Live Concert
Recording

Classical Films produces high-quality Live Concert Recordings for
performances of all sizes, with a focus on the musical artistry.

Classical Films produces high-quality Live Concert Recordings for performances of all sizes, with a focus on the musical artistry.

A Symphony for
Your Eyes and Ears

With a wealth of experience working with many of the world’s most critically-acclaimed Orchestras and Artists in venues across the world, we deliver the highest quality of Video Production that unlocks the full beauty of your music, immersing the listener in a soul-stirring experience.

We specialise in:

Live Concert
Recording

Multicam Filming

We use multiple cameras to capture specific angles and the intricacies of your performance.

Location Scouting

We scout the best looking and sounding venue for your project, with experience working in Grade I Listed Buildings.

Venue Hire

We maintain strong relations with many popular venues and take care of the hiring process.

Venue
Hire

We maintain strong relations with many popular venues and take care of the hiring process.

Professional Audio

We use top-tier microphones to record your performance with superior audio quality and clarity.

Professional Audio

We use top-tier microphones to record your performance with superior audio quality and clarity.

Music Producer

We provide a music producer who supports the artist creatively and technically to maximise their performance.

Music
Producer

We provide a music producer who supports the artist creatively and technically to maximise their performance.

Audio Recordings

We record, mix and master your performance to the highest quality for digital and physical release.

State of the art
technology

Cameras

With our collection of broadcast level cameras, we capture your performance in stunning quality.

Lighting

With a variety of lighting setups we cinematically illuminate your performance for breath-taking visuals.

Vision Mixer

Utilising a vision mixer we oversee every angle and direct each camera operator for the best possible shot.

Crane

With our camera crane we create cinematic high and low angle shots with smooth movement.

Microphones

We own a variety of high-quality microphones to capture your performance with clarity and accuracy.

Dolly/track

Our dolly and track provides smooth, stable, and controlled movements for creative shots.

Atmospherics

We use smoke/haze machines to add atmosphere to your performance, upping the cinematic ambience.

Gimbals

Using gimbal stabilisers allows complete freedom of movement whilst keeping the shot smooth and dynamic.

The Classical
Films Approach

Our filming crew are classical musicians and understand the needs of both the musicians and the environments involved. This sets us apart from almost all filming companies who have no experience of classical music; and so we offer a much higher level of production and quality by understanding the needs of the musicians and the music.

Our approach is to let the music lead the production – always. Often, videos are cut by the video director and are led by the visuals. We lead the cut entirely from the musical perspective, by carefully selecting the most successful musical takes in collaboration with the musician.

Combining the best possible musical experience with the best possible visual experience results in a superior film that showcases the musicians’ strengths and moves the listener into an upscaled and more rewarding experience.

CD Promotional Video

CRD Records / Keble College Choir, Oxford

Handel Messiah Live Concert Recording

Queen’s College Oxford, Owen Rees Conductor

Buckfast Abbey Organ Film

Buckfast Abbey

CD Promotional Video

CRD Records / Keble College Choir, Oxford

Handel Messiah Live Concert Recording

Queen’s College Oxford, Owen Rees Conductor

Buckfast Abbey Organ Film

Buckfast Abbey

The Process

Our diligent and precise process ensures the highest quality output.

Pre-Production

We work closely with the artist to understand and nurture what they are communicating through their music, the requirements of the project, and how it will be executed.

Filming

Your performance is captured with the utmost quality and precision, by our highly skilled friendly team of experts.

Editing

In collaboration with the artist, our edits are led by the musical aspect of the performance, ensuring the visuals are cut according to the most successful musical takes.

Delivery

We deliver your film in the format of your choice with a cinematic grade and mixed with Dolby Atmos for immersive three-dimensional sound.

"Classical Films was the natural fit for our production for the International Online Organ Festival. Their audio and video expertise, combined with a thorough understanding of the instrument and the sensitivities of working in an historic building was second to none, and resulted in film which is a cut above the rest."

"We had the privilege of collaborating with Classical Films on a grand scale project with choir and orchestra. Hats off to the team for capturing great moments during the recording sessions and facilitating our ‘in conversation with’ snippets.”