5 ESSENTIAL Concert Videography Tips! || How to Film Live Music

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What are some important tips you need to consider when filming a live concert? While there are a number of videos out there that approach this by showing how to capture cinematic, slow motion B-roll, few discuss the actual practical scenario of filming with multiple cameras and capturing great audio that enables you to assemble a full edit of the show in post. More importantly, even fewer vidoes discuss if/how to approach this as a solo shooter.
In this retrospective behind the scenes (BTS) video, I'll go over my process for filming live concerts from the perspective of a solo run-and-gun videographer, and outline my 5 essential points to consider when doing this. I'll also provide numerous specific examples of how I approach different situations - from multiple audio sources and their pros and cons, different camera angles and lens selections, and other gotchas that are often missed. Last, I'll mention many of my common tools of the trade for approaching gigs like this, why I use them, and how they may benefit you.
If you like behind the scenes overviews like this, subscribe for more as I'll be covering my process around filming weddings and other gigs in the near future. Also, let me know if you have any questions in the comments below!
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0:00 - Intro, what other videos don't say about filming concerts...
0:32 - #1: Capture Quality, Redundant Audio
3:09 - #2: Get Full Coverage With Your Cameras
4:46 - #3: Lock Down Your Settings
6:10 - #4: Weigh Down Your Tripods
7:11 - #5: Get Creative!
7:58 - One more IMPORTANT thing you don't want to miss...
8:31 - Conclusion
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@wendygoudie3369 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great tips Andrew! A few more valuable tips are to: (1) Attend rehearsals before the event to learn the band's set and determine the best shots, angles and camera settings. Rehearsals are also a great time to get tight close-ups of band members playing instruments, (2) Before the concert starts, film behind the scenes footage of the band getting ready including meeting VIPS and backstage pass holders, (3) Also, film the venue's billboard and posters of the band, and film excited audience members entering the concert, and lastly (4) After the concert, run to the lobby and interview audience members as they leave to get their feedback (bands love hearing fans' feedback). It's important to understand that videographers don't just document the performance. A good videographer is a vital part of the band's marketing team. They help build the band's image and reputation. However, great videographers go even further. They help make every performances look (and sound) even better than they were in person by using exciting editing, multiple camera angles, behind the scenes footage, upbeat interviews, and visual storytelling.

@andrewsaraceni 6 месяцев назад

All great points! A lot of it depends on what the deliverables are (and what the venue, circumstances, etc. allow).

@steviedsolve 3 дня назад

Superb tips Andrew and equally as great additions Wendy. I film Musical Theatre and seeing the rehearsals is important for your positioning & framing for hand held closeup's during scene changes. Getting the audiences comments on leaving is a great idea for marketing. Awesome tip. As is filming closeups during rehearsal.

@EXZACHTLYWRIGHT Год назад

FINALLY, I the video I was looking for! Thanks for laying this out man. Im working on building my concert videography skillset. All of the things you mentioned are things Im learning the importance of.

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

No problem, glad to hear that this helped!

@mattriley2232 13 дней назад

Took a while to find a helpful video for my situation. Appreciate the different views with camera info. Thanks for this!

@andrewsaraceni 13 дней назад

No problem, Matt!

@earlgreybeard 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Andrew. That was helpful. I also use the 3-camera setup for my annual music challenge, but film medieval musicians in an old castle! One challenge there is that my shots can look really dull thanks to some of the backgrounds (or my poor skills). Also, I can only pick up room sound with a couple of decent mics in X/Y. With multiple unamplified acts in a concert who also move around, it would be difficult to place mics specifically. From what you suggest, I might add a central redundant cardioid mic, and above all try to be more creative with the active camera. Thanks for the inspiration.

@andrewsaraceni 8 месяцев назад

No problem, glad to hear it was helpful! Yeah that definitely sounds like a situation that'd require some experimentation to get the best audio. A few well positioned mics around the stage/band into a central recorder might be the best bet.

@lisabuie1952 9 месяцев назад

Really great video, and just what I was looking for. Thanks!!

@andrewsaraceni 9 месяцев назад

No problem Lisa, glad you found it helpful!

@davidmeister_ch 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the useful information. So far I only have shot videos of gigs I play at myself, but I soon will be filming without playing 🙂 Loved what you said about stabilizing the tripods. Very useful! Thanks!

