Video Podcast Production in NYC: What It Costs

You have a show idea, a host, and maybe a few guests lined up. What you don't have is a clear number: what does it actually cost to shoot a video podcast in New York, and what do you get for it? If you're comparing a video podcast studio NYC option against bringing a crew to your own space, the price swings a lot depending on cameras, audio, and how much editing you need afterward.

This guide breaks down what multi-camera video podcast production includes, the difference between a studio setup and an on-location shoot, typical NYC price ranges, and how episodes turn into clips. SHMONG TV has produced multi-cam video podcasts in Brooklyn and Manhattan — including UNGA-week interview recordings — so the numbers here are practical, not theoretical.

What multi-camera video podcast production includes

A video podcast is more than a mic and a webcam. Multi camera podcast production means every seat at the table has its own angle, so your editor can cut between the host, the guest, and a wide shot instead of staring at one static frame for an hour. That coverage is what makes a long conversation watchable.

A typical setup includes:

• Two to four cameras — usually one per speaker plus a wide master. SHMONG shoots on 4K cinema cameras (RED and Sony FX series).
• Clean audio — a wireless lavalier on each person, which matters more than the picture. Bad audio kills a podcast faster than bad video.
• Lighting — key and fill so faces read well and the room doesn't look flat.
• An operator or two to manage framing, levels, and file backups on site.

You keep everything you shoot. Every SHMONG production includes all raw footage at no charge, so you own the source files whether or not you edit every episode.

Video podcast studio setup vs. on-location shoots

The first real decision is where you shoot. A dedicated video podcast studio setup gives you a controlled room: locked-in lighting, treated acoustics, and a repeatable look episode to episode. An on-location shoot brings the crew and gear to you — your office, a venue, or a space that fits your brand.

SHMONG has recorded interview-format podcasts on location around the city, including a run of recordings at the University Club NYC during UNGA week, where guests were coming and going on a tight schedule. On-location works well when guests are busy, when the setting is part of the story, or when you want your own space on camera.

There's no single right answer — it depends on your show, your guests, and your budget.

How much video podcast production costs

Here's the honest version: cost depends on camera count, crew size, shoot length, and how much editing follows. A single-camera, short recording sits at the low end. A multi-cam episode with several guests, full lighting, and a polished edit sits higher.

Typical NYC rates for professional multi-cam video podcast production tend to run a few thousand dollars per shoot day once you include camera operators, audio, lighting, and post — but rates vary widely by crew and scope, so treat any range you see online as a starting point, not a quote.

SHMONG doesn't publish a rate card because no two shows are the same. Instead you get a written quote within 24 hours (usually same day), built around your episode count, location, and delivery needs. A few things to know:

• $1,000 minimum booking, with a 2-hour minimum on site.
• All raw footage included at no extra charge.
• 2 rounds of revisions on every edit.
• 50% deposit locks your date.

Recording several episodes in one session almost always lowers your per-episode cost, since the crew and setup are already paid for.

Turning episodes into clips and reels

A 60-minute episode is only the start. Most of the reach comes from what you post between episodes — the short, vertical clips built for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn. SHMONG has produced long-form interview podcasts, including a 60-minute-plus format for a health and fitness show, and the same footage becomes weeks of social content.

Clip packages usually include:

• Vertical cut-downs (9:16) with captions burned in for silent-scroll viewing.
• Punchy 30-to-90-second moments pulled from the best exchanges.
• Consistent title cards and branding so every clip looks like your show.

When you request a quote, tell us how many clips per episode you want — that number affects post-production time and price more than almost anything else. Shooting multi-cam pays off here too: more angles give the editor more ways to keep a short clip visually alive.

Post-production and delivery timeline

Speed matters when you're publishing on a schedule. Here's how SHMONG handles delivery:

• Raw footage in 24–48 hours after the shoot, so you have your source files fast.
• Finished edits in 5–7 business days, edited in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve.
• 48-hour rush available when you're up against a launch or a press moment.
• 2 rounds of revisions so the cut lands where you want it.

For a show that publishes weekly, the practical move is batching: record several episodes in a single day, then stagger the edits so you always have finished content in the pipeline. That keeps your feed consistent without booking a crew every week.

Shmong does great quality work for me at all my events. From the clarity of the shots, multiple angles, speed of editing with fast delivery time.

— Mike Purefoy

“Shmong does great quality work for me at all my events. From the clarity of the shots, multiple angles, speed of editing with fast delivery time.”

— Mike Purefoy, Google review

How SHMONG produces video podcasts

SHMONG TV is a Brooklyn video production company based in DUMBO, working since 2003 with 4,500+ projects delivered and a 4.9-star rating from 170+ Google reviews. The podcast process is built to be simple for the person launching a show:

• Tell us the plan. Your format, episode count, location (studio or on-location), and how many clips you want per episode.
• Get a written quote in 24 hours. Fixed scope, no hourly guessing, raw footage included.
• Lock the date with a 50% deposit.
• Shoot multi-cam with 4K cinema cameras, wireless lavs on every speaker, and pro lighting.
• Get raw footage in 24–48 hours and finished edits in 5–7 business days, with clips and vertical cut-downs on request.

SHMONG serves all five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and northern New Jersey, and has filmed for brands including Nike, MAC, and LinkedIn. To get started, email contact@shmong.tv or use the form at /contact with your date, location, and what you need — you'll have a written quote within 24 hours.

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