Shows should be planned to be from 6 to 13 minutes long, depending
on audience interest level. Timing will vary with music, but is, on
average, about 3 seconds per
image with a 2 second transition. Therefore, plan on 5 seconds per
image to estimate length of show.
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| Initial consultation |
no charge |
Email or phone or 'meet for coffee'.
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| Planning consultation to obtain good understanding of order of
images, sequencing possibilities, etc., and providing photos and
music (or list) to MFP, preparing and presenting draft show via DVD
or web, consultation after draft, working closely with client to
finalize. |
$200 ~ $300
This is the basic charge. Additional costs follow. |
Depending on time involved and number of images, audio and video
clips. |
| Photos
scanned to digital for show, pulled
off the Internet, or handled through email. Each takes about the
same amount of time. |
$ 1.00 each |
scans are for show size ~ approximately 1024 x 768 pixels - not suitable for later
printing but good for digital use. These will be included with the
show DVD. |
| Basic photo
restoration (adjust contrast, crop). Images that do not require
restoration will not be included in this price. |
$ 1.00 each |
This is not premium restoration, older photos often require a good
deal of restoration. Basic is often acceptable for a slideshow
image. Most important photos will be given extra attention, if
requested. |
| Photos from
provided CD, in proper order, in proper amount, no scanning or retouching |
$ 0.50 each |
This is the optimal cost-saver. |
| Custom label |
$ 5.00 |
Label fits into jewel case and is created with one of your images. |
| DVD
with protective plastic jewel case |
$ 3.00 |
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| Final Images
included on DVD with show |
$.00 |
No charge. |
| Audio from
customer in usable digital format, not MPEG4. MP3 or CDA are
preferred formats . |
$20.00 for each track. |
Importing and fine-tuning musical tracks to the pace of the images.
Audio is a very personal choice, so customer is
expected to provide it. |
| Layout and
burn to DVD |
$1.00 per image |
This includes importing, timing to music, special effects and
transitions. |
| Additional DVD's burned on
archival DVD, labeled, in protective plastic jewel case. |
$15.00 each |
with or
without collected images on them - your choice, no difference in
price. |
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| The
location for consultations and providing materials is the Blackstone
Valley Business Center in Whitinsville, MA. If this is not convenient,
other arrangements can be made. Call (508-769-9137) or email
(mfp@mfontainephotography.com)
to make arrangements.
Payment - a 50% deposit is required before DVD
production is started. The balance is due on delivery. MFP accepts
checks, money orders, or cash. Sorry, no credit or debit cards. |
