. Insurance billed transparently as per-shoot pass-through.
Three pre-built day-rate tiers. Solo for lean shoots, B-Cam for dual-camera coverage, Full Crew for network-grade productions. Or build your own crew à la carte below.
Solo Operator Day
- ›TJ as DP / operator — 10 hours on location
- ›Sony FX3 or A7S III + SmallRig cinema cage + Sigma Art lens set
- ›Rode NTG shotgun + wireless lavalier + pro monitor
- ›SmallRig RC 260B LED lighting kit + stands
- ›Owned slider for steady-motion coverage
- ›Hollyland wireless client monitoring
B-Cam Day
- ›TJ as DP + 1 freelance camera operator
- ›Dual Sony package (FX3 + A7S III, color-matched)
- ›Full Rode audio kit (wireless lavs + boom + shotgun)
- ›SmallRig LED lighting kit (owned)
- ›Slider + gimbal for motion work
- ›Hollyland dual-channel client monitoring
Full Crew Day
- ›TJ as DP + 1st AC + Sound Mixer + Gaffer
- ›Dual Sony FX3 + A7S III, matte box, follow focus, shoulder rigs
- ›Pro audio mixer kit (lavs + boom + 32-bit recorder)
- ›SmallRig lighting package (owned) led by Gaffer
- ›Slider + gimbal + DJI drone available
- ›Hollyland multi-channel client monitoring
- ›HMI / SkyPanel packages optional à la carte
Or build it à la carte.
The three tiers above are the standard bundles. If your production needs something specific — extra crew, a particular camera kit, a freelance sound mixer — mix and match from the menu below. Every line item priced transparently, same as the tiers.
Build your own crew.
Every role priced transparently per 10-hour day. DFW local, right-to-work, non-union (IATSE-adjacent by request).
DP / Cinematographer (TJ)
10-hour day. Sony FX3/A7S III cinema kit included.
Camera Operator
10-hour day. DFW freelance roster.
1st AC
Focus puller, camera build, media management.
2nd AC
Slate, batteries, camera support.
Sound Mixer (w/ kit)
Mixer, wireless lavs, boom, recorder.
Boom Op
Dedicated boom operator for dialogue scenes.
Gaffer
Lead lighting, meter reads, power management.
Key Grip
Lead grip: stands, flags, dolly, rigging.
Grip / Electric
Day-player grip or electric support.
PA
Runner, set support, craft logistics.
Drone Operator
DJI cinema drone + operator. Flown in approved airspace outside restricted zones.
Pick your camera. Pick your lighting.
Sony FX3 and A7S III — same sensor family as the Netflix-approved FX6. S-Log3, 4K 120p, DaVinci pipeline. Small lighting is our owned SmallRig kit; mid and large are transparent rental pass-through.
Sony A7S III Kit
Body + Sigma Art primes + monitor + media.
Sony FX3 Kit
Body + Sigma Art primes + monitor + media.
Dual Sony Package
FX3 + A7S III, matched color, full lens set.
Small Lighting Package
SmallRig RC 260B + stands + diffusion (owned).
Mid Lighting Package
SkyPanels + HMI + grip cable (rental pass-through).
Large Lighting Package
3-ton truck, multi-HMI, dolly (rental pass-through).
The line items every line producer expects.
Standard production-industry conventions, published openly. Overtime, travel, and per-diem line items every line producer expects to see on a quote.
Overtime
1.5× after 10 hrs, 2× after 12 hrs.
Meal Penalty
Per crew member, per half-hour past the 6-hour mark.
Prep Day / Tech Scout
Half rate for prep, scout, or wrap-only days.
Travel Day
Half rate for days spent traveling to location.
Mileage (beyond service area)
Measured from Dallas. Outside Dallas, Oak Cliff, South Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, Addison, Rockwall, Forney, Plano.
Per Diem (multi-day)
M&IE only. Lodging billed at cost.
Rush Delivery
Faster than the 2–4 week standard turnaround.
Raw Footage Buyout
Of project cost. Transfers all media rights.
Production insurance billed transparently per shoot day — no hidden markup, no mystery fees. Equipment coverage is always on us. Upgraded network-grade limits available on request.
$175–$295 / shoot day
Covers $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate general liability plus workers' comp for the shoot day. Pass-through pricing — Solo Operator Day $175, B-Cam Day $225, Full Crew Day $295. Your production pays actual cost; we don't mark it up. $2M / $4M network-grade upgrade available (+$100–$150/day).
Always included
Semper Fi Media carries year-round inland marine coverage on all owned cameras, lighting, audio, and grip gear. Your production doesn't pay extra for gear protection — that's on us.
Included on crewed shoots
Workers compensation coverage bundled into the per-production policy on every shoot day we crew. No additional pass-through, no mystery fee, no production that walks away uncovered.
Free · 24-hour turnaround
Additional-insured certificates issued within 24 hours of booking confirmation with zero admin fee. Most DFW shops charge $25–$75 per cert. We don't — producing a piece of paper shouldn't be a profit center.
Configure your day. See the price live.
Pick a base tier, then stack the extra crew and kits you need. Anything already bundled in your tier is locked so you're never double-charged. Insurance and per diem auto-add based on your day. When you're ready, hit continue and your production spec pre-fills on the booking form.
See what's included in B-Cam Day
- ›TJ as DP + 1 freelance camera operator
- ›Dual Sony package (FX3 + A7S III, color-matched)
- ›Full Rode audio kit (wireless lavs + boom + shotgun)
- ›SmallRig LED lighting kit (owned)
- ›Slider + gimbal for motion work
- ›Hollyland dual-channel client monitoring
Every crew role priced per 10-hour day. DFW local roster.
Already in your base tier.
Camera and lighting kits à la carte. Mid and large lighting are pass-through rental.
Already in your base tier.
Per diem is required on every shoot day — one day, per crew member. Travel days, prep days, and raw footage buyout are quoted on the discovery call.
Required · 2 crew × $75(M&IE). Multi-day quoted on call.
Networks, agencies, production companies.
Hiring DFW crew? Book a 15-minute production call. Tell us the scope, dates, and scale — we'll quote a crew, a kit, and an insurance line transparently.