Specialising in dance and calisthenics shows, the team at Costello Video have produced numerous DVD productions for national dance organisations, performing arts colleges, local dance schools and many calisthenics schools and colleges. With over 100 regular clients we are the leaders in our field.
We only use professional broadcast quality cameras and our operators are all experienced in filming dance. We understand choreography and after 25 years experience our work follows the flow of your routines and the music you use.
Single or multi-camera shows are available based on pre-sale numbers. We are happy to take direction from teachers: no close-ups on seniors items to showcase the choreography, split screens (half close-up, half full stage) for babies items etc. Some teachers even request edgy crash zooms and tilts for that video clip look, the choice is yours!
We mix our multi-camera shows both live and post to ensure the best possible results. Multi-directional microphones are placed both on the stage and at the back of the theatre to get audience responses, tapping and un-amplified singing. We request teachers give us their master audio cd's for optimal stereo sound. In our studio we post-produce the audio for each item, bringing up room microphones where there is applause and taking them down during the routines. We do our best to eliminate all un-neccessary noise, for example, coughing, loud talking or noisy pointe shoes etc.
Back in our edit suite we place a motion title at the beginnning of the concert including show date, school name and concert name. At an addition cost we can include ballet synopsis, item names for each routine and credits. We also edit out any long gaps or blacks from your show and chapter each individual item so you can access the start of each routine quickly.
Our fully interactive motion menus include motion thumbnails of each item so with a few clicks of your remote you can access your favorite dance!
Child Protection
Previous experience in child protection work ensures that the Costello Video team is sensitive to the child care responsibilities of school staff by applying its own child protection policy.
Schools are required to confirm that parents are aware of the recording in advance
Costello Video personnel are required to report on arrival prior to entering premises and to wear identification at all times on site
Costello Video personnel will not work alone with children
Costello Video ensures that no material is released for any purpose beyond the initial filming arrangement except by advance written approval.
Costs No production feesare incurred, subject to a minimum sales level, and with a small addition to the price significant sums have been raised for the performing company or their nominated charity. Please contact us to discuss our rates and let us taylor a package to suit your schools needs.
