#What to charge?
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Thanks for the insight. Where can i get a copy of AVID? By the way, what
tape format are you using? Do you stick to one format or rent whatever is
necessary for the type of job. I know that for some industrial type of
work, SVHS/HI8 is adequate, but not for broadcast. That's another big
choice that i've been dealing with. Since i don't know where the majority
of my work will come from, I can't really buy equipment for that market. Do
i buy $Betacam$ gear to be on par with broadcast quality, or something less
expensive like SVHS/HI8 (Not $$$), OR should i just rent what I need?
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
Erik
Erik, you will probably find AVID at your local Amiga dealer, otherwise
call them direct at (408) 252-0508 for subscriptions and back issues. The
tape formats I use are as follows, 3/4SP or SVHS for most field aquisition,
I have a portable 1" but don't usually take it out on location. I transfer
ALL my aquisition material to 3/4SP (unless originally aquired on that
format) then A/B roll edit through Toaster to MII (a component format with
aprox same specs as betacamSP). I then make archive masters on 1". I think
you are on the right track to rent the gear as you need it for aquisition
that is more demanding than Hi-8 or "S", although those formats are pretty
damn good if you get the right setup, obviously BetacamSP is desireable but
even in the used market WAY HIGH BUCKS.
Thanks for your help Frank!