Policies/Offerings
Deposit & Payment
A deposit of half the fee is required to hold a date.
100% of remaining balance is due the day of the show.
Cancellation Policy
72+ hours before the event:
The deposit is refundable.
The deposit is refundable.
24–72 hours before the event:
The deposit is non-refundable.
The deposit is non-refundable.
Less than 24 hours before the event:
The full recording fee is due.
This covers the loss of the booking and prevents scheduling gaps.
The full recording fee is due.
This covers the loss of the booking and prevents scheduling gaps.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing (email or text).
Turnaround Time
All shows are processed in the order they are recorded. The standard turnaround time for a 60-minute show is 2–3 weeks. During less busy times, editing may be completed sooner; however, from November through January, higher recording volume and holiday schedules may extend processing times.
Rush Fee
If rush processing is available, a $75 fee applies. Rush service is offered only when it does not delay shows recorded earlier.
Additional Venue & Travel Requirements
My standard pricing includes normal setup time prior to the performance and travel within my standard service area.
Additional fees may apply when a venue requires unusually early call times, extended onsite waiting periods, multiple setup sessions, or travel beyond my standard service radius. Any applicable fees will always be discussed and approved before booking.
Standard Package – $500 for a 1-hour recording
2-camera shoot (Canon C70 + R5C)
1080p HD recording
Board audio + ambient mic
Multicam edit with light color correction
Final MP4 delivery via Dropbox
Additional Runtime
15-minute grace period included — shows running 60–75 min stay at base rate
+$150 per extra 30 minutes
(or +$300 per extra hour)
Examples:
90-minute show → $650
2-hour show → $800
2.5 hour show → $950
4K Upgrade – $650 for a 1-hour recording
Includes everything in the Standard Package but recorded in full 4K.
Additional Runtime
Because 4K creates more data and slightly heavier editing:
+$175 per extra 30 minutes
(or +$350 per extra hour)
Examples:
90-minute show → $825
2-hour show → $1000
2.5 hour show → $1175
Travel fees may apply.
Have questions about what works best for your show? Just get in touch. I’m happy to help.
Other upgrades
Skin softener
Softens the video to smooth out things highlighted with strong stage lighting.
$100 for full show
$25 for individual videos or reels
Sizzle Reels and Invididual Song Videos / Short Clips
Starting at $75-$150 for sizzle reels (Cost for the full reel of up to 15 minutes)
Individual videos from previously recorded shows are available for a fee.
The fee varies depending on the length in minutes.
Testimonials
Post show interviews with attendees (If venue permits.)
$125 (Up to 15 minutes, on-the-go recording with professional audio.)
LiveStream
Most cabaret rooms do not allow outside livestream anymore. However, if you have an event that is not in a traditional cabaret room, e.g., a church, a school theater space, your home, or some other venue, feel free to ask for pricing options. The venue will need to have reliable internet; that can be either wifi or ethernet connection. Unicodia does everything possible to keep the stream alive. But, we can’t control livestream drops or freezes. We can share options for what to do after the event if the livestream should break.
If the livestream is complex, we may have to add an additional staff member to manage the stream.
Details of Services
Unicodia records with multiple cameras, and provides link to a fully edited recording as an MP4 file to clients. Clients then download (a.k.a. save) the file that is associated with the link to their computer or online storage space. The client may opt to upload to a streaming service, e.g., YouTube or Facebook. Raw files are not generally delivered. (Inquire about fees associated with delivering raw files via email. This is generally only done by production companies because the fee is higher than what most individual would be willing to pay. Most will use the .mp4 of the edited show, which is simpler to share, and smaller file size to archive for individuals. The .mp4 is what is what Unicodia delivers as part of the basic video service.)
Popular optional video services include:
Individual videos of a short piece of the show video (Per video pricing)
Sizzle reel (The cost varies depending on the amount of work required, and can be as low as $75 if all clips are clearly identified, and we can complete it in one or two rounds of edits.)
Photo Usage & Licensing
The delivered photos include a visible Unicodia logo/signature. Image licensing depends on how the photos will be used.
Promotional & Commercial Use: Additional licensing fees may apply for use on websites, show cards, album covers, printed promotional materials, advertisements, or other marketing purposes.
For website use, no additional photo credit is required as long as the Unicodia logo/signature remains visible.
Social Media: You’re welcome to share the photos on social media at no additional charge. Please include Photo Credit: Steve Bustamante / Unicodia.com in your post and tag me when possible.
Definitions
Client: A client is someone who has hired Unicodia to perform video, video editing, or photographic service.
Link: A link refers to a web link, usually from Dropbox.com, that is delivered to a client for the purpose of downloading the file for the client’s use.
File: A file is a finished product, usually video with audio, that is delivered electronically through a link.
Streaming service: A streaming service, e.g., YouTube or Facebook, allows clients to upload files to share out to others, or for their own personal web based viewing.
Archive: Unicodia’s archive is Dropbox pro with one year deletion protection, external hard drives, and computer hard drives.
All links are temporary, and will remain online for at least two weeks. The person receiving a link from Unicodia should download the file for their personal archive as soon as possible.
Extensions on expiration dates of links can be requested, and are generally granted for about one month.
Files are not kept in perpetuity, and may be deleted from Unicodia’s archive after one year.
The one year period is a courtesy, not a given
Unicodia reserves the right to charge for recovering files from the archives, but will not charge for recovery of files if they are available from Dropbox deletion protection
Raw Files: Raw files are those files that come from the camera. The files that are delivered are edited for the best quality, and best size for use in social media and for high quality viewing on a computer. These are generally High Definition MP4s for video, or High Quality Jpg or Screenshots for photos.
High Definition MP4: A video quality of at least 1920×1080 which is the preferred option for smaller file sizes and high quality.
High Quality Jpg: Taken from a 30-45 megapixel camera. Edited to size specs requested.
Screenshot: A lower quality image exported from the actual video of the show. Edited to specs requested.