Client: Fever
Event: Candlelight Concert Series – Classical Quartet at Plymouth National Aquarium
Challenge:
Fever, renowned for their immersive Candlelight Concerts, contacted us to capture their unique event at Plymouth National Aquarium. The brief required us to film and photograph a live performance by a four-piece classical quartet, playing a setlist of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay hits. Set against the backdrop of a giant fish tank, surrounded by candlelight, our goal was to produce high-quality media content that not only showcased the event’s atmosphere but also respected the audience’s experience.
Objective:
Our mission was to deliver engaging event photography and event video content that Fever could use to promote future Candlelight experiences. The challenge was to film and photograph the performance without disrupting the audience or obstructing their view of the musicians while capturing the unique ambiance of the aquarium setting.
Approach & Solution:
We followed a strict brief and used high-quality photography equipment, while ensuring minimal disruption to the performance.
- Pre-Performance Setup & Soundcheck:
Before the main event, we had the opportunity to film and photograph the quartet during their soundcheck. This provided a chance to capture close-up shots of the musicians and their instruments without interrupting the audience’s experience.- Using the Sony FX3, we filmed the soundcheck in 4K, ensuring we captured every detail. The FX3’s capabilities allowed us to get high-quality footage while remaining unobtrusive.
- Event Photography & Video Production During the Performance:
The live performance took place in a dimly lit environment, adding both a challenge and an opportunity for creative filming. To ensure the best possible video and still images, we employed the FX3’s S-Log 3 colour profile and dual ISO features. This combination ensured we could capture the ambient candlelight while maintaining high image quality and detail in both the darker and brighter areas.- For event photography, we used the Sony A7sIII with a selection of professional lenses to capture different perspectives.
- For the video production, we used the Ronin R4 gimbal to achieve smooth, cinematic shots throughout the performance. The gimbal allowed us to follow the movement of the musicians fluidly, creating engaging footage that showcased both the intimate atmosphere and the grand scale of the event. The camera movements were synchronised with the rhythm of the performance, giving the video a dynamic and immersive feel.
Results:
The final content captured the Candlelight Experience at Plymouth National Aquarium, with visuals of the classical quartet performing in front of the vibrant fish tank. The combination of event photography and event video produced a variety of media for Fever to use across their marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns, and promotional videos for future events.
- The high-quality content helped Fever increase engagement on social platforms, reaching a wider audience and generating interest for their upcoming Candlelight Concerts series.
- The video and photography delivered not only stunning visuals but also conveyed the emotional atmosphere of the performance, highlighting the tranquil, yet captivating, setting of the Aquarium.
Conclusion:
By combining cutting-edge video production techniques with professional event photography, we were able to deliver a range of high-quality content that met Fever’s brief. The resulting images and videos effectively showcased the unique nature of the Candlelight Experience, allowing Fever to use them for both promotional and social media purposes. This case study demonstrates how high-quality media can elevate an event, helping to attract new audiences and enhance the overall brand presence.
