Centigrade Media (Prop. Sahil Kapoor)

BUDGETING AND SCHEDULING

Once we received your scripts or details, our expert team will evaluate the total budget on latest software’s and send you the estimates with in 24 hrs along with guidelines and location suggestions. And obviously this would be the most economical budget considering without compromising with the quality standards.


LOCATION SCOUTING AND MANAGEMENT
We at Centigrade Media flash some of the best possible locations which are not just centered around the rich cultural heritage of India but also flash some of the most eye dazzling locations. North India has everything that your camera could possibly desire to shoot , starting from the oldest North East tribe to the historic details surrounding the nation. The modern essence of India can be dynamically captured to reflect on the majestic royal heritage of Rajasthan with the various forts and palaces or even the lush green land of Himachal marked with the backwaters. The Himalayan peaks are purely snow clad and most of the national forests withhold captivating essence of wildlife all over. Whatever may be your location requirements we can have it all organized for you.
Centigrade Media offers an exclusive range of location services which include:
>Location scouting
>Location and Resource Guides
>Permit Information/Assistance
>Production Assistance
>Catering(Indoor/Outdoor)
>Hiring Local Transport and Accommodation
>Lodging & Business Referral
>Services In Interpretation
>Location Permits
>Crowd arrangement

FILMING PERMITS
For Commercial shoots, you should submit your application to the Indian High Commission or the Indian Embassy. The Ministry of External Affairs will vet your application and grant you permission to shoot in India. On the basis of this permission you will be granted visas by the IHC / Embassy. For Commercials and documentaries, you should apply for ‘J’ Visas or Journalist Visa which is a shortterm working visa. It takes approx One week to get permission.
However, for features, your application is submitted to Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, together with 4 copies of script, 4 copies of synopsis, list of equipment, passport details, list of locations, together with your application mentioning dates of shoot and a cheque for $200 towards processing your application. It takes 3 to 4 weeks to get permission . One should apply for Business visas and in some cases multiple entry Business Visas.
After this we get the following local clearances:
>State/District Municipal clearance
>Local Police Clearance
>Residential clearance(RWA’S)
>Specific Location Clearance(Malls, colleges, schools etc)
>Public place clearance (Roads ,Markets etc)

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
All camera and grip are easily available, we can arrange all kind of latest cameras be it Arri 535, Arri 435 , red one , Sony ex3, Sony HDW f900, HD, super 16, Digibeta , Panasonic Varicam or DV cam. Sound equipments, cranes, trolleys, jimmy jib, steady cam, monitors, video assists, Nagra, all kind of filters, lights, generators, vanity vans Raw stock & stock footage. The Fuji or Kodak raw stock in 35 mm or 16 mm is easily available in abundance. For video shoot all kind of tapes are available etc

STUDIO RENTAL
The most modern state of art post production studios facilities are available 24×7 days , editing on smoke or fcp ,special effects, recording or 3d animations , telecine or DI dubbing or titling