Business Details
Expert Performing Arts Video Production Services
Valhalla Media stands as a premier audio and video production company specializing in the performing arts. With over 30 years of combined experience in video production and classical music, our Emmy-nominated team delivers world-class solutions for arts organizations and artists. We specialize in reimagining digital engagement through cinematic filming of operas, live-streamed recitals, and high-fidelity audio recordings. Our expertise extends to location audio capture using industry-leading equipment and a team of engineers trained in classical performance.Through our exclusive partnership with Gottlieb Hall, we offer artists access to Chicago's finest recording facilities with Steinway concert grand pianos. Our commitment to uncompromising quality is demonstrated through our work with Chicago Opera Theater, where we've pioneered innovative live broadcasts using multi-camera setups and split-screen techniques. We combine artistic vision with technical excellence to help clients expand their reach to digital audiences while maintaining the integrity of live performance.
Services
Video Production
Audio Recording
Live Streaming
Opera Filming
Location Recording
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined experience in classical music and video production
- Emmy-nominated team with proven track record in performing arts capture
- Exclusive access to Gottlieb Hall's world-class recording facilities
- State-of-the-art equipment including Canon Cinema cameras and Avid Venue consoles
- Proven success with complex live opera broadcasts using multi-camera setups
What people say
Visual clarity
Excellent audio
Skill and imagination
Crisp clarity
Impressively musical
Services
Video Production
Valhalla Media provides cinematic video production for performing arts organizations. Our team uses Canon Cinema-grade cameras and professional support equipment to capture performances with exceptional visual quality. We specialize in multi-camera setups for opera productions and live events, employing techniques like split-screen and superimposed imagery to enhance storytelling. Our engineers have decades of experience in classical performance capture, ensuring every production maintains artistic integrity while achieving broadcast-quality results.
Audio Recording
We offer high-fidelity audio recording services for classical musicians and ensembles. Our location recording systems support up to 64 channels of simultaneous capture using Avid Venue consoles and Universal Audio interfaces. The team employs premium microphones from Schoeps and Neumann to ensure accurate sound reproduction. With classical music expertise built over 30 years, our engineers understand the nuances required for both solo performances and large ensemble recordings in various acoustic environments.
Live Streaming
Our live-streaming platform delivers performances to global audiences with cinematic production values. Using Blackmagic Design switchers and Teradek bonded encoding, we provide HD video with multi-track audio capture. The system supports integration of pre-recorded content and graphics overlays while maintaining broadcast reliability. Clients receive an editable archival copy of their stream for post-production enhancements, ensuring continued value from each performance.
Opera Filming
Specializing in opera capture, we've developed techniques for live broadcasts that maintain theatrical energy while optimizing camera placement. Our work with Chicago Opera Theater demonstrates our ability to handle complex productions with multiple camera angles and remote recording setups. The team understands opera's unique demands, from capturing vocal nuances to preserving spatial acoustics in challenging venues like museum spaces.
Location Recording
We provide portable recording solutions for performances in any venue. Our equipment adapts to spaces ranging from traditional concert halls to unconventional locations. The system maintains sonic integrity while offering flexibility for artists who need to perform outside standard facilities. This service includes both video and audio capture capabilities, with support for large ensemble projects requiring extensive multi-channel recording setups.
Questions
What performing arts video production services do you offer?
We specialize in opera filming, live-streamed recitals, chamber music recordings, and cinematic event capture for performing arts organizations.
Do you work with non-musical clients?
While our specialty is performing arts, we adapt our services for corporate events, industrial videos, and other non-music applications using the same production standards.
Can you handle complex live opera broadcasts?
Yes, we've successfully executed challenging live opera broadcasts requiring multi-camera setups, split-screen techniques, and remote venue recordings.
What recording equipment do you use?
We use Canon Cinema cameras, Avid Venue consoles, Universal Audio interfaces, and premium microphones from Schoeps and Neumann for all productions.
Do you offer recording facilities?
Through our partnership with Merit School of Music, we provide access to Gottlieb Hall with Steinway concert grand pianos for recording sessions.
How do you ensure audio quality in recordings?
Our engineers combine technical expertise with classical music knowledge to optimize microphone placement and capture settings for each performance's unique requirements.
