Bless Your Heart Productions and Charles "Chaz" Laughon

Complete Digital Non-Linear Video Assist Packages

Experienced Operators for all Commercial and Feature Production needs

See our equipment package below and contact us for competitive daily and weekly rates

and the resumes of experienced available operators

DELUXE PACKAGE INVENTORY
2 RAPTOR X Digital Video Assist Recorders with preloaded software,
miniature keyboard & trackball
2 Marshall 15 inch Sun Bright LCD High Definition Video/Computer
Monitors w/ yokes
1 Xenarc Touchscreen LCD VGA Monitor.
2 Wheeleez extra large Beach Tires
Inverters used to adapt for 12-Volt DC battery operation.
2 Ikemami Professional 9” Color Monitors with Underscan and AC/DC operation. Includes
cases and hoods for daylight viewing.
1 Kramer 4 X 4 Matrix Switcher
1 Kramer 8 X 8 Matrix Video/Audio switcher.
1 Custom-made Director/Operator's Cart equipped with umbrella mount, AC/DC power &
pneumatic "bicycle" type spoked tires.
2 Sony Digi-8 Video Tape Recorders (mounted on director's cart).
1 Rolls RM65B 6X4 Rack Mount Audio Mixer.
1 Mitsubishi P90 B&W Video Printer (production buys paper).
2 Fostex powered speakers.
1 Sony XTV-8 Diversity TV receiver (for steadicam) w/hi-gain antenna system
1 CEI Technologies Illuminated Frame-Line Generator (low light or night shoots).
1 Intercom/Talkback Systems with Push-to-talk buttons including 3 microphones (Sony
ECM 55-B, AKG D1000E and PZM).
2 Burst 1x4 Video Distribution Amplifiers.
1 Eight-foot marine-grade waterproofed canvas Umbrellas.
2 Modified Convertible Hand Truck w/Monitor Tray for satellite monitors.
2 ADC Video Humbuckers (video isolation transformers for hum bar/video noise removal).
1 Heart Interface 1000W auto-switching inverter.
2 Radio Shack Amplified UHF/VHF Antennas.
1 Rolls HA43 Stereo Headphone Amplifier; 2 pair Headphones.
1 Rolling Junior Stand with swivel/tilt 9” monitor tray (3 of these trays are available)
1 Operator’s Chair
2 Voltage Readers; 2 Volt/Amp/Ohm Meters
3 Statpower 250-Watt Inverters; One 100-Watt Statpower Inverter.
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1 3-Amp AC-to-DC Power Supplies.
2 Guest Pro 10-Amp single 12-Volt Chargers, waterproof/marine-grade.
2 Guest Pro 10-Amp dual 12-Volt Chargers, waterproof/marine-grade.
1 Schauer 4-Amp 12-Volt Charger; 1 Ship 'N Shore 10-Amp 12-Volt Charger.\
2 Sony 6-Volt Chargers/AC-Adapters (1 AC-S10, 2 AC-V30’s).
2 Large Blue Tarps. 3 Cart Weather Covers.
1 Assorted Connector/Adapter Box.
2 Ditty bags with assorted Cables & Adapters.
1 Assorted Grip Hardware for mounts (plates w/pins, Gobo heads, grip clips, etc.).
1 Tool Box with assorted tools.
4 Multi-Cables: Operator to Director’s Cart (50-100 feet each).
6 Sony InfoLithium 7.2 Volt Battery packs.
2 Besscor 24-Amp/Hour 12-Volt Battery Belts.
2 115-Amp/Hour 12-Volt Deep Cycle Marine Batteries in boxes with 4-pin connectors.
2 75-Amp/Hour 12-Volt Deep Cycle Marine Batteries in boxes with 4-pin connectors.
2 31-Amp/Hour 12-Volt Gel Cell Batteries in boxes with 4-pin connectors.
2000 feet of Belden 8241 75-Ohm Video Cable with BNC connectors.
1 Beefy Baby w/Rocky Mountain Leg Grip Stand (for Monitors).
Assorted surge protected AC power strips, 12-Volt Transformers, and
AC extension Cords.
OPTIONAL RENTALS ( 3 Day Week )
1 Archos 500 Digital Video Recorder w/4 inch 16:9 LCD screen, (portable) $100/day.
1 Sony PVM 14N1U Professional 14” 500-line Color Monitor, includes case and hood. $50/Day
1 Sony PVM 14M2U Professional 14” 750-line Color Monitor. $75/Day.
2 Sony PVM 1351-Q Professional 13" 450-line Color Monitors. $65/Day.
2 Sony 8044Q Professional 9” AC/DC 450-line Color Monitors. $65/Day.
2 Sony 8041Q Professional 9" AC/DC 250-line Color Monitors. $45/Day.
1 Fully equipped Director's Cart (for 2nd Unit?) with Sony GVD-800 VTRs. Negotiable.
2 Sony “Top of the line” SVO-5800 S-VHS or VHS Video Cassette Recorders with
built-in SMPTE time code, Jog/Shuttle, SLO-MO (fixed intervals), HI-FI sound and time
base correctors. $75/Day.
8 Sony GVD-800 Handheld Digital-8 VCR w/4” color LCD monitor,
battery powered, with hoods. $100/Day.
1 Combo 8mm VCR/9" Monitor in case w/hoodman and inverter. $95/Day.
1 Sony Combo-8 VCRs/9" monitors. $100/Day each.
2 Panasonic DV-1000 Mini-DV Video Tape Recorders. $100/Day each.
1 Handheld LCD wide-screen 7” portable TV. $50/Day.
2 Ikegami 9” Color Production Monitors, AC/DC. $60/Day each.
1 Sony TGV-100 TV tuner for Clamshell. $75/Day.
