Kestrel’s approach to Video Production and Multimedia

Creative
Filming
Post-Production
Graphics
Adding Value

Creative
Kestrel develops a creative concept for each project, specific to the needs of you, the client.

We then bring this concept to life by:
Writing a script that is pitched appropriately for the audience. For example, our extensive experience has given us valuable skills in communicating technical information to general audiences
Applying a contemporary editing and graphic style
Recording a powerful and appropriate soundtrack including carefully selected music and professional narration

Filming
Depending on budget, our crews film anywhere in Australia or overseas. Often we organise local professional crews to work with a Kestrel director and handle the project management from our offices in Melbourne.

For example, at short notice we recently organised aerial filming in Washington and Virginia. This required handling the logistics of filming in different video formats, briefing the US camera crew and ensuring a high-quality result for our Melbourne-based clients.

We are also known for our people skills. Our strong background in documentary production enables us to put people at ease, and to ensure natural on-screen performances. Your CEO will appreciate this!

Post-Production
All post-production is undertaken using our own in-house digital editing and graphics suites. This gives us full control over production schedules and guarantees that we are able to meet deadlines.

We produce draft versions of the edited video in order to obtain client feedback for changes when required.

Music, graphics, editing and DVD menu design are all open to discussion and change during post-production. Given our experience and the practice of careful consultation with our clients, changes during post-production are usually minor.

Graphics
At Kestrel, we design motion graphics to enhance the contemporary look of a program. Skilfully integrated with the video images at key points in the program, graphics help identify and reinforce your key messages.

Adding Value
We identify secondary uses for program material, such as events openers, video news releases and DVD versions with foreign language options. Our extensive experience allows us to make suggestions and enhancements that add value throughout each production. In addition, we have a comprehensive library of stock footage that is available to our clients at no charge.