Services
How We Can Help You
Creating a historical production presents a unique set of challenges that you wouldn’t necessarily encounter on a contemporary production.
For example:
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What would be historically accurate in a given situation? And is historical accuracy the best approach - both for particular situations and the overall production?
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What props and costumes are required, and how should they be acquired? Should they be made, hired or purchased?
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Where is the best place to source particular props and costumes - particularly if they aren't available in hire houses?
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Where can you find specialist makers to make particular historical items, who are used to working to film and TV time frames?
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What types of performers and consultants would be appropriate, and where can they be found? Would stunt performers, SPACTs, or even reenactors be the most appropriate?
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Where can you find performers with specialist historical skills - particularly skills that aren't able to be specified with the usual casting agencies?
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Will principle actors need to be trained in specific skills? If so, how long will it take, how much will it cost, and where can you find a suitable person to train them?
These are just some of the problems that you may encounter.
These problems can be particularly challenging if you have a small team, and you’re not accustomed to working on historical productions.
That’s where we can help.
One Stop History is a one-stop-shop for a multitude of historical services.
We operate in a similar way to a third-party construction company. We act as a single point of contact, then gather the necessary people, resources and equipment, depending on the needs of your production.
This means multiple elements can be achieved and managed effectively, regardless of the size of your in-house team.
Simply present us with your requirements, and we will take care of the rest.
Below, you will find a list of some of the services we offer.
If a service you require is not listed below, just get in touch with us. Our address books are large, and our experience is wide-ranging and extensive.
Art Department Services
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Designing and conceptualising sets
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Prop sourcing
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Prop hire
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Designing and conceptualising props
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Commissioning prop makes
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Sourcing and recommending specialist prop makers
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Weapon sourcing
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Weapon hire
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Sourcing and supplying Armourers
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Arranging transportation for props and weapons
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Choice of music: working with your creative team to provide on set music. This can be historical music, or something else that fits the director’s vision.
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Teaching: depending on the instrument, we can teach (or find a teacher) cast members, or coach the crowd on singing.
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Sourcing historical musical instruments and musical props
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Fixing and supervision: we can find musicians – historical, folk or classical – from a single piper or lutenist to a full symphony orchestra. Playing or miming on set, or for recording sessions.
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Dance: providing expert historical choreographers, to work with cast and crowd.
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Sourcing SAs with specialist historical dance skills.
Music and Dance Services
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Carrying out background research on given topics
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Proof reading scripts for historical inaccuracies
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Historical advice on various topics - including, but not limited to:
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Weapons and warfare
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Fashion and clothing
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Dance and music
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Food and drink
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Medicine
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Religion
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Etiquette
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Training principle actors and supporting artists in historical skills
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Translations to and from Latin and other languages
Historical Advisory Services
Supporting Artist and SPACT (Screen Combat Performers) Services
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Sourcing Supporting Artists
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Sourcing Supporting Artists with specialist historical skills
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Sourcing SPACTs (Screen Combat Performers)
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Sourcing and supplying Fight Coordinators and Choreographers
Costume Services
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Costume hire
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Costume sourcing
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Designing and conceptualising costumes
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Commissioning costumes to be made
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Arranging transportation for costumes