@andrewsaraceni 9 месяцев назад

No problem David, glad you found it useful!

@robertehahntx Год назад

Dude the BOA BAG tip is so clutch. Had this exact problem thank you so much.

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

No problem, Robert!

@Shadowsnshades Год назад

These tips are very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing.

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

No problem, glad to hear they're helpful!

@agenericaccount3935 2 года назад

A good bit of information here. Haven’t ever filmed an event, but probably will still use some of this for my own work going forward.

@andrewsaraceni 2 года назад

Thanks, yeah a fair amount of this can definitely be applied to other events/shoots too.

@rngthorr 6 месяцев назад

Thats a very good video mate, helped me a lot, thanks bud!

@andrewsaraceni 6 месяцев назад

No problem, glad to hear it helped!

@kevinwhite1671 2 месяца назад

You......are a GOD! Thank you, because this is all of exactly what I needed to see and hear. Just a perfect, straightforward strategy for everything I needed!

@andrewsaraceni 2 месяца назад

haha. Hardly a god, but thanks Kevin, I appreciate that. Glad you found it helpful!

@thefrankfactorshow Год назад

Thanks for the tips! Solid advice and video.

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Thanks!

@samskrzeczynski1537 2 года назад

I've been shooting Multicam stuff for awhile now and learnt the hard way a few of things you have mentioned, good tips!

@andrewsaraceni 2 года назад

Thanks Sam! Same here, it's a quick way to learn what not to do again, that's for sure. 😂

@MikeSimpson1 9 месяцев назад

Such a great video. Excellent tips. Thank you

@andrewsaraceni 9 месяцев назад

No problem, Mike!

@IanPyle 4 месяца назад

This was extremely helpful, I have a live event coming up and this covered all of my concerns!

@andrewsaraceni 4 месяца назад

Thanks Ian, glad to hear it helped!

@youritguy1 8 месяцев назад

This is a great video. Love the tips and your perspective on things so thank you.. Gives me a lot to think about. Now I do love the idea of putting weights on the tripods, genius.

@andrewsaraceni 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Jose, I appreciate that!

@gcprost Год назад

I shoot a lot of Multicam concerts. I would agree with everything you said here, but I must admit I’ve never had to weigh down my tripods. I think one of the things I struggled with early on was color matching my cameras. Now I use two GH5’s, a GH5 Mk2 and a Panasonic AJ HPX 270 so matching cameras is less of a challenge.

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Definitely, having multiples of the same camera make (and/or model) is a big time saver, in a number of ways.

@splitzkeyz 9 месяцев назад

Thanks.. a lot of great reminders. My worst moments were all covered except one: setting at least one camera iso/aperture to be never blown out by the super-bright spotlight on the soloist…

@andrewsaraceni 8 месяцев назад

No problem, Neal! Yeah uneven/bright lighting is always a challenge... I've had that happen to me too. My video around handling overexposure in FCPX talks about a similar experience.

@adam.foster 11 месяцев назад

Great video Andrew. I'm shooting my first live performance tomorrow night, and your tips made me consider aspects which I hadn't thought about like weighing down your tripod to eliminate bass rumble shakes. It's just a bit of fun these days as opposed to money making, but anyhow your advice and expertise is certainly appreciated. Keep up the good work!

@andrewsaraceni 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Adam, hope you have a great first show!

@adam.foster 11 месяцев назад

@@andrewsaraceni Thanks Andrew, it was fun but also challenging and educational. I learnt a lot about what worked and what to do better next time. Video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BV84ujkIw40.html

@andrewsaraceni 11 месяцев назад

@@adam.foster Congrats Adam! Glad to see it went well. Always a learning opportunity; there's new things I learn and take away from every gig.

@audiobunny1767 Год назад

Thanks 🙏 Awesome video! Can definitely relate to weighing down tripods! Definitely going get me some of those weight bags! H6 is a great tool as well. A good trick I've learned is to take a split from the bass DI, kick and main vocals wirelessly and feed to H6 with those. Thanks again! New Subbie!

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

No problem, thanks for the sub!

@timothycasey4990 Год назад

Love the tips on doing concerts! Thanks for sharing!

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

No problem, Timothy; glad you liked them!

