Poetry Slam Event Recap

Dara Logan · August 18th, 2010, 02:15 PM

I shot a Poetry Slam a few weeks ago. Check it out and let me know what you think. I will be shooting this event again next week and every month until March. I really want to improve each month so that after March I'll be a "master" at this type of video. The client really wanted a fast-paced, aggressive, "raw" video so thats what I was going for.

I shot with a single A1 on 24F. I'm thinking of using 30F next time since its a live event and I've read that its the way to go for live events. I also may also be able to use a T2i on the shoot as well next time so I will be able to set my A1 wide to shoot the performers then walk around with the T2i to get b-roll shots.

I used a Rode shotgun mic mounted on my camera for audio. I'm thinking of trying to get a feed from the venues mixer next time so that I can get better audio.

Other than that let me know what you think. I have learned SO much from these forums already so your feedback on my product would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance!

http://www.youtube.com/v/N63GbVoTd98

Patrick Janka · August 27th, 2010, 11:00 PM

looked great! using sound from the board would definitely help, though, as the levels were inconsistent and clipped a lot.

Allan Black · August 28th, 2010, 07:06 AM

Great pres nice titles. Might be easier to try facing the Rode at the least distorted sounding room speaker. Not right close up, but back enough to include some room atmos. Take extra mic cable and stand as you'll probably have to get the mic off the camera.

A Bcam will add to it .. maybe try more dramatic CC in post. Doing it each month is great .. next March check the first one against the final one and you'll see you have become the master of it. :)
Cheers.

Kevin Lewis · August 29th, 2010, 09:32 AM

Very well done! What program did you use to make your titles?

August 18th, 2010, 02:15 PM	#1
Dara Logan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 30	Poetry Slam Event Recap - Feedback Appreciated I shot a Poetry Slam a few weeks ago. Check it out and let me know what you think. I will be shooting this event again next week and every month until March. I really want to improve each month so that after March I'll be a "master" at this type of video. The client really wanted a fast-paced, aggressive, "raw" video so thats what I was going for. I shot with a single A1 on 24F. I'm thinking of using 30F next time since its a live event and I've read that its the way to go for live events. I also may also be able to use a T2i on the shoot as well next time so I will be able to set my A1 wide to shoot the performers then walk around with the T2i to get b-roll shots. I used a Rode shotgun mic mounted on my camera for audio. I'm thinking of trying to get a feed from the venues mixer next time so that I can get better audio. Other than that let me know what you think. I have learned SO much from these forums already so your feedback on my product would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance! http://www.youtube.com/v/N63GbVoTd98

August 28th, 2010, 07:06 AM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Great pres nice titles. Might be easier to try facing the Rode at the least distorted sounding room speaker. Not right close up, but back enough to include some room atmos. Take extra mic cable and stand as you'll probably have to get the mic off the camera. A Bcam will add to it .. maybe try more dramatic CC in post. Doing it each month is great .. next March check the first one against the final one and you'll see you have become the master of it. :) Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

August 27th, 2010, 11:00 PM	#2
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	looked great! using sound from the board would definitely help, though, as the levels were inconsistent and clipped a lot.

August 29th, 2010, 09:32 AM	#4
Kevin Lewis Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, pa Posts: 705	Very well done! What program did you use to make your titles?