(PRLEAP.COM) February 24, 2012 – A leading full service post production house in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, Westside Media Group, announces a 29% off “Leap Year Sale” for Video Duplication and Conversion Services starting February 29th.

Video Duplication and Conversion Services are performed in Westside Media Group's Machine Room

“Pilot Season starts in March, and Los Angeles Production Companies and Hollywood Studios will be scrambling to produce and edit their television pilots as fast as possible,” says Lewis Lipstone, president of Westside Media Group. “WMG is going to help get these projects done by discounting all our Tape Duplication and Conversion Services.”

Large and small production companies already use Westside Media Group when they have no video duplication or conversion equipment of their own or have a large project that just has to be finished on time. It’s just as common for broadcast networks and top production companies to finish their most important projects with WMG’s video conversion and dubbing services as it is for small independent producers to dupe and convert their projects there.

Westside Media Group is also well known for their high quality edit bay rental services. While there are strong prejudices about which editing platform is best, Westside Media Group’s editing bays feature both Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer running on 8 and 12 core Apple Macintosh towers with 12GB RAM and local 6TB RAID 0 hard drives.

WMG’s edit bays have everything that a production company needs to complete a broadcast television editing project. The bays feature a 28-terabyte dual fiber optic RAID systems capable of speeds of 500mb per second and have the ability of sharing files using several systems from 4:2:2 to 4:4:4.

The WMG Edit Bays are usually referred to as “Editing Suites” because they also feature 42 inch HD client flat panel monitors, comfy couches, ample workspace, super-fast wireless internet, security parking, our own security system, and a full-amenity kitchen. Clients tell Lipstone, “We get the VIP treatment at WMG.”

Plus, as a full-service video equipment rental company, WMG can provide any other editing services or equipment that editors and producers may need. WMG keeps an extensive line of HD and SD decks, including Panasonic D5 decks, Sony HDSR decks, DVCAM decks, DVCpro decks, and XD Cam Decks as well as a wide variety of tape stock for any format — all on site for your convenience.

The sale, which starts on February 29, 2012 and lasts for 29 days, is Lipstone’s effort to help support the Hollywood production community during Pilot season — a “crunch time” for producers of new television shows.

When asked why WMG is having its first sale in over 4 years, Lipstone replied that “There are more new cable channels starting every month, and the appetite for new shows to fill those channels, as well as to fill the program lineups for the major broadcast and cable networks, is huge and growing.”

Lipstone continued, “And even though our Duping and Conversion machines are booked nearly to capacity, we’re hoping that helping both our large and small clients will help get more shows done on time, and will help our clients remember us when their shows become big hits.”

The Leap Year Sale is for 29% off of all of WMG’s video duplication and conversion. WMG’s central machine room is equipped with the latest HD monitors, scopes, closed captioning injectors and Teranex format converters. Dubbing services include Tape to FCP, FCP to tape, HDSR Cloning, up conversion, down conversion, cross conversion, standards (NTSC to PAL/PAL to NTSC) conversion, Digital Noise Reduction…in all, 122 different format conversions can be done during the tape dubbing process. The sale is for new clients only. Edit Suite Rentals, Video Equipment Rentals, and Tape Stock Sales are not included in the sale.

Lipstone does offer one warning: “Our video services are often booked weeks in advance, and both space and time are limited. If you’ve got a video duplication or conversion project with a looming deadline, you should get your order in early.” To help producers and editors in a late-night panic, they can even reserve video services online at WMG’s website.

Westside Media Group is the leading video equipment rental company for broadcast quality editors and producers. WMG’s edit suites are state of the art, and their staff of professional editors can either guide you through editing your own projects or do the work for you. WMG has video tape stock for sale for all of the machines it rents and video services that it provides. More details about the sale are available on WMG’s website at www.WestsideMediaGroup.com or by calling 310-979-3500.

To learn more about the HDCAM SR For Rent at Westside Media Group, watch this HD Cam SR Rental video.

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HDcam SR Deck Rental -- Sony SRW 5500

We’ve got two different Sony HDCAM SR Decks for rent: the Sony SRW-5500 and the Sony SRW-5800.

The Sony SRW-5500 HD Cam SR Deck: If you’re looking for a dual format recorder, switchable between Sony’s HDCAM and HDCAM SR recording formats, then this new the Sony SRW-5500 (also known as the HDSR-5500) provides an ideal solution for professionals requiring multi-format flexibility. It doesn’t matter if you work in the entertainment industry or at a boutique law firm. If you’re looking for state-of-the-art functionality at a reasonable cost then the Sony SRW-5500/HDSR 5500 is the best bet for your most important video work. Read more about the Sony HDCAM SR Deck for rent, the Sony SRW-5500.

