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High school basketball video
David McKeown, Photographer
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Port Carbon | PA | USA | Posted: 1:27 AM on 01.06.09 |
->> I recently started shooting video of high school sporting events, first starting with football and now moving to High School Basketball.
I am looking for any suggestions anyone may have of how to go about shooting high school basketball video. I've watched some videos and I can't help but feel dizzy while watching the ball get passed around. Is it better to just go wide and try to get the ball to flow through the video rather then following real tight as it's passed rapidly around the court?
Also where would be the best place to sit/stand for this? When shooting stills I will sit behind the basket but I'm not sure if this would be the best option.
Also if anyone has examples of basketball videos that would be really helpful.
Any suggestion is welcome.
Looking forward to hearing your suggestions.
happy shooting!! |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 1:54 AM on 01.06.09 |
| ->> dave, I would seriously suggest talking to a tv guy. I personally think basketball video would be tough to shoot since most of US are vertically inclined. |
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David McKeown, Photographer
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Port Carbon | PA | USA | Posted: 1:59 AM on 01.06.09 |
| ->> Chuck, ya I can relate to that. I am still photographer who's trying to understand and work with this video thing. Many times I have taken my video camera and turned vertical just out of habit. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 2:13 AM on 01.06.09 |
| ->> yeah I did that one night and felt like an idiot...oh...wait..nevermind.... |
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Adam Renault, Photographer
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Traverse City | MI | USA | Posted: 6:29 PM on 01.07.09 |
->> David, it really depends what the purpose of the video is. I used to shoot highlights for a tv station, so shooting on the court and tight was what the anchors needed for the show. If the purpose of the video is for the coaches/team than I would suggest to get high and shoot wide.
Shooting tight the whole game will chase your viewers to the nearest garbage to toss thier cookies. Plus, if you fall behind the action the viewers can't see how the play unfolded. |
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Tom Knier, Photographer
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Lancaster | PA | USA | Posted: 8:23 PM on 01.07.09 |
->> In real life, I'm the sports shooter for a television station...
I stand (or sit, depending on the venue) usually in the same places you'd shoot stills from. Behind or under the bucket usually isn't a good place to be, as you're often going to be obstructed and/or in the way.
Typically, I shoot it so you can see where their feet are on the floor, which comes in handy when writing the script so I can more easily see the point value of the shot was. Shooting wide will quickly bore the viewer, and any edits you need to make end up seeming like jump cuts- a similar shot cutting to another. After a shot is made, I tighten up on the shooter and follow them as they return to the defensive zone.
Feel free to send an email if you've any more questions. |
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Mark Loundy, Photo Editor
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San Jose | CA | USA | Posted: 1:48 AM on 01.08.09 |
->> It can be difficult to do game coverage (as opposed to game features) with a single camera. You might try working with a second shooter who stays up high with a medium to wide "master" shot. A second shooter can then shoot tighter stuff from the floor.
Hint for editing: Roll both cameras on a hand clap or other easy-to-synch shot and do not cut either one for the duration.
--Mark |
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Peter Huoppi, Photographer
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New London | CT | USA | Posted: 11:58 AM on 01.08.09 |
->> The above suggestions are good. Ideally, a multi-camera setup would be best, but you may not have the people/equipment. We don't. I also like to shoot from floor level. The overhead view is good because you're never obstructed, but for journalistic efforts, I like being at eye level with the players. You can get a better sense of emotion and the natural sound from the game at that position.
Basketball is tough, as it's such a vertical game, so Tom's suggestion is good, generally shooting so you get the players head to toe. Tightening up on the end of a play is good for emotion, and the edit looks better when you cut from the tight shot to another tight shot or back to the wide.
Here's the last game I did:
http://tinyurl.com/94uu7w |
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David McKeown, Photographer
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Port Carbon | PA | USA | Posted: 1:13 AM on 01.09.09 |
->> First attempt:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1911416306/bclid1377894836/bc...
Wasn't a terribly exciting game and time was short for me since I am only part time at this paper and hours are tight for them. I had less then 2 hours to shoot this and cut it together so it could be better.
After watching it I know their would be things I would do differently next time. The end of the video the audio just cuts out rather then going out nice and smooth. I also would really like to have someone (maybe myself) talking about the action (but limited time I can only do so much).
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Hopefully the next game I'll have more time to play and fix the problems. |
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David McKeown, Photographer
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Port Carbon | PA | USA | Posted: 1:15 AM on 01.09.09 |
| ->> One more thing I apologize for the poor video quality. The brightcove player destroys our video and cuts way down on quality. |
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Tom Knier, Photographer
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Lancaster | PA | USA | Posted: 1:37 AM on 01.09.09 |
->> I would say to try to use manual exposure. Auto-iris at Martz Hall would be a nightmare because of those darn white walls. It would probably do you good to go out towards the corner of the court, too, to cut down on the zebra stripes wiping through the frame.
I've never seen Martz that empty! But I'm only ever there for playoff games, so... |
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