Production Services

Notes:

1. Standard days are 10 hours, and begin when the van leaves our home office and heads in your direction. The day ends when the van arrives home again.

2. People need to eat, and part of my relationship with my crews depends on my ability to keep clients from infringing on their need to have a few minutes near the middle of the day to relax a bit and recharge. This time is not part of the 10 hours we are charging for. If we're chasing a shot and you must have us "do a drive-thru" and eat or snack on the run, you will be billed 30 minutes of overtime (1.5x hourly rate) for the lunch time for each crew member.

3. Actual Out-of-pocket food and parking expenses will be added to the bill for myself and each crew member. (We do not mark this number up) Also, mileage of .35 per mile over 50 miles. This is what pays for the expensive equipped van we bring.

3. After 10 hours, overtime begins. The first 3 hours are at 150% the hourly rate (which is 1/10 of the day rate). After 13 hours, you will be charged double time the remainder of the way.

4. Terms are COD for all first time customers except established networks with a purchase order like "CBS".

5. Payment is expected within 30 days, and I do mean 30 days, of the date of the shoot. A 5% surcharge per month will be assessed if the check is late in arriving. If you have any doubt about your abilty to pay me within 30 days, please do not even call me. I pay my freelance crew people first, and you should too.

6. For Film shoots, all bookings require 50% cash in advance, no exceptions.

7. I am fair and honest, reasonable and fun. Let's keep it that way by paying us what our hard work is worth, in a timely fashion. Thanks!

8. My guarantee:

Kindig Omnimedia guarantees that all video taping or film shooting done for its clients will be done with technical professionalism (very well shot, with the highest possible video and audio quality given the circumstances); and with the greatest possible communication effectiveness of the recorded material given the subject matter. If the client is not satisfied with the work, Kindig Omnimedia will either reshoot or give a full refund. Kindig Omnimedia also reserves the last 10% of its progress invoicings as a "delighted" payment. If clients are not "delighted", they are encouraged to withhold the final 10% until they are.

 

 

 

Video Production

Staff & Equipment

Cost & Options

"Orion Package"

Dick Kindig, a sound engineer and grip/gaffer; Broadcast Betacam SP, DV or HDV (Hi-def DV)

Normal day-rate - $1750, plus tape, mileage outside of 50-mile radius of Columbus. Add $150 if Dick is to conduct the interviews. You may want us to bring a camera operator along, too -- add $500 for that. Betacam or Hi-def is a $150 surcharge. Check dates or consult...

"Gemini Package"

Dick Kindig and a sound technician, choice of Betacam SP, Broadcast DV or HDV (Hi-def DV)

Normal day-rate - $1450, plus tape, mileage outside of 50-mile radius of Columbus. Add $150 if Dick is to conduct the interviews. For Betacam or Hi-def, add $150. Check dates or consult...

"Arcturus Package"

Dick Kindig alone, choice of Broadcast Betacam SP, Broadcast DV or HDV (Hi-def DV)

Normal day-rate - $1100, plus tape, mileage outside of 50-mile radius of Columbus. Add $150 if Dick is to conduct the interviews. No guarantees that all audio will be perfect in this case -- and you can expect minimalist lighting in these cases, too -- unless you simply need one or two really nice interviews and Dick by himself has enough time to do the lighting and audio chores that are required for excellence. Half days (5 hours max portal to portal) are 60% of this rate. For Betacam or Hi-def, add $150. Check dates or consult...

Steadicam

Excellent Hollywood Lite GT series package

Supports 1 or 2 small camcorders, or Broadcast DV or HDV package (up to 15 pounds). Add $150/day, Orion or Gemini packages only.

Underwater DV

3-chip Sony TRV900 DV, with underwater housing and snorkel

Dick is experienced at shooting Manatees, and has done numerous swimming-pool shoots as well to show a fresh perspective. "Arcturus" rate plus $100.

2-Cameras at Once

Sony PDX10 and Sony TRV900. Both are excellent 3-chip camcorders.