@timothycasey4990 Год назад

If you are local to the Chicago area I may have an opportunity to collaborate with you on a gig. Please let me know if you are near Chicago. Thanks

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

@@timothycasey4990 Ahh thanks, I'm based out of the Philadelphia/New Jersey area, but let me know if you're ever over my way.

@chrisdoratproductions8680 8 месяцев назад

Totally agree with dual recording the show, and I weigh down my tripod.

@Refusetoagegracefully 7 месяцев назад

Great video. Getting to the end of my concert videography career. Wish I would have had pointers for audio years ago and access to set up multiple cameras at shows. Its been hit or miss with the quality that I get but at least I have full memories of the shows I see .

@andrewsaraceni 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Steven! Yeah it's a process for learning; so many things I wish I did early on that took time to figure out/find the best approach for.

@thelovelyvalc 6 месяцев назад

EXCELLENT VIDEO THANK YOU

@andrewsaraceni 6 месяцев назад

No problem, Val!

@MattLunser Год назад

Thank you!! I got some great points. I have been using GoPro 10 in 5k and then editing in post, i.e. pan/zoom but the batter life on those are not very good!

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

No problem Matthew, glad to hear it helped! Yes you'll definitely fare better with battery life on most mirrorless or DSLR cameras (e.g. 2-3 hours in 4K 24fps for me).

@chrisdoratproductions8680 8 месяцев назад

With my experience, I used to try and set the white balance, now I go with auto white balance. And even with ISO, I have gotten burned while doing the sound check the lights where brighter then during the show at time it was allot more dimly lit. So now I also go with Auto ISO, I do agree with the setting focus to manual.

@andrewsaraceni 8 месяцев назад

That's interesting, I've been burned many more times with auto-values than with manually setting them. But a lot of it is monitoring things (e.g. ISO and changing lighting conditions), or knowing how to work with the Kelvin scale. Auto ISO could certainly work with the right bounds on your min and max values.

@richardandgloriasullivan7840 2 года назад

Hey Andrew, have you ever checked out the metering mode feature (setting) "highlight" ??? It is supposed to be good when shooting or filming a stage that has different lighting. This metering mode option is on the A7IV. Good tips, thanks!

@andrewsaraceni 2 года назад

Thanks! I normally use multi mode 90+% of the time for metering. I could see highlight being useful for concerts, but potentially deceptive if you have a bright stage light, etc. in the shot, or anything brighter than the subject.

@productionphoto5562 Год назад

Amazing tips

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Thanks!

@stewartent2009 Год назад

thanks, lots of help, gonna try to record my wife bday party and we have a band, Very helpful tips.Wish me luck

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Thanks Stewart, I'm sure you'll do great!

@coreyoflanagan6055 Год назад

So helpful, thank you! Not sure if you will see this in time, but what would you advise for camera positions with shooting a gig with just 2 cams? Would you leave one static and move around with the other?

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

No problem! Exactly, for two-camera setups, I've usually done one locked-off wide shot, and then a mobile angle (handheld, gimbal) that can ideally go medium/tight.

@toys2work 3 месяца назад

I dont record concert/bar videos but there are some great tips. I assumed I would put cameras on autofocus but didnt realize like you said that people could walk past the camera and through the focus off for a while etc etc. But the tips I would be worried about doing a single or multii camera shoot would be...someone knocking over the tripod/equipment, spilling beer on the lens, or stealing some gear either during the show or at end of the show. I also wonder if more wireless mikes would be needed so fans dont trip on the mike cables or if the band allows you to plug your jacks into their PA.

@andrewsaraceni 3 месяца назад

Thanks! It's definitely a different strategy depending on how crowded the bar is, the band that's playing, etc. In the situation you mentioned, I'd probably have a dedicated camera operator or two and place tripods further away from the crowd, looking down over the crowd at the band. I usually don't have a problem tapping off of the PA from the band. Mic cables aren't an issue so long as it's kept to the stage area.

@GaryMeadowsMusic Год назад

Thanks great advice, planning on doing a shoot soon of my own music, singer songwriter. I have 3 nikon d3200 and zoom h6, some nice mics.a few lights a great space. Wish me luck.

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Thanks Gary, I'm sure you'll crush it!

