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Independent Feature Project West
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Independent DV Films

 

Click on the photo to view "Special",

a short film we shot and edited

now showing on IFilm

 

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR CURRENT PROJECTS

AND TO VIEW DEMO SCENES FROM EACH OF THEM

 

DV Filming Rental Package

Our DV Equipment package has everything you need to create your DV film project, including an experienced DP/cinematographer and equipment. You can then choose to edit the tape yourself, or we will be happy to edit for you on our Final Cut Pro system at the hourly rate listed below. You are responsible for the location of the shooting - a studio, your home, or an outdoor location. Any costs for the rental of a shooting location, or for any required permits, will be your responsibility. We can assist you in getting information on securing locations.

Our DV filming package includes:

  • Cinematographer/DP
  • JVC DV500 digital video camera
specs
- three 1/2-inch CCD camera
- 750 effective lines of resolution
- 14-bit digital signal processing
- mini-DV format
- SOUND: locked 16-bit 48kHz digital recording w/ two channel XLR input
 
 
Filming Rates
$40/hour - filming time (3 hour minimum)
$350/day - 12-hour day
$900 - 3 days, 12 hours per day
$1300/week - 5 days, 12 hours per day
$40/hour - each additional hour over 12 hours each day
(10% union discount for members of SAG, AFTRA, AEA, DGA or WGA)
(15% discount for members of IFP West)
(50% deposit required to secure dates, balance due prior to start of filming)
 
(All filming prices include one digital master tape per day.
Additional master tapes and crew may be ordered at the rates below.)
 
$15/tape - one-hour professional master quality blank DV tape
$10/hour per person - additional crew (PA, Grip, etc.)
 
 
Editing Rates
$40/hour - non-linear digital editing (on Final Cut Pro 2)
$350 for 10 hours paid for in advance
$900 for 30 hours paid for in advance
$1200 for 50 hours paid for in advance
$20 per hour for blocks of time above 50 hours
(10% union discount for members of SAG, AFTRA, AEA, DGA, WGA)
(15% discount for members of IFP West)