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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 22:44:32 GMT -5
anybody have any tips on recording shows? i will be filming some Aussie shows and its my first time doing so. my biggest worry is getting past security with my video camera and mini disc recorder, whats the best way to do it. Also what about once your inside and you are filming how do you not get caught? i have pretty good seats at the enmore theater so i should have a great view.
I just dont want to get thrown out or have my recording devices taken off me. Any info would be great. Cheers
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Post by oasisdvd on Dec 19, 2011 5:22:42 GMT -5
well, i always use a cake box to hide the recorder depending on your location in the venue you can use a tripod maybe, so you have a better overview above the security, but always turn off the red flashing recording button if they catch you you must be very quick to change the recording tape with an empty one, should be enough time when you walk downstairs to the exit with them... you cannot consult every situation, every gig and venue is different but anyway, good luck mate!!
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Post by welshylad on Dec 19, 2011 11:45:57 GMT -5
If its your first time recording I certainly wouldnt do video AND audio.. Pick one or the other
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Post by alftrax on Dec 19, 2011 14:06:56 GMT -5
I used to do this a bit. I bought mics from this website www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category/110/mics There's quite a few good ideas there on hiding mics on glasses caps etc. I used the BMC3s I think into a bass roll off unit which then plugged tnto the mini disc. In terms of concealment, you should remember that security staff generally seem way less interested than you'd imagine. I reckon they're more looking for weapons and alcohol. What I did with my mics is got an old army shirt with those sort if button down lapel things on the shoulders. Then I cut a small hole under each lapel and Velcroed the little mics under the lapels facing forward. The back cables go over your shoulders under the shirt, and the mics are concealed by the lapels. Then you have your minidisc recorder in a bag and not plugged in to the mics. You can just plug some headphones in to it so it looks more like a listening thing, but have it in your pocket or bag under a few things tissues, or stuff. They reckon that sanitary pads are a good thing if you're a girl. Less likely for security to poke around. Then when you get in you go to the toilets and plug in. I used to get a bit concerned about metal detectors though.Don't know if they pick up the cables as you are wearing them on the shirt, but you can keep the stuff separate and stick it all on when you get in there. By separate I mean get a friend to carry in the mics (these ones look a lot like headphones) and you carry in the md recorder. It was always the need to check record levels which made my recording on MDs that little bit more obvious. I used to have the MD in a bag and I'd be looking inside using my phone as a light (my screen didn't light up). You may have a more advanced MD, with auto record levels that can handle the volume. Or you might find that something like a zoom recorder or similar will be easier to use. These kinds of WAV recorders make it easier to get your recordings off and on to your computer and once you're plugged in you won't need to change discs or fiddle.
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Post by birchy on Dec 19, 2011 15:13:33 GMT -5
I always keep my audio equipment in a place where they can't frisk me, ie. behind my belt buckle. And wear loose clothes so it doesn't stick out. You should be OK with a camera unless it looks like a professional camera or a camcorder.
If it's your first time recording, try and get some practise in first. Before I did Barrowlands I went to a few local gigs to test everything out and I found this helped a lot. After a while, you get into a routine and don't worry about security.
At the Noel & Beady Eye gigs I've been to, security was OK if you're using a digital camera during the gig. Loads of people were using them so it would be impossible to stop everybody! I have heard of people being caught and having their memory card or battery taken off them so it might be worth taking spares. But the chances of being caught are very slim.
It's more likely that people in the audience will see you filming and ask for copies of your video or ask you to put it on youtube, which has happened to me.
Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2011 19:53:27 GMT -5
thanks for info guy's looking forward to shooting the gig at the enmore in sydney.
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