Shooting in the dark? - Page 2

Moonliner · 03-16-2012, 09:57 PM

Well damn.

Tonight was the premier of Headliners newest show.

A jaw dropping version of Phantom of the Opera with a full orchestra and lavish costumes/sets.

She never thought to tell me that since the show takes place in a theater the set crew was worked into the show. Several scene changes happen while the actors are on stage with the lights up. I really wish I had a camera with me.

I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow night....

alphabassettgrrl · 03-16-2012, 10:08 PM

Well, that helps a lot! Experiment with the settings on the camera, a lot, and don't underestimate the power of the lights. I just shot the Aladdin show at DCA, and was using aperture priority, ISO1600, f/1.8-f/8 or so, depending, and had the exposure compensation at least one stop down. You could also shoot shutter-priority, to keep the action stopped, but definitely play with the exp-compensation.

Congratulations to headliner for working on such a grand production! I bet she's having a ball.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-17-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I really wish I had a camera with me.

Shame on you for not bringing one! You could have at least gotten shots of her post-show, like SL says.

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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Well damn. Tonight was the premier of Headliners newest show. A jaw dropping version of Phantom of the Opera with a full orchestra and lavish costumes/sets. She never thought to tell me that since the show takes place in a theater the set crew was worked into the show. Several scene changes happen while the actors are on stage with the lights up. I really wish I had a camera with me. I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow night.... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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03-16-2012, 10:08 PM	#12
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Well, that helps a lot! Experiment with the settings on the camera, a lot, and don't underestimate the power of the lights. I just shot the Aladdin show at DCA, and was using aperture priority, ISO1600, f/1.8-f/8 or so, depending, and had the exposure compensation at least one stop down. You could also shoot shutter-priority, to keep the action stopped, but definitely play with the exp-compensation. Congratulations to headliner for working on such a grand production! I bet she's having a ball. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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