Post-production estimate
Three-part pricing (time × skill + flat revisions) × urgency mirrors boutique editors’ proposals—wizard keeps intake questions grouped logically.
Example scenario
An indie weekly episode ships 62 minutes of raw WAV tape priced at the clean-up editing tier of $1.35 per raw minute with one revision round included at zero incremental flat fee before urgency pricing. Applying the default 1.18 rush multiplier for tighter turnaround stacks yields about $98.77 in indicative per-episode fee for this scenario before stems exports, show notes, or separate mastering contracts. Studios typically finalize quotes after reviewing mic hygiene, cross-talk density, and desired loudness targets.
Post-production estimate
(Minutes × $/min + revision flat) × rush
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How to use the post-production estimate
- Input raw recording minutes per episode using longest contiguous tape length billed rather than published runtime after trims.
- Choose editing tier ($/raw minute) that matches scope from dialogue polish versus narrative restructuring versus denser sound-design workloads.
- Select revision flat add-ons aligned to your studio policy for client change requests and review windows.
- Set turnaround urgency as the rush multiplier, then read indicative per-episode fee and compare non-rush versus rush quotes for client options.
Podcast editing quote planning context
- Tiered editing scopes
- Clean-up edits generally remove filler and surgical mistakes while story edits reshape narrative pacing and premium tiers may add scoring and advanced sound design depending on editor conventions.
- Revision policy economics
- Flat revision allowances absorb predictable client iteration cycles; unlimited policies shift risk onto editors unless tightly scoped with turnaround SLAs.
- Rush multiplier rationale
- Compressed calendars premium-schedule editor capacity and may extend QC passes or overtime blocks across finishing workflows.
Best use cases
- Forecasting and scenario planning
- Client education and pre-qualification
- Budget and performance decision support
Frequently asked questions
Do you bill on raw minutes or finished episode length?
This wizard indexes tier pricing off raw minutes as labeled. If you bill finished runtime instead, adjust intake measurements accordingly before quoting.
Does clean-up include noise reduction and loudness targeting?
Interpret tiers by your statement of work. Many editors bundle light RX-style cleanup and broadcast-ish loudness while reserving surgical restoration for premium scopes.
Should multi-track sessions change the per-minute rate?
Often yes in practice because iso-track mixes expand alignment work; either raise tier assumptions or add fixed studio fees outside this linear minute model.
How should video podcast clients be handled?
Video deliverables add picture sync, title motion, and export pass costs. Model those as separate line items or a higher effective tier than audio-only clean-up.
Glossary
Scenario modeling
Testing multiple assumptions to estimate possible outcomes before execution.
Commercial intent
User behavior indicating readiness to buy, subscribe, or request a quote.
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Category: Podcast post-production pricingTopics: Podcast editing quotes, Audio post-production estimates, Per-episode editing fees
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
Reviewed by: Calclet Growth Team