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1/2 day=4 hrs., full day=8.5 hrs., 3 hr. min. on hourly service.Prices include camera person, assistants are extra. (see below) Tapes are extra. Jobs requiring extensive equipment require a full day commitment due to preparation time. We can provide a detailed bid on projects large and small. Hourly rates below. Mahalo!

mini-dv palmcorder service- Panasonic DVX100a

$75./ hr   $275./ 1/2 day,  $525./ day   3 hours mimimum

Includes tripod, light kit, wireless Mic, AKG 451 condenser Mic w/boom, zepplin and wind sock, 8" monitor w/blue screen, camera light. Other equip. available for addl. fee.

Sony DVCam service- DSR300 (full-size)

$85./ hr $325./ 1/2 day, $595./ day 3 hours mimimum.

Sony DVCam is significantly better than mini-dv. Less signal per inch of tape generally offers little or no compession flicker with slo-mo. DSR300 gives you  super clean image quality and great low-light performance, not to mention 3 hr tapes. Our canon 18x IF lens is tailor made for conventions & events requiring great shooting distances. Includes tripod, light kit, wireless Mic, AKG 451 condenser Mic w/boom, zepplin and wind sock, 8" monitor w/blue screen, camera light. Other equip. available for addl. fee.

Hi Def service- 720p HDV format &Red one HD

$95./ hr $375./ 1⁄2 day $695./ day 3 hours minimum.

Our JVC HDV camcorders are quite versatile and offer better image quality than mini-dv in a wide-screen format with variable frame rates etc. HDV is greatly compressed, but offers impressive results in bright daylight conditions. Nothing we offer compares to our soon to come Red one full HD cameras. HDV is a waste of time when you compare the quality and cost of our forthcoming Red one cameras (2 on the way). Rates soon to be posted, call 808-591-2220.

Betacam SP- Sony 637 with BVV-5 & Broadcast IF lens

$115./hr., $425./1/2 day $795./day 3 hours minimum

Same gear as Mini-DV Pkg. PLUS Matte box & Filter set that includes: low contrast series, black promist, Polarizing, blue grads, ND grad, coral, 81A/B warming, soft fx. Also available for addl fees: Chimera soft boxes (2) w/ 1k or 600W lights, portable jib, curved and straight dolly systems, HMI lights/generators, huge diffusion & reflector panels, etc.

Other Production Services

Grips are $12.-$15./hr.

Lighting packages, with & without generators, are virtually unlimited. Licensed electricians are avail. to install power circuits directly onto existing power sources. We can convert daylight to match interior lighting, or visa versa. We can reflect existing light with small to huge reflectors, and offer all the manpower and gear to deal with the elements in Hawaii, as well as special sun "screens" that diffuse strong sunlight. HMI lights and crystal sync generator pkgs. available.

Locations are available state-wide. We can secure locations, and we will advise you precisely on expected conditions for the time of year, and the lighting conditions that exist at the locations that you may be considering. Hawaii is a very physical place, so planning and careful preparation is essential to your Production's success. We are expert at dealing with strong winds and sun in Hawaii, and carry necessary liability insurance coverage.

Post-Production Services

We work with Final Cut Pro for all projects.

Standard definition Mini-DV rates

$85./hr (2 hr. min.), $325./ 1/2 day, $625./day
All tapes and media are extra. $10. Per 60 minute tape.

HDV 720 Hi-def rates

$95./hr (2 hr. min.), $375./ 1/2 day, $695./day
All tapes and Media are extra. $10. Per 60 minute tape.

Betacam SP rates

$115./hr (2 hr. min.), $425./ 1/2 day, $795./day
All tapes and Media are extra. Call for current rates.

Full HD post-prod rates with our Red one cameras will be posted as soon as we receive the 2 cameras. Ours are in the next batch they release, hopefully sometime in June 2008. Keep your fingers crossed! No other HD formats offered beyond HDV and Red HD.