Posted by William Davis on 02/04/06 23:00

In article <1LOdnSiU7eQb7X7eRVn-sw@comcast.com>,
Rick Merrill <rickZERODOTmerrill@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote:

> Any tips, advice or warnings on filming school sports?

1. If you want to make money at it, make sure EVERY kid gets quality
screen time, not just the star players.

2. At night events, the cheap "field lights" can make it tough to get
good color - manual white balance is your friend.

3. It's a public event on taxpayer owned property. No need to mess with
releases.

4. Camera position is tough. Sideline shots get blocked easily - high
angle usually puts you in the bleachers away from the field. Pick your
poison.

5. Audio is also difficult. If your audio source is on-camera, you risk
the loudmouth drunk parent two rows back spoiling everything.

I'm sure others will add lots but that's the top of mind stuff I'd
consider.

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