01-07-2007, 03:53 PM
I was wondering if anyone can help with how to deal with getting your equipment in at the show. It would appear from what I have read so far that the band is continuing to allow filming/taping on this tour which is good.
I am filming a show coming up very soon. I filmed Calgary on the last tour and it was my first opportunity to film after finding out they allow taping/filming. I planned contingency incase they made me check in my gear and sure enough they did. When I mentioned that the hip allow filming the security guy said "I know for a fact that know taping is not allowed". I knew that was a losing battle so I checked in the camcorder that was in my bag. Because I had planned ahead I had another camcorder on me and I filmed the show stealth.
Shortly aftward when I checked the forum here I found out that people were able to get members of The Hip's crew to help them get their gear back out so they could film the show. I was sort of aware of this before going to this show but I had read that you had to ask for Mark Vreeken and I didn't think that would be possible and I didn't think any other member of their crew would care to go through the effort. Chris, I don't know if you can be of assistance here. Are most venues aware of the policy and therefore, don't hassle you? Or, do you pretty much have to go through the effort of finding someone to help get your gear back for you? It almost makes it more nerve-racking to go in and show them your gear. I also wonder if you get hassled much once you are in and your gear is all set up? Also, do have much trouble getting in with a full sized tripod and if so, what do you bring in as it appears most people are able to use a tripod.
Thanks for any advice that can be provided
I am filming a show coming up very soon. I filmed Calgary on the last tour and it was my first opportunity to film after finding out they allow taping/filming. I planned contingency incase they made me check in my gear and sure enough they did. When I mentioned that the hip allow filming the security guy said "I know for a fact that know taping is not allowed". I knew that was a losing battle so I checked in the camcorder that was in my bag. Because I had planned ahead I had another camcorder on me and I filmed the show stealth.
Shortly aftward when I checked the forum here I found out that people were able to get members of The Hip's crew to help them get their gear back out so they could film the show. I was sort of aware of this before going to this show but I had read that you had to ask for Mark Vreeken and I didn't think that would be possible and I didn't think any other member of their crew would care to go through the effort. Chris, I don't know if you can be of assistance here. Are most venues aware of the policy and therefore, don't hassle you? Or, do you pretty much have to go through the effort of finding someone to help get your gear back for you? It almost makes it more nerve-racking to go in and show them your gear. I also wonder if you get hassled much once you are in and your gear is all set up? Also, do have much trouble getting in with a full sized tripod and if so, what do you bring in as it appears most people are able to use a tripod.
Thanks for any advice that can be provided