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Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organisation
under the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi has
been undertaking telecast of science serials through
Doordarshan. To meet the transmission demand and also as part
of the International Year of Planet Earth, VP is proposing to
produce a 3 part video serial on the theme of “Solar Eclipse”.
Proposals are invited from various agencies for undertaking
the production episodes.
Scope of work
Production of the video programme complete
in all respects
Duration:
Each episode is of about 20 to 22 ½ mts duration (and would
be required to be done in modular fashion)
Language:
Hindi
Shoot format:
Shooting in Digi Beta and mastering in various formats as
specified in deliverables.
Terms and Conditions:
1
The theme and topic of the episodes should conform to
the programme brief provided by VP.
2
The select agency should submit detailed script
inclusive of visuals proposed. Only on approval shooting
should be undertaken.
3
The production should be of high quality meeting the
industry standards. Competent and approved talent/voices
should be used. Appropriate use of modern editing techniques
including rendering of text/ visuals, multi-layering,
composting, chromo key, special effects etc should be made to
make the film visually very rich. The video film should meet
the international telecast standards of all public and private
channels.
4
In case of non-completion of work within stipulated
time period, the work order would be cancelled and liquidated
damage charges will be levied upon as per Govt. rules.
5
The deliverables are enclosed
Selection procedure
The selection would be based upon the
artistic and aesthetic aspects of the treatment submitted as
well as the budget. However budget would not be the sole or
main criteria. Budget proposed would be examined in comparison
to the treatment proposed.
A committee of experts would examine the merit of the
proposals and rank them. If required, short listed applicants
may be called for a presentation before the committee. No
recommendations would be entertained. The budget would be
approved by the committee after examining the
approach/treatment and work involved. In view of the same
proposal and budget should be presented in two separate sealed
covers placed and sealed inside a bigger envelope.
Applications received with budget not in separate sealed
cover will be rejected.
Application procedure
Interested firm/agency/producer may submit their application
(in three copies) along with
i)
treatment/approach for the block applied for. The
treatment should indicate the content flow that is proposed in
treating each episode in the block.
ii)
profile/ CV of the firm/producer respectively. The
profile should indicate the past experience in undertaking
such work, facility/equipment available etc
iii)
a DVD/ VCD copy of any ONE work undertaken by the
agency/firm. Incomplete application would be rejected.
Enclosed format is to be used and applications not in the
format would be rejected.
iv)
Part 1 to 4 of the application form duly filled in
v)
Part – 5 of the application form- Budget in a separate
sealed cover.
Last date for submission proposal is
December 22, 2008 (5 pm). Postal
delay will not be condoned. Separate application is IS MUST
for applying for more than one block. Three copies of the
application and all the enclosures should be submitted.
The application may be submitted in a
sealed cover addressed to ‘Registrar, Vigyan Prasar,
NCMRWF Campus, A50, Institutional area, Sector 62, NOIDA
201307. Budget proposed should be placed inside a separate
sealed cover and marked ‘Budget’. The proposal (three copies)
and budget should be in two separate sealed covers. Both of
them should be placed inside a bigger envelope and the
envelope may be marked ‘Proposals for video serial on
“Video films on Solar Eclipse”. Unsealed and unmarked covers
would be rejected.
With warm
regards,
(Registrar)
Vigyan Prasar
Encl: 1) Application format &
budget format & Deliverables
Deliverables at
the time of final submission
(i)
Master tape (Digi beta
copy)
One
(ii)
Master tape mixed tracks (Betacam
SP) One
(iii)
Master tape mix minus with international
track (digi beta) One
(iv)
Telecast copy (Betacam
SP)
Three
(v)
Graphics video (Betacam SP
tape) One
(vi)
Graphics Cd (original graphics
format)
One
(vii)
Commentary /Music
CD
One
(viii)
Research material- pint
(ix)
Research material- CD (Ms word)
(x)
Copy CD (VCD
format
Ten
(with inlay card +face cover +jewel box
design)
(xi)
Copy CD (DVD
format)
Ten
(with inlay card +face cover +jewel box
design)
(xii)
Final script + interviews
(xiii)
CD cover/ inlay card, face cover design in source file
format
VIGYAN PRASAR
Part – 1
Proposer’s Information
Application for the Block ………………
1.
Name
A.
of the porposer :
________________________________
B.
of the Company :
________________________________
2.
Contact Information
2.1
Address :
_________________________________
___________________________________________________
____________________________________Pin____________
2.2
Telephone:
Office 1 :
_________________________________
Office 2 :
_________________________________
Mobile :
_________________________________
Home :
_________________________________
Fax :
_________________________________
3. Educational Qualifications :
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
4.
Proposer’s Category (Please tick only ONE, which is most
appropriate/ applicable to you)
4.1
Production House
4.2
Freelance Producer
4.3
Subject Expert
4.4
Institution
4.5
Others …
Please Specify
_____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
5.
Brief Description of the Proposer’s Activities
(Attach Separately)
6.
Experience in the production of Science
Communication/Education, if any
(Attach Separately)
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VHS Tape |
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CD |
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DVD |
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Photographs |
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Articles |
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Any other |
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7.
