How much does a music video shoot cost in Las Vegas?

Most independent music videos in Las Vegas land between $4,000 and $25,000. Single-location run-and-gun shoots start near $4,000. Multi-location productions with talent, choreography, lighting truck, and cinema camera typically run $15,000 to $25,000. Major label commercial work can scale well past that.

Can I shoot a music video on the Las Vegas Strip?

Yes, but commercial filming on the Las Vegas Strip requires a Clark County film permit and proof of insurance. Many casino properties also require their own internal location agreement. Plan two to four weeks of lead time to get everything cleared.

Do you do drone shots for music videos?

Yes. All drone work is flown by an FAA Part 107-certified pilot with commercial drone insurance. The Las Vegas Valley has restricted airspace near Harry Reid International, the Strip, and several casino properties, so we file LAANC waivers in advance for any flight that touches controlled airspace.

How long does post-production take?

Standard delivery is 3 to 4 weeks from shoot day for a finished music video with color, sound mix, and platform cuts. Rush delivery of 7 to 10 days is available if you book it up front.

What deliverables do I get?

A standard package delivers a 16:9 hero master, a 9:16 vertical cut for Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, a 1:1 square cut for feed, and a 30-second teaser. We also deliver the raw camera files on request.

Guide · Updated May 2026

Las Vegas music video production, start to finish.

Cinematic music video shoot on the Las Vegas Strip at twilight

Neon, desert, casinos, mountains, all inside a 30-minute radius. Here's how a music video shoot in Las Vegas actually works in 2026: budget, permits, locations.

Budget tiers

$4,000 to $7,500: Single location, run and gun, one operator, one camera, ambient and existing light, 3-day edit.
$7,500 to $15,000: Two or three locations, cinema camera with primes, dedicated lighting kit, gimbal, one or two day shoot, full color and sound mix.
$15,000 to $25,000: Multi-location with talent, choreography, lighting truck, drone, second unit, hair and makeup. Treatment based pre-production.
$25,000 and up: Label-tier commercial productions. SAG talent, location lockups, helicopter or Polestar tracking car, full crew.

Locations that work

The look you want should drive the location. A few options that consistently shoot well in Las Vegas:

The Strip and Fremont Street. Permits required. Best at blue hour and just after sunset when sky and neon balance.
Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire. Cinematic desert, 30 minutes out. NPS and BLM filming permits required for any commercial use.
Industrial and warehouse districts. Henderson and the Arts District have raw spaces that rent by the day, perfect for performance scenes.
Pool decks and rooftops. Many hotels have a film office. Day rates run $1,500 to $7,500 for a few hours of exclusive access.
Helicopters. Maverick and Sundance offer doors-off platforms for cinema rigs. Plan early. Weather and TFR notices around the Strip can move the schedule.

Permits cheat sheet

Clark County issues most film permits for the Strip and the Valley. Casino properties also require their own internal location agreement. Plan two to four weeks of lead time. We handle this on every shoot we run.

Pre-production timeline

Week 1. Creative call, treatment, mood board, shot list draft.
Week 2. Locations scouted, permits filed, talent confirmed, schedule locked.
Week 3. Crew booked, gear list confirmed, call sheets out 48 hours before shoot.
Shoot day. One or two production days. Hero scene first to protect for golden hour.
Weeks 4 to 6. Edit, color, sound mix, revisions, master files.

Crew and gear that matters

Cinema camera (RED Komodo, Sony FX6, ARRI Alexa Mini LF on bigger jobs)
Set of prime lenses, anamorphic optional
Lighting kit with HMI or LED, plus practical and gel work
DJI Ronin or MoVI Pro for gimbal sequences
FAA Part 107 drone team with LAANC clearance
Sound recordist for any sync dialog or behind-the-scenes
Hair, makeup, wardrobe if the look calls for it

Deliverables that get played

Music videos no longer end at the YouTube upload. A modern package delivers a finished master plus the cuts you actually need to promote the release:

16:9 hero master for YouTube and Vevo
9:16 vertical cut for Reels, TikTok and Shorts
1:1 square for feed
30 second teaser for paid social and pre-release
Vertical lyric snippet
Stills pack from the shoot for press and Spotify Canvas

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Written by Charles Andrulis · Picture Perfect Video

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