Promotional,
Informational and Web-Ready Videos
Whether credit card
sized promotional videos to hand out at your tradeshow,
videos for training or full production videos for
distribution to potential customers, we will help guide
you on script ideas and general tips to produce exciting
videos that help you train or sell. We can also convert
your production to many Web-ready video formats that can
be uploaded directly to your website and downloaded
quickly.
We
are a high tech video production firm which will
produce...
  documentary
and information videos
safety
& technical training videos
company
promotion
1/2
day to multi-year projects
with
broadcast
quality camerawork
expert
editing
solid
research and writing
everything
you need for state-of-the-art video
High
Definition
Our
primary cameras are the Sony HDR-FX1. It is the first
professional hand held high definition camera. It is shown
with the Century Optics X.7 wide angle converter and lens
hood, a Sennheizer super-cardioid mic and a Lectrosonics
wireless receiver. This highly mobile system can record
great sound and stunningly beautiful images. It records in
the HDV format and can output over firewire directly to
HDV or DV in ether 4X3 or 16X9. When edited on our Adobe
Premeire Pro CS4 or Sony Vegas6 system in MPEG2, 4:2:2 at
50mbs the results are outstanding.
The FX1 is now augmented by the perfect "companion
camera" the 1.7lb Sony HDR-HC1. Both cameras record
in the high definition HDV format or DV/DVCAM and are
supported with Sony tripods, Sennheizer microphones and
Century Optics converter lenses. In addition , we have
added Sony PD 180 DVCAM format along with teleprompter
for high quality on screen delivery of your message.
We do complete broadcast quality video projects for as low
as $3000.
We use production strategies that take advantage of the
latest digital technologies to create engaging videos at
a low cost.
All traditional production roles are filled by two
seasoned professionals resulting in enhanced
efficiencies and considerable savings. We eliminate
duplication of tasks and simplify communications to give
our clients a distinctly harmonious process. . The $3000 basic project package
includes
a half-day of shooting and two days of editing.
We will also do a pick-up shoot, if needed, to get that
extra shot or interview to make the video complete.
Projects can be
tailored to your company or organization’s annual budget
and targeted to answer any of your video needs: in-house
information, training, commercials, public service
announcements, documentaries for local and regional cable,
video press releases and magazine segments for local and
national media outlets. CDP is ideal for the company or
organization that needs high quality video projects but
can't justify the expense of an in-house production unit.
We have the equipment
and experience to give you everything high-end video has
to offer. The production system utilizes the latest in
video technology with the expertise to use specialized
support equipment to get that special shot. Editing on the
Avid Liquid Silver in 4.2.2 MPEG2 or uncompressed with 1TB
(1000GB) of fully redundant RAID3 media storage.
Connectivity options include SDI, IEEE-1394, component
analog, BNC composite, and S-video for the tape format of
your chose. Additional software options include Commotion,
Boris Red, Impression Pro DVD authoring software and Adobe
Audition audio editing software. These components make up
a broadcast quality production system with tremendous
creative advantages and significant cost savings.
In addition, you get personalized custom service and
twenty five years of industrial production
experience.
Services
Digital Video Acquisition
We take creative advantage of the new DV format cameras.
Much like the era when press photographers switched from
the big 4X5 cameras to 35mm, greater speed and mobility
captures better pictures. The new smaller digital format
cameras deliver picture quality far beyond what
conventional televisions can reproduce.
The production process is streamlined:
Less equipment and crew = less disruption. Working faster
with fewer crew = cost savings.
The streamlined process means a relaxed shooting
environment, a natural response from participants and the
best possible product for your budget.
sometimes less = more!
Editing
Our editing studio is designed for comfort and
efficiency. With twenty years of experience and a very hot
editing system it is the perfect place for your vision
take shape.
DVD Authoring
DVD-R disks will allow you to avoid the degradation of VHS
videotape and show brilliant, crisp video on low cost DVD
players. We will author your DVDs with complex menus and
create DVD-R duplications or help you arrange replication
of large qualities of replicated disks.
