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Used Production Equipment For Sale

As we upgrade and move full force into 4k production, we’re finding a lot of “stuff” that we just don’t need in the shop any longer. Hopefully there’s something here that can help your productions out. We accept Cash, Check, Credit Card and PayPal for payment. Call 770-271-3427 and ask for Randy to purchase or to ask questions. Or email: randy (at) biscardicreative (dot) com

SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY PRICING. Purchaser is responsible for all shipping and insurance costs.

ALL ITEMS SOLD “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OFFERED OR IMPLIED. Everything here has been well cared for in a professional production facility. It all works when it leaves here. We offer no guarantees on equipment service life. No Refunds will be offered.

Click any image for a larger photo. Items subject to change without notice.

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XRackPro server rack from GizMac Accessories, LLC is an industry standard 19 inch rack, that measures (48.2 cm) width with 6RU of height. Based on a 4 post rack, the XRackPro can mount most all computer servers, RAID storage, network switches and routers, audio video gear and any other rack mount equipment and features noise reduction, air filtration, added security and mobility.| $350
XRACKPRO

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Anthro Script holder with clamp. Heavy duty steel, flexible gooseneck, can be clamped to most any any table or desk. | $40 for one, $60 for both
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Anthro Script holder with clamp. Heavy duty steel, flexible gooseneck, can be clamped to most any any table or desk. | $40 for one, $60 for both
ANTHROSCRIPTHOLDER

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SE Electronics Reflexion Filter PRO. Portable Acoustic Treatment to Reduce Room Ambience in Untreated Recording Spaces. Microphone and Mic Stand NOT included. | $150

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AJA Kona 3 Video I/O Capture Card with Breakout Box. The KONA 3 is a capture card for uncompressed SD, HD, and Dual Link HD on Mac and PC. Uncompressed video, 8-channel AES and embedded audio, up/down HD/SD format conversion, hardware downstream keyer, and HD/SD component analog on a 4-lane PCI Express card. | $200

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AJA Kona 3 Video I/O Capture Card with Breakout Box. The KONA 3 is a capture card for uncompressed SD, HD, and Dual Link HD on Mac and PC. Uncompressed video, 8-channel AES and embedded audio, up/down HD/SD format conversion, hardware downstream keyer, and HD/SD component analog on a 4-lane PCI Express card. | $200
AJA Kona 3_006_7

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Mackie 1202-VLZ-PRO Audio Mixer. The 1202-VLZ PRO is Mackie’s classic 12-channel compact mic/line mixer. Applications: Live sound mixing: small churches, clubs, school auditoriums, school sports centers, conference centers, boardrooms, trade shows, presentations. Studio and field recording. Multimedia applications: A/V presentations, video post production, CD authoring. Broadcast: live remotes, ENG, ad production | $150
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Mackie 1202-VLZ-PRO Audio Mixer. The 1202-VLZ PRO is Mackie’s classic 12-channel compact mic/line mixer. Applications: Live sound mixing: small churches, clubs, school auditoriums, school sports centers, conference centers, boardrooms, trade shows, presentations. Studio and field recording. Multimedia applications: A/V presentations, video post production, CD authoring. Broadcast: live remotes, ENG, ad production | $150