One Sample Programme
Media
(Tick the applicable boxes)
If, any other, please
specify : _________________________________
____________________________________________________________
The material submitted as “sample”
will not be returned.
SIGNATURE OF THE PROPOSER
VIGYAN PRASAR
Part – 2
Programme specification
1.
Working Title :
_________________________________
2.
Programme Duration :
_________________________________
3. Objective (s)
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__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
4.
Target Audience : Primary T/A
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Secondary T/A ____________________
5. Topic/Focus
: (Attach in a separate paper;
write in 500
words)
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Documentary |
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Docu-Drama |
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Drama |
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Quickies |
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Magazien Style |
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Interview Based |
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Any other (Please Specify) |
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6.
Format
(Tick only
ONE, the most appropriate/applicable to the content)
7. Treatment & Structuring :
To be given on a
separate A4 size plain
paper. Maximum one page – both the sides.
Please mark the sheet Part – 2 Product Information, Item
No. 7. Treatment & Structuring of the programme
8. Animation/Graphics :
9. Research
Report:
To be given on a separate A4 size plain
paper. Maximum one page – both the sides.
Please mark the sheet : Proposal Submission Forms, Part – 2
Product Information, Item No. 9. Research Report for the
programme (mention the title)
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Director |
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Subject Expert(s) |
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Script Writer (s) |
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10.
Team :
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Number of Locations (Cities) |
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Name of the Locations (Cities) |
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11.
Locations (Cities)
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Pre-production Dates |
Shooting Dates |
Editing Dates |
Post Production Dates |
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12.
Delivery of the product:
SIGNATURE OF THE PROPOSER
VIGYAN PRASAR
Part – 3
Subject Expert’s Consent
1.
Name
A.
of the Expert :
________________________________
B.
of the Company :
________________________________
(If applicable)
2. Contact Information
Address
: _________________________________
___________________________________________________
____________________________________Pin____________
Telephone:
Office 1 :
_________________________________
Office 2 :
_________________________________
Mobile :
_________________________________
Home :
_________________________________
Fax :
_________________________________
e-mail 1 :
_________________________________
e-mail 2 :
_________________________________
Website :
_________________________________
3. Educational Qualifications :
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
4.
Brief Background of the Expert (Attach Separately)
VIGYAN PRASAR
Part – 4
Director’s Consent
1. Name
C.
of the Director :
________________________________
D.
of the Company :
________________________________
2. Contact Information
Address
: _________________________________
___________________________________________________
____________________________________Pin____________
Telephone:
Office 1 :
_________________________________
Office 2 :
_________________________________
Mobile :
_________________________________
Home :
_________________________________
Fax :
_________________________________
e-mail 1 :
_________________________________
e-mail 2 :
_________________________________
Website :
_________________________________
3. Educational Qualifications :
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
4.
Biodate/Filmography of the Director (Attach Separately)
VIGYAN PRASAR
Part – 5
Budget
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Working Title
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ITEMS |
UNITS
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RATE |
SUB TOTAL |
TOTAL |
GRAND
TOTAL |
SECTION I : CORE TEAM COSTS’
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Executive
Director |
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Asst.
Director |
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Production
Assistant |
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SECTION II :
HIRING CHARGES OF TEAM/CREW |
A. PREPRODUCTION
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Researcher |
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Subject
Expert |
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Script Writer |
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B. PRODUCTION
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Cameraperson |
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Sound
Recordist |
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Camera
attendant |
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Sound
attendant |
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Light men |
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Spot boys
(casual labour) |
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Make-up
Artiste |
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C. EDITING & POST PRODUCTION
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Editor |
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Graphics
Artiste |
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Sound
Recordist |
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SECTION III :
Rentals on Equipment |
A. PREPRODUCTION
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Books/magazines |
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Models
(scientific) |
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B. PRODUCTION
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Beta
Camcorder |
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Microphones |
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Lenses,
Filters etc. |
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Lights |
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Betacam SP
tapes (shooting) |
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DG Beta tapes
(master) |
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CDs
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Property |
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Wigs (special
get-up) |
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C. EDITING &
POST PRODUCTION |
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Off line
editing |
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On line
editing |
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DG Beta
Mastering |
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Voice
Recording (studio) |
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Animation 2D |
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Animation 3D |
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SECTION IV
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A. PRODUCTION |
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Actors |
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Anchor/compere |
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B. EDTING & POST
PRODUCTION
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Voice Talents |
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SECTION V :
LOGISTICS |
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Office
Expenses |
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Travel +
Transport |
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Food |
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Stay
(Lodging) |
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SECTION VI: ONE TIME COSTS
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Montage shoot |
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Montage
editing |
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Montage
talent |
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Signature
tune |
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Promos,
stills |
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SECTION VII :
OTHER EXPENSES |
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Total
(in
words) : Rupees |
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PRODUCTION
HOUSE MARGIN (mention the %) |
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ESTIMATED
COST |
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Rounded off
Amount in
words : Rupees |
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Name of the Proposer
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Name of the Company
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Date |
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Place |
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Signature of
the Producer |
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