[Greg Ball]

Hi Kieran,

I’m just exporting it as a reference file from M100 HDe. Not sure which codec I’m using. Do you have a suggestion? The problem is apparent in BitVice before I send it to DVD SP. It’s also apparent in the DVD SP in the test phase.

I do use Studio RGB as everyone here as always suggested that. I’m not sure what it’s real purpose is. Any advice?

[Greg Ball]

the catch is that lower than low prices are too good to be true. You’ll probably neever receive the camera.

[Greg Ball]

I agree Ron. Thanks for the kind words

[Greg Ball]

same here…always used sharpies on DVDs and CDs. Never a problem

[Greg Ball]

Tim,

I really enjoyed the first podcast. GREAT JOB! I would love to hear more on:

Growing your Video Business
Writing better proposals
Developing a pricing structure
Customer contracts

Thanks for asking.

[Greg Ball]

Hi Ed, I was responding to your seemingly paranoid response. “*If you have an Aja…” The reason I originally stated it as an I/O was because often when I ask a question on the forum regarding my dual system of Media 100 HDe and FCP 5.12, more people get caught up in the fact that I’m running 2 systems, and I get many comments saying it won’t work, etc. I never get my question answered. It becomes a time waster.

The point is when you buy a Media 100HDe system, that comes with the board and an AJA OEM, sometimes it helps to talk to other people to really understand what you have and how to use it better.

[Greg Ball]

Floh.
Thanks much. As I’m looking for sources to shoot HD, it’s pretty open right now. Which HD “flavor” would you suggest? By the way, would HDV work well on this system if I were to shoot with an HDV camera? I’d love to take the plunge! Will that work just cutting some titles and dissolves. Perhaps some digital juice? Thanks.

[Greg Ball]

Ed, I made a simple typo…not thinking. What do you think I am a spy for Aja?! I’m talking about HD not HDV

[Greg Ball]

Ed, I made a simple typo…not thinking. What do you think I am a spy for Aja?! I’m talking about HD not HDV

[Greg Ball]

You need to figure out what you are worth and what your time is worth. Then figure out how long all of this will take you.

What is your rate for travel? You’ll be traveling 8 hours round trip.
What is your shooting package rate?
How long will all of the editing take you?

I can’t tell you what to charge, but figure out your hourly rate for editing and your day rate (up to 10 hours for shooting. Your travel day rate should be less than your shooting day rate.

Alot depends on your experience as a shooter and editor.

The second part makes no sense to me. Are you talking about time frames because YOU have relatives coming over? That doesn’t concern your client. If you can’t do it then don’t.

Also, if I were you, I’d draft a contract with payment terms and have them sign it. I would get at least 60% up front, and not turn over any DVDs until you are paid in full.