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Using MyProductionGuide.com What is MyProductionGuide.com? Is MyProductionGuide.com free to access? How do I use this site? Will MyProductionGuide.com work on my computer? Does MyProductionGuide.com use Cookies? What are Cookies? Does MyProductionGuide.com use JavaScript? Why can’t I access the pop-up additional information pages?

Using Currency Conversion How do I use the Currency Conversion feature? I do not see any option for the Currency Conversion. Does it work on my computer? Why does the Conversion feature not work with all Cities?

About Local Contacts, Cost & Logistical Information How do you select the people and companies that provide information? What should I expect from the budgeting amounts provided? Why are my final costs different than the costs presented here? How can I list my production company or myself? How can I get a location added that is not currently represented?

My Information How do I change my Registration Information? How do I change my Password? I forgot my Password or User Name. What do I do? Would MyProductionGuide.com ever contact me for my Password?

General Questions What is your relationship with MyFilmCrews.com How do I make suggestions or report problems? Why don’t you have detailed Post Production costs?

Advertising What type of Banner Advertisements do you accept? What are the requirements? What are your Flash requirements? How do I Place a Banner Advertisement? How do I change my Advertiser Registration Information? How do I change my Advertiser Password? I forgot my Advertiser Password or User Name. What do I do? Where is the Availability or Rate Window when I try to place my Ad? What can you tell me about the alert message “Someone may already have placed a Banner Ad in one or more of your desired Positions. Please click the [Check Availability] box below for complete details.”? How do I review my Banner Ad order history? How do I check when my Banner Ad(s) expires? How do I replace/update/change the Banner Ad image I currently have online? How do I change the URL (website address) my Banner Ad links To? How do I renew a Current or Expired Banner Ad? What is the Marquee Advertisements link? I still have questions about Advertising.

Using MyProductionGuide.com What is MyProductionGuide.com? MyProductionGuide.com allows commercial producers, bidders, production managers, advertising producers and advertising cost estimators to instantly obtain costs and equipment/service logistical information for the purpose of creating a commercial ballpark budget for locations around the world. And the site is FREE to use.
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Is MyProductionGuide.com free to access? Yes. The only requirement is that you register. We do not charge any fees to use the site nor do we sell or share your email or personal information with anyone (see our Privacy Policy by clicking here). We may use, on rare occasion, your email to contact you about added features in MyProductionGuide.com or to announce other Stuart’s Guide web products that may benefit your production. But, again, we do not sell or share your email with any company outside the Stuart’s Guide family.
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How do I use this site? The site is Free to use. Once registered, you can access any of the Cities (locations) listed in our database – with more Cities added all the time. Upon selecting a location in the database you have three methods available for exploring all information for that City: 1. You may select any of the Department Links (35mm Camera, Sound, Crew Rates, etc…) from the Menus located on the left side of the screen. Clicking any of these Department Links will take you directly to that page within that City. Once there, you can obtain both costs and information on availability on most items required to properly budget a production. 2. Upon first selecting a City, you are always brought to the City Overview page. Read through that information and then select the “Continue To (next Department)” button at the bottom of the page. You can navigate through every page of every City in this manner. 3. You may also use the Quick List dropdown menu located on the left side of the screen. This feature allows you to quickly go to a specific section in a specific Department within that City. All costs are listed in the local currency. We also provide a Currency Converter that automatically updates itself every morning. For almost every cost presented, you can see the fixed local cost and what the converted cost will be for a particular currency. Information on our Currency Converter is discussed elsewhere in these FAQ’s.
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Will MyProductionGuide.com work on my computer? Because we cater to an international market, we developed and tested MyProductionGuide.com to work on multiple platforms, both Max and PC, running many different browsers & browser versions.. MyProductionGuide.com works on Firefox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer for Windows, AOL, Netscape, and others. MyProductionGuide.com does not work efficiently on Internet Explorer for Mac (no longer supported by Microsoft) and is not recommended. Our Currency Conversion features works on most Mac and PC platforms, but has some presentation issues with Safari. If you are using Safari and the conversion feature is integral to your needs, we recommend accessing MyProductionGuide.com from a different browser. MyProductionGuide.com is based upon a large database of information, with new information added regularly and automatically. In order to operate smoothly, you need to be running JavaScript and have Cookies enabled. Information on enabling JavaScript and Cookies is listed elsewhere in these FAQ’s.
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Does MyProductionGuide.com use Cookies? Like most web sites, MyProductionGuide.com requires cookies to be enabled in order to take full advantage of its capabilities. Please click here for instructions on how to turn on cookies if it is not already active in your browser.
