Steve Wargo
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[Arniepix] “After you edit your multiclip into the timeline”
I think is the part that we can get going.
[Arniepix] “How fast are your drives?”
This is an Intel tower with 2 TB internal and 7Tb X-Serve Raid. I don’t think the computer is holding us back. It’s our inability to decipher the ridiculous FCP manual.
We used to use Discreet Edit and it was very simple. FCP requires quite a process. The instructions are about 10 pages long. By the time I get to the end, I forgot what the first part was.Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
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It’s best to have the camera and adapter screwed together as one unit and not have cables exposed that can get in the way or snag on something.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut Pro systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck -
[ejunyor] “With these tools can we import footage and downcovert properly to a SD format?
“You’ll need a playback deck like a JH3 and you’ll be good to go, hoping that you have all of the usual tools for importing broadcast footage.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut Pro systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck -
I have entered into several of these operations and only one paid anything. Usually, someone has the greatest idea ever thought of and needs to produce a video that the entire world cannot do without.
The one that paid, paid quite well. The other two looked really good on paper and in theory, but, the “producer” didn’t have the money or the skills to market the product. If they have nothing invested but time, it’s very easy for them to walk away from the project. As mentioned earlier, you could catch the blame for the product not selling.
If the product were in such demand, most likely, someone else would have done it by now.
Is there a demand that you can recognize? Most people say “If I start asking around, someone else will do it and I will be screwed out of my idea.” This is a risk we take with everything we do.
If this is a partnership, your “partner” has to put something of value into the mix or does he just have this great idea and you have to put up all of the time and money?
You are asking us what we think because you have a gut feeling that you are about to embark on a loser. You’re probably right.
If you decide to move forward, you should invest in a contract attorney and follow their advice.
Also, do no show the other person this thread. It’s time for you to make a few decisions and our experience is intended to be your guide.
All of this being said, the guy that produced the first Jane Fonda (US traitor) work out videos made a lot of money. However, they were filling a giant need, not coming up with a product that had a tiny client base.
A final word: One project that I passed on made over a million bucks for one of the dumbest people to ever grace my doorstep. So, now what?
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut Pro systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck -
Joe
I found them on the web but how about if you give a short piece on the process and what we should expect to pay.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut Pro systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck -
Thanks Craig. I pressured them and they accept Vivx, Telestream and DGF. Well I’ll be darned. This will save us on our deadlines.
Did I say thanks?
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[Craig Seeman] “Simply ask the cable company.”
I just did that again and same answer, but, I am going to head down there shortly and we’ll see what they actually say in the tech department.
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[Craig Seeman] “Deliver spot by creating MPEG2 Program Stream and use DGFastchannel. You won’t need to go out to DigiBeta or BetaSP that way.”
Craig, Our cable company says “BetaSP Only” so before suggesting the above, it might be wise to have him check with whoever will be broadcasting the piece. We’ve delivered DVDs to other media broadcasters but each one has their own capabilities. The local channel that brags about being all HD cannot take an HDCAM tape while all of their news room is HDCAM.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut Pro systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck -
We don’t do anything for under $2500 for a basic project and what you’re describing would start at around $3500 and run to around $5k.
If you’re asking us how much to charge, I would have to suspect that you are new to the business. Do you know what is required by the TV station or cable company? Most of them still rely on getting a BetaSP of the product, properly formatted in broadcast specs, like SMPTE Bars, 1K Tone, proper Slate, starting the TC at 00:58:30:00 etc. Do you know all of this?
Do you have the ability to deliver a proper finished product to the media that is running the spot? You can’t just cut a commercial together and drop a dvd off at the tv station, in most instances. Some of the smaller markets do that but they don’t do it here. Check on this before you get too far. If you need to have it transferred, find a post house now that will do it when it’s ready and make sure that you provide exactly what they need. This could kill your project down the road.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut Pro systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck -
Don’t you dare offer to do the work for less money.