Video Services
Video and audio, from concept through completion.
Video Services is the commercial production unit of the Department of Mass Communications. We produce video and audio projects for internal and external clients, from concept through completion. Projects include commercials, promotional videos, web videos, documentaries, and educational and instructional videos.
Rate Card
Video and audio, from concept through completion.
Pre-Production $50/hr
Includes client meetings after initial meeting, any type of research (and related planning) required for the project (focus groups, etc.), scriptwriting and editing, administrative work related to the project, and any preproduction planning work (scheduling crew, actors, locations, etc.).
Production $200/hr
Field Production
Includes director/camera operator, one crew member, any necessary equipment (HD camera, tripod, lighting, audio and grip equipment), travel to and from locations, setup, single camera shooting, and tear down.
Studio Production
Includes director, engineer, three crew members, hourly use of the studio (3 digital studio cameras, light grid, etc.) and control room (Ross Synergy switcher, Chyron, Mackie audio board, etc.), setup, multi-camera shooting (if necessary), and tear down.
Both Field and Studio Production
Additional charges may apply for extra cameras and operators, actors (including hair, makeup, costumes, and props), craft services, and other related costs.
- Additional Crew members (director’s discretion) $10/hr each
- Studio space rental $100/hr, $150/hr w/ technician
Post-Production $100/hr
Includes footage capturing, compression, backup, editing, effects, titles, graphics, in-house music, DVD authoring, and up to 5 DVDs of finished project.
External Hard Drive
Additional charges may apply for specialized graphics and effects, music, and voice talent. Copies in excess of 5 DVDs will require working with a DVD duplication service at an additional charge or be charged $5/DVD if done in-house.
General Information
Time and one-half rates are charged outside normal production times (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday). Clients must conform to SIUE studio standards and practices, existing schedules and contract commitments.
Contact
For questions, please contact Cory Byers at 618-650-3827 or cobyers@siue.edu.
