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Using a shotgun mic
- Recording a musical performance from a shotgun mic on the camera is also not an ideal situation for live events but there are a few things you can do to make it work a little better for you. Here they are in order. First, try to use a high-quality, external shotgun mic mounted on the camera. Next, use the mic attenuation feature, if your camera has one, to avoid rumbling, over modulated audio, if you're positioned near loud speakers. And third, as best you can, try to position yourself in the sweet spot of the venue where the speakers aren't too far away or too close to the camera to get a good live room sound. Apart from that, if you're stationed in the audio sweet spot of the club, there's a very good chance that the patrons of that club are also stationed there and dancing there, and bumping you and your camera there. So I recommend standing in front of a wall, a column, or a pole, or otherwise finding a more defensible position from the crowd. An assistant or some caution tape…
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Tips on boosting your production value1m 46s
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Shooting with a shallow depth of field1m 36s
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Great audio and sound design2m 44s
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Keep your shots steady2m 32s
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Keep your camera moving2m 29s
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Location, location, location2m 15s
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Adding appropriate titles and FX1m 56s
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Hiring a colorist3m 38s
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Introduction to shooting discreetly1m 1s
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Scouting locations for a stealth shoot1m 47s
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Traveling and shooting low profile1m 25s
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Recording audio discreetly1m 25s
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Using discreet cameras and camerawork2m 22s
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Running interference1m 24s
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Adding production value with local resources1m 13s
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Always have a plan B55s
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Seven tips for better managing your crew3m 13s
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Hiring is half the work2m 53s
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Understand how each person likes to work1m 34s
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