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Our Equipment, Facilities and Rates  IN USA For Japan


ENG and EFP Production Packages

 


HIGH DEFINITION
    NTSC
                                          Betacam SP                           DVX 100 A

Additional Equipment Rental

 

Personnel / Crew

 

Field Editing

 

Satellite Transmission Services

 

In-House Facilities

 

Dubbing and Conversion Rates

 

Tape Stock

 

Fine Print
Booking of services constitutes your agreement with the provisions and terms outlined below.
Please read them before booking.

Equipment FOR SALE
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ENG and EFP Production Package
BETACAM SP - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE LIST
Sony BVW-600 (Digital head-end camcorder with BetaSP VTR section. 850 lines resolution, 2/3" chip-block, 10bit DSP. The BVW-D600 Camera/Recorder is a combination of a digital signal processing colour video camera, which uses FIT type Hyper HAD sensor CCDs, with a Betacam SP portable video cassette recorder. Its high image quality and sensitivity, portability, and dust- and water-proof construction makes it ideal for ENG and EFP applications with Canon J15a (8x120mm) lens
Vinten 10 carbon fiber tripod 
   Two Person Crew also includes
Sony ECM-50 and ECM-55 lapel microphones
Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun microphone with boom and windcage
Sennheiser 815 cardioid & Electovoice 635-A dynamic hand microphone
Lowell DP lighting kit (2- 650w Omni & 2- 750w Tota & accessories
(Note: video monitor and wireless mics are availabe at extra cost)
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 >
 $1,300
 $1,550
$750 
$1,000
$75 ~ $100
$120 ~ 160

MINI DV - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE LIST
 Panasonic AG DVX 100A

The DVX 100 A delivers the finest image quality in its class. Its manual-oriented controls are designed to satisfy professionals. And with features like the 24p/30p Cinema mode and IEEE 1394 interface, the AG-DVX100a is ready for the next generation of visual production. The AG-DVX100a packs all this performance and versatility into a conveniently small, perfectly balanced body that weighs only 4 lb (1.8 kg) in full-operating condition.  This camera shoots in 4:3 or 16:9 with an anamorphic lens that maintians full resolution.  It uses Mini DV format tape,  compatible with Sony Mini-DV and most DV-Cam players.

Cartoni Action Pro carbon fiber tripod 
  Two Person Crew also includes
Sony ECM-50 and ECM-55 lapel microphones
Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun microphone with boom and windcage
Sennheiser 815 S dynamic cardioid hand microphone
Lowell DP lighting kit (2- 1000w DP heads & accessories

(Note: video monitor and wireless mics are available at extra cost)
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 >
 $1,000
 $1,250
$500 
$625
$75 ~ $100
$120 ~ 160
HI DEF 1080 / 24P - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE
Sony CineAlta HDW-F900      The ulimate in Hi Definition photography.   HDW-F900 offers a new alternative to 24-frame film origination for major television productions and commercials. The progressive scan CCD sensor at the heart of the HDW-F900 marks a significant advance in Sony HAD CCD technology. It is a development that now makes it possible to capture images over a range of frame rates, and ensures that their quality is at the highest possible level.  The HDW-F900 can handle a very impressive contrast range, similar to film.  This camera is adjustable in many ways to provide the operator with the abilty to paint the picture just the way you want it. 
Our DOP is highly skilled and experienced in both vodeo and film photography.  He has attended numerous classes and workshops and continues to study the nuances and intricate possiblilites of this truly remarkable revolution in video technology. 

We can also supply other HD camera options including the Panasonic Varicam and the HDX 900  and HDV cameras such as the Sony HVR 1U and Z7U

All HD cameras are sub-rent packages, price depends on camera, lenses & accessories. Call for a quote.   Usa Only   (503) 723 6456 


 
PERSONNEL ONLY
 Daily 
(10 hours) 
portal to portal
 1/2 Day 
(4 hours max)
portal to portal
 Overtime per hour
(over 10 hours) *see details
CAMERA OPERATOR/ DOP
 $500
 $250
$75
PRODUCER / REPORTER
 $500
$250
 $75
CAM. ASSIST / VTR / SOUND MIXER
 $300
$150
 $45
VIDEO EDITOR
 $400
$200
 $60
LIGHTING TECHNICIAN / GAFFER
 lighting equipment is extra depending on requirements
 $450 
$225
 $68
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER / FIXER / TRANSLATOR / CO-ORDINATOR
$300  ~  $500
Rate varies with skill level required  $30.00 per hour for pre-production or research

