Dance Videography

Overview

I've been regularly documenting dance and shooting site specific performances for the past 6 years. I particularly enjoy the challenge of working in unconventional venues or remote locations, but am also quite familiar with recording in standard, proscenium theaters. I've worked on Dance Films, and shot video pieces for use during live performances. I also specialize in Steadicam videography for dance and other movers.

Details

For Dance Companies I offer an "Artist's Rate" for productions that will be presented on multiple days (minimum of 3). I will work at this special rate providing I have the flexibility to choose which show to document. These special rates include up to 80 minutes of recording time, mini-DV tape stock, and two DVD reference copies of unedited footage. In most cases I will preview a dress rehearsal before taping a performance, however this is contingent upon my availability.

I typically shoot live events with a Sony PD170 camera, which performs exceptionally in low light situations and can wrangle dark and moody performance and dance. I have an array of wide angle lenses that enable me to shoot effectively in small venues. For clean sound mixes I route audio directly from a mixing board via wireless. I also use wireless mics to to improve the sound quality of live music or vocals.

Regarding Post-Production: I am quite willing to turn over master tapes to those who have access to editing facilities or to an editor. Please note: No post-production service (e.g., titling or editing) are included with the basic documentation package.

Dance Documentation - Single Show Taping Rates

• Standard Rate (up to 4 hours on location).
  The $250 rate applies when locking in a specific shooting date. Includes up to 80 minutes of recording time.

$250.00

• Discount Rate
  The $200 rate applies for shows occurring on 3 or more nights for which I have the option of choosing which show to document.

$200.00

• Additional Recording
  For shows exceeding 80 minutes in length there’s an additional $50 charge, covering up to a total of 2 hours of performance time.

$50.00

• Post Production
  Pricing options for basic editing and DVD authoring.

Post Production

• Shipping of Dubs
  Most clients choose to swing by my studio and pick up their dubs. If you want your tapes shipped there is an additional charge. Dubs are shipped via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation.

$10.00

• Shipping of Master Tapes
  Master tapes are shipped via secure Express Mail, thus the higher charge.

$20.00

• Performance Films
  I also make customized performance documents which can be recorded in remote locations and shot Film Style (shooting multiple takes from a variety of angles). Inquire for details if you are interested in making a Performance Film (as opposed to a basic Live Recording).

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Carl with Breakbone DanceCo (left: Mindy Meyers & right: Atalee Judy) on location for the "Mudwoman" video shoot. Photo by Suzanne Dado.