Time Tracking Software for Video Production Companies
Video production involves multiple phases from pre-production planning to final delivery, with significant time investment in each stage. Professional time tracking helps video production companies bill accurately for pre-production, shooting, editing, and post-production work while maintaining profitability on video projects.
Based on average results reported by agencies using AgencyPro
Who This Is For
Time Tracking for Video Production Companies is designed for agency owners, account managers, and operations leads who need to track billable hours accurately and maximize revenue. Whether you're running a boutique video production shop or scaling a larger operation, AgencyPro adapts to the way your team already works.
Time Tracking Built for Video Production Companies
Why Video Production Companies Need Better Time Tracking
Video and film studios handling production, editing, motion graphics, and post-production for clients.
Tracking time spent on pre-production planning, scriptwriting, and location scouting
Measuring hours for shooting days, equipment setup, and on-set production
Capturing time for editing, color grading, sound design, and render time
Documenting hours spent on revisions, client feedback, and final delivery
How AgencyPro Solves Time Tracking for Video Production
Smart time tracking with project-level timers, billable/non-billable categorization, and team timesheets.
Track time by production phase (pre-production, shooting, editing, post-production) for detailed billing
Monitor time spent per project phase to optimize pricing and identify bottlenecks
Categorize time by role (director, editor, colorist, sound designer) for crew cost analysis
Generate reports showing time allocation across projects and phases for profitability insights
Why Agencies Choose AgencyPro Over Generic Tools
Unlike generic project tools, AgencyPro's time tracking is purpose-built for video production workflows — from client onboarding to final deliverable.
No per-seat pricing — add unlimited team members and clients without watching your bill scale with every new hire or account.
Replaces 3-4 separate tools with a single integrated platform, so your video production team spends less time switching apps and more time delivering results.
Key Benefits for Video Production
Phase-Based Production Time Capture
Track hours separately across pre-production (scripting, storyboarding, location scouting), production (shooting, directing, sound recording), and post-production. Price each production phase accurately based on actual historical effort data.
Monitor Editing and Post-Production Hours
Capture the substantial time invested in rough cuts, client review cycles, color grading, sound mixing, and motion graphics. Post-production typically exceeds actual shoot time by a factor of three or more — track it precisely.
Track Crew and Equipment Time
Log billable hours per crew member (director, cinematographer, sound engineer, gaffer) and equipment usage per shoot day. Calculate true production costs and set profitable day rates that account for full crew involvement.
Measure Revision and Delivery Effort
Record time spent on client feedback rounds, re-edits, format conversions for different platforms, and final delivery. Scope revision allowances realistically and price additional edit rounds based on actual historical data.
How It Works
Track Production Phases
Start timers for pre-production, shooting, editing, or post-production work with automatic project and phase categorization.
Monitor Crew Time
Track time for each crew member and role to understand true production costs and bill clients accurately.
Bill and Analyze
Export time data to invoices showing exactly what production work was performed, with detailed breakdowns by phase and role.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we track time for video shoots that last multiple days?
Use project-based timers that can span multiple days, with the ability to pause between shooting days and resume. The system aggregates all time spent on a shoot, including setup, actual shooting, and wrap time, ensuring all production hours are captured and billed correctly.
Can we track render time separately from active editing time?
Yes, you can create separate time categories for active editing work versus render time and processing. Many video production companies bill render time differently or include it in project estimates. Tracking this separately helps you understand the true cost of post-production and price your services accordingly.
How do we handle time tracking for gear rental and equipment setup time?
Create separate categories for equipment-related time (setup, testing, breakdown) versus actual production work. You can also track time spent managing gear rentals and equipment logistics separately from creative production time, helping you understand the full cost of video production.
What about tracking time for video revisions and client feedback rounds?
Track all revision time separately from initial editing work. The system allows you to see time spent per revision round, helping you identify clients who require excessive revisions and adjust your pricing or revision policies accordingly. Many production companies include a set number of revisions in project estimates and bill additional rounds separately.
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Professional invoicing with time-to-invoice automation, multiple payment gateways, and branded invoice delivery.
Client Portal for Video Production Companies
Branded client-facing portal for project updates, file sharing, approvals, and transparent communication.
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Track Video Production Time
Ensure every hour of video production is properly tracked and billed. Improve your production company's profitability with accurate time tracking.