Frequently Asked Questions About Aries

01). A lot of production companies seem to come and go. How long have you been in business?
Aries has been in business since 1980, when founders Wynn and Ted Winberg saw an opportunity in the developing video production industry. In the 28 years since then, we have gotten a lot of experience and developed a proven track record.

02). We have pre-existing material on tape. Can it be re-used?
Yes. Many of our clients have rejuvenated older video programs by having us transfer them to disk and add interactivity. It's a great way to extend the impact of existing programs!

03). Do you travel to other parts of the country besides Dallas / Ft. Worth?
We shoot all over the country.

04). What kind of facilities do you have?
Aries' facilities include a 30'x40' soundstage, including blue and green-screen backdrops. We have high-quality HD and digital video cameras, along with lighting and audio support. Our post-production facilities include three nonlinear editing suites, supporting DVCPRO HD, HDV, DVCAM, BETACAM-SP formats.

05). Can you convert videos for web use?
We can convert video programs to digital video files for use on CD-ROM, DVD and Web presentations. File formats include MPEG-1, MPEG-2, QuickTime, AVI, Real Media and Windows Media. We can also convert videos for use in IPods.

06). Can you create animation and computer graphics?
Yes, we offer 2D and 3D animation and special effects compositing. We are fully capable of creating moving imagery through the use of still images as well as animating charts, graphs, or logos.