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How Much Does an AI Fashion Video Campaign Cost?
The real cost parts of an AI fashion video campaign — generation, retakes, editing and time — and how to estimate your budget.
AI BusinessQuick answer: An AI fashion video campaign costs the generation price per clip, multiplied by the takes you need (usually 2–3 per usable clip), plus editing time and any music licence. Pay-as-you-go tools let you see the price per clip before generating, so you can estimate a full campaign in advance.
What you are really paying for
Most of the cost is not the first clip — it is the retakes. Budget for two or three attempts per final clip, and keep clips short so each retake is cheap.
Estimate your budget
- Count the final clips you need (for example 10 for a launch).
- Multiply by 3 takes to be safe.
- Check the per-clip price shown in the studio before generating.
- Add editing time and a music licence.
- Compare with your traditional quote using the free shoot cost calculator on our homepage.
- Track actual spend in your account to improve the next estimate.
Prompt to copy
Campaign brief: [product], [mood], 10 clips of 5 seconds, 9:16. Same model and set across all clips. List each clip with: first frame, movement, camera move.
Common mistakes
- Budgeting for one take per clip.
- Making long clips that are expensive to redo.
- Forgetting editing and music.
Where to do this in the Lab
- Motion Studio — pay as you go, no subscription.
- Cinematic Studio — pay as you go, no subscription.
- AI Video for Real Products workshop — learn how to turn real products into campaign video.
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FAQ
Is AI video cheaper than a traditional shoot?
For many small campaigns, yes — but include retakes and editing in your estimate.
How many takes do I need per clip?
Plan for two or three.
Do I need a subscription?
No. The Lab is pay as you go and shows the price before you generate.
What else should I budget for?
Editing time, music and approval rounds.
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