• Music & Dance

    X-Current

    [performance video – excerpt   3:31] Sound-scape composer/improv artists Phil Dadson (right), Rob Thorne (left), & Erique Siques in concert at Futuna Chapel. This is the final section of a longer piece and sounds like two humpback whales in conversation with a small bird.

  • z- BTS, Educational

    Teachers Matter

    [1:25]  Example of editing to supplied media. Spectrum Education wanted a ‘Making of…’ clip about the printing of their Teachers Matter Magazine from Artwork to Delivery in 90 seconds or less – we did it in 85. They did not supply the music for which I edited the Scherzo from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony from 10 minutes down to 60 seconds, which was then re-edited down to 25 seconds for the end credits. Video Editor, Music Editor: Barry Carter All media supplied by client.

  • y-ShowReel

    ShowReel

    [3:07]  Highlights from some of our productions. Editor, Camera: Barry Carter except Rosy brown – Camera: Jess Charlton            Prey – Camera: Alan Morrison Soundtrack: The Raven Mavens – a live performance recording produced by Footpath Productions. Footpath Productions previously known as Footpath Films.

  • z- BTS, Educational

    Seminars

    The standard two-camera setup for a seminar/lecture is a Mid to Medium Close shot & a Wide Shot on the presenter. If there are slides as part of their presentation, then the Wide Shot camera gets those as well, (- these can also be inserted during the edit but it is time-consuming). If there is to be audience participation then a third camera behind the presenter onto the audience is recommended, although for those on a tight budget the 2nd camera could shoot this, leaving only one from the front. Even without audience participation, for those with enough budget, the third camera adds a third perspective, although I must admit it is used…

  • Barry Carter directing a group of actors.
    y-ShowReel

    What We Do

    Produce: Short Film: Rosy brown  –  Prey  –  Still Missing  –  The Return. Documentary: Holy Places  –  Artspace. Performance Video: Music  –  Dance  –  Theatre  –  Soundscape. Music Video: Wonderful Wahine by The Raven Mavens Educational & Corporate* Video: CPR for secondary students,  Workshops  –  Seminars  –  Lectures.   Edit: Your Media: e.g. photos, footage, and music for “the making of” the Teachers Matter magazine. This triple band showcase was shot using one camera. Shoot &/or Edit ShowReels to highlight your special talents. Produce &/or Edit Behind-the-Scenes documentaries highlighting the main talent and production process of your project. Also used for Funding Proposals or to summarize a project for a report. * The textbook definition for a corporate video production is a video commissioned for…

  • Documentary

    Music Therapy

    Music Therapy is a powerful force that uses music to help people connect with themselves, and each other. It connects damaged pathways in both the brain and the soul thru participation in group performance. Participating in the making of music at any level, including singing or just listening, is one of the most powerful therapies known. It reaches and connects with people of all ages and all levels, from special needs children to the aged. It also connects with people who have been immobilised thru injury or birth. Footpath Productions is proud to have worked with Liminal Pictures in doing the production sound for the making of these videos.  …