HDcam SR Deck Rental -- Sony SRW 5800

The Sony SRW-5800 HD Cam SR Deck: If you’d like the ability to transfer 4:2:2 1080/60P or 4:4:4 1080/24P materials via single SDI connection rather than dual-link HD-SDI interface, then renting the Sony SRW-5800 Player is your solution. Whether you’re editing a major motion picture trailer or a local television commercial via HD video, the Sony SRW-5800 gives you everything you need at a reasonable cost. Read more about the Sony SRW-5800 For Rent.

Whichever one you need for your post-production project, you can reserve your HDCam SR For Rent online.

Having trouble deciding on which HDSR  to rent? Call us. We’ll help you choose the right one for your project. 310-979-3500

To learn more about the DVCPro HD Rental For Rent at Westside Media Group,, watch this video.

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HD VTR Rentals - Panasonic AJ-HD1400 Rental

Panasonic AJ-HD1400: If you’re looking for an editing/recording player that does everything from field recording to nonlinear and in-studio editing (in the Los Angeles area), then the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 is an invaluable solution for HD production. Whether you’re editing a reality TV show or a newscast, the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 is a multi-purpose machine at a reasonable cost. From field recording to nonlinear and in-studio editing, the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 is an invaluable solution for HD production. The Panasonic AJ-HD1400 records at 100 Mbps with 4:2:2 color sampling and intra-frame compression in multiple U.S. and worldwide HD/SD formats including 1080/59.94, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p. Read more about the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 for rent.

HD VTR Rentals - Panasonic AJ-HD1800 Rental

Panasonic AJ-HD1800: If you’re looking for a studio DVCPRO HD VTR to tackle the most advanced needs in high definition acquisition and delivery (in the Los Angeles area), then the Panasonic AJ-HD1800 is what you need. Whether you’re editing a reality TV show or a newscast, the Panasonic AJ-HD1800 delivers top-of-the-line quality without top-of-the-line prices. The Panasonic AJ-HD1800 is a studio DVCPRO HD VTR designed to tackle the most advanced needs in high definition acquisition and delivery. The VTR features support for DVCPRO HD-LP recording which provides extended recording times over previous versions, allowing up to 126 minutes of HD footage on a single cassette tape. Read more about the Panasonic AJ-HD1800 for rent.

Whichever one you need for your post-production project, you can reserve your DVCPro HD Rental online.

Having trouble deciding on which DVCPro HD Rental? Call us. We’ll help you choose the right one for your project. 310-979-3500

What kind of equipment are you looking for? Start here:

• Card Readers for rent
• Closed Caption Encoders for rent
• Converter Boxes for rent
• Legalizers for rent
• Monitors for rent
• Scopes for rent
• Teranex for rent
• Video Decks and VTRs for rent

Although we are located in or near the Los Angeles, West L.A., Santa Monica, Burbank, Hollywood, and Culver City areas, we can ship some equipment nationwide. Reserve your video equipment rental now and we’ll contact you about shipping or delivery.

To learn more about the HDCam VTR Rentals at Westside Media Group, watch this video.

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HDCam VTR Rentals - Sony J-H3 Player

The Sony J-H3 Deck: If you’re looking for a high-end but cost effective solution for HDCAM tape viewing, logging, and editing in the Los Angeles area, then renting the Sony J-H3 Player is your solution. Whether you’re a production company, studio, talent agency, or management company who works with HD video, the Sony JH-3 combines state-of-the-art functionality at a reasonable cost. And the great thing is, you don’t have to work in Hollywood to enjoy all the benefits of this remarkable machine. Hospitals, ad agencies, even law firms choose the Sony J-H3 for their most important video work. Read more about the Sony J-H3 Deck for rent.

HDCam VTR Rentals - Sony HDW 1800

The Sony HDW-1800 Deck: Are you looking for an HDCAM studio editing recorder, capable of both recording and playback in the Los Angeles area? If so, then the Sony HDW-1800 Player is what you’re looking for. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Hollywood production company, or a hospital who works with HD video, the Sony HDW-1800 combines state-of-the-art functionality at a reasonable cost. Here’s a brief description of the Sony HDW-1800. Read more about the Sony HDW-1800 Deck for rent.

