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Our Equipment, Facilities and Rates IN JAPAN For USA

We use broadcast quality NTSC Betacam SP format equipment exclusively.
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ENG and EFP Production Packages	NTSC
Personnel Only
Additional Equipment Rental
Satellite Transmission Services
Dubbing and Conversion Rates
Tape Stock
Fine Print revised, please read
Equipment FOR SALE

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ENG and EFP Production Package

BETACAM SP - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE LIST

Sony BVP-90 (Hyperhad CCD) camera with Canon J15a (8x120mm) lens
Sony BVV-5 Betacam SP Recorder
Sachtler carbon fiber tripod with Panorama 7+7 head
Two Person Crew includes
Sony ECM-50 and ECM-55 lapel microphones
Neumann KMR-81 shotgun microphone with boom and windcage
Sony F-460 cardioid hand microphone
Lowell Ambi lighting kit (2- 650w Omni & 2- 750w Tota & accessories
Cine 60 portable sun gun / Lowell Pro light w/ two 30v battery belts

(Note: video monitor and wireless mics are available at extra cost -- see below)

TOTAL PACKAGE	Daily (10 hours) portal to portal	1/2 Day (4 hours min) portal to portal	Overtime per hour *(over 10 hours) see details**
ONE PERSON ONLY > TWO PERSON CREW >	¥140,000 - $1,200 ¥160,000 - $1,500	¥75,000 - $600 ¥80,000 - $750	¥7,500 - $75 ¥12,000 - $120

NOTICE: US $ amounts are given based on an exchange rate of 120 per $1. These amounts may change based on the prevailing rate.
5% JAPANESE CONSUMPTION TAX WILL BE ADDED TO ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
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DV - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE LIST

Canon XL1 Mini DV camera with interchangeable lenses.
CartonI Action Pro carbon fiber tripod
Two Person Crew includes
Lowell Ambi lighting kit (2- 650w Omni & 2- 750w Tota & accessories
Sony ECM-50 and ECM-55 lapel microphones
Neumann KMR-81 shotgun microphone with boom and windcage
Sony F-460 cardioid hand microphone
Cine 60 portable sun gun / Lowell Pro light w/ two 30v battery belts

(Note: video monitor and wireless mics are available at extra cost -- see below)

TOTAL PACKAGE	Daily (10 hours) portal to portal	1/2 Day (4 hours min) portal to portal	Overtime per hour *(over 10 hours) see details**
ONE PERSON ONLY > TWO PERSON CREW >	¥90,000 - $900 ¥125,000 - $1,250	¥45,000 - $450 ¥62,500 - $625	¥7,500 - $75 ¥12,000 - $120

NOTICE: US $ amounts are given based on an exchange rate of ¥120 per $1. These amounts may change based on the prevailing rate.
5% JAPANESE CONSUMPTION TAX WILL BE ADDED TO ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
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PERSONNEL ONLY	Daily (10 hours) portal to portal	1/2 Day (4 hours min) portal to portal	Overtime per hour *(over 10 hours) see details**
CAMERA OPERATOR	¥50,000 - $500	¥25,000 - $250	¥7,500 - $75
PRODUCER / REPORTER	¥50,000 - $500	¥25,000 - $250	¥7,500 - $75
CAM. ASSIST / VTR / SOUND MIXER	¥35,000 - $350	¥17,500 - $175	¥5,250 - $52.50
VIDEO EDITOR	¥40,000 - $400	¥20,000 - $200	¥6,000 - $60
LIGHTING TECHNICIAN lighting equipment is extra depending on requirements	¥45,000 - $450	¥22,500 - $225	¥6,750 - $68
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER / FIXER / TRANSLATOR / CO-ORDINATOR Rate varies with skill level required	¥30,000 ~ ¥50,000 $300 ~ $500	Half days not available	¥3,000 per hour for pre-production or research $30.00

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NOTICE: US $ amounts are given based on an exchange rate of ¥120 per $1. These amounts may change based on the prevailing rate.
5% JAPANESE CONSUMPTION TAX WILL BE ADDED TO ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

