Service Costs
UCL Multimedia service costs are as follows:
- General Information
- Film Production
- Audio Production
- Videoconferencing
- Access Grid (Videoconferencing)
- Format Conversion
- Media Outputs
- Software Applications Development
Contact Us
In the first instance, and for general enquiries, please contact UCL Multimedia using the following contact details, and a member of staff will be happy to discuss your requirements.
Email: mm-productions@ucl.ac.uk or Tel ext: 09261, or 020 7679 9261
General Information
Here follows some important general information about UCL Multimedia service charges:
Internal/External Service Costs
UCL Multimedia service costs are divided into two categories, namely:
- Internal, and
- External
Internal - Users who are able to present an IDT (Internal Departmental Transfer) - or Electronic IDT - as payment for UCL Multimedia services will qualify for charges at the Internal cost rate.
*Note: VAT will not be charged on Internal costs
External - If a user cannot present an IDT as payment for UCL Multimedia services then they will be charged at the External cost rate.
*Note: VAT will be added to ALL External charges.
Working Hours
All the charges detailed on these pages assume jobs are carried out within normal weekday office hours of: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday unless otherwise stated.
Outside Normal Office Hours
Jobs carried out outside the normal office hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm will incur an extra charge and are subject to personnel availability. Please contact us for details.
Weekend Rates
If jobs are carried out on weekends then there will be a minimum charge of: half day costs.
Film Production Costs
| Job Type | Equipment & Personnel | Internal Cost | External Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filming (I) | One video camera plus personnel | £60 per hour | £150 per hour + VAT |
| Filming (II) | Multiple video cameras, vision mixing, plus personnel | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
| Editing & Post-Production | Film Editor | £30 per hour | £60 per hour + VAT |
| Productions Outside Office Hours | Video equipment and personnel outside the normal weekday office hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
Audio Production Costs
| Job Type | Equipment & Personnel | Internal Cost | External Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording | Sound recording equipment plus personnel | £60 per hour | £150 per hour + VAT |
| Editing & Post-Production | Sound Editor | £30 per hour | £60 per hour + VAT |
| Productions Outside Office Hours | Audio equipment and personnel outside the normal weekday office hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
Videoconferencing Costs
| Videoconference Type | Internal Cost | External Cost |
|---|---|---|
| IP | Free to users | £150 per hour + VAT |
| ISDN | Cost based on call charges (View ISDN call charges PDF) | £150 per hour + Call charges + VAT (View ISDN call charges PDF) |
| Outside Office Hours | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
Access Grid (Videoconferencing) Costs
| User | Cost |
|---|---|
| UCL Staff (Trained AG Pilot within group) | Free to users |
| UCL Staff (Pilot provided by UCL Multimedia) | £30 per hour, with a minimum charge of £30. This charge includes one 30 minute test session, where required. |
| External User | £150 per hour + VAT with a minimum charge of £150 + VAT. This charge includes one 30 minute test session, where required. |
| Outside Office Hours | £P.O.A. |
Format Conversion
| Format Type | Internal Cost | External Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tape | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
| CD/DVD | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
| Digital File | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
Media Outputs
| Media Output Type | Internal Cost | External Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | Free to users | £P.O.A. |
| iTunes U | Free to users (*Approval needed) | £P.O.A. |
| YouTube | Free to users (*Approval needed) | £P.O.A. |
| CD/DVD | £10 per copy (up to max. of 20) *Based on an ongoing UCL Multimedia production |
£P.O.A. |
| Digital File | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
Software Applications Development
| Job Type | Internal Cost | External Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Applications Development | £P.O.A. | £P.O.A. |
