Project Overview

An artistic live session featuring The Publics performing ‘Always’ at The HopBarn, Southwell, produced by Electric Bear as part of the AMPLIFY programme, funded by Arts Council England.

The session was created to support original music and emerging artists across Nottinghamshire. The Publics are a Mansfield indie rock band known for anthemic choruses and a high-energy live show, and the aim was to translate that presence into a visually distinctive performance film rather than a straightforward live capture.

My Role

I directed, filmed, graded and edited the session, taking the project from production through to final delivery.

The shoot used a two-camera setup focused on:

• Multi-camera live performance coverage
• Wide compositions showcasing the full band and venue
• Close-up coverage of individual performances
• Deliberate camera movement and framing
• Colour grading and final picture finishing
• Editing and synchronising the finished performance

The HopBarn’s natural texture and lighting were used as part of the visual identity, helping the session retain the character of the space.

Creative Approach

The edit was shaped around the progression and dynamics of ‘Always’, allowing the performance itself to drive the visual rhythm.

Coverage moves between wider compositions and more intimate performance details as the track develops, holding on individual musicians where the moment benefits from it before opening back out as the choruses land.

The aim was to reflect the energy of the band without over-cutting the performance, keeping the focus on the musicians while using framing, pacing and movement to give the session a strong visual identity.

Audio was recorded, mixed and mastered to a professional studio standard by Electric Bear and synchronised with the finished picture.

Final Outcome

The result is a polished live session that captures the energy of The Publics while giving the performance a distinct cinematic identity.

Created as part of the AMPLIFY programme, the finished piece works both as a promotional asset for the band and as a showcase of professionally produced live music content, combining multi-camera cinematography, professional audio, colour grading and considered editing.