ADDITIONAL FIELD EQUIPMENT RENTAL *Available on a 24 hour basis only*
DISCOUNTED RATE FOR CAMERA EQUIPMENT LISTED ABOVE WHEN RENTED AS A PACKAGE	¥90,000	$750.00
CAMERAS
BETA SP - Sony BVP-90 (Hyperhad CCD) camera w/ Sony BVV-5 back	¥55,000	$460.00
DIGI BETA - Sony DVW-700WS Wide screen	¥100,000	$835.00
Hi DEF - Sony HDW- 700 A Digital Camera	¥120,000	$1000.00
Mini DV - Canon XL1	¥21,000	$175.00
Mini CAM - ELMO MN401 miniature camera	¥9,000	$75.00
SUPPORT Sachtler carbon fiber tripod with Panorama 7+7 head	¥10,000	$85.00
VCR
DIGI BETA - Sony DVW 250 Field recorder/player	¥35,000	$290.00
DIGI BETA - Sony DVW A500 or the DVW M2000 Field recorder/player CALL FOR PACAKGE PRICING	¥80,000	$650.00
BETA SP - Sony BVW 50 Field recorder/player	¥25,000	$210.00
BETA SP - Sony VA 500 AC/DC color playback adapter for BVV 5	¥4,000	$33.00
MONITORS
JVC TM R9U 9 inch color monitor (AC/DC)	¥5,000	$42.00
BATTERIES
Sony BP-210 charger	¥1,000	$8.50
IPX BP 95s batteries (each)	¥250	$ 2.50
AUDIO
WIRELESS - Panasonic RAMSA WX-RB410/700 diversity. Single transmit and recieve. Panasonic RAMSA WX-TB 840/RJ800 dual channel diversity 2 transmitters to one reciever.	¥11,000 ¥10,000	$91.00 $85.00
MIXERS - Shure M267 three channel portable mixer (mono) Sigma EFP-402 four channel portable mixer (stereo)	¥3,000 ¥7,000	$25.00 $58.00
MICROPHONES - Neumann KMR-81 shotgun mic w/boom and windcage Sony ECM-50 and ECM-55 lapel microphones (each) Sony F-460 cardioid hand microphones (each)	¥7,000 ¥2,000 ¥1,000	$58.00 $16.50 $8.50
DAT - Sony DCD-D10Pro Digital Audio Recorder	¥8,000	$66.50
LIGHTING
Lowell Ambi lighting kit (2 omni heads, 2 tota heads)	¥7,000	$58.00
Cine 60 portable sun gun and Lowell Pro Light (with two 30v battery belts (set)	¥7,000	$58.00
Lowell DP kit (2 heads 1000w with accessories)	¥7,000	$58.00
HMI (2 head 2,000w) outdoor lighting system	¥40,000	$330.00
LENSES and Accessories
Canon J 33a x 15 B4 (15-500mm) super long	¥35,000	$292.00
Canon J 8 x 6 B4 short zoom (6-96mm) super wide	¥15,000	$125.00
Telephoto or Wide angle adapter (fixed)	¥6,000	$50.00
Fish eye attachment	¥6,000	$50.00
Matte Box (fits Canon Lenses J8,9,14 & 15)	¥6,000	$50.00
Pro Mist Filter Set (Black and White)	¥4,000	$33.00
Color Gradient Filter Set, ND and Polarizer	¥3,000	$25.00
TRANSPORTATION Included free of charge with camera crew package within 200 Km of base. per/kilometer charges described below apply after the above limit.
*Car Only* [Kansai Area] Five passenger Station Wagon + ¥40 per kilometer Nine passenger van + ¥50 per kilometer.	¥15,000 ¥35,000	$125.00 $290.00

Dubbing & Conversion Rates

STANDARD CONVERSIONS
Any NTSC format	TO or FROM	Any Standard VHS
¥3,500 ($30.00) for 0 to 62 minutes >>>> ¥1,000 ($8.50) for each additional 2 to 32 minutes
	Professional Format Surcharge Betacam: add ¥5,000 ($50.00) per hour minimum

NTSC Window Dubs > Betacam to > VHS ¥2,000 - $17.00 per cassette (20 / 30 minute loads) OR ¥5,000 - $42.00 per hour from multiple sources.
Duplication(S-VHS is available at VHS rates- Tape stock not included)
>Betacam Master to > VHS, S-VHS, Video 8, Hi 8 ¥1,000 - $8.50 per pass 0 to 60 minutes, ¥1,000 for each additional 2 to 32 minutes.
>VHS, S-VHS, Video 8, Hi 8 to > VHS, S-VHS, Video 8, Hi 8 ¥500 - $4.25 per pass 0 to 60 minutes, ¥500 - $4.25 for each additional 2 to 32 minutes.