@markh5481 Год назад

I’ve filmed a fair few live concerts and would more or less agree with all of you points. I use a crossed pair (ORTF) in a smaller venue and 4 cameras. For outside gigs I use a Tascam 4 track recorder to ensure the PA sound and the crossed pair are in sync. I then need to slip the PA sound a few ms to get the two pairs absolutely aligned. I started with 3 cameras but now use 4 as that made the edits easier.

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Great points, thanks Mark! I've considered going beyond 3 cameras for future shows (depends on budget, and if there's additional shooters/cam ops).

@markh5481 Год назад

My usual filming location has a few constraints and 3 fairly static shots and one which I change more frequently has been the best compromise. There is an audience that has paid to attend and so the filming can’t be too obtrusive.

@AudaryaisticPhotography 5 месяцев назад

Excellent tips. Thank you. What would you recommend for one on-camera mic to record everything having drums, keyboard, vocals, and audience in one mid-sized church room? Something that has bass recording without cutting and clear unmuffled sound.

@andrewsaraceni 5 месяцев назад

No problem! I use the Rode VideoMic NTG as my main shotgun mic of choice, and it covers performances well. That said, my Zoom H6 has even more options for recording audio than an on-camera mic (e.g. XLR inputs, built-in XY mics).

@danieldougan269 Год назад

I love crane shots. They can definitely add some production value to a concert recording if you want to make it look more like a proper concert movie. With DSLR and mirrorless cameras (I own two mirrorless cameras myself), I would worry about everything staying in focus due to the shallower depth of field. Isn't this the kind of scenario where a camcorder might make sense, at least for the wide shot? I will say, a lot of these tips could also apply to filming weddings, meetings, or other live events. Good audio is so important, and so many people overlook it!

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

All very true! Yeah a crane/jib would be a great addition depending on the size and budget of the show. You could still do a lessened depth of field on these cameras (just ensure the f stop is adjusted), but camcorders could work for many of the wide angles with similar results.

@josuastangl7140 4 месяца назад

I‘m trying to film my own band (while playing) and the 30min record time limit is such a pain haha So I need that camera accessible from stage while playing (wide lens from the side of the stage). And I also mount my iPhone to be above us at the very back in the center looking towards the crown (ultra wide lens). Those two angles + when someone in the crowd shoots some handheld phone footage can sometimes turn out quite interesting, but I’m still looking for more interesting places to mount my cameras for better angles.

@andrewsaraceni 4 месяца назад

Shots from the crowd looking towards the stage (center, sides) are great if you can manage it, even if they're locked off. Otherwise, on-stage shots (sides, specific players) are also good.

@IMDABROWN 2 года назад

I was about to order another ankle weight to use with my C-Stands, I like this Matthews Boa Bag better. Thanks

@andrewsaraceni 2 года назад

No problem! Yeah the Boa Bags are great, I use them on my C-stands too.

@mediacopycatkillers 2 года назад

Great tips man! Especially your last tip: what cameras can you suggest do NOT have a time limit, that I can leave running/not access please?

@andrewsaraceni 2 года назад

Thanks! I know most of Sony's models released since 2019 don't have the limit. e.g. a7S III, a7 IV, a7C, a6100, a6400, a6600, etc. Mostly depends on your budget.

@mediacopycatkillers 2 года назад

@@andrewsaraceni supercool, thanks!

@sora8537 Год назад

@@mediacopycatkillers I believe all brands stopped that delirium by 2019 :)

@user-ol8ry3cl3l 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Andrew! What about ISO - Auto ISO? what about exposure? S-log3? what abput LED flikering light? Thank you!

@andrewsaraceni 9 месяцев назад

No problem! I cover a lot of those topics around the 4:45 mark. For flicker, I'd check out my short that talks about the Variable Shutter feature. For most concerts I shoot S-Cinetone over S-Log3 to help with noise and make grading a bit easier.

@sora8537 Год назад

I really loved this ESSENTIAL. You preciselly covered everything I need for tomorrow. That 2 mm wide angle lens you got is nasty though ^^ ! :) ...

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Thanks, hope it all goes well! haha Yeah the 20mm G can do it all.

