Comments on: Exposure Modes in Concert Photography http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:15:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Allen Ross Thomas http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1793 Allen Ross Thomas Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:20:50 +0000 http://www.artistxposure.com/?p=1536#comment-1793 Chris - That's an excellent rig. I've heard (and seen) a lot of great captures with the Canon 5D Mark II. I too, tend to expose to the right, unless a particular channel (say red) is being blown out, then I will underexpose slightly. -A Chris -

That’s an excellent rig. I’ve heard (and seen) a lot of great captures with the Canon 5D Mark II. I too, tend to expose to the right, unless a particular channel (say red) is being blown out, then I will underexpose slightly.

-A

]]> By: Chris Babcock http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1790 Chris Babcock Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:58:34 +0000 http://www.artistxposure.com/?p=1536#comment-1790 Allen, I shoot a Canon 5D Mark II when shooting at clubs and in low light. A 30D when outside or for landscape. My ISO range on the 5D is pretty high, but I've since discovered using Aperture priority has reduced my noise quite a bit. I am able to shoot at 800 or lower now. This allows me to expose to the right. Exposure compensation is not available in manual on the Canons. And I ALWAYS shoot in RAW, no matter what I'm shooting. I use Canon's Digital Photo Professional and PS CS5 for post work. PS allows opening in RAW, which has helped reduce my work flow substantially. My glass is a Canon F2.8 70-200 mm for concerts. Works well inside and out. Thanks again for the tips. Allen,
I shoot a Canon 5D Mark II when shooting at clubs and in low light. A 30D when outside or for landscape. My ISO range on the 5D is pretty high, but I’ve since discovered using Aperture priority has reduced my noise quite a bit. I am able to shoot at 800 or lower now. This allows me to expose to the right. Exposure compensation is not available in manual on the Canons.
And I ALWAYS shoot in RAW, no matter what I’m shooting. I use Canon’s Digital Photo Professional and PS CS5 for post work. PS allows opening in RAW, which has helped reduce my work flow substantially.
My glass is a Canon F2.8 70-200 mm for concerts. Works well inside and out.
Thanks again for the tips.

]]> By: Allen Ross Thomas http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1523 Allen Ross Thomas Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:45:59 +0000 http://www.artistxposure.com/?p=1536#comment-1523 Chris - Thanks much for reaching out. Can you tell me about the gear you are using? First and for most, as you noted, I find the following help in controlling noise from the point of capture to to the point of publication. 1) Nail the exposure. This is essential. Do not underexpose and in fact expose a bit to the right if possible. 2) Always capture the image in a RAW format. 3) Use a good RAW converter. I am fortunate enough to shoot with a Nikon D700 system. This coupled with fast glass and the above considerations allow for shooting up to ISO6400 and at times ISO12,800 without concern for most media outlets. Chris -

Thanks much for reaching out. Can you tell me about the gear you are using? First and for most, as you noted, I find the following help in controlling noise from the point of capture to to the point of publication.

1) Nail the exposure. This is essential. Do not underexpose and in fact expose a bit to the right if possible.

2) Always capture the image in a RAW format.

3) Use a good RAW converter.

I am fortunate enough to shoot with a Nikon D700 system. This coupled with fast glass and the above considerations allow for shooting up to ISO6400 and at times ISO12,800 without concern for most media outlets.

]]> By: Chris Babcock http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1522 Chris Babcock Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:21:47 +0000 http://www.artistxposure.com/?p=1536#comment-1522 I love the tips. I have been shooting local bands in area night clubs. I agree with Lisa about trying to get the drummer. I spend a lot of time focused on them. However, I like a little stick blur to show the motion sometimes. I shoot everything in manual. My concern with concert photography is bumping up the ISO. The photos get so grainy. Is there a way to reduce or eliminate it in the editing process? I'm not big on altering the photos post shoot. Other than leveling up and such. I love the tips. I have been shooting local bands in area night clubs. I agree with Lisa about trying to get the drummer. I spend a lot of time focused on them. However, I like a little stick blur to show the motion sometimes. I shoot everything in manual. My concern with concert photography is bumping up the ISO. The photos get so grainy. Is there a way to reduce or eliminate it in the editing process? I’m not big on altering the photos post shoot. Other than leveling up and such.

]]> By: The Chimp, The Chump, and The Champ http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1280 The Chimp, The Chump, and The Champ Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:42:24 +0000 http://www.artistxposure.com/?p=1536#comment-1280 [...] of ones preferred exposure mode when shooting live music, the artists movements and lighting treatment are ever changing. As a [...] [...] of ones preferred exposure mode when shooting live music, the artists movements and lighting treatment are ever changing. As a [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1093 Lisa Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:55:30 +0000 http://www.artistxposure.com/?p=1536#comment-1093 It depends I try to keep everything consistent. but depending on the size of the venue, lighting, and distance to the subject im constantly trying to refine and adjust to the circumstance. Like if I shoot the drummer and the light is darker i would most like use the canon w 70-200 and bump up the shutter, aperture and iso to get a crisp shot with little stick blur, where if im concetrating on the singer depending on if they are jumping all over the place or standing still i generally use the nikon w 18-200 or 14-24.They usually have better light so i can back off on the iso. but that being said i do use the canon from a distance to get tight shot of the vocals. I never trust the automatic or priority settings. As you know time gets lost i like to know exactly where all my settings are.Every show is a learning expierience and I have a lot to learn:)I geuss my approach would be similar with both systems the set up i have right now each camera is kinda unique in its capabilities. does this make any sense? It depends I try to keep everything consistent. but depending on the size of the venue, lighting, and distance to the subject im constantly trying to refine and adjust to the circumstance. Like if I shoot the drummer and the light is darker i would most like use the canon w 70-200 and bump up the shutter, aperture and iso to get a crisp shot with little stick blur, where if im concetrating on the singer depending on if they are jumping all over the place or standing still i generally use the nikon w 18-200 or 14-24.They usually have better light so i can back off on the iso. but that being said i do use the canon from a distance to get tight shot of the vocals. I never trust the automatic or priority settings. As you know time gets lost i like to know exactly where all my settings are.Every show is a learning expierience and I have a lot to learn:)I geuss my approach would be similar with both systems the set up i have right now each camera is kinda unique in its capabilities. does this make any sense?

]]> By: Allen Ross Thomas http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1092 Allen Ross Thomas Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:32:44 +0000 http://www.artistxposure.com/?p=1536#comment-1092 Thanks Lisa. Being one the few dual-system shooters I know, do you approach exposure modes differently across systems? Thanks Lisa. Being one the few dual-system shooters I know, do you approach exposure modes differently across systems?

]]> By: Lisa http://www.artistxposure.com/2010/01/07/exposure-modes-in-concert-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1091 Lisa Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:21:17 +0000 http://www.artistxposure.com/?p=1536#comment-1091 well put!!! I really like your whole perspectiive on music photography.Like for instance your conscious effort to get great drummer shots . Usually they are stowed away in the back with not the best lighting , especially in smaller clubs. Not to metion all the cymbals hardware micstands etc you have to work through to get that perfect angle. KUDOS Allen! well put!!! I really like your whole perspectiive on music photography.Like for instance your conscious effort to get great drummer shots . Usually they are stowed away in the back with not the best lighting , especially in smaller clubs. Not to metion all the cymbals hardware micstands etc you have to work through to get that perfect angle. KUDOS Allen!

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