6 Tips for Shooting Better Concert Videos + Hybrid Shooting (CONCERT VIDEOGRAPHY)

[@andersistbesser]

I never film in 24/25 i just film 4k50 ad some motion blur and render it in 25p it looks just as good and you are much more flexible wirh slow mo

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

What do you use to add motion blur to your footage? The transform effect? I really like this idea, although my camera only shoots 4K30. That said, in most cases I don’t need to slow my footage down, but it does help from time to time.

[@SebastianFriedrichVisuals]

In Resolve you can go to the color page - noise reduction settings - there you can increase natural motion blur! But it’s just for studio users!

[@oliverdeak8444]

​@@TARIQABDELPHOTOwhen you put a footage 50fps- 100fps into a 30fps timeline you will already get a natural motion blur, but Davinci has few other options also

[@atle-hjrnien243]

I film everything in 60fps and render out in 60fps. The 24 look is on its way out. Its just the way we have been used to se film, but this changes fast as more and more is filmed in higher fps, and the younger generation growing up are more used to high framrate from their video games and films on their phones. Motion blur for me just looks like slobby unfocused filming. And filming rock bands primarely, I like the crisp fast action in the concerts that 60 fps gets me. Also, when uploading to KZbin, to be sure you get the vp09 coedc or Av1 codec, you need to upload in a high framrate like 50fps or 60 fps preferably in 4k.

[@anele__duma]

Bro your videos are dope, never stop doing them because we learn a lot from them.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you for the kind words! More coming very soon!

[@clarkcoffman]

This was sick! Thanks for the tips. Some huge artists in those clips and some awesome shots 🤙🏻

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you so much for watching! 🤙🏽

[@djkatrip]

I've just bought the rode videomic pro+ microphone to record live dj videos, I'd like to know if you have any recommendations for settings other than -10db for aggressive styles? i want my audio to be good and without clipping

[@davidonlens]

share best rode video mic pro plus settings for concert shooting without hearing crowd thanks

[@principlephotography]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been shooting concerts for years. Now I'm getting into video as well.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

You’re very welcome! I hope it helped!

[@shaunaksoni7595]

Thank you very much man this was very helpful and the summaries make it super easy to understand!!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Happy to help my friend! Thank you for watching!

[@CoreyAllgood]

I wanna touch on the 180 degree shutter angle. In most cases, this is the perfect guideline, but there are times to break it. When shooting slomo, a 90 degree shutter angle is great because we don't necessarily need motion blur on slomo. Another instance is if you're dealing with a technical or impressive musician solo. Using 24fps and a 90 degree shutter angle can help bring a ton of clarity to the musical performance. This is INSANELY specific though. I film a lot of tech death bands, where the audience wants to focus on what's being played, so a 90 degree shutter angle works really well. It also can add a perception of more excitement, similar to handheld action scenes in war movies. The tradeoff is your light level. Tech death bands play in small venues with little light, so using 1/96 can cause it to be too low light causing you to crank your ISO. Now if you're shooting one of the flagship mirrorless cameras, this is less of an issue because it handles high ISO great, and then davinci resolve's Noise reduction is fantastic.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Dude thank you SO MUCH for explaining this!!! I’m sure a lot of people who watch this video aren’t focused on the electronic scene, so this gives a nice different perspective on how adjusting your shutter speed for video works for different genres and types of shows.

[@CoreyAllgood]

@ oh, absolutely. I loved your advice, but we all have to niche down a little bit, and some of us are in the nichest of niches, so I like throwing out more for that.

[@Augnos]

Your videos are gold! Thank you so much!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@radshoesbro]

I cannot even imagine the amount of editing that goes into a hybrid shoot.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Would you believe it’s all knocked out in one night? (In most cases)

[@BigMikeMora]

This is cool.. can't wait to see more. I have been shooting events for awhile and have no idea how to transition to video and this helps tons. Can you explain the cinelog settings you should use at events like this ?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Lots more coming soon my friend! I’m really glad to hear that this video helped! I actually don’t use any picture profiles when I shoot concerts/festivals because of the incredibly fast turnaround time, but I do add some color correction/grading if need be, but it’s never more than a couple minutes of touch-ups. For my KZbin videos however, I shoot in S-Log or Picture Profile 7 on my Sony A7R III. Hope that helps!

