10 Tips for Sports Videography: WHAT CAMERA TO USE??

10 tips from frequently asked questions to help improve your sports videos.
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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Q1: I don’t have a gimbal, what do you suggest?
02:18 - Q2: Do you shoot in 60FPS or 24FPS?
05:00 - Q3: How do you shoot vertically?
06:52 - Q4: What camera do you shoot on?
08:58 - Q5: What shutter speed do you recommend?
11:29 - Q6: Do you look at your screen or looking at the action while shooting?
13:11 - Q7: Best way to shoot handheld?
14:36 - Q8: Pull focus or autofocus?
16:00 - Q9: Do you plan out your edit before the shoot?
18:29 - Q10: What editing software do you use?
18:58 - Outro
10 Tips for Sports Videography: WHAT CAMERA TO USE??
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[@SaulLopezVideo]

Who's your dream sports client? I'd love to shoot for the Lakers one day!

[@JanWilliamsBailey]

Mine is Redbull

[@TyDigitalMedia]

The Baltimore ravens

[@thewrightvisuals]

Pro Tip for shutter speed in harsh lighting: If you tack on a ND filter (neutral density filter) either a rectangular one or a circle one, on the lens of your camera, they both do AMAZING at allowing you to shoot at a low f stop while keeping your shutter speed where it most naturally belongs. Some ND filters can be expensive, but others can be cheaper and definitely still a great piece to the camera bag. For example, I recommend the Urth x Gobe ND filters. They come in all different sizes and from my couple of months of filming with it, I have not experienced any tint change or double layering that is common in other cheaper filters. I have 3 of these, they are circular VARIABLE ND filters, so I can go from 1 - 8.66 f/stops which is HUGE! All for, get this... $50-60. Such a steal. Definitely recommend.

[@SaulLopezVideo]

Love it! thanks for the pro tip

[@thewrightvisuals]

@@SaulLopezVideo Thanks for the video! I'm glad I found your channel. With COVID restrictions lifting, and more sports teams playing, this channel is definitely going to be a place I will frequent!

[@thewrightvisuals]

@@jason9474 Likely not. The issue you are having is probably caused by shooting with your electronic shutter rather than your mechanical shutter. The mechanical shutter is when you physically hear the shutter click. Try that out instead of using the electronic (silent) shutter.

[@DatBoyDebo]

Very helpful video bro. Just subscribed🙏🏽 thank you

[@yessum6477]

Yo bro i just found your channel and I know ima binge watch you for atleast the next week , thank you for inspiring me tons for this upcoming week💪🏾

[@SaulLopezVideo]

Appreciate you! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions

[@olewismediagroup]

Can I ask you a question. I’m a newb to sports videography so I hope this doesn’t sound bone-headed. At the 5:51 mark when you’re talking about shooting horizontal or vertical. I am particularly interested in the footage you’re showing in the background with the guys running drills. My question is this…are you using a tripod to get those smooth movements and how are you keeping them in frame without zooming in and out. It looks as if you’re using locked on stabilization method but I’ve really been intrigued in all the football videos I’ve seen where the player is running toward the camera and they stay in frame the whole time and there is no zoom movement from the lens, if you could explain that I would really be grateful. I want to learn that technique. Thank you

[@gudrocreativestudio]

Can you specify what kind of shots you are looking for when you switch to 24 FPS vs shooting the majority in 60 FPS? Are there specific sport related actions that would make you use 24 over 60?

[@markterrin8673]

Great video! Useful

[@jerrodbuckner7793]

Could you go over your color grading?

[@swaggmaster24243]

Loved the new tips Saúl!!!! My dream sports client would also be the lakers loved them growing up!

[@SaulLopezVideo]

Love that!

[@robhurley5258]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@SaulLopezVideo]

no doubt!

[@MLPics]

This is amazing! Thank you so much! You have probably updated your camera by now correct? What focus mode do you shoot in? I have an a7siii

[@SaulLopezVideo]

haha thanks so much! I still shot on the a7siii but also have the fx3 s well. but usually just in autofocus continuous (AF-C) with face detection

[@kevincasado8240]

This was great

[@MrRuiz-qm7gs]

Hello Saul, I purchased the Sony a6400 and love it. The purpose of my purchase was for my son (16) and plays on a National Basketball Team based in Chicago. I wanted to capture his in game plays, highlights, photos, etc. I gotta tell you this video was super helpful. By chance do you have any tutorials on how to properly cut and edit videos? Thank you and keep inspiring the masses! Peace

[@SaulLopezVideo]

Hey JeanPaul! Congrats to your son for playing on the national team level! I'm sure it's just the beginning of an exciting career. I unfortunately don't do editing tutorials; everyone has a unique style when it comes to video editing and is so subjective that I like to encourage my audience to experiment on their own to see what they like. But if you're looking for just the basics of video editing there's a lot of tutorials on KZbin you can find. Justin Odisho and Max Novak are 2 youtubers with AMAZING tutorials. My channel focuses more on the industry, relationship building, business and general theory of videography and photography, not so much technical. Best of luck! Any other way I can be of help don't hesitate to reach out.