HDCam VTR Rentals - Sony HDW F500

The Sony HDW-F500 Deck: If you’re looking for an editing recorder utilizing HDCAM compression in the Los Angeles area, then renting the Sony HDW-F500 Player is your solution. The Sony HDW-F500 High-Definition editing recorder utilizing HDCAM compression. The switchable frame rate allows recordings to be made at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97and 30 frames per second progressive, and 50, 59.94 or 60 fields per second interlace. Audio capabilities include (4) 20-bit channels, capable of handling Dolby “E” encoded audio tracks. Read more about the Sony HDW-F500 Deck for rent.

HDCam VTR Rentals - Sony SRW 5500

The Sony SRW-5500 (HDSR 5500) Deck: If you’re looking for a dual format recorder, switchable between Sony’s HDCAM and HDCAM SR recording formats, then this new the Sony SRW-5500 (also known as the HDSR-5500) provides an ideal solution for professionals requiring multi-format flexibility. It doesn’t matter if you work in the entertainment industry or at a boutique law firm. If you’re looking for state-of-the-art functionality at a reasonable cost then the Sony SRW-5500/HDSR 5500 is the best bet for your most important video work. Read more about the Sony HDCAM SR Deck for rent, the Sony SRW-5500 for rent.

Whichever one you need for your post-production project, you can reserve your HDCam VTR Rentals online.

Having trouble deciding on which HDCam VTR Rentals you want? Call us. We’ll help you choose the right one for your project. 310-979-3500

To learn more about the XDCam VTR Rentals at Westside Media Group, watch this video.

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XDCam VTR Rentals - Sony PDW F75

We’ve got two different Sony XDCAM Decks for rent: the Sony PDW-F75 and and the new Sony PDW-F1600.

If you’re looking for a highly versatile recording/editing unit that can be used for many different applications including HD video recording, linear/nonlinear editing, and presentations at large exhibitions and conference venues (in the Los Angeles area), then the Sony PDW-F75 XD Cam Deck is your solution.

XDCam VTR Rentals - Sony PDW F1600

If you’re looking for a compact HD recorder which provides outstanding picture quality of MPEG HD422 as well as an eight-channel (HD-SDI), 24-bit audio recording capability (in the Los Angeles area), then the Sony PDW-F1600 XD Cam Deck is exactly what you need.

No matter your need for your post-production project, you can reserve your XDCam Rental online.

Having trouble deciding on which XDCam Rentals? Call us. We’ll help you choose the right one for your project. 310-979-3500

To learn more about the HDCam Rentals at Westside Media Group, watch this video.

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HDCam Rental - Sony J-H3 Player

The Sony J-H3 Deck: If you’re looking for a high-end but cost effective solution for HDCAM tape viewing, logging, and editing in the Los Angeles area, then renting the Sony J-H3 Player is your solution. Whether you’re a production company, studio, talent agency, or management company who works with HD video, the Sony JH-3 combines state-of-the-art functionality at a reasonable cost. And the great thing is, you don’t have to work in Hollywood to enjoy all the benefits of this remarkable machine. Hospitals, ad agencies, even law firms choose the Sony J-H3 for their most important video work. Read more about the Sony J-H3 Deck for rent.

HDCam Rental - Sony HDW 1800

The Sony HDW-1800 Deck: Are you looking for an HDCAM studio editing recorder, capable of both recording and playback in the Los Angeles area? If so, then the Sony HDW-1800 Player is what you’re looking for. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Hollywood production company, or a hospital who works with HD video, the Sony HDW-1800 combines state-of-the-art functionality at a reasonable cost. Here’s a brief description of the Sony HDW-1800. Read more about the Sony HDW-1800 Deck for rent.

HDCam Rental - Sony HDW F500

The Sony HDW-F500 Deck: If you’re looking for an editing recorder utilizing HDCAM compression in the Los Angeles area, then renting the Sony HDW-F500 Player is your solution. The Sony HDW-F500 High-Definition editing recorder utilizing HDCAM compression. The switchable frame rate allows recordings to be made at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97and 30 frames per second progressive, and 50, 59.94 or 60 fields per second interlace. Audio capabilities include (4) 20-bit channels, capable of handling Dolby “E” encoded audio tracks. Read more about the Sony HDW-F500 Deck for rent.

HDCam Rental - Sony SRW 5500

The Sony SRW-5500 (HDSR 5500) Deck: If you’re looking for a dual format recorder, switchable between Sony’s HDCAM and HDCAM SR recording formats, then this new the Sony SRW-5500 (also known as the HDSR-5500) provides an ideal solution for professionals requiring multi-format flexibility. It doesn’t matter if you work in the entertainment industry or at a boutique law firm. If you’re looking for state-of-the-art functionality at a reasonable cost then the Sony SRW-5500/HDSR 5500 is the best bet for your most important video work. Read more about the Sony HDCAM SR Deck for rent, the Sony SRW-5500 for rent.

