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all love the rush of an amazing concert, whether we're dancing along to
the beat or moshing in the pit. But many of us like to capture the moment,
quite literally, and record our experience. However, it's hard to get decent
photographs with compact digital cameras. Dark lighting, flashing lights,
and constantly moving musicians make it difficult to photograph. If you're
willing to lug around the expensive cameras and right interchangeable lenses,
you can take some pretty awesome shots.
First
you'll need the right equipment. The standard lens to use is a 70-200mm
f/2.8 . This will be fast enough to take shots and has a great telephoto
range. If you're a beginner, you can get away with a 50mm or an 85mm, but
you'll have to make up for distance by moving around a lot to get closer.
A wide angle lens really isn't necessary, unless you're looking for a picture
of the entire band and the crowd.
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stage will always be dim so you need to compensate for that light. You
should be shooting in a high ISO and a wide aperture. It's good to stay
in the ISO range of 1600 to 3200 and not dip below an f/5-6. However, be
aware that these settings will create a small depth-of-field range and
higher noise levels. The key is to be flexible and quick when taking your
pictures. It's also important to increase your burst rate. The more frames
you can shoot per second, the better because lights will be flashing and
musicians will be moving.
Now
that you understand some of the settings, how can you get the best possible
pictures with your DSLR cameras? It's not all about technicality. First
and foremost, you must watch the performers. Notice how they like to move
on stage, where their favorite places to stand are, what are their signature
moves and facial expressions. If you can photograph these quirks, it will
make for a beautiful shot. Once you learn their moves, anticipate them.
Be ready to compose the picture when the guitarist leans back for his guitar
solo.
Don't
just focus on the people, compose pictures around instruments, props, and
lighting. The line of a guitar looks best at certain angles. Take notice
if your musicians are right or left-handed so you can choose which angle
is best. Be on the look out for clutter though. The stage is filled with
speakers, cables, mic stands, and any other electronics to make the show
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Try
not to get these objects in the shot and never position yourself directly
in front of a singer unless you want a mic in front of his mouth. Lastly,
be nice to them and you'll likely get your own mini performance as the
musician looks right at your DSLR cameras lens.
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