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Concert shoots...

If you have been considering a live concert video, the folks at Omega Productions and Shoot Your Concert (ShootYourConcert.com) can make your plans a reality. We have been producing live concert shoots and television specials for the past 20 years. Our shooters and crew are hand picked music pros who love to shoot music. Omega has a rich history in the music business, dating back to the early 1970's... a background which includes live and studio recording, record album production, concert tours and live concert production. The company has worked with over 300 artists, many of which are some of the best known and respected personalities in show business. And because we grew up in the entertainment business, we understand the concerns of the artist and musician. That background allows us to bring the excitement of the concert experience to life, by shooting your project with our unique award winning approach. And because of our experience with video and film production, we can provide a "behind the scenes" segment of the event to market and document the project. We are also experienced in the new DualDisc format (Dual Disk), which combines a DVD and CD on the same disc.

Live music is a specialty...

When you are looking for a company to shoot your concert, the most likely choice is to solicit film and television production companies. That plan is certainly a good start. However, you should also consider if the firm has a background in the music business, especially in live music shoots. A concert video is far different from a television commercial, corporate program or sports programming. A live music concert is spontaneous. It must be recorded in a way that captures the energy and preserves the emotion on stage. It is a feel that comes from years of experience and an appreciation for the universal language of music.

We love to shoot music and it shows!...

Omega's secret for shooting live concerts relies on our award winning crews and the attitude we bring to the project. We truly enjoy what we do and that feeling rubs off on everyone involved. We consider our shooters as an extension of the band. We encourage them to be creative and "play" their cameras as instruments. What results is spontaneous footage, reflecting the feel and excitement of the music, painting a rich palette of emotion for the listener at home.

Sound is also important...

Artists live and die by their sound. So when Omega shoots your concert, you will have a partner who understands the importance of the soundtrack. Omega's background in studio and live recording and post will insure you sound as good as you look. In addition, it is important that attention be given to the stage look and band layout, sound issues like house and monitor mixes and concert lighting effects. Great concert shoots start with great concerts. Good sound and staging in the venue can make all the difference.

A note about DV Cam and DVC Pro...

One of the hottest developments in camera and digital video technology has been the advent of the DV Cam and DVC Pro video formats. In recent years, the quality of these formats and cameras has rivaled those of their big brother – the broadcast versions used in all of Omega's shoots. So why do the folks at Omega Productions discourage the use of these cameras? Since the cost of this equipment is much cheaper, couldn't we save our clients a lot of money?... not really! DV cams can increase the overall cost of a concert shoot.

Edit in the truck… not in post...

You can save money up front by using DV cams, but the price savings can be more than offset by higher editing costs. The new DV cams are not designed to be attached to a video switcher, shaded by a video engineer or switched live by a Director. As a result, each camera acts as its own recorder generating a tape for each camera. When the shoot is finished you start over, editing all the tapes down to a master, which can involve a great number of hours. Omega always switches live to tape, insuring the post time is kept to a minimum, used primarily to fix mistakes. Editing in the truck saves money!

Switching live preserves the magic and look on stage...

We believe using music oriented shooters and directors and switching live results in a better performance on screen. We encourage our shooters to "play" their cameras. We see them as an extension of the band. Pushing the envelope and switching live saves money and results in more "video magic." In addition, our engineers are constantly "shading" the various cameras, insuring they look their best. It is almost impossible to accomplish the same shading "tweaks" in post production, not to mention the cost for the additional hours.

We love to shoot music and it shows!...

So if you are ready to shoot your concert or event, the folks at Omega Productions and Shoot Your Concert (ShootYourConcert.com) would appreciate the opportunity to make your plans a reality. Drop us an e-mail or call. We will do our best to answer your questions.

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