[@MrRuiz-qm7gs]

@@SaulLopezVideo Much appreciated! I’m new to this however I’m very OCD on mastering things that I start. Again, thank you and I’m definitely following.

[@SaulLopezVideo]

@@MrRuiz-qm7gs oh I know the feeling haha. Just have fun with it. I’m sure you’ll put together some great stuff. Thanks for the support! 🙏🏽

[@calebdunlap5381]

🔥🔥

[@SaulLopezVideo]

Thanks!

[@JaylonWingfield]

hey! do you think I would be able to get the same video quaility with a Canon RP. I just bought this camera but thinking about selling to go with sony. Should I just use my canon for now or make the switch. If so, which sony would you reccomend with a good lens for sports video (football and basketball)

[@exoticworldreview2755]

Best affordable canon camera please ?

[@sauloismaellopezsantos4404]

Saulo Lopez here.

[@coach_yo]

Hello Saul, wonder your thoughts on using smartphones for sports videography? I’m new to the world of sport videography and I’m trying to get more experience under my belt. I know everyone will say “smartphones can’t replace a good camera” and I generally agree however the more and more I’m using it to get action shots, or quick videos the more I’m starting to enjoy it. I’ve purchased some aftermarket lenses and ND filters to help make it a bit better, as well as using FilmicPro when shooting has also changed the way I take film. Just curious if you’d make a video comparing regular DSLR camera compared to a high end iPhone or android phone?

[@atlaspower6603]

hey thanks for the info. i was wondering what aperture should i shoot in ?

[@SaulLopezVideo]

I usually do f2.8 because i like the shallow depth of field. but experiment with the look you like. no right or wrong answer

[@frankfernandez6450]

Super...🤩

[@FishVisions]

what are your in camera autofocus settings?

[@SaulLopezVideo]

I shoot on Sony. So I use AF-C (Continuous Autofocus)

[@mak1109]

I use the rebel t5 & I wanna start getting into video to shoot sports should I get a new camera cause the best lens I have is the canon 50mm f1.8 & it doesn’t zoom in for sports any suggestions?

[@SaulLopezVideo]

Hey! Yeah a zoom lens is definitely important for shooting sports. If you have more money to spend I recommend the 70-200f2.8 or 100-400f4. But the 18-135mm is also a budget friendlier lens that can help you get started.

[@kylekyleswae7352]

Would the Sony A7 Mark iii be ideal for recording football games ? 1-2 hour games ? Could it handle That work load without getting overheated ?

[@SaulLopezVideo]

A7iii works great. I believe it stops recording video every 30 minutes so you have to be sure to be by the camera to hit record again. As far as overheating I think it's fine but also depends on the climate/environment you'll be shooting in.

[@okpsports]

Would you recommend a glidecam for filming football instead of a gimbal? I'm using a panasonic hc-x1500.

[@SaulLopezVideo]

Both serve the same functionality IMO. Whatever you’re most comfortable with. I could never get the hang of glide arms but gimbals have worked great for me

[@wibbs88]

Hey, what aperture and focus mode (wide, zone etc) are you using with your Sony?

[@SaulLopezVideo]

Hey! I usually shoot an f2.; AF-C, middle focus

[@IAmShaneBlack]

What lens do you use I have a 24-70 2.8 for my Sony a7s3 I want to also get a 70-200 2.8

[@SaulLopezVideo]

I use both of those!

[@carson_chea]

What luts do you use if you use any?

[@SaulLopezVideo]

none specifically. I usually just mess around with the ones in premier pro

[@ladd1000]

Whats your profile settings? I have sony a7rii 70-200 my lens

[@SaulLopezVideo]

I use PP7 on my riii with some settings switched up. just experiment to your liking :)

[@ladd1000]

@@SaulLopezVideo thank u

[@LinoFilms]

Could I use a lumix g100 to shoot sports videos ?

[@SaulLopezVideo]

yup

[@TyRogers]

@ 11:08 -> use an ND filter 👍

[@ADivaForLife]

I have only Canon cameras 📷 😩