We are committed to your creative vision, which we achieve with exceptional expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and the latest tools and technology.

Which regions does MPE currently support?

We have three adjoining buildings in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan for production and post-production rental.

Do you have a sister company?

Yes, Motion Picture Enterprises has a sister company, Hell's Color Kitchen (HCK). HCK specializes in Post-Production Sound and Picture Finishing Services.

What is the difference between offline and online editing?

Offline editing involves using lower-resolution proxy files or copies of original footage to perform initial editing tasks. Online editing entails working with high-resolution files to finalize edits with detail-orientated changes.

Who is involved in post-production?

Colorists, foley artists, editors, sound engineers and other experts collaborate in post-production.

What equipment is needed for post-production?

Depending on the scope of the project, post-production uses various tools and equipment. The equipment can include specialized software like video editing suites, visual effects software and audio interfaces.

Can I rent video or film post-production equipment?

Motion Picture Enterprises offers graphic workstations, custom-built computers, HD VTRs and more post-production equipment to rent.

What is remote editorial?

Remote editorial is the process of editing, collaborating and completing post-production from a location other than the physical production studio or facility. This process requires using cloud-based storage, video conferencing, a high-speed internet connection and collaborative software for seamless collaboration and workflow.

Can I work at your facility and remotely?

We have turnkey production office spaces to rent and editing suites in our 60,000-square-foot Midtown Manhattan facility, and we also offer remote hosting options if that works better for your needs.

What are your storage options?

We offer shared, local, LTO and cloud-based storage solutions to ensure that your files are secure and backed up for future use.

How do you receive media?

There are two ways we receive media; through local drives or via uploading and downloading through the cloud.

What color grading services do you offer?

Our team uses premium tools to adjust contrast, brightness, saturation, color balance and hue to give you consistent results using colors that match your production's intent.

How many colorists do you have on staff?

MPE has 5 permanent colorists on staff. MPE also employs upwards of 10 freelance artists at a given time based on client and project needs.

What materials will your colorists need to complete the color grading for a project?

Our award-winning colorists often use color grading software like DaVinci Resolve, and they will need the high-resolution media and a reference photo of the project to complete the color grading for you.

What if we have our own colorist but need the equipment to color grade?

Your team can access one of our finishing suites and enjoy accommodations that meet your budget, staffing and time requirements.

How many color grading suites do you have?

We have upwards of 20 color grading suites.

What sound finishing services do you offer?

Our award-winning sound mixers can design and mix your project in our Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 Certified Studio, and we can also offer 5.1 and Stereo mixes.

What materials will your sound mixer need to complete the sound finishing?

Our top-ranking sound engineers use professional-grade audio software such as Pro Tools. They will need all the recorded audio to design and mix the project.

How many sound mixers do you have on staff?

MPE has 4 permanent sound mixers on staff. MPE also employs upwards of 10 freelance artists at a given time based on client and project needs.

What if we have our own sound mixer but need equipment?

MPE delivers, installs and offers support for all varieties of post-production rental gear, including Adobe, Avid and Resolve Systems. Your sound team can also use our studio independently.

How many sound mixing studios do you have?

We have upwards of 15 sound mixing suites

In what format will I receive my video files?

Based on clients' criteria, MPE can deliver files in any format applicable.

Is MPE's post-production workflow secure?

Our infrastructure has multiple dedicated internet circuits and firewalls, running at 10 gigabits per second. This means that your post-production runs securely and without lag.

Has MPE undergone content security assessments by studios and received approval?

MPE has completed security assessments and been approved by major networks including, Amazon Studios, Apple TV, Netflix, PBS, Paramount, A&E, Showtime, and more.

What security measures do you have in place for your physical facilities?

Our facilities are accessible via a dedicated key card, and we provide 24/7 video monitoring to keep your gear safe.

Yes. We have a team of post-production and IT engineers who consistently cover all systems.

Whom do customers contact for support?

Existing clients can call us at 646.657.8673 or email support@mpenyc.com for assistance.

When is support available?

Our team is available to offer you 24/7 technical support and workflow guidance.

Post-Production Equipment | Motion Picture Enterprises

EQUIPMENT

Motion Picture Enterprises goes beyond traditional post-production services, offering a comprehensive range of rental packages and solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients nationwide.

Our extensive inventory includes industry-leading brands such as Avids and Adobe Systems, alongside custom-built computers, graphic workstations, shared storage solutions, 4K displays, HD VTRs, and more. Whether you require a single workstation or a fully integrated post-production suite, we have you covered.

With multiple locations strategically positioned for efficiency, along with a fleet of vans, road cases, Pelican cases, and fly packs, we ensure the safe and secure delivery of equipment ranging from MacBook Pros to turn-key Avid NEXIS systems. Our experienced install technicians guarantee seamless setup and support, whether on-site or remotely.

From ingest solutions to transcode farms, NLE/Audio/Graphics stations, and collaborative media servers, Motion Picture Enterprises provides end-to-end solutions to streamline your post-production workflow. With our commitment to excellence and 24/7 support, you can trust us to deliver superior service and support every step of the way. Explore our full menu below and experience the difference with Motion Picture Enterprises.