 
ADDITIONAL FIELD EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Available on a 24 hour basis only
CAMERAS
BETA SP - Sony BVW-600 (Hyperhad CCD) camera $700.00
DIGI BETA - Sony DVW-700WS  Wide screen switchable $850.00
Hi DEF - Sony HDW- F-900 CineAllta  Digital Camera Other HD aquisition available,  call or e-mail for details $1,200.00 
Mini DV - Panasonic DVX100a (24p) $175.00
Mini CAM - ELMO MN401 miniature camera $75.00
SUPPORT
Vinten Video 10 $45.00
Cartoni Action Pro  Lightweight DV tripod with spreader $35.00
VCR
DIGI BETA - Sony DVW 250 Digital Betacam recorder/player $575.00
BETA SP - Sony BVW 50 Betacam SP field recorder/player $325.00
DVCAM / Mini DV  - Sony DSR 11 Record.playback/edit deck with firewire for digital transfer $200.00
Sony VA 500 Betacam SP AC/DC color playback adapter for BVW 600 $33.00
MONITORS
Sharp LC 121-F1  12 inch TFT flat screen monitor  $75.00
JVC TM R9U 9 inch color monitor (AC/DC) $42.00
BATTERIES
Sony BP-210 charger $8.50
IPX BP 95s batteries (each) $ 2.50
AUDIO
WIRELESS - Lectorsonics UCR 201 / UM200C Block 22 UHF diversity (choice of mics at extra charge)
Lectrosonics 190 / UM 190 .  UHF Single transmit and recieve.  (choice of mics at extra charge)
Ctec Vega with Tram TR50 VHF wireless microphone kit
Samson UT 1 with Sony ECM 50 UHF short range wireless kit
$70.00 
$60.00 
$40.00
$20.00
MIXERS - Shure M267 three channel portable mixer (mono)
Sigma EFP-402 four channel portable mixer (stereo)
$25.00 
$58.00
MICROPHONES - Sennheiser MKH 410  shotgun mic w/ boom and windcage
Tram TR50 lapel microphones (each)
Sennheiser 815 S cardioid & EV635-A hand microphones (each)
$28.00 
$15.00 
$5.50
DAT - Sony DCD-D10Pro  Digital Audio Recorder $66.50
LIGHTING
Lowell Ambi lighting kit (2 omni heads, 2 tota heads) $35.00
Lowell Pro Light (with two 30v battery belts (set) $28.00
Lowell DP kit (2 heads 1000w with accessories) $38.00
HMI (2 head 2,000w) outdoor lighting system $330.00
LENSES and Accessories
Canon J 33a x 15 B4 (15-500mm) super long for Betacam $292.00
Canon J 8 x 6 B4 short zoom (6-96mm) super wide for Betacam $125.00
Telephoto or Wide angle adapter (fixed) for Betacam $50.00
Fish eye attachment for Betacam $50.00
Anamorphic 16:9 adapter  for  DVX 100 A $40.00
Chrosziel Matte Box   (fits Canon Lenses  J8,9,14 & 15 and DVX 100A)  $25.00
Pro Mist Filter Set  (Black and White)  $33.00
ND or Color Gradient Filter Set and Polarizer  $25.00
TRANSPORTATION   Included free of charge with camera crew package  within 100 Miles (US) of base.
mileage charges described below apply after these limits.
Car Only [Portland/ Vancouver USA] 
 Five passenger Station Wagon/ SUV $120.00 + 20 cents per mile 
 Nine passenger van $210.00 + 40 cents per mile. 

Field Editing

PLEASE NOTE:  We are phasing out our Betacam SP equipment in 2010. 

Some items may not be available, please call for more information or view our "items for sale" list.


CUTS ONLY PACKAGE
BVW 70 + BVW-65,60 or PVW-2800
Daily (24 hours)
$850.00
10% off
Weekly (over 6 days)
$4,540.00
15% off
Monthly (over 26 days)
$18,415.00
A-B ROLL PACKAGE
 3 MACHINES plus 1-BVE 600
edit controller with switcher board
Daily (24 hours)
$1,250.00
10% off
Weekly (over 6 days)
$6,750.00
15% off
Monthly (over 26 days)
$27,625.00
With Operator add $400.00 per day (see personnel rates) Negotiate for longer term assignments
OPTIONS 24 hour basis only
Tascam M208 8 channel stereo mixer  $375.00 


In-House Services
The APP Edit bay
Our Portland, Oregon based  edit studio features Final Cut Pro non linear editing system plus Betacam SP recorders and DVCAM and Mini DV Input and output.  We use a NewTek Video Toaster 2 for special effects, non linear editing and video switching.  The New Video Toaster includes Lighwave 3D express for creating 3 dimensional animated graphics, Aura Paintbox, Character Generator and many other real time digital video effects. 