Unique rig designed by Dick Kindig allows both a wide and tight shot at once. Great for "you are there" action. PDX10 shoots uncompromised 16:9, megapixel stills, and Broadcast DVCAM. DV-only, "Arcturus" rate plus $150.

HMI Lighting

Standard package contains K5600 Jokers:
3 400's and
2 200s. Let us know what other lighting or grip gear you will need and we'll come prepared or hire a larger van.

Joker 200s have 3x the daylight light output of 1K tungsten. 400s have double the daylight output of 2k tungsten. Yet they are cool on the set. Also have light tube attachment, Chimeras complete with black egg crates to control light, Chinese lanterns, flat medium Chimera for lighting tabletop products or conference table "circle of light" situations. All 5 fixtures included in "Orion" rate, 3 Jokers included in "Gemini" rate. Alacarte price: $75 per Joker.

Tape:

Sony DVCam, or
Panasonic DV

Betacam SP 30s - $25 each

DV60s - $25 each

DV180s - $45 each

Film Production

 

 

Film 16mm

Bolex package

Our very own Bolex camera is excellent for low cost, versatile cinematography. Great for texture, for undercrank effects, for organic looks. And the price is right at $100/day over Dick's standard directorial/DP rate.

Film - Super 16mm

Aaton A-minima

This is Dicks favorite camera. We like to rent from Abel Cinetech. Great lenses, fast acting, Dick does his own A/C work with this rig, fantastic way to get fast cinematic "real people" documentary style shots for TV spots or high-end marketing or fundraising projects. Quiet enough for sync -- and we have the A-DAT recorder for sound. Great time-lapse camera, too! - Ask for Quote

Film - Super 16mm

Aaton XTR Prod

Amazing quality images can be achieved with this exciting camera. Dick shot the award-winning "Children Love Manatees" with this outstanding camera, with outstanding lenses. The images are so sharp, they can be blown up to 35mm.

Underwater Film

Aaton XTR Prod or A-Minima with flexible rubber housing

Dick shot award-winning "Children Love Manatees" underwater on 16mm with this setup. Quote.

Film & processing

Market rates -- will quote

Special Skills

    
Time-lapse Cinematography Bolex package, or rented 16mm or 35mm system Dick is an experienced hand at guaging lighting trends, timing effects, etc. in order to get great cinematic results of sunrises & sunsets, cloud movement, traffic movement, sunlight across buildings, etc. Because we normally have the timelapse rig on our own Bolex, we can add these shots to our work day for a nominal extra charge. Call for quote.

Aerial Cinematography

Helicopter, plane, or miniature helicopter

Dick is an experienced and effective director of aerial photography, from high end airplane and helicopter camera-work using gyro-stabilized cameras, to Copter Vision miniature helicopter work. We love to work with our proven team of professionals -- and you can count on Dick to communicate clearly and maximize your investment in this unique specialty. Ask for our reel!

Jib arm/dolly shots/steadicam -- any kind of moving camera

Organic "feel" for responding to live events and unscripted moments.

Dick loves to move the camera and he has lots of tricks up his sleeve to do so. In addition to our own Steadicam, Travato Arm jib and Cinesaddle mounting systems, we also can bring specialists with Jimmy Jib and a variety of crane applications.

Interviewing (Directorial only rate)

Video or film

Dick has been called "The best interviewer on the planet". This can't be true, but he is excellent at making people feel at home, open up, and look good too. And he can move the camera at the same time he is shooting and directing. $900 per day, no equipment.

Editing

Video or film

What editorial style do you want? It doesn't matter, because Dick has many styles he can use. His focus is content, pacing, surprise, emotion, music-driven cuts and dissolves, visual excitement without resorting to "eye-candy". On a top-end Final Cut 4 system!
     

Production Partners

Click here to reference my list of proven, tested, reliable production team members

Count on these these professionals for your own production efforts, whether you use my services or not: these are trusted, experienced freelance providers that I rely upon as part of the teams I assemble.