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Mackie 1202-VLZ3 Audio Mixer. Sure it’s cute, but the Mackie 1202-VLZ3 is a serious professional compact mixer, with features that belie its small footprint. The ideal compact mixer for home and project studios, the 1202-VLZ3 is equally at home on the road, on the stage, or in the recording studio | $175
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Lacie Biggest S2S eSATA RAID - 1.25TB. Lacie Biggest S2S 5-disk RAID is designed for digital content creation applications. Thanks to its eSATA 3Gbit/s interface and direct eSATA-to-SATA connection, a single LaCie Biggest S2S is capable of reaching burst transfer rates of over 200MB/s*. For advanced professionals, up to four S2S units can be connected on an eSATA PCI-X/Express Card to achieve a burst speed of over 600MB/s*. | $250
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Lacie Biggest S2S eSATA RAID - 1.25TB. Lacie Biggest S2S 5-disk RAID is designed for digital content creation applications. Thanks to its eSATA 3Gbit/s interface and direct eSATA-to-SATA connection, a single LaCie Biggest S2S is capable of reaching burst transfer rates of over 200MB/s*. For advanced professionals, up to four S2S units can be connected on an eSATA PCI-X/Express Card to achieve a burst speed of over 600MB/s*. | $250
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Maxx Digital 8TB SAS-SATA RAID 8 Drives - 8TB Silver. 8 1TB drives can be striped in RAID 0 or 1. Uses SAS-SAS connections with 2 cables included. | $1000
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Maxx Digital 8TB SAS-SATA RAID 8 Drives - 8TB Black. 8 1TB drives can be striped in RAID 0 or 1. Uses SAS-SAS connections with 2 cables included. | $1000
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Sony PVM20_L5 20” Multi-Format SD/HD Production Monitor. The PVM-20L5 is equipped with input connectors for composite, S-video (Y/C) and RGB/component signals. In combination with the optional input adaptors, it is also able to accept a wide range of digital signals including 480/60i, 575/50i, 1035/60i, 1080/60i and 720/60p. The PVM-20L5 incorporates the Sony HR Trinitron® CRT to achieve a high resolution of 800 TV lines and offers SMPTE-C phosphors for outstanding uniformity and picture quality. Includes optional SD-SDI Input card.| $565
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Sony PVM14_L5 14” Multi-Format SD/HD Production Monitor. The PVM-14L5 is equipped with input connectors for composite, S-video (Y/C) and RGB/component signals. In combination with the optional input adaptors, it is also able to accept a wide range of digital signals including 480/60i, 575/50i, 1035/60i, 1080/60i and 720/60p. The PVM-20L5 incorporates the Sony HR Trinitron® CRT to achieve a high resolution of 800 TV lines and offers SMPTE-C phosphors for outstanding uniformity and picture quality.| $250

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Sony M15U HDV VTR. DV, DVCAM, HDV Record/Playback. The Sony HVR-M15U is an HDV format VTR ideally used with desktop editing workstations. It includes a stand and can be mounted vertically; a great space-saving feature. The modest frame is deceiving as this VTR performs a wide range of professional applications. The deck can play back both NTSC/PAL signals, as well as 720p30. The unit records Sony’s 1080i HDV as well as DV and DVCAM. High definition can be recorded with either Mini DV tapes or the larger standard size cassettes for record times up to 276 minutes in HDV and DV mode. The VTR can record both NTSC and PAL standard definition signals. This added flexibility can be important when mastering for different regions.| $650

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Sony M15U HDV VTR. DV, DVCAM, HDV Record/Playback. The Sony HVR-M15U is an HDV format VTR ideally used with desktop editing workstations. It includes a stand and can be mounted vertically; a great space-saving feature. The modest frame is deceiving as this VTR performs a wide range of professional applications. The deck can play back both NTSC/PAL signals, as well as 720p30. The unit records Sony’s 1080i HDV as well as DV and DVCAM. High definition can be recorded with either Mini DV tapes or the larger standard size cassettes for record times up to 276 minutes in HDV and DV mode. The VTR can record both NTSC and PAL standard definition signals. This added flexibility can be important when mastering for different regions.| $650

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Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPro HD VTR. The Panasonic AJ-HD1400 is a DVCPRO HD VTR in a cost-effective, lightweight package. Capable of playing back all broadcast level HD, as well as both DVCPRO 50 and 25 standard-definition formats, the unit is an indispensable asset for a wide range of professional applications and workflows. The AJ-HD1400 can perform both HD/SD up-down conversion, as well as 720/1080 cross-conversion. The AJ-HD1400 can handle all formats for 1080 and 720 high definition signals. It can also play back 1080/24p (23.98) offered from the AJ-HDX900 DVCPRO HD camera. Additionally, the built-in cross conversion technology makes it simple when going between both resolutions. | $5,750

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Panasonic TH-42PH9 42″ Plasma Display. A stunning 42″ high definition professional plasma display that delivers the elegance and superb image quality for any installation, while providing full integration in an automated environment. With an up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,072 shades of gradation and industry-leading 16-bit processing, the TH-42PH9UK delivers significant image quality.The TH-42PH9 comes standard with PC Input, Audio Input (for PC), Serial Control (RS-232C) Input, BNC Component Video/RGB Input and Audio Input, BNC Composite Video Input, S-Video Input, and Audio Input (for Video). Or, you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards. This unit comes with One Open Module Slot, One Component Input, One Composite Input for the input boards. Supports 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/24sf, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 480/60p, 480/60i signal compatibility | SOLD