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What are Cookies? A cookie is a small amount of data that can be transmitted by a web server to your browser when you visit a web site. Web sites use cookies to "remember" details about you, such as your user name or site preferences, in order to personalize your experience on that web site. Cookies, in conjunction with our web server's log files, also allow us to calculate the aggregate number of people visiting our web site, our banner advertisements, and which parts of the site are most popular. Most web sites use cookies. Please click here for instructions on how to turn on cookies if it is not already active in your browser.
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Does MyProductionGuide.com use JavaScript? MyProductionGuide.com requires JavaScript to be enabled in your browser. JavaScript typically is a standard feature of most browsers used today. Unless you knowingly turned off JavaScript in your browser, it should be working just fine. Like many websites, MyProductionGuide.com requires JavaScript to be enabled (please know JavaScript is not Java, they are two very different programs.). Should you need to enable JavaScript, please click here for instructions.
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Why can’t I access the pop-up ? additional information pages? If you click on the for additional information and the screen does not appear, you most likely have a pop-up blocker activated. Deactivate your pop-up blocker when using this site to take advantage of the additional information screens. If you are uncertain how to temporarily turn off your pop-up blocker, consult the Help menu on your browser or third-party program that controls your pop-up blocker.
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Using Currency Conversion How do I use the Currency Conversion feature? All costs are presented in the local currency of the City/location being detailed. As these costs tend to stay fairly fixed over time, but because currency exchange rates fluctuate daily, we have added an automated currency conversion feature. This will allow you to see what the cost will be in your selected currency on that particular day. The Local Cost is presented in a black font. The Converted Cost appears in an *italic blue font. The Local Cost* will always be visible, but you may change the associated Converted Cost to any currency you wish (from the extensive list available). To change the Converted Cost, simply click on the Converted Cost. This will bring up a dropdown list of available world currencies. Then select a currency. You will now see what that Local Cost is in the converted currency of your choice. You can change your currency as many times as needed.The international currency exchange rates are automatically updated once per weekday. The rates are sourced from Oz Forex Foreign Exchange Services, one of the world’s leading foreign exchange services. The currency exchange rates are based upon what are called Spot Rates or Interbank Rates (commonly defined as the interest rate that banks charge one another for loans).
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I do not see any option for the Currency Conversion. Does it work on my computer? The Conversion feature works seamlessly on nearly all Browsers with the known exception of Safari. If you are using Safari and experience any issues and wish to use the Currency Conversion feature, we recommend accessing the site from a compatible browser.
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Why does the Conversion feature not work with all Cities? The Conversion feature is designed to work on all Cities and locations supported on this site. We are always adding new locations. If the Conversion feature is not appearing on a certain City, but is working on most other Cities, most likely the currency of this new City is not yet supported by the Conversion feature.
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About Local Contacts, Cost & Logistical Information How do you select the people and companies that provide information? We look at individuals or companies that facilitate high-end commercial film production. In medium to major markets, and in smaller markets popular for filming, we have a specific set of criteria the local production contact/company must meet. These criteria include a review of their client list, noting regionally or internationally recognized production companies or directors. MyProductionGuide.com may also obtain feedback and referrals from respected freelance and production company producers. The types of commercials produced are considered, but not necessarily a major indicator – creative and production values are not always obvious unless the commercial is available for screening. In locations that are not frequently filmed or where filming resources are limited, we gauge and evaluate a company’s experience based on our verification of references, types of projects and the amount of 35mm commercial productions. In all markets, MyProductionGuide.com strives to present a reputable, experienced “Top Drawer” resource from all that may be available in that particular market. Our goal is to produce the person or company you would want to hire. Please review the Local Contact page for the City you are reviewing. This page offers a basic description of the production company or person that provided costs and logistical information for that City. The description presented is provided by the local contact and approved by MyProductionGuide.com Please note that the contacts providing information are not compensated nor charged a fee.
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What should I expect from the budgeting amounts provided? Ballpark. Ballpark. Ballpark. MyProductionGuide.com is designed for professional commercial producers, production managers, bidders, advertising agency producers and advertising cost estimators who understand the bidding process. Every attempt is made to ensure the local contact provides accurate cost and logistical information. While everything is always negotiable, the rates indicated are meant to be realistic rates you would most likely need to pay to hire respected, experienced crew who have an excellent reputation or a similarly reputable company or service. For locations with a union presence, MyProductionGuide.com does not provide union minimums (with, at times, the exception of Talent). When is the last time you paid a union minimum for an experienced crew member? Many aspects of a production are dependent upon the director’s approach and upon the highly specific needs of a particular scene or shot. To aid in determining costs for such issues, MyProductionGuide.com provides detailed costs for numerous pieces of equipment, production items and required services for various scenarios. For example, we describe a complete camera package and provide the daily rate for that package. As an experienced cost estimator, such information may aid you in determining what your specific camera package may cost relative to the cost of the example package provided.
