There’s nothing like the magic that can happen on stage. When recording live performances, you only have one chance to capture the event. It’s not like the studio, doing retakes ‘till your satisfied. Expert hands at the cameras are crucial to getting clean live footage. You need a camera crew who can:
* Anticipate the performer’s moves
* Use dynamic zoom to reveal details of interest while getting the big picture
* Do your job so people won’t notice you did anything
* Know care, feeding and first aid procedures for all kinds of gear
* Cycle through settings on the fly as conditions change
* Know enough optics and acoustics to capture the best shots and sounds possible
There is some “luck of the draw” in the layout, illumination and sound of a venue. Some places are great, right out of the gate; others might be a little challenging to get quality results. But we are blessed with many wonderful performance spaces nearby. Then a lot depends on some important setup questions for the house: Can we get a soundboard feed? Can we place some mikes over here, and a camera over here and there, where they can get a clear line of site most of the show? Will you get to do a full volume sound check? Will they mind if I use the ladder to strap a camera to the rafter, and tilt that light across that shadow on the stage? I will do pre-show recon on venues new to us, and talk with the event staff, if available. Multiple camera angles increase our chances of great shots. Experience helps us do well in nearly any conditions.
Once the best possible audio and video have been captured, the craft of editing comes into play. Bits of each camera’s footage will be unavailable due to image problems, media or battery swaps, obstructions in frame, etc. Much effort is put into syncing all the media to a single timeline, and optimizing sound balance and color correction. Then the art is to arrange the best bits into interesting viewing sequences, all arranged in perfect sync to the music performance. Creative titling is a specialty, as are audio mastering, special effects and custom DVD configurations.
Or if you want to do a live webcast we can arrange for a live switcher and data line to upload your show to your global audience.
Contact us to reserve the dates of your shows. We can come to a rehearsal and evaluate the acoustics & lighting of the performance area before the show in order to achieve the best audio and video recording of your live event.
Show off your chops to the world. Give us a call to learn how easy it is to get the video you want! (408) 219-1018 Or send an Email to get down to the details!
Preflight lists include making sure all the batteries are charged, tripods checked, cameras packed, media erased and labeled, map printed and alarm set. Day of event we set up early and check settings for balance & levels. Myriad proficiencies in all aspects of mobile video production, and a library of gear, enable us to capture high quality audio and great footage of your event as it unfolds.
We record with high quality digital cameras and stereo microphones, and pay attention to all the details. Post production, we can incorporate your photos, voice or music, full credits and menus, and provide nice customized packaging. We’ll upload it to your favorite services, or deliver it on your hard drive. We use only the highest quality RITEK DVDs for compatibility and longevity, and 100% test every disc burned.
* Anticipate the performer’s moves
* Use dynamic zoom to reveal details of interest while getting the big picture
* Do your job so people won’t notice you did anything
* Know care, feeding and first aid procedures for all kinds of gear
* Cycle through settings on the fly as conditions change
* Know enough optics and acoustics to capture the best shots and sounds possible
There is some “luck of the draw” in the layout, illumination and sound of a venue. Some places are great, right out of the gate; others might be a little challenging to get quality results. But we are blessed with many wonderful performance spaces nearby. Then a lot depends on some important setup questions for the house: Can we get a soundboard feed? Can we place some mikes over here, and a camera over here and there, where they can get a clear line of site most of the show? Will you get to do a full volume sound check? Will they mind if I use the ladder to strap a camera to the rafter, and tilt that light across that shadow on the stage? I will do pre-show recon on venues new to us, and talk with the event staff, if available. Multiple camera angles increase our chances of great shots. Experience helps us do well in nearly any conditions.
Once the best possible audio and video have been captured, the craft of editing comes into play. Bits of each camera’s footage will be unavailable due to image problems, media or battery swaps, obstructions in frame, etc. Much effort is put into syncing all the media to a single timeline, and optimizing sound balance and color correction. Then the art is to arrange the best bits into interesting viewing sequences, all arranged in perfect sync to the music performance. Creative titling is a specialty, as are audio mastering, special effects and custom DVD configurations.
Or if you want to do a live webcast we can arrange for a live switcher and data line to upload your show to your global audience.
Contact us to reserve the dates of your shows. We can come to a rehearsal and evaluate the acoustics & lighting of the performance area before the show in order to achieve the best audio and video recording of your live event.
Show off your chops to the world. Give us a call to learn how easy it is to get the video you want! (408) 219-1018 Or send an Email to get down to the details!
Preflight lists include making sure all the batteries are charged, tripods checked, cameras packed, media erased and labeled, map printed and alarm set. Day of event we set up early and check settings for balance & levels. Myriad proficiencies in all aspects of mobile video production, and a library of gear, enable us to capture high quality audio and great footage of your event as it unfolds.
We record with high quality digital cameras and stereo microphones, and pay attention to all the details. Post production, we can incorporate your photos, voice or music, full credits and menus, and provide nice customized packaging. We’ll upload it to your favorite services, or deliver it on your hard drive. We use only the highest quality RITEK DVDs for compatibility and longevity, and 100% test every disc burned.