Concert footage suggestions?

[timlitton]

Hey guys, I'm filming a concert tomorrow night at our Coliseum. I'll be using 2 hvx200's with fs-100's in tow.

I've searched the forums and found differing opinions as to how this should be done... (24pN vs 30p vs 60i etc). I haven't had a ton of experience on these cameras and most of what I have done is worlds different than this concert. I usually have a controlled environment that I can light and re-take scenes if I have to.

So... I've seen some pretty amazing things from this forum from some pretty talented people. Any and all suggestions are welcome...

Framerates? Scene settings? Pitfalls that screwed you but taught you a lesson? Best imported beer at a reasonable price? Okay, not the last one, but you get the idea.

Thanks in advance to all.

 

[John Kary]

I realize you've already shot your show, but I'm writing a tutorial series on "How to pull off shooting a live concert." I touch on every part of production you need to consider when filming a concert, and many of the principals apply to any live event. Part 3 you might find the most useful, where I talk about selecting a camera (which you've already done) but also some of the general settings you should keep in mind as well. I don't go into detail on HVX settings specifically, but lay the groundwork for settings to be used across any camera.

http://www.titusfilms.com/blog/2007...f-taping-a-live-concert-videopart-1-overview/