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asn_new

05-05-2006, 10:06 PM

Hi,i need to know what is the lowest cost for printing a 24fps 2k or 4k movie project (90 mnts)
stored in digtal form (files on pc) using a high quality film recorder (not liaser one !) or let's say making many copies fot theaterical view
and for a nother project recorded using dv camera and needs to be printed on 35mm film uising the same recorder

and dose the cost in each case include the film stock (i know thre are many types and brands but lets talk about the avarege)?
please help me i need an answer asap !!
thanks

Random Sime

05-06-2006, 04:30 PM

In Australia I think it costs about $1 for every foot of film that's shot and processed. That's about $1 a second. Then depending on where you get it kine'd (the transfer of digital to film) you'll pay by the hour. Last time I checked it was about $700 an hour to hire a suite and operater.

2a03

05-06-2006, 04:35 PM

Here's a bunch of rates...

http://www.dvfilm.com/specials.htm

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