Video Streaming
We use the very latest cutting edge technology to process,
format, encode and publish some of the highest quality
streaming media in the major formats - Flash, QuickTime®,
RealSystem®, Windows Media, MP3, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 at a
wide range of connection speeds.
We can also provide hosting on true media servers, or
deliver finished video in a format ready for multimedia CD
ROM. Call us for more information.
Equipment
Our primary cameras are the Sony HDR-FX1 and HDR-HC1. They
are the first professional hand held high definition
cameras. These highly mobile systems can record
great sound and stunningly beautiful images. They
record in the HDV format and can output over firewire
directly to HDV or DV in ether 4X3 or 16X9. They can also
record in the DV and DVCAM formats.
The use of high quality fluid head tripods gives a solid
quality to the video not normally associated with these
small cameras. A favorite ATS shooting technique involves
the use of a monopod which provides the mobility of a hand
held camera and the stability of a tripod. Fluid moving
camera shots are instantly available as well as unique
elevated shots with the camera fifteen feet above the
subject.
Lighting is facilitated with an array of Lowel instruments
including Rifa-lite soft lights plus some cool running
lights like the Westcott Spiderlite. We also have some
unique battery powered lights to keep up with our highly
mobile shooting style. Both AC and DC lights are equipped
with gels and dimmers to match any ambient light
situation.
Cameras
Sony HDR-FX1
Sony HDV-A1U
Sony DCR-VX2000 DV/DVCAM
Various Hi 8 Video and Digital Still Cameras
Field Monitor
HP Laptop used as monitor
Camera Support
Sony Focus tripod
Various tripods
Steadicam Jr.
VariZoom
monopods (3+)
Teleprompter
Lens
Century Optics HD .7X conversion lens for Z1
Century Optics .65X and 2X conversion lens
Sony .7X wide angle conversion lens
Kenko .5X wide angle conversion lens
Audio
Marantz PMD660 solid state recorder
PSC Millimic (2) black and (1) white
Tram lav (2) black and gray
RE50 hand held omni
Sennheiser MD46 cardioid (the ultimate in hand held mic)
Sennheiser ME65 (2) super cardioid (great stereo)
Shure Beta 98 cardioid. Audio-Technica AT815 shotgun with
Lightwave wind screen
Lectrosonics CR187VHF Wireless system with body pack and
handheld transmitter
Lectrosonics UM100 UHF Wireless system
Samson MR-1 wireless system
Sony MDR V200 headset
Rycotte wind screen for Z1 stereo mic
DC Lighting
LitePanel LED (the ultimate battery powered light) ID
3X-Lite LED on camera light
Cool-Lux SL3000 battery powered soft light
Sony HVL-20dw2 video light
AC Lighting
Westcott Spiderlite (cool running 750W equivalent) Lowel
CaseLite2 cool running soft light Lowel Rifa-lite 1000
watt soft lights with dimmer
Tota light (2) with barn doors and umbrella
Omni light (1) with barn doors and umbrella
Pro light (1) with snoot, barn doors and umbrella
Editing
Systems
We make every frame count with Adobe® Premiere® Pro
software, the essential tool for professional video
editing. Capture and edit virtually any format, from DV
to uncompressed HD, and output to tape, DVD, and the
web. Providing unparalleled integration with other Adobe
applications, Adobe Premiere Pro sets new standards
for efficient digital filmmaking.. This is the first
editing system that is truly ready for the next decade of
video production. Weather uncompressed or the broadcast
standard M-PEG2, picture quality is quite simply stunning
and with sub-pixel processing quality is maintained
despite multi-layered editing. This system far surpasses
JPEG systems and the popular DV edit systems that use only
half the bandwidth... and with Sony Vegas® 6 software
combines real-time SD, DV, and HDV video editing with
unrivaled audio tools to provide the ultimate all-in-one
environment for creative professionals high-definition and
high-fidelity.
With its unique, visual approach to digital video and
audio production, Vegas delivers tremendous power,
incredible speed, and maximum productivity in an
uncomplicated, efficient platform.
