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
- ›10-hour day
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
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 Pilot (Part 107)
FAA-licensed pilot + DJI drone package.
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).
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 30 mi)
Beyond the 30-mile downtown Dallas zone.
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 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.
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.