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Panasonic TH-42PH10 42″ Plasma Display. A stunning 42″ high definition professional plasma display that delivers the elegance and superb image quality for any installation, while providing full integration in an automated environment. With an up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,072 shades of gradation and industry-leading 16-bit processing, the TH-42PH9UK delivers significant image quality.The TH-42PH10 comes standard with PC Input, Audio Input (for PC), Serial Control (RS-232C) Input, BNC Component Video/RGB Input and Audio Input, BNC Composite Video Input, S-Video Input, and Audio Input (for Video). Or, you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards. This unit comes with One Open Module Slot, One Component Input, One HDMI Input for the input boards. Supports 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/24sf, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 480/60p, 480/60i signal compatibility. | SOLD
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Panasonic TH-50PHD8 50″ Plasma Display.The TH-50PHD8UK comes standard with PC Input, Audio Input (for PC), Serial Control (RS-232C) Input, BNC Component Video/RGB Input and Audio Input, BNC Composite Video Input, BNC Composite Video Output, S-Video Input, and Audio Input (for Video). There is an available slot for an optional terminal board. Or, you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards. Up to 3,000:1 contrast ratio - Real Black Drive System and Deep Black Filter provide deeper, richer blacks and enhances image clarity and realism Up to 2,048 shades of gradation (4,096 shades via HDMI or DVI connection) - New Advanced Real Gamma System and up to 14-bit signal processing provide superior performance at brightness levels where the human eye sees best. Full time 3.62 billion (maximum 8.52 billion) displayable colors. 1,366 x 768 resolution. 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/24sf, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 480/60p, 480/60i signal compatibility. | SOLD

Lower Editorial Rates for Long-Form Projects

December 18, 2014

Biscardi Creative Media announces special editorial pricing for long form projects including documentaries, episodics, reality and feature films.

Biscardi Creative Media announces special new editorial pricing for long form projects. Editorial rates starting as low as $75/hour for projects that book a minimum of 8 weeks editorial time.

From conversations with our clients we know that budgets are being squeezed and in some cases Producers are being forced to stay away from experienced storytellers and production facilities because the rates are simply too high,” says BCM Principal, Walter Biscardi, Jr. “Documentaries, episodics and features are what we love to do and wanted to to come up with something so we can help more projects editorially. We can lower the costs, especially for the rough cut stage of a project where oftentimes you’re feeling your way through the storylines.”

The special rate includes the editor, workstation and the shared storage server. BCM editors have delivered broadcast episodic television including “Good Eats” with Alton Brown on the Food Network and “This American Land” on PBS along with feature documentaries such as “Foul Water Fiery Serpent” and the just completed “There and Back Again, A Water Story.” Additionally the BCM team is editing original 4k programming for the soon to be launched Contemporary Living Network.

“We’re experienced editors with a full post production facility including a ProTools mixing theater and Davinci Resolve color grading suite. So we can move client stories from raw to polished very efficiently for a global clientele,” notes Biscardi. “With projects delivered projects as far away as Switzerland, you don’t have to be in the Atlanta area to take advantage of our services and the production facility. Especially for the independent productions and indie films, we know this will be a huge help to their bottom lines.”

For more information and to book a session, contact Production Manager Randy Lockey. 770-271-3427. randy (at) biscardicreative.com

Some of the fine print:

Client must book a minimum, continuous 8 week edit session (40 days, 5 days per week). First two weeks must be paid in advance. Final payment must be made before any final work or files are turned over to the client. Rates are for creative services only and do not include project files. If a project is paused or stalled during the editorial process, rates will revert to the current standard hourly editorial rate. If the project is stalled before 40 days of work is completed the standard hourly rate will be billed retroactively to the start of the project. Rate is for a single editor, single workstation only. Rate will be billed at 8 hours minimum per day, 10 hours maximum. After 10 hours in a single day, standard hourly rate will apply. Rate is for editorial with Adobe Premiere Pro only.

Full details will be provided as part of a rate quote.

This offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Business Development Director position available

December 17, 2014

Business Development Director position available

Biscardi Creative Media Custom. Original. Storytellers.

We are a creative team that is passionate about telling stories. We’re a small team that thinks big and have our own stories to tell through original productions. No better example than the launching of Contemporary Living Network. Positive, lifestyle edutainment delivered to our audience where, when and how they want to view it. We’re ready to grow, now we need a Business Development teammate who shares our passion and will be an advocate for our team.

