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Gear to bring on your sports shoot
From the course: Pro Video Tips
Gear to bring on your sports shoot
- For the most part consumer cameras won't really cut it for shooting the big game or covering a boxing match but they can be effective for shooting close coverage of solo action sports like skateboarding, skiing or surfing, or anything else where you can get in nice and close. Of course there are also action sports cameras like the GoPro but those are primarily good for action and unique point of view shots. However, when it comes to choosing a main camera for shooting sporting events we have to step it up to at least a prosumer level to get the features that most come in handy when capturing sports and action videos. Almost any standard HD video camera or DSLR is up to the job but you want to look for a model that has as many of the following features as you can get. First off, optical image stabilization. Going to be doing a lot of handheld work and we've got to keep it steady. Built-in ND filters are also very good to have anytime you're shooting outdoors, so that's one downside…
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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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Get it all on paper first2m 6s
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Learn to delegate2m 12s
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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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Feed them good food31s
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Learn to speak their language1m 55s
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Goodbye1m 35s
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