07-21-2016, 04:00 PM
I record video at every single concert I attend and I have a seat close to the front for Friday's show in Victoria. I also am a photographer and take photos at shows frequently.
Here's examplers of my work at the 2015 show in Victoria
A video I shot from the 2015 Victoria show: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH4uqcdht7Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH4uqcdht7Y</a><!-- m -->
My photos from the 2015 Victoria show: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://www.facebook.com/153430858133735/photos/?tab=album&album_id=594467187363431">https://www.facebook.com/15343085813373 ... 7187363431</a><!-- m -->
My question is, given this is the first show of what could be the final tour, do I record video of the show front to back? Do I record most of the show on video, but skip a few songs to take photos? Do I shoot both video and photos and only record a select few songs on video.
Now before anyone tells me to put the camera away and "live in the moment", taking photos and recording video is how I enjoy concerts. I like being able to relive the show years from now. I use a good point and shoot camera and never a cell phone. I stand still and keep my shots smooth and steady. And I record audio separately. My new camera even has a viewfinder that shuts off the LCD screen so I can avoid annoying those behind me.
If there isn't any issues with security I'll be able to:
1. Record audio from start to finish on an audio recorder with mics clipped on me.
2. Be able to record video of the show in 4K
3. Be able to take really good photos because I'm up close and the camera has a 1-inch sensor.
Part of me wants to record it front to back because so people can relive the entire show, but the other of me also wants to get some nice stills because I lucked out on getting a really close seat. Also at the same time I don't really want people to think I'm showing disrespect in these circumstances by having a camera in my face the whole time.
Here's examplers of my work at the 2015 show in Victoria
A video I shot from the 2015 Victoria show: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH4uqcdht7Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH4uqcdht7Y</a><!-- m -->
My photos from the 2015 Victoria show: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://www.facebook.com/153430858133735/photos/?tab=album&album_id=594467187363431">https://www.facebook.com/15343085813373 ... 7187363431</a><!-- m -->
My question is, given this is the first show of what could be the final tour, do I record video of the show front to back? Do I record most of the show on video, but skip a few songs to take photos? Do I shoot both video and photos and only record a select few songs on video.
Now before anyone tells me to put the camera away and "live in the moment", taking photos and recording video is how I enjoy concerts. I like being able to relive the show years from now. I use a good point and shoot camera and never a cell phone. I stand still and keep my shots smooth and steady. And I record audio separately. My new camera even has a viewfinder that shuts off the LCD screen so I can avoid annoying those behind me.
If there isn't any issues with security I'll be able to:
1. Record audio from start to finish on an audio recorder with mics clipped on me.
2. Be able to record video of the show in 4K
3. Be able to take really good photos because I'm up close and the camera has a 1-inch sensor.
Part of me wants to record it front to back because so people can relive the entire show, but the other of me also wants to get some nice stills because I lucked out on getting a really close seat. Also at the same time I don't really want people to think I'm showing disrespect in these circumstances by having a camera in my face the whole time.