@Sergio.GonzalezPrats 2 месяца назад

I record classical music videos, and for some reason general static angles don’t usually work for me unless I put some fake camera movement in post, what’s your take on this? I recently got a 70-200 and a 105-300 lens to be able to do medium and tight shots from far away

@andrewsaraceni 2 месяца назад

I actually think static angles work well, so long as you're mixing in a few of them with different focal lengths, or have one or more angles that have motion (gimbal, handheld, etc.). But slow, simple zooms in post or cropping are a great way around that.

@qinyilian7976 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. I’m shooting concerts with my phone so the shaking is such a trouble. Not sure whether sandbag would solve this problem 😢

@andrewsaraceni 8 месяцев назад

No problem! It'll definitely help, but you may need a couple of them (or a heavier bag).

@SFLfights 2 месяца назад

Hi, thanks for this video. When you plug the recorder in the soundboard, why you don't plug each instrument individually with xlr cables in the recorder (1 per track) instead of just getting the stereo mix of the board, so you can mix the tracks after? Is it because there's not enough connectors for all the intruments or there's another reason? Thanks!

@andrewsaraceni 2 месяца назад

No problem! That's a good question - sound engineer is usually working with a 16 or 32 input board, so not really feasible. For a bigger show, the proper way would be to capture the show digitally and do a multitrack mixdown in post. But, that's a different kind of option for a different budget of gig entirely. 🙂

@SFLfights 2 месяца назад

@@andrewsaraceni Ok thanks :)

@sebastianpage8507 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video 🙏 Maybe you could add that most pro venues have a digital mixer witch means in most cases you can ask the sound guy for seperate audio tracks that you can get directly on to a usb if u bring one. Id take a one camera film with good audio over a 8 camera film with ambience room mics any day 😊 but you need to know how to mix and master audio ofc Again thanks!

@andrewsaraceni 8 месяцев назад

No problem, Sebastian! Yeah, I wish more venues/sound engineers were equipped to handle multitracking; it still seems more the exception rather than the rule, in my experience. Though for any serious gig, I'd sooner have them budget for a dedicated sound engineer just to do a multitrack, mix it down, etc.

@sebastianpage8507 8 месяцев назад

Yeah true. But bringing a usb dosent take any efort thank god 😋 so its worth the try! Keep up the good work 🙏💪

@KASSKELPRESENTA 8 месяцев назад

nice tips, If you do a concert with 3 different cameras, what color profile do you recommend in the 3 cameras (sony, panasonic, canon =) so that later I can match? thanks

@andrewsaraceni 8 месяцев назад

I would probably either pick a Rec. 709 profile (e.g. PP Off for Sony) so they're close in-camera, or pick a log profile for each camera and match them up later.

@g32.recitales Год назад

Thank you so much for your tips and information! Would you mind telling me what cameras do you use?

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

No problem! I have the gear I used in the description, but specifically for most of these it's the Sony a7S III, a7 IV, and a7 III.

@g32.recitales Год назад

@@andrewsaraceni amazing gear! Top notch

@LATINOS4K 6 месяцев назад

how do you make the audio not saturated during a concert on the RODE VideoMic NTG Hybrid Analog

@andrewsaraceni 6 месяцев назад

It can definitely get peak-y/clipped if you're not careful. I keep the camera mic preamp volume low, and the -20db pad on the mic to further lower the volume.

@tomv3b Год назад

Wondering how you deal with mixed Led and Tungsten lighting. I split difference and white balance at 4000k, but get a purple glow under Leds, any tips?

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

I usually find myself either at 3500K or 4000K for most concert situations with split lighting, so similar to you. Getting rid of specific colors/hues I leave to post, e.g. shifting the tint away from magenta, or a Hue vs. Hue or Hue vs. Sat adjustment.

@milou2997 11 месяцев назад

Oo awesome tutorial! Hoping anyone can answer my question on the audio: how do you use both audio sources? Do you layer them? Any rules for switching back and forth?

@andrewsaraceni 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! Usually just one at a time, but you could experiment with enabling more than one once you multicam everything. I would only switch during a song if it's critical, otherwise keep the same source (if it's good) per song.

@milou2997 10 месяцев назад

@@andrewsaraceni Thanks, makes sense!

