This document provides an overview of the equipment, software, labor, and costs required to start a video production studio. Key points include: - Camera equipment ranges from $500 for consumer cameras to $5,000-7,500 for professional ones. Additional equipment includes lights costing $200-1,500, audio equipment ranging $300-2,500, and software from $750-4,000. - Labor is a major cost, with talent alone costing $70,000-150,000 annually and editing $45,000-75,000. Total yearly costs can be $750-5,000 for cameras, $250-2,000 for lights, and $2,000