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Why are my final costs different than the costs presented here? MyProductionGuide.com is designed for professional commercial producers, production managers, bidders, advertising agency producers and advertising cost estimators who understand the bidding process - professional people who have the experience to both budget and plan their production on Distant Location and also know how to communicate and interpret budget needs with a local production contact at that Distant Location. None of the information presented in this website is binding. In an age when clients need cost information sooner than later, this website is meant to speed the process to help generate a ballpark budget quicker than you can normally obtain without first tracking down a local contact, contacting that person with your specifications, awaiting their response and then starting a dialogue. Discrepancies in costs may be due to numerous reasons. Regardless of how you normally generate your budgets, elements within and outside of your control can change, misinterpretations of information can occur, and general errors can and will occur, all of which affect costs. You should not solely rely on the costs and information presented in this website. This website is a liaison towards your final budget. It is strongly advised that once a ballpark is generated, that you communicate with a local person in that desired Location, be it the Contact listed here, or someone you obtain through other means. Thorough discussions should be held with whomever you use to produce or estimate the final cost of your production for the Location/City. Do not rely solely on the information presented in this website for your final cost. For a full discussion on this subject, including our Disclaimers, please click: Terms of Use and read the information presented.
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How can I list my production company or myself? If you are a production manager, producer or if you represent a production company and want to present information for your city, please use the List Your City/Company link on the menu to your left. Additional information will be provided on that page.
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How can I get a location added that is not currently represented? If you have a location you would like to see added to MyProductionGuide.com, please email us at: citylisting@myproductionguide.com You can recommend a production person or a facilitating company. Please provide us with as much contact and background information as possible and make certain to mention the city or location. We read all emails, but will not be able to respond to all inquires. If you are a producer or represent a production company and you wish to present information for your city, please use the List Your City/Company link on the menu to your left. Additional information will be provided.
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My Information How do I change my Registration Information? To make changes: 1) Login to MyProductionGuide.com. 2) Click the Member Profile button. 3) Make any changes as needed. 4) Click the Update Button. 5) An emailed confirmation will be sent.
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How do I change my Password? To change your Password: 1) Login to MyProductionGuide.com. 2) Click the Member Profile button. 3) Enter your new Password in the Password section. 4) Confirm your new Password in the Confirm Password section. 5) Be sure to record your new Password in a secure place. 6) Click the Update Button. 7) An emailed confirmation will be sent.
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I forgot my Password or User Name. What do I do? 1) Click the Member Profile button. 2) Click the Forget User Name or Password link. 3) Complete the requested information and then click the Submit button.
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Would MyProductionGuide.com ever contact me for my Password? No. Your User Name and Password are confidential. You will never be asked for your Password in an unsolicited email, letter or phone call.
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General Questions What is your relationship with MyFilmCrews.com MyFilmCrews.com allows anyone to find production and post production crews, vendors and services for many cities around the world. MyProductionGuide.com and MyFilmCrews.com are part of the StuartsGuide.com family of film production web products.
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How do I make suggestions or report problems? We’re happy to hear from you! Please send any suggestions, corrections, technical issues, concerns to: info@myproductionguide.com
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Why don’t you have detailed Post Production costs? While we may add detailed post-production costs in the future, we have found that most productions tend to go back to their home base for editing and finishing. We have provided costs to take one through to Film-to-Tape transfer.
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Advertising What type of Banner Advertisements do you accept? What are the requirements? MyProductionGuide.com accepts Flash Banners, and animated or static Banners in .jpg or .gif formats. File sizes can be up to 45k. For detailed information on Banner dimensions and placement options, please click the Advertise with Us menu located to your left. For instructions on how to prepare your Flash file, click here .
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What are your Flash requirements? Please click here for detailed Flash instructions.
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How do I Place a Banner Advertisement? MyProductionGuide.com allows you to instantly place your banner Advertisement online. For specific details on rates, discounts and the advantages of Advertising on MyProductionGuide.com, please review our Online Advertising Kit. To place your Banner Advertisements, follow these steps: 1) Click the Advertise with Us menu 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) and then Login to your account, or select New Advertiser and complete the registration form to create an account. 4) In the Current Advertisement window that opens, click the Start Here to Purchase Advertising button. 5)In the window that opens, select all the desired options for placing your Banner Advertisement. Click on Instructions for Placing your Advertisement for step-by-step instructions and further information.
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What forms of payment are accepted? You may pay online by credit card, bank transfer or PayPal. All of these transactions are securely handled through the PayPal system. Please note that you do not need to have nor create a PayPal account to pay via credit card or bank transfer. If you wish to pay by company check or other means, please contact us at sales@MyProductionGuide.com.
