FOOTAGE
RATES
Footage
rates are charged per foot of film contained on your reels. The
footage on your reels is precisely counted by the telecine equipment,
so you are only charged for the amount of film your reels contain-
not an average of what they should or could contain. Charges
for footage are calculated cumulatively for smaller orders and
comprehensively for larger orders, so again it is recommended
that you submit more film to maximize savings.
Far Q Productions offers two levels of video quality for your transfer project. With both options the transfer process is the same, but different cameras are used to transfer your movie film to video. These levels of service are referred to as "Production Industry" and "Medical Industry," based upon the typical applications of the different cameras. Each of these options is billed at its own footage rate.
Production Industry cameras are typically used to monitor machinery and goods in the manufacturing and shipping industries. They are 1 CCD cameras that are specifically selected for the telecine process according to the quality of their video output. The benefits of "PICs" are excellent picture quality and affordability. This level of service is recommended for collections that are very large and may not have been shot well, for example with poor color composition ("bluish" or "orange" tinting) or a lot of out- of- focus footage. It is also a good option for medium- sized colllections for which the quality is unknown, as good- quality footage can be found and transferred later with a Medical Industry camera equipped machine.
| Production Industry Camera Footage Rates- Cumulative |
|
Footage
|
Price
Per Foot |
Average
Cost Per Hour |
| 1-
1600 Feet |
$.17 |
$136.00 |
| 1601- 3200 Feet |
$.16 |
$128.00 |
| 3201- 4800 Feet |
$.15 |
$120.00 |
The
Average Cost Per Hour in the chart above is based upon an estimate
of 800 feet of film per one hour running time. These charges are
cumulative, meaning that four hours of film will be charged $.17
per foot for the first two hours, and $.16 per foot for the second
two hours.
Medical Industry cameras are typically used in the fields of science and medicine. "MICs" are often attached to microscopes to document micro- organism or cell activity, and may also be used in diagnostic equipment to monitor operation and patient condition. These cameras are "the best of the best", and are manufactured by Hitachi and Sony. They are 3 CCD cameras that offer superior color reproduction and exceptional picture quality. While no camera can truly improve the look of poor- quality film, these cameras have definite advantages. They are a great option for small to average- sized collections where good- quality footage may be present, as well as large collections where the footage is known to be of good quality.
| Medical Industry Camera Footage Rates- Cumulative |
Footage |
Price
Per Foot |
Average
Cost Per Hour |
| 1-
1600 Feet |
$.20 |
$160.00 |
| 1601- 3200 Feet |
$.19 |
$152.00 |
| 3201- 4800 Feet |
$.18 |
$144.00 |
The
Average Cost Per Hour in the chart above is based upon an estimate
of 800 feet of film per one hour running time. These charges are
cumulative, meaning that four hours of film will be charged $.20
per foot for the first two hours, and $.19 per foot for the second
two hours.
Transfer
projects involving seven or more hours of film are charged a comprehensive
footage rate, meaning that each hour of film is charged at the
listed rate, starting with the first hour. This tier of footage
pricing offers the greatest savings, so I urge customers to take
advantage and submit larger orders.
| Production Industry Camera Footage Rates- Comprehensive |
|
Footage
|
Price
Per Foot |
Average
Cost Per Hour |
| 4801- 8000 Feet |
$.14 |
$112.00 |
| 8001- 11200 Feet |
$.13 |
$104.00 |
| 11201 Feet
& Above |
$.12 |
$96.00 |
| Medical Industry Camera Footage Rates- Comprehensive |
Footage |
Price
Per Foot |
Average
Cost Per Hour |
| 4801- 8000 Feet |
$.17 |
$136.00 |
| 8001- 11200 Feet |
$.16 |
$128.00 |
| 11201 Feet
& Above |
$.15 |
$120.00 |
16mm FILM
The transfer process for 16mm movie film is more or less indentical to the process for the 8mm and Super8 formats. Setup fees are applied in the same way so the chart above can be used for estimating cost. Please note that 16mm film is often found on larger reels than the 8mm formats. Many of these reels will indicate their capacity with gradation marks molded into one or more of the spokes. These gradation marks may prove to be more accurate than measuring the diameter of the reel, since the diameter of the center hub can affect the overall capacity significantly.
Because of the frame size used for 16mm film, and the presence of sound on some film stocks, a lower footage rate is offered to compensate for the resulting video running times. 16mm Sound film is indicated for a 24 frame- per- second filming and playback rate which results in about 2150 feet of film per hour of transferred video. 16mm silent film is indicated for 18 frames- per- second, resulting in about 1650 feet per hour of transferred video. 16mm film is transferred using a Medical Industry camera and sound- both optical and magnetic- are captured along with the imagery. Please use the following charts to estimate project cost.
| Medical Industry Camera Footage Rates- Cumulative |
Footage |
Price
Per Foot |
Average
Cost Per Hour |
| 1-
1600 Feet |
$.17 |
$160.00 |
| 1601- 3200 Feet |
$.16 |
$152.00 |
| 3201- 4800 Feet |
$.15 |
$144.00 |
| Medical Industry Camera Footage Rates- Comprehensive |
Footage |
Price
Per Foot |
Average
Cost Per Hour |
| 4801- 8000 Feet |
$.14 |
$136.00 |
| 8001- 11200 Feet |
$.13 |
$128.00 |
| 11201 Feet
& Above |
$.12 |
$120.00 |
There is a lot of information in the above section. As always, if you would like a specific quote for your transfer project please use the information on the "Contact" page to request a quote.
