Matthew Ian Welch

** READ THIS - IT'S IMPORTANT **

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(1)  BASIC Recordings do NOT switch between cameras. You get separate videos for each camera. 

      If you want a multi-cam edit of your event, that is offered as a standard upgrade / editing package.

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(2) My processing times vary based on my schedule. Rush processing available for an additional fee.

     Please let me know about any deadlines you may have in advance of our session.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES & SERVICES

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General Hourly - Most services not described elsewhere can be purchased for $35/work hour. I will provide an estimate of the number of hours required in advance, so that nothing comes as a surprise. 

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What is included in the BASIC Recordings - All audio packages will provide mixed and mastered audio of your event. All video packages will provide each camera's video with basic color grading and exposure compensation (if/as needed). All video+audio packages will sync the audio master with each video camera's graded footage. 

 

​​Multi-Camera Video Edits - ​Like the general hourly rate, I charge $35/work hour for editing services beyond what is provided in the basic package. In general, expect 5-6 hours editing time per hour of finished content for a multitrack recording. In other words, expect to spend between $175-$210 additional per hour of your event if you want a multi-camera edit, titles, or other editing services beyond the basic. You are welcome to edit your own videos freely.

 

Lighting - Is not required or recommended for live events with an audience. For any recordings in which there is a single subject, like an audition video, it is *highly* recommended that you opt for this upgrade. I use special photography/videography LEDs and softboxes that not only add additional light (which most video cameras benefit from) but result in a significantly more detailed and professional look. Moreso than a camera body or even lens, a properly lit subject will look better on your iPhone than a poorly lit subject with my most expensive camera.

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Recording Venue – Most clients secure their own recording location and we come to them. If you do not have a suitable acoustic environment in which to record, La Canada Congregational Church, where I am the bass section leader, currently permits their sanctuary to be used for recordings of classical music. The church asks a modest $100 rental fee. I also have a sound treated recording booth suitable for audiobook narration, voice acting, and studio style recording / multi-tracking. Recordings made in living rooms or other non-treated environments often have undesirable attributes that are either difficult or impossible to remove during post-production without noticeable artefacts.

 

Additional Personnel – Speed up setup and load-out times considerably. Allow for multiple camera operators or hybrid liveboard/recorded audio setups. Additional personnel is not required for most projects, but required for the following circumstances: (1) large setups that must be assembled in less than 90 minutes; and/or (2) strict requirements to vacate a venue less than 60 minutes after the performance is complete. Additional personnel costs begin at $175/day per individual, depending on the professional and services required. Subject to availability. 

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Livestreaming – Clients may stream up to 4 separate video feeds and 1 stereo audio feed for an additional charge. Higher video channel counts possible with sufficient notice. Streaming is done via the Blackmagic ATEM system. ​

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AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS

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Most packages I offer qualify for some sort of discount from the starting retail price.

 

Below is a nonexhaustive list of discounts I currently offer:

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• Audio & Video – ($50 off top) - Basic audio includes an appearance fee of $100 and $150 for audio equipment and processing. Basic video includes an appearance fee of $100 and $150 for video equipment and processing. Purchasing both automatically applies a $50 discount. ($100 + $150 + $150 -$50 = $350).

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• Loyalty Discounts – (10% off) – All returning clients receive 10% off all recording packages. If you have hired me to record you individually or your organization before, take 10% off from the retail price.

 

• Volume Discounts – (various) – “The more you spend, the more you save.” Booking multiple sessions enables volume discounting. For every $500 off the total amount, take an additional 5% off. (0-$499 = no additional discount; $500-$999 = 5% discount; $1,000-1,499 = 10% discount; $1,500-$1,999 = 15% discount). If you spend $2,000 or more, I'll make you a nice dinner as well (only half joking), but you've already maxed out this discount, dude!

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• Student Discount – ($75 off) Self-supported students actively enrolled in a qualifying academic curriculum may pay a lower rate. This rate does not apply to minors with parental financial assistance.

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• Referral Discount – (additional 15% off next session) If someone else books a session with me as the result of a direct referral from you (and not if they were already familiar with my work), you will receive an additional 15% off your next session. This discount stacks with the loyalty and student discounts, but not the volume discount.

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Please note that we do not offer discounts to nonprofits, charities, or religious organizations solely on that basis alone. If you feel that you or your organization may qualify for financial assistance, please reach out to me. I would rather find a way to make it work than turn folks away due to budgetary limitations.