Equipment

Our cameras are the most important part of the process and we use a range of high definition broadcast cameras including the amazing Sony ZE1 and JVC HD100E. Both of these cameras are mounted on fluid head tripods giving lovely smooth movement.

We also utilise a range of other Mini High Definition cameras allowing for multiple angle filming.

We can use up to five cameras on a shoot, two of which are usually statically mounted. One is usually sited on our Hague K-12 Camera Crane eqipped with a ProAim 24v power head (space allowing) which is capable of delivering stunning overhead moving shots. Also in our armoury of equipment is a full Glidecam rig which offers silky smooth shots even whilst running should the need arise!

The combination of angles captured is then edited into a seamless presentation.

Of course, the visual element is important - but so is your sound too! We have now invested in two sets of Sennheiser Evolution Wireless lavalier (tie clip) microphones in to compliment the on camera microphones. This means you can be assured of crystal clear sound from anyone wearing them. They are unobtrusive and in wedding situations for instance, it means that all the vows are captured perfectly.

In post production, we utilise the latest version of the industry standard Sony Vegas 8 editing software. Used with DVD Architect, the leading DVD authoring software package, this allows for content typically only available to much more expensive companies. For instance, imagine how a Dolby Digital 5.1 mix of your live show would sound! With Play Pause Click, you can have it. Widescreen production is also standard (unless you prefer otherwise), as is Copy Protection to help stop others from ripping the content of your DVD is standard.

All editing and DVD authoring is carried out at our custom built production studio in Nottinghamshire. In this venue we devote many hours to making your video production the very best it can be.

After transferring the video and audio streams to PC it is then synchronised together. At this point, the creative process begins. We choose the cut points, angles, effects and other elements to employ, resulting in a precut of the finished article. We then watch it back and tweak until we are satisfied that we have the optimum cut.

At this point the sound mix begins. We usually request a recording from the sound desk to use as a master track. Using that as a reference, we add the sound captured from the cameras. This gives a number of tracks to work with and the result is a 5.1 surround sound mix of the event. Audience reaction, ambient sound, the whole ‘feel’ of the show is mixed and blended into a smooth soundtrack.

The last part is to structure your DVD into an easy to navigate disc. Using motion backgrounds, sound loops, animations and other elements the disc has the same characteristics that people are familiar with from shop bought discs.

The result is a product we are proud of and you can have confidence in.