Whichever one you need for your post-production project, you can reserve your HDCam Rental online.

Having trouble deciding on which HDCam Rental you want? Call us. We’ll help you choose the right one for your project. 310-979-3500

To learn more about the XDCam Rentals at Westside Media Group, watch this video.

Click here to view the embedded video.

XDCam Rental - Sony PDW F75

We’ve got two different Sony XDCAM Decks for rent: the Sony PDW-F75 and and the new Sony PDW-F1600.

The Sony PDW F75 Deck: If you’re looking for a highly versatile recording/editing unit that can be used for many different applications including HD video recording, linear/nonlinear editing, and presentations at large exhibitions and conference venues (in the Los Angeles area), then the Sony PDW-F75 XD Cam Deck is your solution.

XDCam Rental - Sony PDW F1600

The Sony PDW F1600: If you’re looking for a compact HD recorder which provides outstanding picture quality of MPEG HD422 as well as an eight-channel (HD-SDI), 24-bit audio recording capability (in the Los Angeles area), then the Sony PDW-F1600 XD Cam Deck is exactly what you need.

No matter your need for your post-production project, you can reserve your XDCam Rental online.

Having trouble deciding on which XDCam Rentals? Call us. We’ll help you choose the right one for your project. 310-979-3500

To learn more about the HD VTR Decks For Rent at Westside Media Group, continue reading.

HD VTR Rentals - Panasonic AJ-HD1400 Rental

Panasonic AJ-HD1400: If you’re looking for an editing/recording player that does everything from field recording to nonlinear and in-studio editing (in the Los Angeles area), then the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 is an invaluable solution for HD production. Whether you’re editing a reality TV show or a newscast, the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 is a multi-purpose machine at a reasonable cost. From field recording to nonlinear and in-studio editing, the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 is an invaluable solution for HD production. The Panasonic AJ-HD1400 records at 100 Mbps with 4:2:2 color sampling and intra-frame compression in multiple U.S. and worldwide HD/SD formats including 1080/59.94, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p. Read more about the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 for rent.

HD VTR Rentals - Panasonic AJ-HD1800 Rental

Panasonic AJ-HD1800: If you’re looking for a studio DVCPRO HD VTR to tackle the most advanced needs in high definition acquisition and delivery (in the Los Angeles area), then the Panasonic AJ-HD1800 is what you need. Whether you’re editing a reality TV show or a newscast, the Panasonic AJ-HD1800 delivers top-of-the-line quality without top-of-the-line prices. The Panasonic AJ-HD1800 is a studio DVCPRO HD VTR designed to tackle the most advanced needs in high definition acquisition and delivery. The VTR features support for DVCPRO HD-LP recording which provides extended recording times over previous versions, allowing up to 126 minutes of HD footage on a single cassette tape. Read more about the Panasonic AJ-HD1800 for rent.

HD VTR Rentals - JVC BR-HD50 Rental

JVC BR-HD50: If you’re looking for the companion HDV/DV spooler model to ProHD camcorders, which can transfer video and audio data to a non-linear editing system (and you’re in the Los Angeles area), then you need the JVC BR-HD50. The JVC BR-HD50 is a great fit for student filmmakers and home movie enthusiasts. The companion model to ProHD camcorders, this HDV/DV spooler is designed to transfer video and audio data to a non-linear editing system. Optimized for use with a wide variety of existing systems and formats, this unit features switchable HDV and DV modes and analog outputs. Read more about the JVC BR-HD50 for rent.

HD VTR Rentals - Sony HVR M35U Rental

Sony HVR-M35U: If you’re looking for a player/recorder that supports Sony’s new Native Progressive format recording, and records and plays back HDV 1080i60, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, and DV/DVCAM 480i60, and 576i50 (in the Los Angeles area), then you need the Sony HVR-M35U. The Sony HVR-M35U supports Sony’s new Native Progressive format recording. The Sony HVR-M35U records and plays back HDV 1080i60, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, and DV/DVCAM 480i60, 576i50. Like the HVR-M25U, the new Sony HVR-M35U is NTSC / PAL switchable. Read more about the Sony HVR-M35U for rent.

HD VTR Rentals - Sony HVR 1500A Rental

Sony HVR-1500A: If you’re looking to convert an old VHS tape (or even an older format) into a modern, HD format (and you’re in the Los Angeles area), then you need the Sony HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder. The Sony HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder is the successor to the HVR-1500. In addition to its robust functionality, HD-SDI input is pre-installed on the Sony HVR-1500A. As an HDV source feeder/recorder the HVR-1500A is positioned as the high-end HDV deck in Sony’s HVR series. Read more about the Sony HVR-1500Afor rent.

