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March 19th, 2009, 12:58 AM | #1 |
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How much to charge for Digital8 > Hard Drive RAW dump?
My cousin has 40 Digital8 tapes but never watches them etc. I said since I have the GV-D200 I could import them to the computer for him and provide him with the footage on a hard drive for editing. What should I charge for this? I hear the rate for Tape to DVD is $10-$20/tape. This of course will produce ware on my rarely used GV-D200 (36 8mm tapes ran through it twice (that will teach me for import using the wrong settings).
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March 19th, 2009, 05:24 AM | #2 |
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Do a google search for video transfer services in your area and you'll get an idea of what you can charge... the going rate.
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March 19th, 2009, 05:48 AM | #3 |
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Moved to Taking Care of Business.
40 tapes is not what I would call excessive wear; I wouldn't worry about it. |
March 19th, 2009, 12:18 PM | #4 |
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March 19th, 2009, 07:15 PM | #5 |
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They're family, do it for free...
Or let them use your gear to do it. |
March 26th, 2009, 06:55 PM | #6 |
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I just did such a job. I charged $300 for 50 tapes. I thought that was on the high side but I'm nearing the end and I don't think I charged enough. I forgot 8mm tapes can hold up to 2 hrs, so that's 100 hrs of capture! I've been feeding tapes for over a week. In addition, I'm dealing with technical issues on his side. The end of this project can't come soon enough.
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