@nicot33ns Год назад

At 1:54 please where can I find that boya adapter? I’ve been looking for something exactly like that

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

I have a link to it in the video description, it's this model: amzn.to/3JTWOzS

@robotbarbarian 9 месяцев назад

Hi Andrew. Thanks for posting this video - it's a huge help! I have a Sony A7 iii myself and have my first live video shoot coming up. I know it's only 8-bit log but I was wondering if I could good (enough) shots using say .MOV? Was going for faster processing time and space-saving on the card. What are your thoughts?

@andrewsaraceni 9 месяцев назад

No problem, and congrats on your first upcoming shoot! I've shot plenty with Sony's 8-bit cameras in the past, and they've still held up fine for video. S-Log2 would be better on those in terms of log, but in-camera color too with light grading (e.g. Cine4/Pro, Movie) also is a great look.

@robotbarbarian 9 месяцев назад

@@andrewsaraceni Thank you, Andrew! I wondered if you could answer another question? I don't have the means to use similar cameras for the shoot so it's going to be a mashup of 3 cameras - all with different capabilities. What format should I shoot in to make all three results look relatively close in post? Using a Blackmagic 6K for front/center camera, Sony A7iii on a gimbal, and the band is providing a Zoom Handy cam (which is limited to 4k/MOV). I certainly don't want to use BM6K filming in 6K but rather a comparable 4K format as with the Sony. Confused! Any help is appreciated

@andrewsaraceni 9 месяцев назад

@@robotbarbarian I'd go for 4K 24fps, and a Rec. 709-like profile in all of them. You can leverage slightly better compression, 10-bit, BRAW, etc. in the BMPCC since it can, if you want. Regardless, it might take a bit of work to get them all to match color-wise in post.

@robotbarbarian 9 месяцев назад

@@andrewsaraceni Thank you so much for your help! I already feel more confident. I also considered the computer processing I would need for BRAW and Sony's S-log and wondered if there was an overall compromise that a single compressed format would be easier to work with. I have the last gen Intel 8-core MacBook Pro and tho it's wonderful, I wonder if it could handle so much RAW format stuff in post

@andrewsaraceni 9 месяцев назад

@@robotbarbarian Haven't tried BRAW, but I could edit S-Log2/3 footage on my old Intel Mac (from the a7 III) w/o issue. It's more so the compression/codec than anything. I'd do some quick tests beforehand to see what it can handle.

@Zizos 9 месяцев назад

Are the lights usually daylight? I guess for indoor eat/drink places the white light could be tungsten but usually they are daylight. RGB lights are pretty much always daylight. How do you set WB?

@andrewsaraceni 9 месяцев назад

5600K is a safe bet, but I also often find myself doing either 4000K or 4500K to compensate for other surrounding light sources, differences in lighting, etc. as you mentioned.

@Zizos 9 месяцев назад

@@andrewsaraceni Thanks. I'll keep it mind. Maybe more towards 4500 as I filmed once inside a EDM club around at around 3200k and the lights were kinda bluish like moonlight.

@hottierod 8 месяцев назад

This is pretty cool but i was wondering what would be the best settings for a camera that's not a DSLR like a Cinema Camera ex Sony fs5? shooting Raw etc, with the exposure as you were saying for a rock concert with all the lighting and going dark etc

@andrewsaraceni 8 месяцев назад

If you have a cinema camera setup and the operators/time to monitor it, shooting in log would definitely give you more flexibility to grade in post. Assuming you're aware of noise, etc. and how to expose the image properly. For that, S-Log2 is probably best in the FS5.

@hottierod 7 месяцев назад

ok cool Thanks how do you think is the best way in controlling the low light environment? like between f1.4 to f1.8 iso 1200?@@andrewsaraceni

@andrewsaraceni 7 месяцев назад

@@hottierod 24 fps and corresponding shutter speed, definitely a shallower DOF aperture/lens like you said. That should keep your ISO at a reasonable level.

@mmaged2287 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. For small concerts(audience of 300, vocalist + jazz trio), what would be the best xy alternative for a Zoom F3? I plan to use a zoom f3 for the board and one for ambience as well. Would pencil condensers like the rode m5 or lewitt 040 suffice or maybe a shotgun mic like a Rode ntg5? Would it be best to mount directly to the zoom f3 without xlr cables or use an ORTF system? Also, instead of on camera would it make more sense to mount on a mini tripod on the stage between the speakers and band as you show for larger venues on one of your other videos?