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About MPE

Our Partners

- Avid Artist DNxIQ
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Premiere, After Effects, and all CC Programs
- Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve
- Avid Symphony
- Avid Pro Tools
- Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Extreme
- Cinedeck RX2
- Tangent Element Bundle
- NVIDIA TITAN and Quadro Graphics Cards
- SONY BVM-X300/2 – 30″ 4K TRIMASTER™
- SONY BVM-HX310 31″ 4K TRIMASTER™
- Mac Studio Ultra (M1, M2, and M3 Ultras with M3 Chip)
- Mac Studio Max (M2 and M4 Max with M4 Chip)
- HP Z4 and Z8 Tower Workstation
- Apple MacPro 7,1 16 Core
- Apple MacPro 6,1 8 Core or 12 Core - Trashcan
- Apple MacPro 5,1 8 Core or 12 Core - Aluminum
- iMac 27-inch 5k
- iMac Pro 27-inch 10 or 18 core
- MacBook Pro
- iPad Pro
- iPad Air
- iPad Mini
Monitors
- Dell P2723QE 27" 4K UHD Monitor
- Boris Continuum Complete
- GenArts Sapphire
- Avid ScriptSync
- Adobe CC
- Adobe CS5 and Adobe CS6
- Avid PhraseFind
- StageTools Moving Picture
Shared Storage
- Avid NEXIS E2 or E4
- Interplay Media Asset Manager
- Quantum StorNext
- Apple XSAN
- Facilis Terrablock
- EditShare
- Force10 24 or 48 Port Switch, GbE or 10GbE
Local Storage
- Samsung T7 2TB and 4TB SSDs
- Maxx Digital ThunderRAID Mini Drive
- VideoRAID RTR320 and RTR320X
- Areca Thunderbolt / USB 3 RAID
- G-Tech G RAID
- Quantum QXS
Cloud Based
- Avid Media Center
- Avid Cloud Collaboration
LTO Storage
- MagStor LTO7 HH SAS External Desktop Tape Drive 6TB LTFS
- MagStor DUAL LTO6 SAS Desktop Drive LTO-6
- IBM 3628 – LTO 5 Tape Drive – LTO Ultrium 5 – SAS – 2
- 1 Beyond LTO 5 and 6 NetDrive Portable with Discovery EZPrep Software
Surround Sound Monitoring Kit Includes:
- Genelec 7050B Active Subwoofer
- Five (5) Genelec 8030A Speakers
- SPL Surround Monitor Controller (SMC)
- Apantac DA-SDI-DE SDI Audio De-Embedder
- Audio Harness and Speaker Cables
- Five (5) Speaker Stands
Speakers, Mixers & Control Surfaces
- Avid Pro Tools S3 Control Surface
- Euphonix MC Control Surface
- Genelec 8030A, Genelec 8020B or Genelec 1029A
- M-Audio Studiophile
- Mackie 1604 VLZ
- Mackie Big Knob
High Definition VTR’S
- Sony SRW-5000, 5500 and 5800 HDCAM SR VTR
- Sony HDW-F500 HDCAM VTR
- Sony HDW 2000/20 HDCAM VTR
- Sony JH-3 HDCAM Digital Video Cassette Player
- Sony PDW F1600 XDCAM HD Recorder
- Sony PDW U2 USB 3.0 XDCAM Disc Drive
- Sony PDW HD1500 XDCAM HD VTR
- Sony PDW F75 XDCAM HD Recorder
- Sony HVR-1500A Professional HDV Videocassette Recorder
- Sony HVR-M15U, HVR-M25U Professional HDV Videocassette Recorder
- Sony HVR-M35U HDV VTR
- Panasonic AJ-HD1200a and AJ-HD1400 DVCPRO HD VTR
- IBM 3628 – LTO 5 Tape Drive – LTO Ultrium 5 – SAS – 2
- 1 Beyond LTO 6 NetDrive Portable – With EZPrep Software
Standard Definition VTR’s
- Sony MSW M2000 MPEG IMX VTR
- Sony DVW-A500 Digital Betacam aka Digibeta Recorder (NTSC & PAL)
- Sony DVW-A500P PAL Digibeta Recorder
- Sony J-30 Compact Betacam Series Player - Dual Digibeta and Beta SP
- Sony PDW 1500 XDCAM VTR
- Sony DSR-11 VTR DVCAM / MINI DV Player Recorder
- Panasonic AJ-SD930 DVC PRO50 Player Recorder
Waveform Monitors & Vestorscopes And I/O Devices
- Leader LV 7300 & 7700 Multi SDI HD Rasterizer
- Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Thunderbolt
- BlackMagic Design Teranex 2D Processor – HD Frame Rate Converter
- Teranex Mini ™
- Harris DL 860 HD / SD Legalizer
- BlackMagic Design Mini Converter – SDI to Analog
- IBM 3628 – LTO 5 Tape Drive – Ultrium 5 – SAS – 2

Offline HD Editorial

HD & 4K Online and Finishing

Custom-Built Computers

Software Plug-ins

Storage Solutions

Sound, Speaker and Mixers

High Definition VTR’s