 Sherry L. Davis |
Shooting a school play I will be shooting a school play for the newspaper Nov. 21st, and need to know what lenses would be best. The stage will be all that will be lit. I don't believe I will be able to use a flash, and I really need some advice on how to shoot in those conditions. Thanks so much for any advice you can give me! Sherry :)
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Mark Feldstein |
This type of work is primarily how I earn my living. To get you started, however, look here: http://photo.net/learn/concerts/mirarchi/concer_i Mark
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Sherry L. Davis |
Thank you so much, Mark, I am heading there now! :) Sherry
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Alan N. Marcus |
Hi Sherry, Shooting the action at the school play: When the use of flash is forbidden, we must resort to available light. That being said, we now resort to existing light photography. The problem is: OK, what are we to do? Try these setting: 100 ISO = 1/15 sec. @ f/2 Best of luck, Alan Marcus
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Sherry L. Davis |
Thank you so much, Alan. I wrote down the settings so I don't forget them! :) I am going to find somewhere to practice indoors like that before the play :) Thanks again! Sherry
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Mark Feldstein |
Hey Sherry !!! You're absolutely on the right track when you say that you want to practice this beforehand. Ideally, get ahold of the teacher or person in charge of the play and ask them if you can attend one dress rehearsal and perhaps one other. That may give you all the shots you need and want, they may let you use flash during the "dress", and if you look at things beforehand, you may find a few good vantage points. I suggest, however, that if you get roped into providing prints for the cast that they delegate one person to be in charge of ordering and interfacing with you including getting money from kids in advance. That can turn into a real nightmare. I normally don't get involved in that kind of deal and shoot strictly for publicity and media purposes. But OTOH you might find it fun if you've got the time to do it.
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Sherry L. Davis |
Hi Mark! TY so much for your response. Yes, I do want to practice, I need to so I can see what I need to do, and that would be great if I could use flash during derss rehearsal! Yes, I do want to find some good vantage points before the actual play. This is a first for me, and I am excited about learning more. I always check out places a few days before I shoot, so I know what I am in for. :) Thank you again! Sherry Ty for the suggestion on delegating one person to be in charge, I will definately do that, so I don't have any more problems than I need. I really am hoping it will go smoothly.
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Mark Feldstein |
Greetings. Here's one other suggestion for shooting during rehearsals. Ask the director or lighting person if they have dimly lit scenes, if they can bump the lights up a few notches during rehearsal, for obvious reasons. Most of the production shots on my web site were done with available light or very little fill flash during rehearsal. Just another one of those "enlist the support of the production crew" tips I guess. When you get a chance, post some of your fave shots from this so we can offer some additional suggestions if you'd like. And you're quite welcome, Sherry. Any time. ;>)
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Sherry L. Davis |
Thank you so much for your advice. I did talk with the director, and there will be no problem with bumping up the lights during the rehearsal. They were very nice and understanding. You have a wonderful site! I will post some of my fave shots from it. Thank you so much, I am excited to learn more! I truly appriciate this!
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