Podcast Production Estimator
Great podcasts don't happen by accident, they happen in the right space, with the right people, and the right plan. Our production estimator is designed to take the guesswork out of getting started. Tell us a little about your podcast and we'll give you a clear picture of what it takes to bring it to life at Haus of Owl.
Podcast Production Estimate
Rough estimate only — not a final invoice.
Haus of Owl Creation Club
780 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC
admin@hausofowl.com
hausofowl.com
Your selections at a glance
1
Tell us about your show
Basic info about your episodes and how long they'll be
Not sure? Start with 1 — you can always adjust
One day = you record everything in a single session
Minimum 2 hrs. A 1-hour podcast usually needs ~2 hours to record
e.g. 0.5 = 30 mins · 1 = 1 hour · 1.5 = 90 mins
2
Audio only, or video too?
Many podcasts are just audio — video is great for YouTube or social media
3
Which studio space?
All spaces are at 780 Blanshard St — pick what fits your group and vision
Ooloo Studio
Up to 3 people. Excellent acoustic treatment — the best space for clean, professional-sounding recordings.
Member: $35/hr · Non-member: $55/hr · +$50 setup fee per day
Dream Lounge
Large, flexible space. Perfect if you want to bring a visual concept to life. Decent acoustics.
Member: $50/hr · Non-member: $75/hr · +$100 setup fee per day
The Garden
Large communal space with lots of character. Less acoustic control — works best for video-focused productions.
Member: $75/hr · Non-member: $90/hr · +$100 setup fee per day
4
Will you need our crew?
We can provide trained operators so you can focus on actually doing the show
Not sure? The AV Tech option is the most popular — one person takes care of everything technical so you don't have to think about it.
We'll handle it ourselves / bring our own crew
No crew charge from us
AV Tech — one person handles cameras AND audio
Best value if you need both covered. One skilled person runs everything.
$75/hr
Camera Operator only
You're handling audio yourself, or bringing your own audio person
$60/hr
Audio Operator only
You're handling cameras yourself, or bringing your own camera person
$60/hr
Camera Operator + Audio Operator (two separate people)
Best for larger or more complex productions
$60/hr each = $120/hr total
We use Blackmagic 4K Pocket Cinema cameras — professional broadcast quality. If you're using our crew, we'll need to use our cameras unless you arrange otherwise.
2 mics are already included in your studio rental. Only choose 3 if you have 3 or more people speaking.
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After the recording
Editing, delivery, and any extras — tick everything that applies
Video editing
We'll cut and assemble your footage into a polished finished episode, ready to publish
Priced based on your episode length and camera angles
Audio editing
Clean up your audio — remove mistakes, smooth out levels, and give it a professional finish
$240 per hour of finished podcast
Cloud file delivery
We'll upload all your files to a private shared link so you can download them anytime. Required if you're using our cameras.
$35 per camera used
Social media clip package — 10 clips per episode
We'll pull out the best moments and format them for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
$75 per episode
Episode distribution setup
We'll upload and configure each episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms for you
$25 per episode
Remote guest (joining by video call)
We handle all the tech to bring a remote guest into your recording cleanly
$15 per episode
Makeup
Professional makeup application — especially worthwhile for video podcasts
$115 per person per session
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One-time series add-ons
Created once for your whole show — not charged per episode
Custom intro & outro music
Original music composed just for your show — a signature sound that makes your podcast instantly recognizable
$325 — one time
Animated title card
A branded animated graphic to open each video episode — the kind of professional touch that makes it feel like a proper production
$350 — one time
Full series distribution setup
We'll create and fully configure your podcast on all major platforms — Spotify, Apple, Google, and more
$75 — one time
Your estimate
Are you a Haus member?
Member rate
Estimated total
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This is a rough estimate — not a final invoice. Every project is a little different and we'd love to chat and get the numbers exactly right for you. No pressure, no commitment.