2 TransVideo Anamorphic standards converters. $75/Day each.
1 Videonics MX-Pro Video Mixer with Chroma Key & Dissolves (for VFX work),
Mirror image capability for puppeteer video assist, Side-by-side images or picture-inpicture
images for two camera viewing on one monitor, Frame Matte Generator. $125/Day.
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OPTIONAL RENTALS ( Continued )
2 AR Powered Partner AC/DC Audio Speakers. $10/Day each.
2 Memorex AC/DC 5" Color Video Monitors. $20/Day each.
1 Custom-made Operator’s Cart with locking pneumatic tires, umbrella mount and rain
covers. AC/DC capable (equipped with 750 Watt Inverter). TBD
2 Panasonic WV-BM503 Professional 5” 700-line B&W Monitors in rack mount. $50/Day
1 Panasonic NV-8950 VHS Variable-Speed SLO-MO Video Cassette Recorder
1 Fast Forward F21 SMPTE Time-code Reader/Writer/Window Burner. $75/Day..
1 Sony GV-8/9 8mm Handheld VCRs w/3”-4" color LCD monitors and built-in
TV tuner/battery powered, with hood. $50/Day.
2 Portavision AC/DC 8mm VCR’s w/5” color monitors and built-in TV tuners. $45/Day.
1 Quad Video Splitter. $75/Day.
1 Honda 1000 Watt AC Generator $40/Day.
1 Honda 2000 Watt AC Generator $50/Day.
1 Emerson EV806N Hi-Fi VHS VTR, $15/Day.
2 Action AC/DC 5" Monitor/TV's, $5/Day.
2 Audiovox Walkie Talkies. $5/Day.
2 Memorex 8mm Video Cassette Recorders. $45 Each/Day.
2 Citizen M938 3.8” Color LCD Monitors with AC/DC operation. $15 Each/Day.
1 Magnavox AC/DC 5” color TV/monitor. $15/Day.
1 Portavision AC/DC 5” TV/monitor. $10/Day.
1 Magnavox 2.5” Handheld color LCD TV/monitor, with hood. $15/Day.
2 Burst Electronics 1x4 Video Distribution Amplifiers. $10 Each/Day.
1 Luxor A/V Accessory Cart (I normally use for my convenience…)$20/Day.
1 Horita FP-50 Field-pack DC SMPTE Time-code Reader/Writer. $40/Day.
1 Panasonic portable CD Player (no charge, on my cart for pleasure)
1 Optimus AC/DC audio speaker
2 Kramer 10ARN Audio/Video Distribution Amplifiers (DA’s).
3 Sony TGV-5 TV Tuners (miniature, battery powered).
2 Horita VDA-50 Video Distribution Amplifier.
VIDEO TRANSMITTER SYSTEMS
1 MAREL 1.394 Ghz Microwave Video Transmitter, $350/day
1 MODULUS 3000 multichannel UHF Video Transmitter with Sharkfin Antenna. $125/day.
2 AVALON 2.4 GHZ Long Range Diversity Microwave Transmitter/Receiver
systems, 4 high gain antennas & mounting t-bar each system. $350/day each.
1 UHF Video Transmitter, Channel 16. $75/Day.
2 UHF Miniature Video Transmitter, Channel 30. $50/Day
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· I have a 2003 Haulmark 6’X12 enclosed Cargo Trailer available for rent,
daily or weekly. It is rigged for my package. Just hook it up behind one of the
trucks you already have rented and you will increase your hauling capacity,
without having to hire an additional driver. Or I can pull it with my personal vehicle.
$60/Day or $250/Week.
· I have a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban for rent that will haul part of my package (will need additional
storage for complete package). $60/Day or $250/Week (100 miles/day maximum, $.37/mile thereafter).
· Production will replace any re-chargeable batteries I provide that go bad during
the shoot. Production will also furnish Alkaline batteries for video assist.
· Production will reimburse, or replace, for any expendables used during the shoot, such
as, but not limited to, printer paper, 1” & 2” cloth or paper tape, cable ties, video
connectors, video assist log book supplies, batteries, etc.
· Production will provide Certificate of Insurance to cover entire video assist package.
· Production shall repair or replace any item damaged during the shoot, including in-transit to and from.
· I recommend Production furnishing all videotape, but will provide tape at the following
costs: 60-minute Digi-8 videotape $15/each; Mini-DV videotape $15/each.
*24-Frame Video/Computer Playback*
I have extensive experience and the equipment for any 24-frame video or computer
playback needs your production might require. Even if you’re only shooting LCD
screens, color correction is still a critical technical issue.
A large assortment of 24-frame monitors/TV’s are in stock, as well as the most
sophisticated standards converter available, “The Schindler”, (the only 24-frame
converter specifically designed for the 24-frame world). I partner with a Los
Angeles based company, 24-FRAME.COM, which stocks one of the largest
inventories of 24-Frame Monitors, Tvs, standards converters, etc, you will find
anywhere.