Posted by Larry J. on 12/07/05 19:57

Waiving the right to remain silent, "peter" <nospam@nospam.com>
said:

> 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.

With decent cameras and operators, you can have a feeling of movement
by keeping one or more of them panning and zooming at a pace that
fits the performance.

> 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?

You don't need a "computer controlled crane." Any decent jib arm
with a good operator will work. Again, keep it moving.

> 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.

Many acts don't want camera operators on stage unless it's been
discussed in advance, and the limits of movement and placement agreed
upon.

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Larry Jandro
Video Engineering & Equipment Rentals
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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