Posted by Rick Merrill on 02/04/06 23:04

William Davis wrote:
> 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.

That's an interesting point of view! Are school fields for a regional
school actually "taxpayer owned" ... I'll check it out - some schools
simply get a release from every athlete.

> 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.

I've also heard that the coach may not like to have "bleacher" shots if
they reveal the teams' play strategy ;-)


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

That's a very good point!

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

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