Hi all,
Ive got quite some questions on concert photography for those who have had such experience
Im going to shoot a classical concert in two weeks time, at the esplanade concert hall.
1. Has anyone shot at that place? Whats the lighting like? Any venue specific pointers, like where can I get good angles? Unfortunately the only time I can check it out is ON THE DAY, thats their only full dress rehearsal.
2. Equipment. What I have so far is listed below. I also have a Nissin Di866. Im intending to borrow or rent what I lack. I understand for concert a good Tele is better and a f5.6 at 200mm may not cut it in that kind of lighting. Im thinking of renting a 70-200mm F4L IS at least (lighter, easier to move around with), and thats a stop brighter than what I have now. An alternative is the 85mm 1.8 prime but im not sure if that range is good enough for the venue. What do you all think?
3. Lighting - Yep, i know its a high ceiling, so the usual methods of bouncing im used too will very likely not work. Should I get a diffuser cap for my Nissin Di866, or should I just leave it at home all the way and go Available light?
4. Shooting - Any thoughts on what kind of shots should I look out for? I know I have to do a mix of tight portraits, and wide angle group shots. Anything interesting, ideas or what that I should look into.
Thanks guys, looking forward to learn from those with experience.
Ive got quite some questions on concert photography for those who have had such experience
Im going to shoot a classical concert in two weeks time, at the esplanade concert hall.
1. Has anyone shot at that place? Whats the lighting like? Any venue specific pointers, like where can I get good angles? Unfortunately the only time I can check it out is ON THE DAY, thats their only full dress rehearsal.
2. Equipment. What I have so far is listed below. I also have a Nissin Di866. Im intending to borrow or rent what I lack. I understand for concert a good Tele is better and a f5.6 at 200mm may not cut it in that kind of lighting. Im thinking of renting a 70-200mm F4L IS at least (lighter, easier to move around with), and thats a stop brighter than what I have now. An alternative is the 85mm 1.8 prime but im not sure if that range is good enough for the venue. What do you all think?
3. Lighting - Yep, i know its a high ceiling, so the usual methods of bouncing im used too will very likely not work. Should I get a diffuser cap for my Nissin Di866, or should I just leave it at home all the way and go Available light?
4. Shooting - Any thoughts on what kind of shots should I look out for? I know I have to do a mix of tight portraits, and wide angle group shots. Anything interesting, ideas or what that I should look into.
Thanks guys, looking forward to learn from those with experience.