Production Estimates


Bidding your production can be easy with the right questions.  We will help you with your bid. Depending on the bid requirements, there may be a fee.  Fees will be waived if the job is awarded and Film Production Services produces the project for you.


Orlando Leal, Director for Moving Image, lines up a shot with Henry Lynk, Director of Photography.


For a bid e-mailed to you, please answer the following questions. Remember that fees, costs and other charges are subject to change. Fees quoted here are based on prevailing rates and may flucuate.


1)  Crew Requirements - Do you need a D.P., camera operator, 1st Assistant Director?  Any specialty crew members like a Home Economist or Art Director?

2)  Casting & Talent - How many actors? SAG players or non-union?

3)  Locations - Where, What and How Many?

4)  How many - crew & client are you bringing?  Do you need hotel arrangements or suggestions?

5)  Props & Wardrobe - Specialty props or wardrobe?  Picture Vehicles or Boats?

6)  Stage or Studio - rental for product shots?

7)  Equipment Rental - 35mm or 16mm (specific camera and lense requirements!!) HMI lights, grip, dolly, crane, power pod, helicopter, Sound?

8)  Music Videos - Sound Playback is an important element.  We can provide you with the proper DAT recording based upon your specs for playback.  Be careful to keep this element consistent!!

9)  Total Raw Stock and Type

10)  Transfer telecine - PAL or NTSC?

11)  Editorial


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