Rates for Clients External to the UofT
Note: 4-hour minimum charge for weekend work.
Current rates are in effect until April 30, 2013
Event Videography & Webcasting Rates
One hour is charged for each of the following rates in addition to the event time charged. This covers our set up, tear down, and preparation time.
| Service | Rate |
| Video Camera & Operator | $150.00/hour |
| Webcast Station & Operator | $150.00/hour |
| Audio Support with Operator | $80.00/hour |
| Example 1: 2 hour live webcast with audio support | |
| Video Camera & Operator @ $150.00/hour x (2 hour Webcast + 1 hour Setup) = | $450.00 |
| Webcast Station & Operator @ $150.00/hour x (2 hour Webcast + 1 hour Setup) = | $450.00 |
| Audio Support @ $80.00/hour x (2 hour Webcast + 1 hour Setup) = | $240.00 |
| Tape cost: | $29.00 |
| Total Cost: | $1169.00 |
| Example 2: all day live videotaping of conference with 4 sessions - archival webcast with Powerpoint slides | |
| Video Camera & Operator @ $150.00/hour x (6 hour videotaping + 1 hour Setup) = | $1050.00 |
| Tape cost: | $94.00 |
| Webcast Station & Operator @ $150.00/hour x 4 sessions archival encoding = | $600.00 |
| Capturing slides and synchronizing them with the encoded video 2 $150.00/hour x 4 sessions = | $600.00 |
| Total Cost: | $2344.00 |
Event Videoconferencing Rates
| Service | Rate |
| Videoconferencing with Operator | $150.00/hour |
| Example 1: 2 hour videoconference in our Rooms at Robarts Library | |
| Videoconference station & Operator @ $150.00/hour x 2 hour Videoconference = | $300.00 |
| Total Cost: | $300.00 |
| Example 2: 2 hour lecture in an electronic classroom with videoconference participants | |
| Video Camera & Operator @ $150.00/hour x (2 hour event time + 1 hour Setup) = | $450.00 |
| Videoconference Station & Operator @ $150.00/hour x (2 hour event time + 1 hour Setup) = | $450.00 |
| Tape cost: | $29.00 |
| Total Cost: | $929.00 |
Video Production, Editing & DVD Mastering Rates
| Service | Rate |
| Video Production & Editing | $150.00/hour |
| DVD Mastering | $150.00/hour |
| Example 1: Add Titles to a 1 hour lecture video & make DVD | |
| Video capture, edit & titling @ $150.00/hour x 1 hour = | $150.00 |
| Encode to MPEG-2 Files & burn DVD @ $150.00/hour X 1/2 hour = | $75.00 |
| DVD-R & Case cost: | $1.95 |
| Total Cost: | $226.95 |
| Example 2: Make a DVD of a 2 hour video recorded event with DVD menus for viewing selections | |
| Video capture, edit & chaptering @ $150.00/hour x 2 hour = | $300.00 |
| Custom Menu Graphics creation @$150.00/hour x 1 hour = | $150.00 |
| Encode to MPEG-2 Files & burn DVD @ $150.00/hour X 1/2 hour = | $75.00 |
| DVD-R & Case cost: | $1.95 |
| Total Cost: | $526.95 |
Media Conversion Rates
| Service | Rate |
| Media Conversion | $150.00/hour |
| Example 1: make VCD Mpeg-1 video file for transcription purposes from videotape | |
| Video capture, & “clean up” edit @ $150.00/hour x 1/2 hour = | $75.00 |
| Encode to MPEG-1 Files & burn CD @ $150.00/hour X 1/2 hour = | $75.00 |
| CD-R & Case cost | $1.00 |
| Total Cost: | $151.00 |
| Example 2: encode 2 hours video to AVI, QT or AVID files for editing purposes from videotape — clients to provide portable hard drive | |
| Video capture to files @ $150.00/hour x 1/2 hour = | $75.00 |
| Transfer files to clients hard drive @ $150.00/hour X 1/2 hour = | $75.00 |
| Total Cost: | $150.00 |
Tape, DVD & CD Conversion & Duplication Rates
DVD & Video Tape Copies (does not include media costs)
We can transfer your VHS, Beta, 8MM, HI-8, miniDV or MII videotape programs to DVD or VHS tape format. We cannot do Betacam, DigiBeta or other high end production tape formats in house — please ask for a quote for these specialty formats.
| For low volumes: | |
| 0 - 30 Min. | $8.00 + cost of DVD-R or Tape |
| 30 - 60 Min. | $10.00 + cost of DVD-R or Tape |
| over 60 Min. | $12.00 + cost of DVD-R or Tape |
| For Larger Volumes | please request a quote |
| CD copies | please request a quote |
| Delivery Charges for DVD, CD or tapes | |
| On Campus Delivery | $15.00 |
| Off-campus delivery | please call for estimate |
DVD-R, CD-R and Tape Media Rates
| Digital Video Tape | |
| 80 Minute - DV 80 | $15.00 |
| 60 Minute - DV 60 | $9.00 |
| DVD Recordable DVD-R with case | $1.95 |
| CD Recordable CD-R with Case | $1.00 |
| VHS tape 30 Min. T-30 | $2.25 |
| VHS tape 30 Min. T-60 | $2.75 |
| VHS tape 30 Min. T-120 | $3.80 |
Book An event / service
By telephone or email:
Supervisor
Robert Fysh
T: 416-978-4098
E: robert.fysh@utoronto.ca
Media Specialist
T: 416-978-6532
By completing a work request form and faxing it to 416-971-2692.