[@TrespassersWillBeShot]

This seems great for pros, but I'm looking to up my quality when I can only use my phone. For most shows I don't or can't get a photo/video pass so I don't even bother anymore. They generally don't care if you can use your phone though. Currently, I use my Pixel 7 Pro with 4k and 60fps, image stabilization, and other standard AI tweaks. I don't do any post-processing currently but looking at a lot of my videos I'm noticing KZbin lowers the quality quite a bit from the original footage. Also, with indoor shows, low light or red and blue light are generally my worst enemy and I'd love to know how to get the most out of it. I don't currently have any extra lenses so I typically only record when I'm close enough for the .5x, 1x or 2x; the 5x telescopic in the phone always produces too much noise for me.

[@todometal_]

Awesome video I’m trying to get in videography too I love attending concerts and would love to share my experiences with the world as well.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

I appreciate the kind words! This video is definitely a good first step when trying to capture high quality video at concerts 💪🏽

[@turyboy]

Nice video! Educational and effective to get the message to the audience.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you! 💪🏽

[@Isapleasuretohaveinclass]

Wow this channel is sweet there’s so much value here. I’ve been wanting to get into concert videography for a while do you have any tips for starting out?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m happy to help. I would say nail down the fundamentals of video first, then shoot a local show for a low rate (or for free 💀) just to have footage to work with. Learn the fundamentals of editing video after that. Repeat 2 or 3 more times. Then show your new video portfolio to potential clients and continue to grow your earning potential, clientele & video skills from there!

[@MondoCheapo]

Great video - about some great video work! Just one question, at 7.50, there's some very bright strobe lighting, but whenever I have filmed strobe lighting in a venue or for a music video, I always get 'torn' or half frames due to the sensor not being fast enough - but you don't seem to have had this problem - is there a way you've got around this issue? Thanks

[@kylerk343]

How do you deal with LED walls and getting “black bars”

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Yes, I’ve had this issue before. The appearance of those"black bars" on LED walls is often related to shutter speed & frame rate. To minimize or eliminate the bars, try adjusting your shutter speed to a multiple of the LED refresh rate. Obviously you can’t just know the refresh rate at the top of your head so I would recommend moving up in FPS up until they disappear. Start with 24FPS (and adjust your shutter speed accordingly, in this case 1/50th of a second.) If they continue to appear, move up to 30fps / 1/60th of a second. If they STILL appear, move up to 60FPS / 1/120th of a second. At this point you lose 4k quality most likely, but at least the black bar issue is hopefully resolved. 120 fps / 1/240th of a second is usually the last chance to hopefully have them removed. I’ve heard of cases recently actually where none of the FPS options removed the black bars (So perhaps a bit of luck is involved too. 🤞🏽) The reason for the FPS / shutter speed combo is due to the 180 degree shutter rule described in the video :) I hope this helps! And sorry for the delay on responding!

[@edwardvega2749]

That audio issue is my exact problem I have the DJI mic 2 and my audio sounds like your example please help is there a new mic a should get ?

[@hamamotodesigns]

I use a directional sennheiser mic to get great live audio from the crowd, but i think using a portable audio recorder like the zoom h6 plugged directly into the soundboard or speaker will get you the best audio of the band's music. As far as low light situations in the concert, using an aperture of 2.8 for telephoto lenses what do you suggest the iso be? How high do you think before it gets too grainy? Assuming you're at 24fps and 1/50 shutter speed.

[@elijahmodnar1]

24fps also lets you record longer on certain cameras that over heat vs 30fps+

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Good point!

[@mayalevyprojects]

I rented a 50mm lens for a concert shoot. Should I have gotten a different lens instead? I’m noticing as I’m trying out the equipment that this lens doesn’t really have a zoom in option

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

While a 50mm lens is a great lens for most types of photography, you will definitely want a lens that has zooming capabilities, like a 24-70 2.8 or a 16-35 2.8. If your lens doesn’t have a zoom option, you will simply have to move around more to get the composition you’re looking for. Hope this helps! I talk a lot more about gear in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZzHfqOebtSphbs

[@mayalevyprojects]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO thanks! Does this advice apply to shooting video too, or would you recommend I switch my 50mm to another lens before the concert? Otherwise I will just film with the 50mm

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

@@mayalevyprojects Yes this also applies to shooting video! Although it's sometimes rare/unlikely that you'll "zoom in" in the middle of recording a video, but I would say the pros outweighs the cons, and a zoom lens is better than a prime lens in almost all cases when it comes to concert photo/video.

[@delkhwazsuleiman2589]

hey great video man, but when you shoot in 60fps how do you deal with lighting, since it will be darker with 125 shutter

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you! It’s truly all a balancing act between shutter speed, aperture & ISO. If my shutter speed is higher, and my aperture is wide open, I’ll raise my ISO a couple stops to compensate for the faster (darker) shutter speed.