@andrewsaraceni 5 месяцев назад

No problem! Condenser mics like the Rode M5s or Sennheiser e 614s could be great options for individual/instrument mics, or you could use them in a pair to do an ORTF setup. I'd say a lot of it depends on the setup of the band, and what you intend to do in post - e.g. an almost ready-to-go recording, vs. doing a more elaborate mixdown by track.

@mmaged2287 5 месяцев назад

@@andrewsaraceni Thank you for the info! I was hoping to use a similar setup to your h6 from a distance(6-10ft from stage) to capture ambience as well as a safety track in case the board fails. Would the Tascam portacapture x8’s built in mics be comparable to your h6 setup(built in xy mic) Would the range be just as effective? I was thinking of potentially purchasing that instead of a second zoom f3.

@andrewsaraceni 5 месяцев назад

@@mmaged2287 The X8's mics look to be similar, adjustable XY stereo configuration to the H6's, but I haven't gotten to test them out.

@mmaged2287 5 месяцев назад

@@andrewsaraceni Thank you! Also, I do have a question about your setup. Is there a reason you use two h6s(one with xy for ambience and one for the board) instead of one h6 mixing the board and xy mic( facing the crowd)? Does the use of two h6 recorders give you a better stereo image of the room and better manipulation in post?

@andrewsaraceni 5 месяцев назад

@@mmaged2287 Mostly to reduce cables and clutter running everywhere, and for more redundancy. But you could get away with one unit with the right setup/circumstances.

@mmaged2287 4 месяца назад

Hi Andrew. I’m shooting a multi-cam(2 cameras, one camera locked off in the furthest row and then a gimbal for closer to stage) camera setup for a concert in a few days and I just found out I can’t make the rounds(checking cameras to see if they are still recording) as it’s stadium style seating(have to take stairs to get back to locked off camera) in a small theater and I cant be obtrusive to audience. Do you have a solution for this? The locked off camera(GH5) does not have a recording limit, but I like to check batteries and make sure it’s recording. Thanks in advance.

@andrewsaraceni 4 месяца назад

I'd look into a dummy battery setup and just plug the camera into AC power in that case, or do a larger (V-Mount) to dummy battery to ensure you have enough power for the full show.

@mmaged2287 4 месяца назад

@@andrewsaraceni Thank you for the quick reply! The show is only 80min so I was going to use my s5 battery(compatible, light and gives it about 1hr 40min) and leave it recording the whole show. I’m just concerned someone could accidentally power off or turn off the recording during the show. I usually make the rounds for multi-cam setups(conferences, concerts) but this venue doesn’t give me that option. Thanks again!!

@MilesSpearman 5 месяцев назад

Hi Andrew, This is fantastic. I was curious . Do you have a tutorial on how to use that Zoom mic to record the audio from a live venue? I want to do that for my next gig, after I get the Zoom, but I don’t know how to go about it. Also, wanted to ask if you have any affiliate links, would love for you to receive a kick back, because I am about to get those two audio recorders because of you.

@andrewsaraceni 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Miles! I don't have a specific tutorial on it, but my Zoom H6 review video might be of help in a few of those areas: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gIv72QRUBYE.html And I also do offer 1-on-1 consultations for more assistance. I have affiliate links in the description of this video you can use, I appreciate it. 🙂

@harry54ck Год назад

Amazing points but I didn't get what I was expecting for. The question is for the camera man or men: The role of manual and autofocus during the capture. How autofocus is useful or even can be harmful? How it is generally important when choosing a camera?

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

It all depends on how you shoot and use your cameras. I think AF is great for a shot/angle with an operator behind it, and will usually let you get more shots quicker/faster. For locked off shots it can also help, but MF will prevent other people, subjects, etc. from getting in the way and throwing off the shot unintentionally. Some people are fine with MF-only cameras, but for most of my gigs (concerts included), AF is essential and is a big reason I shoot Sony.

@Thomasjcolbert82 Год назад

Hi, great videos! I just started watching you. I want to invest in this H6. I’m assuming this would work good for loud rock music? I typically put my camera up front with a white angle lens using a video mic Pro. But the video sound is either too loud and it distorts or if I make it lower it’s too low . I’m just starting to get into recording music like this and I honestly don’t have any idea how to set my camera sound settings up the right way . I’m shooting with a Canon EOS R5. I assume you have a video on how to set your audio up on your camera or what you want to see? But in any case this age 6 should be a nice addition, I’m assuming?

