Please printout this page and type or print to complete. One worksheet for each "Master.Gif" file you want. Click on the worksheet page just before your print command so your browser knows what you want printed. You may want to save this page as a "txt" file then fill and print it in your word processor.
Worksheet
1. Rewind your tape completly in your video deck.
2. Reset your counter to 0:00:00.
3. Advance to your first clip and note the time code in the spaces below: Enter a description of the start of the clip. Because of differences in calibration (your system and ours) there might be differences in the time code. If there is voice on your tape, enter the word or distinct sound heard at the start of your clip if any. Write the sentence and circle the word.
Clip :
Start: H:______M:____________S:__________
Word or sound at the start of your clip:________________________________________
Description of the start point of your clip:_______________________________________
you may want to use the back of this worksheet_____________________________________
4. Play your clip at the normal speed to the end of the clip then:
5. Note your counter time code in the space below:
6. Enter a description of the end of the clip(transition point.) Because of differences in calibration (your system and ours) there might be differences in the time code. If there is voice on your tape, enter the word or distinct sound heard at the end of your clip if any. Write the sentence and circle the word.
Clip :
End: H:______M:____________S:__________
Word or sound at the end of your clip:__________________________________________
Description of the end point of your clip:_________________________________________
you may want to use the back of this worksheet_____________________________________
7. How many seconds is your video selection, as read by your video deck counter? ____________ NOT TO EXCEED 20 SECONDS.
This may have no relationship to your GIF file but, will be relative to the initial AVI file.
8. To be sure we work the correct selection, please describe your clip:
We provide a service to help you convert your video clips to animated gifs. Your own custom graphic. Copyright? No worries, (if you own the rights your video, it is your graphic.) We will make no decision as to the owner of the rights of any video sent to be processed. It is understood that standard television video may be interlaced so, the quality cannot be as prints from film as scanned from a photograph. Also understood is that the GIF format - produce and use a custom pallet which may be less than 256 colors. There is no true color resolution. There may be some detail loss and perhaps other images and colors used on your page may have to be adjusted if you use a 256 color (video) mode. You will be notified by email where and when you can download your file which will be posted for no more than 30 days after the email notification. The video tape will be kept in our file for 30 days from email notification then it may be destroyed.
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Contact salt@spiced.com if you have any question or your requirements have a significant specification not covered re: the custom work described above. You may use the back of the worksheets for further instructions and information.
Please make your check to Spiced.com. Hawaii residents must add 4% for excise tax.
Add $5.00 to have your tape returned (US only)
We can not be responsible for losses and/or damages caused by mail, acts of god, or causes out of our control and responsibility. We will edit your file to a playable animated GIF file only. We do not verify ownership rights and display release requirements of the subject(s) in the tape and end image file(s).
Base cost includes setup charges. US Dollars:
Raw AVI file (No editing): $15.00
Basic Animated GIF file: $29.95 additional.
Custom Size (less than 256x240): $4.00 additional
Custom Subject Cropping (height & width from the first frame) $5.00 additional.
Custom Subject Clips (cut off the master) $12.00 additional per clip. You need another work sheet per clip, to describe it.
Return of video tape $5.00 per tape. additional
If you require additional work on the file, please contact spiced.com for a cost estimate.
Thank you.
The prices are based on a reasonable hourly rate. You can save money by doing your own detail edit work. You can do the fine edit (frame detail work) and make your individual clips out of the "Master.Gif file. We will help you with the software. The Raw File plus the Basic Animation charge ($44.95 total) would be your best value. If your work order will take more time than cost estimated above, you will be notified prior to any work being done. Mail your stapled worksheet sets with your VHS, SVHS, 8mm or, Hi8 video tape and check or money order. You should copy your clips to a second tape and send only this copy. Keep the video tape masters in your possession. Identify the tape with your name, email address and with your return mail address if you want the tape returned. Pack securely and mail everything to:
