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FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS
The dancers and their movements must be clearly visible to give the juror a sense of movement vocabulary and aesthetic of the work. You may choose to record movement material in the studio without production values. Provide excerpts of several pieces that reveal different qualities of the choreography, dancing or teaching. Try to relate at least one of the selections to the project for which you are applying. Pick out the highlights that you want the juror to see.
FOR PRESENTERS
Capture the full scale of the performance. Presenters are not interested in over-edited documentation. A long shot is suitable if the dancers can be viewed clearly. If possible, shoot the footage after a technical rehearsal where you have some control over the lighting or in final dress rehearsals, in costumes, in the rehearsal hall.
FOR YOUR ARCHIVES
Although not an acceptable form of fixation for copyright purposes, it will maintain a record of the final work in performance.
TIPS!
- When using a professional videographer/film maker, ask other colleagues about their work. Ask who will retain the original tape. Secure all rights before contracting a videographer.
- Label your video before sending it out to include title of piece, choreographer, dancers, music, venue, date of performance and contact information.
- Include a self-addressed, padded stamped envelope when sending your video to presenters.
- Very slick or "over-produced" videos are not recommended.
- Make sure you know what type of video is needed (i.e. VHS, PAL, Beta, etc.) before submission.
Article originally contributed by Vivine Scarlett
RESOURCES:
"Capturing the Image," Dance UK News, September, 1999, Issue #34.
Available at DUO Library
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