You’re going to be a self-starter, flexible and comfortable with change. You will spur new growth into unexplored and underserved markets. You will be eager to learn, open to new possibilities and ready to advocate for the quality of our work in a turbulent and changing marketplace. You understand that doing right by the customer will lead to long term partnerships with better growth potential. Above all, you will be as passionate about our products, our services, and our team as we are.

If this is you, your growth potential is unlimited.

Primary Responsibilities

Help build BCM’s business plan and marketing strategies.

Identify and target new business opportunities

Identify and get to the decision makers at each business opportunity

Identify and target sponsorship and branding opportunities for Contemporary Living Network

Identify and develop strategic alliances and partnerships

Identify new avenues of company revenue beyond the traditional.

Identify ways to build the BCM brand beyond the traditional industry recognition

Most importantly: Deliver new clients and new revenue streams.

Desired Skills and Experience

Ethics.

Proven track record of outside business development.

Comfortable in executive board rooms and game rooms.

Good listener and communicator

Fearless

Established roster of potential clients.

Willingness to learn new technologies and educate yourself about our processes.

Ability to laugh at yourself.

Must love dogs.

 

This is a commission heavy position. If you can sell, six figures is possible.

Send your resume to randy (at) biscardicreative.com.

Please put “Business Development Position” in the Subject.

No Phone Calls Please.

About Biscardi Creative Media www.biscardicreative.com

Located in Metro Atlanta, BCM is a creative storytelling company founded by Walter Biscardi, Jr. in 2001. He founded this company with a very simple purpose. Custom, Original, Storytelling. It’s impossible to deliver the client’s true needs through some pre-packaged format. We listen, we ask questions and then create a custom tailored product to tell the story.

We strive to make your experience with us as simple as possible by staying on top of the latest technologies while maintaining a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. LIfe is supposed to be fun and we think that should include your experience with us.

BCM counts multiple Emmy, Peabody, Telly, CableACE and more among our many credits and honors. Our work can be seen on Food Network, CNN, ABC News, NBC News, The Weather Channel, PBS and more. Our sister companies and products include MTWD Entertainment (MTWDEntertainment.com) and WalterBiscardi.com.

About Contemporary Living Network www.contemporaryliving.tv

Contemporary Living Network, Inc.. is a multi-channel network (MCN) focused on positive lifestyle edutainment, with audience engagement and real life integration at its core. CLN will provide inspiration and the resources for the viewer to easily re-create or be inspired to indulge in their own, unique variations of what happens in our shows. Our vision is to become the most trusted resource for lifestyle advice allowing our audience to live their lives to the fullest.

Biscardi Creative Media adds Teranex Express as Part of 4k UHD Upgrades

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BISCARDI CREATIVE MEDIA ADDS TERANEX EXPRESS FOR 4K UHD CONVERSIONS
Industry leading standards conversion tool added as part of 4k infrastructure upgrade.
October 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA; - Award Winning Biscardi Creative Media (BCM) has added Blackmagic Design’s Teranex Express as the company prepares for a full slate of 4k (UHD) production in 2015. The Teranex Express is the world’s first real time SD, HD and Ultra HD broadcast up and down converter. Featuring advanced patented algorithms, Teranex Express gives visually transparent quality conversions that are mandated by major broadcasters and studios worldwide. It offers an incredible 178 SD, HD and Ultra HD conversions in full 10-bit quality complete with audio, closed captions and timecode.
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“With the coming launch of Contemporary Living Network in 2015 (a multi-channel UHD network) and the need to support a slew of original 4k originated programming for CLN, we have a need for high quality up and downconversion that supports UHD” said BCM Founder Walter Biscardi, Jr. “For the next few years at least, we know we’ll be pulling from a wealth of HD originated series and raw elements that we don’t want to eliminate because they’re not UHD. With the Teranex Express we can continue to operate HD cameras and pull from HD originated raw elements to seamlessly integrate them into newer programming. The Express even opens up licensing possibilities for older SD originated shows with content that is still relatable and current since we can up convert those to UHD.”
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Teranex Express features the advanced processing technology developed and patented by Teranex, which allows instant calculations on thousands of pixels simultaneously! You get full 10 bit processing, extremely high quality de-interlace and new optical quality Ultra HD scaling algorithms that interpolate images in real time with amazing detail, sharpness and clarity without artifacts. Teranex also supports conversion of up to 16 audio channels plus timecode and closed caption VANC data. Teranex Express is compatible with Dolby encoded audio, so it never has to be decoded or re-encoded during up and down conversions. With Teranex Express your subtitles are always retained and both audio and timecode always stay in perfect sync with your video.
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“We have a tradition of being on the leading, and sometimes ‘bleeding edge’ of Post Production and our 4k UHD conversion is no exception. We’re thrilled to be able to add the power of Teranex to our facility and give Atlanta productions some great flexibility in distribution of original content and extend the life of previously produced content into the UHD era” said Biscardi.
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ABOUT | Biscardi Creative Media is a full service, script to screen Creation Company. Emmy-award winning HD broadcast programming, episodic television, commercials, feature films and corporate presentations are some of the projects our storytellers bring to the screen every day. Your message, your project, one very creative team.
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Relevant Links & Resources for More Information
Websites: BiscardiCreative.com | ContemporaryLiving.tv
Twitter: @BiscardiCreativ or @ContemporaryLN
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Media Contact
Walter Biscardi, Jr. email: [email protected]
phone: 770.271.3427

