Very good advice. I work for a TV station in Philly and I shoot Eagles games but I’m using my ENG camera. I do however shoot my son’s football games with my Sony A7iii. I would add a couple more suggestions. Don’t nobody look at me sideways on this one 🤣 You can go get a pack of Depends that look like boxer shorts. If you think you are gonna need to use the bathroom during a game make sure to put on some depends before you hit the field. You can take a leak right in your shorts or pants and nobody will even know lol! No pee stains on your pants will show through. I laughed when someone told me to do it but it makes sense. The other tip along with hand warmers in the cold months is get some battery operated heated gloves. I have some and depending on the setting will last 2-6 hours. The ones I have can be charged with a portable power bank too. The hand warmers are cool but those heated gloves are even better.
I just ran across your channel and as a fellow sports photography RU-vidr, congratulations on some great content. Also, I'm moving from 15 years of sports still photography experience and expanding into sports video productions. Your videos have helped me in that journey. Thanks!
Thank you so much for making this video. As a newish videographer trying to get started in football content, it isn’t that easy finding the right video with all the information you need to be successful. I hope to see more like this. ❤
dawg i swear!!!!! i wanted the professional look for so long thinking ima get it with a dslr😂 silly me . but i started renting some sony gear and my god….. what a difference bro lol . Dtv definitely knows what he’s talking about
Nice! Thanks for the tips! Would you recommend shooting vertical or normal landscape for video? I know lots of people want the vertical look for instagram but I feel like horizontal gives better results?
@@ericcapturesnot yet but I’ve determined horizontal is best but I got a Gimble for vertical. Just obviously keep in mind if you start a video one way you gotta finish it like that or the footage won’t make sense when in the editing suit
Hey man I use the Sony Zv-E10. It's definitely a little bit limiting but it still works for practicing shots and game recaps! I just video my brother's high school team!
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:13 *🏈 Introduction to filming football videos like a professional, emphasizing the importance of equipment and skill balance.* 01:11 *📷 Importance of camera selection for football videography, focusing on models like the Sony A7 III and Canon RP.* 02:36 *🎥 Recommended lens choices for football videography, highlighting the 24-70mm, 70-200mm, and 100-400mm for different field situations.* 05:24 *🎬 Camera settings advice, emphasizing high frame rates like 120 FPS and matching shutter speed to frame rate for optimal video quality.* 07:16 *📐 Importance of positioning and angles in football videography, recommending strategic placement near the end zone for best shots.* 10:18 *📝 Key tips for successful football videography, including continuous recording, minimizing distractions, and preparing for outdoor conditions.* Made with HARPA AI
I have a 28-70 right now but later in the year (unfortunately after this years football season) I’m getting a 70-200 I think I’m good on a 28-70 for right now.
With football videos, BREAK the shutter rule! S Log 3 at 60fps or 120fps and shutter at 1/400 and apature of f/4. Definitely invest in a 70-200 or in my case the Tamron 75-180mm. With most other video work I do stick to the shutter rule (double the frame rate), but, with football it looks even better when you break the rules. Just my opinion.
I definitely agree that depending on editing style or what you’ll be using the video for, breaking the shutter rule is ok. But for beginners learning, they should definitely stick to the basics and work their way from there.
So the R6 shoots in 1080p 120 and 4k60, isn’t it more worth to shoot 4k60 so i can crop vertically for reels and whatnot while also being able to edit in full 4k horizontally?
I disagree on keeping things at 180 degree shutter rule. Overcranking is a common practice in sports videography. This helps get super crisp/almost jittery footage, which when you slow it down keeps the frames crisp. Play with it, I really like what overcranking looks like.
Yeah I definitely agree. I teach the general rule as a starting guide. Everything in this field is all about it creativity. I even know some creators who shoot sports in 24fps for certain unique shots.
I’m getting ready also to start shooting football games and maybe high school basketball but the thing is right now I’m just trying to make sure I have the perfect camera and I like the way you explained everything highly thinking about getting this one or the canon
Great video all around and nice work. My question is, if your filming 120p at 4k, what is your usual game-long file size? Im assuming you need close to 300gb, maybe more.
I don't usually record the entire game. I record play-by-play. If there are any dead plays, I delete the footage. I typically end with about 100 GB of files.
"A monitor is not necessary" Tell that to my 50 year old eyes. Trust me, if you're old you'll need a monitor or a Black Magic with the nice big screen. We need Jitterbug cameras. 😂
How much should thia cost? If i hired someone who mainly did photography but had all the gear knew how to use it what woule be a reasonable rate? In southern California?
I think since your giving out excellent tips, your main focus was CAMERA, Camera is key, you mentioned shutter but what about White Balance, ISO all these are key settings and need to be mentioned, Let's mention ALL settings on the Camera that are important, also show us your BEST QUICK response Focus setting that you use on your camera to get the fastest response for those that might be using Auto Focus, other than that Great Video.
I have no in field experience with that camera, but based of off what I just researched, it will work. However, you will be limited. It is a crop sensor what plays a major part in how your lenses look. Other than that, it seems fine.
Good stuff bro! Couple things. You will need a Neutral Density filter to bring your exposure down in bright sunlight. Especially if you are sticking to the double shutter speed "rule", which brings me to the next thing. You can break the double shutter speed rule. If you want your subject to be extra smooth, extra buttery, extra unrealistic, feel free to bring your shutter higher than double your frame rate. I do it with basketball with 60 fps and 200 shutter speed just because these basketball players are often moving really fast and throwing the ball around really fast. If you want to slow your footage down and get a really close up shot of the ball flying through the air, the ball will be blurry at only double the frame rate
I was just about to type this, the 180 rule is more for film while with sports (well for basketball) you wanna crank that shutter.. Everything else was perfectly illustrated.
