The technology doesn’t matter. But it does.
The Usual Suspects Team, headquartered in Johannesburg, offers top-notch services and grants access to a wide array of comprehensive facilities. Comprising a roster of seasoned professionals, the team is dedicated to providing reliable, best-in-class services tailored to diverse requirements.
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Offline Editing |
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We help companies and agencies make the best use of their resources as they adjust to changing production demands. Our consulting services guide our clients to recognize their full potential, strategically growing and developing in-house solutions.
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It's crucial to ensure that your data is backed up and safeguarded offsite to ensure it can be quickly recovered when needed. In many cases, organizations prefer using LTO as their backup solution to meet strict production requirements and securely store their backup master media.
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We provide speedy conversion of various camera formats for editorial and daily delivery, along with high-speed uploads, cloud storage, and inter-departmental communication and collaboration across regions.
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We provide six fully equipped editing suites. As a platform-agnostic company, we take pride in our ability to collaborate with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve, offering personalized solutions that align with the specific requirements and financial considerations of each production.
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In the dynamic world of film and video production, it's crucial to grasp that post-production doesn't start after the shooting is completed, but actually begins before any filming takes place. Understanding the digital workflows involved is key to successfully navigating and overcoming the various challenges. This knowledge equips industry professionals with the skills necessary to thrive in an industry that is constantly evolving.
Online Editing |
Colour Grading |
Digital Cinema Packages |
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We offers up to 4K finishing. We provide a complete solution depending on the need of your project. Our team is very efficient at spotting issues and making the final stage of your project run seamlessly and effortlessly.
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HD, 4K, 6K, 8K and beyond! We deliver both SDR and certified 4K Dolby Vision HDR Mastering. Everything is handled in-house and delivered to the most demanding delivery specifications. We specialise in grading with DaVinci Resolve ensuring every bit & byte of information reaches the audience.
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A Digital Cinema Package (DCP) is essential for delivering content to film festivals, specialized screening venues, and cinemas. Whether it's encrypted or unencrypted, in 2K or 4K resolution, and delivered via hard drive or the internet, we provide top-notch, color-accurate DCPs to ensure an outstanding cinema experience.
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We offer a broad spectrum of mastering and deliverable services, including but not limited to:
DCP (Digital Cinema Packaging) IMF Packaging, including Dolby Vision 4K HDR Mastering Blu-ray & DVD Authoring LTO-6 and LTO-7 Closed Captions, CCSL, and Subtitles Screeners & Watermarking Regional Reversioning High-Speed Internet File Delivery Video on Demand (VOD) Delivery |
Over the past decade, post-production methodologies have notably improved. This shift is mainly due to the increased availability of software and rental options, which are making professional tools more accessible. Moreover, a significant move has been towards modular processing power, allowing even major Hollywood productions to utilize readily available tools. The democratization of post-production resources has had a considerable impact, empowering creative and technical teams to unleash their full potential.