UK video production quote builder

Turn a client brief into a shoot-ready quote in minutes

Build professional video production quotes, internal budgets and shoot checklists without messy spreadsheets. Crew, kit, edit, VAT and margin are worked out as you type.

Build a quote See how it works

Priced as you type. Crew, equipment, edit days and expenses calculated instantly.
VAT ready. Contingency, profit margin and UK VAT built in.
Client-ready PDF. A branded quote with a sign-off box, ready to send.

How it works

Three steps to a client-ready quote

Enter the brief

Add the project, client, production type, shoot days, edit days and crew size.

Set your rates

Use your own day rates, kit costs and margin, then switch on drone, permits, talent or any custom costs.

Send it out

Export a branded PDF with a full budget breakdown and a client approval section ready to sign.

Quote builder

Production quote builder

Fill in the basics and ShootForge builds your client quote and internal estimate as you type.

Private beta

Log in to start quoting

Create a free beta account or log in to use the ShootForge quote builder. It takes under a minute.

Project

Project name Client name Production type

Days & crew

Shoot days Edit days

Crew size Day rate per crew member (£)

Kit, edit & expenses

Equipment per shoot day (£) Edit rate per day (£)

Travel / expenses (£)

Margin & tax

Profit margin % Contingency % VAT %

Optional production costs

Drone required Drone cost / quote (£)

Location permit likely required Permit / location allowance (£)

Actors / contributors involved Talent / contributor allowance (£)

Add your own cost

Item name Cost (£)

Generated with ShootForge

Production Quote

Client estimate

£0

Fill in the form and generate your first ShootForge quote.

Budget breakdown

Shoot-readiness checklist

Client approval

By signing below, the client confirms approval of this quote and authorises the production team to proceed based on the outlined estimate.

Client signature

Print name

Date

This quote is an estimate for planning purposes. Final costs may change if the brief, shoot days, location requirements, crew needs or delivery scope changes.

Simple first. Powerful later.

Built for fast production planning

Everything a small production team needs to price a job properly, without building another spreadsheet.

Brief to budget

Turn basic project details into a usable budget structure without opening a spreadsheet.

Client-ready quotes

Create a clean, branded quote you can print, save as PDF or send straight to your client.

Internal margin view

Track crew, equipment, editing, expenses, contingency, VAT and profit margin in one view.

Permit warnings

Flag when a production may need location permission, drone checks or contributor releases.

Early beta

Quote faster, win more work

ShootForge is in early beta. Join now to lock in early pricing and help decide which features we build next.

Beta

£49/month For production companies who want to build quotes faster

Unlimited quotes and budgets
Branded PDF export with client sign-off
Drone, permit and talent cost flags
Your own custom cost items
Direct input on the roadmap

Start building quotes

FAQ

Common questions

Who is ShootForge for?

Freelance videographers, small production companies and in-house video teams in the UK who need to price shoots quickly and consistently.

Can I use my own rates?

Yes. Every day rate, kit cost, margin, contingency and VAT figure is editable, and you can add your own cost lines such as studio hire.

Can I send the quote to my client?

Use Print / PDF to save a branded quote with a full budget breakdown and a client approval box. Your internal checklist is left off the client copy.

What do you store about me?

Your beta account details (name, company and email) so we can follow up for feedback. Quotes are calculated in your browser.