The event was covered by Outside Broadcast with 8 camera's and 1 polecam (Alexander de Backer) for the new (not yet available) DVD and a Christmas special for the German TV of the concert.
One of the main reasons that the Polecam was used was that in Germany they are very considered about the visibility of the musicians for the audience and wouldn't allow a regular crane to be set up (blocking the view). So Alexander had to prove to the organisation that he could deliver the goods with the Polecam system...

Produced by PSE and directed by Peter Bosmans, who claimed afterwards that in his 7 years of covering the Proms he had never seen these kind of pictures ever before of the concert. Jan Vereecke (founder/producer) was equally impressed by the Polecam.

Standing on the side of the stage, Alexander could not only sweep over the orchestra, but also drop inbetween the musicians (for coverage and beauty shots), using the Polecam at 5m and the 2.8mm wide angle all in glorious HD. Alexander said "I was very pleased with the results with this lens. The Polecam had to work with the HD broadcast studio/mobile camera's and came through with flying colours. This was a great project to work on and an excellent opportunity to show the strengths and uniqueness of the Polecam".

Official "Night of the Proms" site. (www.notp.com/english)
For more info about Alexander de Backer / Polecam House please visit www.polecamhouse.be