Tape Stock

All stock by SONY	VHS / S-VHS 1VT___BS		Mini DV (for XL1)		DV CAM		Digital Master Pro HD Mini DV		Betacam		Betacam SP		Digital Betacam		HD Cam
5 min	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	¥1,200	$10.00	¥1,840	$15.33	¥2,000	$16.67	¥2,162	$18.00
10 min	¥300	$2.50	-	-	-	-	-	-	¥1,320	$11.00	¥2,040	$17.00	¥2,200	$18.33	¥2,300	$19.17
15 min	¥310	$2.28	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
20 min	¥340	$2.83	-	-	-	-	-	-	¥1,600	$13.33	¥2,480	$20.67	¥2,760	$23.00	¥2,829	$23.58
30 min	¥370	$3.08	¥860	$7.17	¥2,570	$21.42	-	-	¥2,040	$17.00	¥3,120	$26.00	¥3,440	$28.67	¥3,519	$29.32
40 min	-	-	-	-	¥2,800	$23.33	-	-	-	-	-	-	¥4,280	$35.67	¥4,336	$36.13
60 min	¥400	$3.33	¥1,050	$8.75	¥3,040	$25.33	¥3,000	$25.00	¥3,320	$27.67	¥5,040	$42.00	¥5,8,80	$49.00	¥6,394	$53.28
80 min	-	-	¥1,500	$12.50	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
90 min	¥460	$3.83	-	-	¥3,420	$28.50	-	-	¥4,880	$40.67	¥7,040	$58.67	¥8,480	$70.67	¥9,246	$77.05
120 min	¥510	$4.25	-	-	¥3,800	$31.67	-	-	-	-	-	-	¥1,1160	$93.00	¥12,075	$100.62
160 min	¥620	$5.17	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
180 min	¥840	$7.00	-	-	¥4,560	$38.00	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Fine Print (revised 2/01/06)
Booking of services constitutes your agreement with the provisions and terms outlined below.
Please read them before booking.
We reserve the right to revise these terms and conditions without notice.

BOOKING	We understand that many circumstances can prevent timely booking but we need to have as much advance warning as possible. A confirmed booking should be made at least 2 weeks prior to shoot start. Depending on circumstances, we require 24 hours from request to confirmation to provide an estimate and to ensure availability. For new clients we require a 50% advancd deposit prior to confirming a booking. For returning clients, upon establishment of a working relationship, the above provision is waived.
CANCELLATION	We also understand that things can go wrong. If a confirmed booking is cancelled more than 1 week prior to the scheduled start date, there will be no charge and 100% of any advance or deposit will be refunded. We will charge 25% of estimated costs for cancellation less than one (1) week (5 business days) in advance, 50% for less than 48 hours. 100% for less than 24 hours.
OVERTIME	Time in excess of 10 hours for personnel up to 14 hours will be charged at time and 1/2. An additional 35% will added for time in excess of 14 hours. (Double-Time). (Ex 2 person crew = $80/hr regular, $120/hr OT to 14, $160/hr 14th hr & above)
TRAVEL	Daily rates are charged from departure of the APP office (or hotel) until return. (portal to portal) If a full day (more than 4 hours) of travel is required, 1/2 the day rate will be charged as a "Travel Day". (Travel under 4 hours is included in the day rate.)
EXPENSES	Expenses may be covered by the clent/producer on-site. If expenses are not covered on site we will bill the client for reasonable lunch charges for more than a 6 hour shift. Both Lunch and dinner for more than a 12 hour shift. We do not charge for fuel or mileage if the location is less than 100 miles from the base of operations. If the mileage range exceeds 100 miles, 20 cents per mile for a standard vehicle, or 40 cents per mile for a large van or SUV will be charged, in addition to vehicle rental charges if any. Direct expenses such as parking, highway/bridge tolls and expendables will be billed in the actual amount with reciept.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL	* Charges begin from the time the equipment leaves the APP office until it is returned. Sundays & holidays included. If gear is not used for a 24 hour period (i.e. in transit) a 50% price break will be granted if informed before gear is taken out. * The daily rate will apply up to and between weekly and monthly price breaks. **** Renter bears responsibility for any damage not related to normal wear and tear and for shipping charges (if any).
TAPE STOCK	Quoted rates do not include tape stock. We require the highest quality tape stock to preserve the optimum performance of our equipment. Feel free to provide your own (subject to approval), or see our list for prices.
INVOICES & PAYMENT TERMS	We will issue an invoice for services and expenses in a timely manner, not to exceed 30 days from the date of service performed. You agree to carefully read all billing statements/invoices and promptly notify us in writing of any claimed errors, discrepancies, or problems with the charges or other information on the statement/invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date of the statement/invoice. If we do not hear from you in writing within this time, it will be presumed for all purposes that you agree with the correctness, accuracy and fairness of the statement/invoice and the information it contains. Furthermore, this is considered to be a condition required precedent to the filing of any claim or defense concerning legal fees or expenses you fail to pay. Our invoices are payable upon receipt and are considered overdue if not paid within sixty (60) days. We may assess a service charge on overdue invoices and interest at the rate of one percent (1.5%) per month on any amounts not paid when due. At our discretion, an additional thirty (30) day grace period may be extend for special circumstances. We may, at our discretion, initiate legal action to collect the unpaid balance including any interest and services charges applied. You agree to pay all attorney's fees and costs associated with any collection efforts that may be required in connection with these fees, costs and charges, including those for appeals as well as prejudgment interest on the same.

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