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Camera Details

RED Komodo 6K

Lens/Zoom: 70-200 • WB: 5000K • Shutter: 1/100–1/125 • ISO: 1000 • LUT: Radiant Pro LUT

Stage R Roaming Camera

Primary Coverage: Vocals and Congregation Shots
Secondary Coverage: BGVs and Instruments
Main Attributes: Vocals • Movement • Always usable

Shot Library

Slow Pace

  • Tips: Tight shot of lead vocal during slow moments.
  • Avoid: Moving too much in slow moments or on tight shots like this.

Slow Pace

  • Tips: Try to keep the frame from being flat. This means ensure the background is interesting and adds depth to the shot.
  • Avoid: A completely static shot. The slight movement in this shot is all the shot needs for this slow paced section.

Medium Pace

  • Tips: Slightly sway back and forth and move the camera around a little. No need to stress hold a perfectly steady shot.
  • Avoid: Holding a still shot during a song that is building. Build your movement with the song.

Medium Pace

  • Tips: Find interesting angles and perspectives to keep the shot dynamic.
  • Avoid: Getting shots that will distract the people in the shot from worshiping.

Fast Pace

  • Tips: Go from instrument to face and back.
  • Avoid: Going in one direction and assuming your shot is done so you stop moving. Keep moving until the director is off of you or you see another shot you can get.

Fast Pace

  • Tips: Don't be afraid to just move the camera around an interesting shot. The guitar and strumming is interesting, so add some fast movement to match.
  • Avoid: Not matching the energy of what you are shooting.

Rack Focus

  • Tips: A simple and quick rack focus can add some difference between shots if you are staying in a single area.
  • Avoid: Overdoing rack focus consistently in a single spot.

BGV Shot

  • Tips: Follow and make the BGV shots exciting. Because BGVs are not leading, focus on the energy/hands/mic of the BGV.
  • Avoid: Spending too much time on BGVs.

Shots To Avoid

Shot to avoid example 2
When shooting across the stage with a person close to the camera, avoid getting their butt or crotch in the shot.
Avoid getting exit signs in shots.
You should trust that Camera 1 and 4 are covering shots of the lead on that side of the stage. Either find a better shot of the lead or focus on other elements on stage.
Shot to avoid example 1
Not a bad shot, I just dont want to be seeing someone in their socks. Remember, what are we trying to communicate through our shots.
Shot to avoid example 3
The framing feels obstructed by the microphone and the person. The shot could be fixed by using a rack focus.
Shot to avoid example 4
This one emphasizes the question "What are we trying to communicate with our shots?". Let's focus on details. This shot shows an empty front row and some lighting hardware.
Shot to avoid example 5
Avoid trying to get two lead vocals in a single shot in Camera 1.
There is nothing in this shot telling me where to look. Dewey and Caleb are both on the edges of the frame and in focus. The middle of the image is empty, and the background is blurry.
Instead, choose one to be the focus, and walk the track to get the other one in the frame better. Or simply walk and pan to make the other one the focus. Just don't try to get both at once.
Shot to avoid example 5
I'm not a fan of cutting off a lead vocal below the knees and above the feet. It feels unnatural.
Avoid getting exit signs in shots.
Shot to avoid example 5
The framing feels obstructed by the mic stand.