MISCELLANEOUS LIVE EVENT CAMERA TIPS

Similar to groundhogs, if a cameraperson sees their own shadow, it’s going to be a long edit session! Stay vigilant of everything in your frame.

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Try to frame, pan to/from, or zoom in/out to reflections to add some more playful visuals and “payoffs” to your coverage.

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A good low angle can be just as dramatic as a high angle and make performers appear larger than life on camera.

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Tilt your camera sideways to ...

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