Extensive post production facilities in Japan are available through affilliated companies.  Inquire for details.

We are equipped to handle television system conversions to and from most formats.

Betacam SP ON or OFF Line Edit Suite Equipment

PLEASE NOTE:  We are phasing out our Betacam SP equipment in 2010. 

Some items may not be available, please call for more information or view our "items for sale" list. 3/4 inch services are no longer available

1- Mac Book Pro with Final Cut 6

1- BVW-75 Betacam SP editing machine w/ dynamic tracking
1- PVW-2800 Betacam SP editing machine
1- BVW-65 Betacam SP Playback only editing machine w/ dynamic tracking
1- BVW-70 Betacam SP editing machine
1- BVW-60 Betacam SP Playback only editing machine
1- DSR-11  DVCAM/ Mini DV Recorder/player
1- New tek Video Toaster 2 controller
1- Tascam M208 8 channel stereo mixer
1- SONY DAT DCD-D1OPRO Audio Recorder/Player
1- CD / DVD Player
1- Cassette Tape Recorder / Player


Dubbing & Conversion Rates
STANDARD CONVERSIONS
Any NTSC format except video 8, Hi 8 or DVCPro
TO or FROM
Any Standard VHS,  S-VHS or Mini DV
$30.00 for 0 to 62 minutes >>>>$8.50  for each additional 2 to 32 minutes
Professional Format Surcharge
Betacam: add  ($50.00)  per hour minimum
NTSC Time Coded Window Dubs
> Betacam to > VHS  or DVCAM, Mini DV
$17.00 per cassette (20 / 30 minute loads) OR
$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, DVCAM, Mini DV
  $8.50  per pass 0 to 60 minutes, $6.00  for each additional 2 to 32 minutes.
>VHS, S-VHS, DVCAM, MiniDV to > VHS, S-VHS, DVCAM or Mini DV
$4.25 per pass 0 to 60 minutes, - $4.00 for each additional 2 to 32 minutes.
>DVD-R  Burn up to 2 hours includes slim case and printing   $8.00 per disk   (Discounts for large quantites are available, Call for a quote.)

Tape Stock

 All stock
 by SONY 
except Mini DV & Bulk
VHS/ S-VHS
Sony Pro T-__PR
VHS / S-VHS
Super hi grade 
(50x Bulk)
Mini DV
AY-DVM__MQ
for DVX 100
DV CAM
PDVM-__N
(no chip)
Digital Master
PHDVM-__DM
For HDV mini
Betacam
BCT-__G
Betacam SP
BCT-__M_
 Digital Betacam
BCT-D__
HD CAM
BCT-__HD
for Cine Alta
5 min
-
$0.78
-
-
-
Sm $5.66
Sm $9.70
Sm $16.63 Sm $23.10
10 min
-
$0.84
-
$9.69
-
Sm $6.68
Sm $10.57
Sm $17.53 Sm $27.53
15 min - $0.90 - - - - - - -
20 min
-
$0.94
-
-
-
Sm $8.50
Sm $10.87
Sm $18.98 Sm $30.58
30 min
$5.80
 $0.87
-
Sm 11.60
Lrg $16.43
-
Sm $9.83
Lrg $11.90
Sm $10.60
Lrg $12.61
Sm $21.48
Lrg $22.86
Sm $34.02
Lrg $46.11
40 min
-
 $1.02
-
 $13.75
-
-
 -
Sm $23.56 Sm $41.85
60 min $5.69 $1.14 $5.75 Lrg 18.27 Sm $18.27
Lrg 26.32
Lrg $20.31 Lrg $22.41 Lrg $33.25 Lrg $61.51
80 min - $1.25 $10.80 - - - - - -
90 min - $1.30 - Lrg $24.14 - Lrg $28.30 Lrg $30.20 Lrg $52.11 Lrg $89.11
120 min $5.85
T120VL/H $5.30
$1.47 - Lrg $27.93 - - - Lrg $70.33 Lrg $116.83
160 min T160VL/H  $5.99 $2.14 - - - - - - -
180 min - $2.67 - Lrg $30.65 Lrg $36.55 - - - -

 

Fine Print (revised 8/01/07)
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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