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Thanks Tom! Yes the H6 would be great for capturing louder rock music. There are -20db pads for each of the XLR inputs, and the XY mic can record a -12db backup track to help with loud distortion issues. For the cameras, I basically keep my camera mic preamp volume low (e.g. at 5 on my Sony's), and then use my Rode VideoMic NTGs to control volume there, usually using the -20db pad on the mic to help with volume there.

@Thomasjcolbert82 Год назад

@@andrewsaraceni hi really appreciate your response!! so on my camera I should set the internal mic to about a quarter I would imagine? Then I use the DV gain on the road microphone itself? I know when the music playing you don’t want to go above 12 DB on the meter on the camera. Do they make like a little Bluetooth adapter so I can plug that in to the microphone and put the microphone somewhere else separate from my camera? Like a little Bluetooth adapter? Sorry for these novice questions, but I’m just getting into the video and audio aspect. I’m a photographer first. But my friends that are in a band or hoping I can get better at video. Do you have a link for the piece that your H6 that sits on the camera? is that plug directly into the camera itself as well? By the way, I’m using Siri so sorry if this doesn’t look like perfect English lol. I’m trying to see if I can invest in one of these devices as I’m just doing a simple set up record on a tripod and take video. Right now I just want to make the best of my current rode video mic Pro.

@Thomasjcolbert82 Год назад

@@andrewsaraceni I also have different settings like turn on windscreen and automatic attenuation. I have to look at my camera again and tell you.

@Thomasjcolbert82 Год назад

Is this even a proper microphone to use for a video and concerts? can it except all the different frequencies and bass.

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

@@Thomasjcolbert82 No problem! Setting it to a quarter sounds about right, settings-wise. You really want to stay under 0db - anything beyond this will clip. Not sure about any Bluetooth adapter for monitoring, but the link for the shock mount for the H6 I use is in the video description (Boya BY-C20).

@willowtandy9162 Год назад

Good stuff. I think some auto functions can be useful on your hand held though. Especially when you want to pan to audience and your ISO is stuck. The one function you always lock is shutter or else that footage won’t sync well and will look strange. Another thing is you’re rarely if ever going to get a good center stage image if there’s an audience there and you’re cam isn’t elevated somehow. A nice side angled shot often looks better anyway and you can see the drummer. Use a wide angle, something like 24 mm

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

Thanks, and great points! Yeah you'll definitely have more freedom for auto functions on any rig with an operator. e.g. I use autofocus a lot on my handheld setup.

@SWEETSTATIK День назад

Hi so I just started going to raves and bought a DJI pocket 3 to record videos , also got the DJI mic 2 and no matter what settings I used the bass is too much for the microphone any suggestions for a better microphone I’m looking for a plug and go microphone something I don’t got to do much editing to thank you !

@andrewsaraceni 22 часа назад

Pretty sure some external mics are supported via USB-C. e.g. Rode VideoMic Go 2. I use the Rode VideoMic NTG, which would be great as it has a -20db cut to help with loud volume/bass situations.

@SWEETSTATIK 18 часов назад

@@andrewsaraceni just watched a few videos and the -20 on the NTG should work great and it plugs into the DJI pocket 3 via USBC so ima buy it and try it out I got a festival on Monday so wish me luck! , thank you you saved me so much money I almost bought the mic pro plus just because I heard it was a good microphone

@andrewsaraceni 18 часов назад

@@SWEETSTATIK No problem, good luck on the gig!

@SWEETSTATIK 9 часов назад

@@andrewsaraceni I have another question on the rode website there’s multiple NGT’s 1-5 do I assume it’s just the new generations so the ngt5 is the one the get correct ?

@syd1015 Год назад

What setup would you prefer for concert who you only have far end location access? What camera setup, camera setting & lens will you be using and also the audio?

@andrewsaraceni Год назад

From far away, make sure you have good telephoto lenses (e.g. 70-200, 135 or 85mm). Settings I'd pretty much handle the same, audio though I'd definitely rely on a board feed/mix and some mics or other audio recorders closer to the stage.

@syd1015 Год назад

@@andrewsaraceni Wow! Thank you so much for this.