IFH 054: How NOT to Get Ripped Off in Post Production

By Alex Ferrari | March 8, 2016
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How Not to Get Ripped Off in Post Production

Over the years I’ve seen many of my fellow indie filmmakers get completely ripped off when they entered the post-production process. So many promises are given and the rates they charge are criminal. I wanted to put together a podcast to pull the curtain back on the “true” pricing of post production services.

Now, this is based on my experience working in Los Angeles so the prices might differ depending where you are in the country or the world.

I hope this episode provides a great amount of value and that it saves you your hard earned cash while making your next indie film. Enjoy!

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If you are looking for a quality DCP my suggestion would be to try the indie film friendly post production company Numb Robot. Creation of a 90-min feature length DCP starts at $720 with a 5-day turnaround but if you wait a few more days it’s $540 with a 10-day turnaround. CRU hard drives for, the industry standard for distributing feature DCPs, are just $200 each. They also do short films. They have delivered masters to the Sundance, SXSW and the Toronto Film Festivals, just to name a few. Click here for more info. 

If you need help with understanding post production workflow or need to consult a professional post supervisor click here.

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