how much does LTT spend on each video?
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How much do you spend on each video? That's going to be a wide range. Why don't I actually throw to some of the folks who manage the time and budgets that go into our videos? A writer's time can be tricky to pin down. At the low end, I would say it's 8 hours, but at the higher end, it could be a year. On average, though, it's probably about 24 hours of work time on a project, but it's hard to count things like coordination like a writer might do with a support team like logistics, for example. >> Our time also varies. With an on-site assistant, we spend roughly 90 minutes per project. But let's see how long it takes to edit a video. >> For our camera team, it takes usually about 8 to 9 hours. And then it gets passed on to our editor team. Usually takes about 27 hours to get a copy for our writers to review. To cover all of those hours, we've got great sponsors like Nexico, who's featuring their Nova mini projector.
LTT’s short video explains the labor hours that go into each production, breaking down the writer’s time, on‑site assistant support, camera work, and editing. The writer spends roughly eight hours on a project, while the assistant adds about 90 minutes per project. The camera team typically takes eight to nine hours, and the editor spends about 27 hours to produce a copy for review. Sponsors such as Nexico are highlighted, and the video ends with a quick mention of the Nova mini projector. The total labor time averages around 24 hours, and the video concludes with a note on how this translates into cost and revenue for the channel.
Viewers largely appreciate the transparency of the labor breakdown, with several comments praising the detail and noting the inclusion of sponsor segments. Some commenters point out the need for clearer cost figures, while others humorously reference life savings and the importance of the on‑site assistant. Overall sentiment is positive, with a high like count and a few replies that reinforce the usefulness of the information.
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Questions answered
- How many hours does LTT spend on writing a video?
- About eight hours.
- How long does the camera team take?
- Eight to nine hours.
- What is the total labor cost per video?
- Roughly $13,000.