 Powerful
video editing-Expertly edit complex long-form SD or HD
projects using mouse or keyboard trimming along with
powerful ripple editing modes. Video editing enhancements
in Vegas 6 include A/V synchronization detect and repair,
tape-style audio scrubbing, drag ripple and arrange,
source project editing, and auto-frame quantization.
Superior audio control-The audio-editing capabilities of
Vegas software are so good that many industry
professionals use it strictly for audio production. Vegas
software provides unlimited tracks for audio, 24-bit/192
kHz audio support, record input monitoring , on-the-fly
punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects
automation, and time compress/expand. Apply over 30
customizable, real-time audio effects including EQ,
reverb, delay, and more. New in Vegas 6 software is VST
plug-in effects support to expand your audio processing
and mixing options.
Optimized workflow-Edit and arrange events on the Vegas
timeline using standard Windows® drag-and-drop
functionality. Use new project nesting to add a Vegas
project (.veg) to the timeline and edit and apply effects
the same as you would a standard media event. Version 6
also reduces complex project render times on
multiprocessor, HT, and multi-core systems. Network
rendering saves time by using multiple computers and
networked drive arrays.
Higher quality video
No-loss conversion from digital tape used for acquisition
Converts from digital formats to high-speed servers and
DVD disks for distribution and playback.
More storage space means greater editing flexibility.
The interface is intuitive and efficient. We will devise a
production strategy suited to your budget.
Options include:
CDP can do all of the editing from your script and provide
VHS dubs, with time code, for your approval at
predetermined stages.
We can edit a rough cut and you can supervise the final
stages.
With a basic two hour training course you or your editor
can do the rough cut and supervise finishing with more
complex titling, effects and multi-layering that might be
needed.
Hardware System
ADK Quad Core 16 GB Ram 2 TBs Hard Drive. Nvidia Video
Card ,with all the tools for a fast , high quality edit.
Multiple Monitors. A swwet editing box.
Sony® VAIO® RB60G-VGC-RB60G with Intel® Pentium® D
Processor 9201, Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center
Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2, 8GB RAM and 250GB hard
drive (3),DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+-RW drive2 with Click to
DVD, software, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950,
Windows Vista, capable, dual 21" computer monitors
and 20" video monitor.
We specialize in DV and DVCAM
with digital purity maintained through IEEE1394 (Firewire)
I/O's. There is also a serial digital interface (SDI),
which accommodates formats like Sony's Digital Betacam,
IMX and Panasonic's D9. Analog format quality is
maintained with uncompressed digitizing through component
analog I/Os as will as NTSC and Y/C. The system also has
Pinnacle's PRO for wire removal. pin registered moving
mattes and paint. We also have one of the best secondary
color correction systems.
We also use Pinnacle's
Impression Pro/Sony Click to DVD for DVD authoring and
Sony Sound Forge for audio sweetening. There is a second networked system that is dedicated to
graphics with a high resolution scanner, printer and
4 TBs of high speed storage.
Pricing
We will do a complete project based on your description or
you can manage the project and we will supply support when
needed.
All pricing is done based on the specific requirements of
each project. For rough budgeting proposes you can use
$1200/day or $600/half day for one person and any of the
editing or production resources listed under equipment.
Travel & Lodging expense may be applied if applicable.
We specialize in small crews and equipment for highly
mobile and efficient shooting but ATS and our partners can
provide coverage for the most complex shooting situations.
Our very powerful Adobe® Premiere® Pro & Sony Vegas®
6 editing systems with Boris Red, Commotion Pro, TitleDeko
Pro, plus Adobe Audition and Photoshop can perform the
most demanding post-production tasks.
Performance Records
We can do a high quality two camera records of your
performance at a very low cost. With a front row location
we will do a stereo audio record on a camera locked down
on a wide shot and follow the action on a second camera.
We will them edit the two records together and master a
DVD for the following all inclusive price.
Under one hour = $1200*
Under two hours = $1500*
Under three hours = $1800*
Additional Hours beyond three hours -$250* per hour
Addition DVD-R disk copies are $10
Please call for quotes on more complex records.
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