Set-up:                                             $75.00/h

Time required to prepare your files for output.  This includes transfer from backup tape to hard drive, loading files into frame controller program, inserting scripts, correcting files, decompressing files, other tasks required before and after actual output.

Also, preparing video for frame grabbing, compressing files, transfer of frame grabs to backup tape, other tasks.

Frame-by-frame recording:        $200.00/h

Approximately 1500 frames (50 seconds) can be output to video in an hour.  
Fewer frames can be output per hour when the computer has to composite the output picture (depending on the number of layers).

Frame-by-frame capture:            $200.00/h

We offer the service of frame-by-frame capture.  You can send a VHS, S-VHS, U-Matic SP, or Betacam SP tape containing video footage you would like to have frame-by-frame captured.  We will return the footage as PICT, PICS, or QuickTime files.

Real-time recording:

$125.00/h

Recording of MM Director movies, slide shows, etc., played on the computer in actual speed.
We use a Quadra 900 with Newer Technology Overdrive.  The playback speed may be different from your computer.

Rendering on Mac:                      $10.00/h

Rendering of Electric Image files on Quadra 900 with Newer Technology Overdrive.

Rendering on SGI:                        $25.00/h

Rendering of RIB files through NetRenderMan on Silicon Graphics 4D/35 TG Workstation.

Consulting:                                     $75.00/h

Our speciality is consulting for Macintosh, Silicon Graphics, and video related fields.  
We assist you from recommending the right software for your needs, to the planning and installation of a Mac or SGI based graphics-video facility.