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How do I change my Advertiser Registration Information? To make changes: 1) Click the Advertise With Us menu. 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) and then Login to your account. 4) Click the My Profile link. 5) Make any changes as needed. 6) Click the Update Button. 7) An emailed confirmation will be sent.
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How do I change my Advertiser Password? To change your Password: 1) Click the Advertise With Us menu. 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) and then Login to your account. 4) Click the My Profile link. 5) Enter your new Password in the Password section. 6) Confirm your new Password in the Confirm Password section. 7) Be sure to record your new Password in a secure place. 8) Click the Update Button. 9) An emailed confirmation will be sent.
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I forgot my Advertiser Password or User Name. What do I do? 1) Click the Advertise With Us menu. 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) . 4) Click the Forget User Name or Password link. 5) Complete the requested information and then click the Submit button.
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Where is the Availability or Rate Window when I try to place my Ad? If you are attempting to Check Availability or Check Rates and those windows are not appearing, they are most likely open, but residing behind the foremost browser window. Please check the Window menu in your browser. You may select the desired window via the Window menu to bring it forward.
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What can you tell me about the alert message “Someone may already have placed a Banner Ad in one or more of your desired Positions. Please click the [Check Availability] box below for complete details.”? Should you place an Ad that brings up the alert: “Someone may have already placed a Banner Ad in one or more of your desired Positions” please know that you may want to proceed with your order in certain cases. To check, cancel the Alert by clicking the Cancel button. Then click the Check Availability button. In many situations it will be very cost effective for you to proceed knowing not all of your placements may be available. We offer a heavily discounted flat rate when placing a Package Deal (Run of Category, Own a City or Own a Page) compared with the cost if you were to place this same number of Ads one at a time – even if a few of the Positions are not available. Depending upon how many Positions may not be available will allow you to compare the cost with the cost of placing the ads separately. If your time period spans more than one month, and some of the unavailable Positions do not occur for all your desired months, once the previously placed unavailable Ad expires, your Ad will automatically take overt that space. Please know that our Package Deals are flat rates and we do not decrease the cost if less than the maximum Positions are available. If your order is completely unavailable, you may wish to consider different dates or placements.
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How do I review my Banner Ad order history? 1) Click the Advertise With Us menu. 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) and then Login to your account. 4) Banners you currently have online will appear on the Current Advertisements page that opens. Banners that have expired can be found by clicking the Archived Advertisements link. Scroll down as needed.
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How do I check when my Banner Ad(s) expires? 1) Click the Advertise With Us menu. 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) and then Login to your account. 4) Scroll down the Current Advertisements page to view Advertisement Expiration Date.
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How do I replace/update/change the Banner Ad image I currently have online? 1) Click the Advertise With Us menu. 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) and then Login to your account. 4) Scroll down to the desired Banner Ad on the Current Advertisements page and click the Update button. 5) Click the Browser button to search for and upload your new Banner Ad 6) Click the Update button. 7) Close the window 8) Your new Banner Ad should now appear on your Current Advertisements page and online. If it has not yet appeared on the page, Refresh/Reload the page (it may take up several minutes to appear).
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How do I change the URL (website address) my Banner Ad links To? 1) Click the Advertise With Us menu. 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) and then Login to your account. 4) Scroll down to the desired Banner Ad on the Current Advertisements page and click the Update button. 5) Type the new address in the text box labeled New Website Address. You must type a complete address starting with http:// or https:// (example: http://www.MyFilmCrews.com). 6) Click the Update button. 7) Close the window 8) Your new Banner Ad should now appear on your Current Advertisements page and online. If it has not yet appeared on the page, Refresh/Reload the page (it may take up several minutes to appear).
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How do I renew a Current or Expired Banner Ad? 1) Click the Advertise With Us menu. 2) Scroll to the bottom of the window that opens and click the Click Here to Advertise With Us button. 3) Select Existing Advertiser (if not already selected) and then Login to your account. 4) The Current Advertisements page will open and present your currently active Banner Ads. Expired Banner Ads, can be found by clicking the Archived Advertisements link. 5) Scroll down to the desired Banner Ad on the Current Advertisements or Archived Advertisements page and click the Renew button. 6) Complete (or modify as desired) the order in the Advertisement Details page.
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What is the Marquee Advertisements link? MyProductionGuide.com offers a unique advertising unit that can appear on a the City Overview page. The Marquee allows the Advertiser to present scrolling text and images to the visiting producer. Each text unit or image can be specifically linked to its own URL. For further details on this platform, contact us at sales@MyProductionGuide.com
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I still have questions about Advertising. Please click on the Advertise with Us menu located to your left to access the Advertising section and to review further information. Please contact us at sales@MyProductionGuide.com should you have any questions or comments that are not answered in our Frequently Asked Questions or within our Advertising section.
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