Zachary Ade

Standard Shooting Package - $75 per hour

My Standard Shooting Package includes one camera and essential professional equipment to capture high-quality footage, all for just $75 per hour. I’m dedicated to meeting your needs with care and professionalism.

For any additional gear, I maintain full transparency with a 1:1 rental cost ratio. You'll see exactly where your money goes for extra cameras, lenses, mics, lights, and more, ensuring you get the best value for your project.

Video Editing
Standard - $50 per hour | Advanced - $75 per hour

My editing services are designed to meet a variety of needs with transparent pricing and detailed tracking. Basic editing is available at $50 per hour, while advanced editing, including motion graphics and complex techniques, is offered at $75 per hour.

I maintain a rigorous timesheet to provide full transparency, detailing the number of hours worked and checkpoints showing my progress at each stage. This allows you to see exactly how much work has been done and what remains, ensuring you stay informed throughout the editing process.

Audio Editing Only
Audio Editing - $40 per hour

In addition to video editing, I offer professional audio editing at just $40 per hour. Whether you need clean-up, enhancement, or detailed sound design, I ensure high-quality results to complement your project.

For any project, especially those requiring extensive shooting over multiple days, I prioritize open communication and adaptability. We'll chat about your needs and vision, ensuring everything is tailored to meet your requirements. I strive to provide great deals to keep your project affordable and personal.

For all projects, small or large, a 1/3 retainer of the final price is required. This retainer is refundable if canceled at least 14 days in advance. Importantly, you won’t pay a cent until after our free initial consultation, where I provide an accurate budget and pricing plan that fits your needs.

There also is a travel fee that is just equal to rough estimate of gas there and back if there is a need for any travel.

Just in case the pricing doesn't make sense, I wanted to provide an example to show what a project could be priced at.

Say someone wants a 5 minute video and it might require the following:

- no rental equipment needed

- ~3 hours of shooting

- ~3 hours of standard editing

The estimated price would be $375

With that in mind, 1/3 of that ($125) would be required up front as a retainer and then the remaining $250 would be due at the end of project upon final delivery of the completed project.

This circumstance is just one specific example of a project, while it is not a perfect fit for what every project may look like, it can be used to show how the pricing works.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me!

Hello! My name is Zachary Ade, and I currently reside in Louisville, KY. In early 2020, during the pandemic, I made a significant change in my life by switching from a computer science major to studying film and filmmaking. After three years immersed in this field, I graduated from Pomona College in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, focusing on film production.

Throughout my college years and into my post-college career, I have gained extensive experience in video and audio production and post-production. In college, I worked on various short films, exploring diverse topics that challenged me to develop concepts and experiment with my directorial and cinematographic skills. Upon moving to Louisville, I had the pleasure of working as a Video Journalist for WLKY, where I honed my abilities in shooting and editing daily news stories.

Now, as a solo filmmaker, I am excited to explore new genres and craft unique stories to bring to life. I am even currently working on a feature-length documentary revolving around an environmental issue here in Louisville. I look forward to tackling any and all future projects!

In addition to attending Pomona College and graduating in 2023 with a Bachelor's in Media Studies, I grew up primarily in Montana, where I was involved in various activities throughout high school. My love for film has been with me since childhood, but it wasn't until college that I made a last-minute, monumental change in my plans based on a gut feeling about the direction I wanted to take my life.

I love to challenge myself as a director and writer. I aim to eventually tackle a wide range of genres and filmmaking techniques, constantly learning and pushing limits. Additionally, I aspire to combine my activist roots with my filmmaking abilities to produce socially meaningful content.

I like to consider myself a "Jack of All Trades" throughout my life. While this is sometimes perceived negatively, I prefer the full adage: "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." This resonates with me because my diverse interests have always led me to new adventures.

In filmmaking, I have worked to become a better writer, while also gaining professional experience as a cinematographer and editor. I feel extremely confident in these areas, and I've also spent ample time editing podcasts, building social media campaigns, and even engaging in public speaking. My goal has always been to continually learn new things and strengthen my skills in a well-rounded fashion.

I'm incredibly excited about an upcoming documentary I'm working on, though it's still in pre-production and likely a ways off. I'm thrilled to be writing, directing, and editing this environmental documentary, which addresses a critical issue affecting the Louisville community. I can't reveal more at this time, but I'm eagerly looking forward to sharing details as we begin seeking funding.