Posted by blackburst@aol.com on 12/07/05 17:48

peter wrote:
> When video taping a concert/stage show, I find footages from tripod-mounted
> cameras a bit too static, even if there are several cameras from different
> angles.
>
> Are there cheap ways to produce some sort of motion camera effects? Some TV
> stations use computer-controlled crane, and some have cameras gliding on
> wires overhanging above. I think the gliding cam is probably undoable (the
> theatre probably won't allow it). Can you rent a computer-controlled crane?
> How much does it cost?
>
> The only other cheap motion effect I can think of is to have a camera-man
> walk on the stage. However, this is distracting so I don't want to use this
> too much.
>
> -peter

I freelance at a news network. When we do a big event, something with
an audience, we "rent" a guy with a crane. He uses our camera. HE is
static, but the camera can do a lot of movement. It has improved our
look quite a bit.

Another thing we do on occasion is use a steadicam-type setup in front
of the stage. It usually does not block the audience. Again, nice
movement.

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