BCM kicks off “Arson Dogs” for renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell

Biscardi Creative Media Begins Post on Victoria Stilwell’s “Arson Dogs”

Adobe Creative Cloud Fosters Collaborative Workflow

July 17, 2014; Atlanta, GA; – Biscardi Creative Media (BCM) has begun post-production on a new web series called Arson Dogs for world-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell and her Positively website. The series follows Victoria to southern Maine, where State Farm’s Arson Dog Training Program is conducted to train handlers and working dogs together to sniff out accelerants like gasoline and propane at potential arson sites.

Accelerant detection dogs are an essential part of the fire investigation team, working alongside law enforcement officials to alert their handlers of the presence of accelerants. Accounting for a 40-50% increase in arson convictions, these dogs undergo a rigorous training process that is based on positive reinforcement.

Victoria commented, “As a dog trainer on TV and in private practice for over 15 years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of positive dog training with everything from pit bulls to Pomeranians. There’s a pretty substantial debate raging in the dog world between positive trainers and those who believe in old school punishment and dominance, with those more traditional trainers saying that positive reinforcement is nice with puppies but doesn’t work with ‘red zone’ and high-drive working dogs.”

“That’s why I was so excited to learn about State Farm’s Arson Dog Training Program, which uses exclusively reward-based positive training techniques to train the canine Ferrari’s of the working dog world: arson dogs.”

Victoria and her crew spent five days at the school documenting many hours of raw material on up to five different cameras. While post-production continues on the show, a trailer was first completed on a tight deadline: about a week to craft a sizzle from over 3500 raw clips. BCM founder Walter Biscardi, Jr. led the edit with assistance from BCM editors R. John Becker and Kylee Wall.

“Victoria’s team uses the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, as do we at BCM, so we worked with them to show how best to log and organize the materials so we could use their notes to quickly turn the project around. They did a beautiful job logging and organizing the bins in multiple ways so we could cross reference. Everything was loaded into our Small Tree Shared Storage system which proved a major key in the quick turnaround,” Walter said.

Victoria commented, “We’re very excited to be working with BCM on the post production for this Arson Dogs web series project, as their professionalism, quality, and love of the subject matter – especially dogs – shines through in all their work.”

“The Arson Dogs project is a perfect example of client collaboration at its best. This was a thrill for me personally because I’m a long time dog owner and I’ve admired Victoria’s style of dog training. It was also a lot of fun cutting this with my own Molly the Wonder Dog hanging out in the edit suite with me,” Walter added.

Arson Dogs will be distributed through Victoria Stilwell’s Positively website (http://www.positively.com) and YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/victoriastilwell). New episodes will be available in the coming weeks.

About Biscardi Creative Media

Located in Metro-Atlanta, GA, Biscardi Creative Media is a full service script-to-screen creation company at the forefront of creative media production. Emmy-award winning broadcast programming, episodics, commercials, feature films and industrial productions are some of the projects our storytellers bring to the screen every day.

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Media Contact: Walter Biscardi, Jr. | 770.271.3427 | [email protected]