UW Video

FAQ

What does it cost to produce a video?
Where are you located?
Do you have studio space available?
Can you produce a live webcast?
What are my options for captioning my video?
Where can I find a release form?
How do I format my PowerPoint doc for HD?
What are the dimensions for a YouTube custom thumbnail or live event slate?
How can I get my files to watch and upload?

What does it cost to produce a video?
The cost of producing your video can vary widely. UW Video produces finished projects for as little as a few hundred dolllars and up to several thousand. The majority of our projects cost between $1000 and $3000.

A few examples of the factors affecting the cost of your video:

  • The level of consultation you would like to develop the look and feel of your video.
  • Length of the video
  • Existing footage vs new footage that needs to be shot
  • If custom graphics and animation are needed

Regardless of budget constraints we will work with you to create a great looking video for your organization.

For examples and pricing, please visit this page.

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Where are you located?
The UW Video offices and Studios K and P are centrally located at 17 Kane Hall (Studio H is located in T-239 of the Health Sciences Building on the south campus). The closest parking lot is the Central Plaza Parking Garage. If you are on campus, enter through the front doors of Kane Hall from Red Square (Central Plaza) and take the elevator down to the basement (B).

Download directions to UW Video in Kane Hall.
Download directions to Studio H in the Health Sciences building.

Driving directions

  • From I-5 north or south: take exit 169 and head east on NE 45th St. Turn right (south) on 15th Ave NE, then turn left (east) at NE 41st St into the Central Plaza Parking Garage.
  • From 520 westbound: take Montlake Blvd exit, turn left (west) on NE Pacific St then take a right (north) on 15th Ave NE. At NE 41st St, take a right into the Central Plaza Parking Garage.

Park on the C5 level, look for the Kane Hall entrance at the east end of the garage. Take the elevator to the basement level of Kane (B). Follow the main hallway to Room 17.

Kane Hall
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Do you have studio space available?
Yes! We have three studios located in Kane Hall and the Health Sciences Center. For more information about studio rentals, please visit our studio rental webpage.

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Can you produce a live webcast?
Yes we can! Contact us for more information about our live webcast capabilities.

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What are my options for captioning my video?
UW Video can add captions to your video (for a fee). Alternatively, clients can provide their own captioning.

For more information about accessibility and captions, visit this UW Web page for creating accessible video.

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Where can I find a release form?
Download release form here.

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How do I format my PowerPoint doc for HD?
Basic dimensions: 1920px wide x 1080px high or 26.67 in. x 15 in.

For more information download this guide.

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What are the dimensions for a YouTube custom thumbnail or live event slate?
The dimensions are: 1280px wide by 720px tall.
To ensure full visibility for the live event slate, important design elements (like logos, date and time) should be 50px from the top and 50px from the bottom.

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How can I get my files to watch and upload?
There are typically two kinds of files that we deliver to clients: files for review and final submissions. We typically upload files for review to Frame.io so that only people with the URL can view the video. Review files allow clients to take a look at projects mid-way through the editing process and suggest changes to be made for a final draft.
Final submissions can be delivered in several different ways:

  • Upload to our YouTube account
  • Upload to client’s YouTube account
  • Burn onto a CD/DVD that we can deliver via campus mail or hand delivery
  • Store on a hard drive that we can lend to a client via campus mail or hand delivery
  • Store on a hard drive provided by a client via campus mail or hand delivery
  • Upload the file to our FTP server that can be accessed and downloaded by client from any computer with internet access.

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