HDcam SR Deck Rental -- Sony SRW 5500

The Sony SRW-5500 HD Cam SR Deck: If you’re looking for a dual format recorder, switchable between Sony’s HDCAM and HDCAM SR recording formats, then this new the Sony SRW-5500 (also known as the HDSR-5500) provides an ideal solution for professionals requiring multi-format flexibility. It doesn’t matter if you work in the entertainment industry or at a boutique law firm. If you’re looking for state-of-the-art functionality at a reasonable cost then the Sony SRW-5500/HDSR 5500 is the best bet for your most important video work. Read more about the Sony HDCAM SR Deck for rent, the Sony SRW-5500.

HDcam SR Deck Rental -- Sony SRW 5800

The Sony SRW-5800 HD Cam SR Deck: If you’d like the ability to transfer 4:2:2 1080/60P or 4:4:4 1080/24P materials via single SDI connection rather than dual-link HD-SDI interface, then renting the Sony SRW-5800 Player is your solution. Whether you’re editing a major motion picture trailer or a local television commercial via HD video, the Sony SRW-5800 gives you everything you need at a reasonable cost. Read more about the Sony SRW-5800 For Rent.

Whichever one you need for your post-production project, you can reserve your  HD VTR Deck For Rent online.

Having trouble deciding on which HD VTR deck to rent? Call us. We’ll help you choose the right one for your project. 310-979-3500

To learn more about the SD VTR Rentals at Westside Media Group, continue reading.

SD VTR Rentals - Sony DVW A500 Rental

Sony DVW-A500: If you’re looking for a high-end Digital Betacam Editing Recorder in the Los Angeles area – then the Sony DVW-A500 is exactly what you need. The Sony DVW-A500 is a great fit for entertainment companies like production companies, talent agencies, management companies, and movie studios who want to edit Beta video content.Digital Betacam Editing Recorder. The Sony DVW-A500 features Betacam and Betacam SP playback capability, pre-read capability for video and audio, serial digital V/A interface (SMPTE 259M) along with built-in component analog video and audio interfaces, and an optional composite analog input (BKDW-505).Built-in A/D and D/A converters for both audio and video signals allow for direct interfacing with analog equipment. Delivers picture in shuttle mode up to speeds of approximately 50 times normal playback. Read more about the Sony DVW-A500 for rent.

SD VTR Rentals - Sony DVW 500 Rental

Sony DVW-500: If you’re looking for a Digital Betacam Editing Recorder in the Los Angeles area – then the Sony DVW-500 is your solution.The Sony DVW-A500 is a great fit for entertainment companies like production companies, talent agencies, management companies, and movie studios who want to edit Beta video content. Digital Betacam Editing Recorder. The Sony DVW-500 features pre-read capability for video and audio, serial digital V/A interface (SMPTE 259M) along with built-in component analog video and audio interfaces, and an optional composite analog input (BKDW-505).Built-in A/D and D/A converters for both audio and video signals allow for direct interfacing with analog equipment. Read more about the Sony DVW-500 for rent.

SD VTR Rentals - Sony J-3 Player Rental

Sony J-3: If you’re looking for a compact player for Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, IMX, and Digital Betacam media – in the Los Angeles area – then the Sony J-3 is exactly what you need. The Sony J-3 is a great fit for entertainment companies who need Betacam functionality. Compact player for Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, IMX, and Digital Betacam media. Comes equipped with SDI, Composite, S-Video, XLR Audio, RS-422A, RS-232C, 525/625 versatility (NTSC or PAL), jog/shuttle dial. Accepts both small and large size tapes. Read more about the Sony J-3 Player for rent.

SD VTR Rentals - Sony J-30 Player Rental

Sony J-30: If you’re looking for a compact player for Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, IMX, and Digital Betacam media – in the Los Angeles area – then the Sony J-30 is exactly what you need. The Sony J-30 is a great fit for entertainment companies who need more advanced Betacam functionality. Compact player for Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, IMX, and Digital Betacam media. Comes equipped with Firewire, SDI, Composite, S-Video, XLR Audio, RS-422A, RS-232C, 525/625 versatility (NTSC or PAL), jog/shuttle dial. Accepts both small and large size tapes. Read more about the Sony J-30 Player for rent.

Whichever one you need for your post-production project, you can reserve your SD VTR Rentals online.

Having trouble deciding on which SD VTR Rental? Call us. We’ll help you choose the right one for your project. 310-979-3500