All of NIFCO’s non-linear edit suites are connected to the AVID ISIS media-sharing network. This allows all editing workstations to share access to any piece of digitized media, increasing productivity and easing workflow throughout the post-production process. Our machine rooms have a patching system that can access any piece of equipment in the facility. Some notice will be required for specific equipment, as it may be in use by other personnel/projects. NIFCO also has full time technical support. The Facility Director and colourist Steve Cook is available to consult with you on your project.
See Rate Guidelines for more complete information regarding our rate categories.
Available formats for ingest and/or mastering:
HDCAM-SR • HD-CAM • DVCProHD • P2 • HDV • Digital Betacam • Betacam SX • Betacam SP • DVCAM • DV • DVD • S-VHS • VHS
Picture Machine Room Pix (PDF)
AVID DS Online Suite — Colour Correction — Mastering
Online Suite Pix (PDF)
The Avid DS system is resolution-independent and supports high-resolution workflows including real-time support for HD-RGB and 2K projects with real-time playback. Streamline for DI work with seamless integration of DPX, R3D (RED) and ARRIRAW file support. The system is used to master TV programs, films, and commercials – and Digital Intermediate for theatrical releases. NIFCO is currently running DS version 10.3 on a HPZ800 with 32TB of VideoRaid-SR local storage. It has dual-link capabilities for ingest and output of HDCAM-SR 4:4:4 RGB and remote processing for offloading effects processing. Also, the Sony BVM-L230 LCD reference monitor is used for accurate colour grading and a VideoTek dual-link RGB scope.
DS Online — Colour Correction — Mastering
| CATEGORY 4 – Published Rate | CATEGORY 2 – Independent Filmmakers |
| $2400/day with senior staff editor | $1200/day with senior staff editor |
| $1200/day – suite only | $600/day – suite only |
AVID Symphony Nitris — Colour Correction — Mastering
Avid Symphony with Nitris hardware offers accelerated effects processing with real-time 10-bit SDI, component, S-Video, and composite I/O, to support a wide range of projects and formats.
AVID Symphony Nitris
| CATEGORY 4 – Published Rate | CATEGORY 2 – Independent Filmmakers |
| $1600/day with senior staff editor | $800/day with senior staff editor |
| $800/day – suite only | $400/day – suite only |
AVID Media Composer Mojo SDI
SD Offline Picture Editing Workstation
| CATEGORY 4 – Published Rate | CATEGORY 2 – Independent Filmmakers |
| SD Offline – $200/day – suite only | SD Offline – $100/day – suite only |
Final Cut Studio w/ Kona 3
SD/HD Picture Editing Workstation
With native support for virtually any format, Final Cut Pro lets you edit everything from uncompressed SD to HDV, DVCPRO HD, and uncompressed HD – as well as Panasonic P2, Sony XDCAM HD, AVCHD and AVC-Intra tapeless formats. Or use ProRes 422, a post-production codec from Apple that offers uncompressed HD quality at SD file sizes. Mix and match a wide range of formats and even frame rates in the open format timeline.
Final Cut Pro
| CATEGORY 4 – Published Rate | CATEGORY 2 – Independent Filmmakers |
| HD Offline – $600/day – suite only | HD Offline – $300/day – suite only |
| SD Offline – $500/day – suite only | SD Offline – $250/day – suite only |
Other Services
Closed Captioning
EIA-708 and 608 standards. Uses Evertz HD8084 encoder.
$20/running minute of program with operator.
$10/running minute of program without operator (Operator Fee contracted by production).
HD Layback: $150/Tape (Tape Stock not Included).
SD Layback: $100/Tape (Tape Stock not Included)
Duplication/Picture Machine Room
HDCAM to HDCAM Dailies Cloning – $50/hr
HDCAM Dailies dubbing to DVCAM – $50/hr
HDCAM Dailies to DVD w/ TC burn – $50/hr
All SD dubbing formats – $35/hr
P2 Dailies BU – $75/hr (Copy P2 media to NIFCO ISIS storage)
DVD Authoring
$50/hr – disk mastering (Blu-ray upon special request only, please talk to Steve)
DVD Duplication
$5/disk – Includes Disk, case and labelling
Note: For all suites user/editor must be qualified.
This page is currently getting updated.
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Please contact Steve Cook for current rental rates.
steve@nifco.org
709-753-6121