Scheduling Guidelines
With multiple studios and engineers, we can usually accommodate
the times and resources you need. Got an emergency session?
Call us. We can often shift things around to squeeze you
in.
Basic Info
If you "firm" or "book" a time, you are
financially responsible for that time. If for some reason
you can not use the time, we will try to resell it. Unfortunately,
if we are unable to do so, you will have to pay for it.
If you are holding time and someone calls and wants to "force
a buy", we will call you and give you the opportunity
to buy or release that time.
It may be helpful to put a "bump" on sessions that
aren't block booked. You can book your sessions with up to
an hour bump time. This is to make sure you can extend your
session beyond your booked time if necessary. You only pay
for the bump if you use it, and it is billed in 15 minute
increments.
If you are recording a talent in another city via satellite
or ISDN lines, you'll need to put the connection "on
hold", as well as the studio in the city where the talent
is located.
Our scheduling personnel can explain all these details and
answer any questions you have. We can also set up your session
for any special needs, special food, foreign formats, client
phone patches, etc.
Helpful Hints
1. Track down your elements, masters, M&E's, etc. before
your session starts. If you come in to revise something, call
the dub room before you get here so they can find all of your
elements and have them waiting for you when you begin your
session.
2. Add time to the end of your session to have split tracks
made, and budget for it. This will drastically cut down the
session time and hassle when revising your productions.
3. Give all P.O.'s to the person at scheduling.
4. Let the scheduler know how many people you expect to have
at your session so you can be sure that you are in a room
large enough to hold everyone.
5. If you are working on a PSA or on a New Business project,
we may be able to adjust your rate. Please contact us before
the session for any special arrangements.
Overall, communication helps to reduce surprises while producing.
If you have any questions, call us,
we can walk you through the process to make sure you have
everything you need.
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