[@ShaneOuellette]

I might add, I’ll sometime go with 1/100 94 a little lower at 60fps. Looks fine if the lighting it unbearable

[@AugieLens]

Excellent job!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thanks for watching!

[@MilesSpearman]

miss you ever share what camera you use for these?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

I shoot everything (photo & video) with my Sony A7R III 😊

[@alextheladbass]

You’re such an inspiration bro! Let’s make a team!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

That’s all you man!! 💪🏽

[@getschii21]

I have some questions about using 60 FPS and a shutter speed of 1/60. I post my videos on Instagram, which only supports 30 FPS video, so I set my timeline to 30 FPS to get technically the perfect shutter speed for 30 FPS. Is that correct? If so, why wouldn’t it be considered a cinematic shutter when I use 60 FPS? It’s the same motion blur as in the 30 FPS version, just with more frames, so it’s smoother, right? And what happens if I slow it down by 50%? Wouldn’t that also result in a natural shutter for slow motion? Because it would then be 1/60 shutter at 30 FPS? I’ve done some tests, and I think 60 FPS with a 1/60 shutter looks really smooth, and I really like it. What’s your opinion?

[@phrdxo]

I have a question about slow-motion. I normally record at 24fps with shutter speed set to 1/50 to maintain the famous "cinematic look" but if I wanted to record a few clips to recreate the slow-motion effect later, with my current equipment I could go up to 60fps, no more. Logically I then have to slow down each recorded clips at 60fps by 30%/40% in post production, but in order to maintain the "cinematic look" I should export the entire video at 24fps. So, the question is: will this procedure ruin the slow-motion effect for those clips originally recorded at 60fps?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

If I understand your question correctly - if you place a 60fps video on a 24fps timeline, it will still playback in 24fps and you will still have the option to slow it down to the maximum 40%. The variable being will it still have that weird soap opera look on a 24fps timeline? Let’s both experiment on that one lol But anyways, just make sure your shutter speed is set to around 1/120 or 1/125 when you record the 60fps footage. That said, if the soap opera look disappears on a 24fps timeline, then what else is stopping you from filming in 60fps the entire time then? Having all the footage in 60fps does give more freedom while editing for slo-mo, etc, however depending on the storage and gear you might run into overheating or run out of storage. Plus my camera doesn’t shoot 4K 60, only 1080p 60. Hope this helps! I just kept typing 😂

[@DJuraProduction]

Big thanks!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Absolutely!

[@markkempton4579]

Thanks for the tips. I'm coming to this from sports. Regarding hybrid, all my cameras (Canons) have had completely independent video and photo settings, so setting your video to 24/50 would not in any way affect your stills (e.g. 1/1000) and vice versa.

[@noahsedillo5470]

Any tips for distorted audio? I have a rose video mic go 2 and I set my recording volume on the absolute lowest possible, and sometimes I still get super distorted bass in my video clips

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

One of my best tips that I’ve done before is actually purchasing the song that you recorded from iTunes and overlaying it over your video with the distorted audio. (Hopefully you can actually make out and/or locate the song, if it’s EDM this could be difficult 😂) My most recent Seven Lions reel on my IG was saved by doing this. Outside of this, other audio effects in Premiere Pro or simply lowering the volume can help, but it will only lessen the impact of the distortion and not remove it completely.

[@noahsedillo5470]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTOthank you! I ended up picking up the Rode Videomic Pro Plus so I can lower the audio in the mic and the camera to ensure I don’t get any distortion! Gonna try it out this weekend

[@Original_Pepe_Pupu]

It’s best to have a camera that has separate, segregated, settings for still and video shooting, such as the Sony A7IV.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

True! Not so easy these days though haha

[@solaresphotography1381]

Where do I find the -10 disable on my Nikon Z6ii?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

I don’t use the Nikon Z6ii but if you’re using the in-camera microphone there’s a high chance the audio will not sound that good (even with audio editing) I would suggest buying an external microphone like the Rode Video Mic Pro+ that has these additional decibel lowering options

[@solaresphotography1381]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO Ohh no I purchase a microphone thats called MOVO which I really like. It's affordable and reasonable too and the audio sounds great.

[@bbanglix]

any tips for concert vids with iphone 14 pro settings?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Yeah! For the best concert videos on your iPhone 14 Pro (assuming you’re just shooting raw clips for an artist), shoot in 4K at 30fps. For anything slow motion shoot at 1080p 120fps. Shoot vertically and hold your phone very still when moving for less shaky footage, manual focus for clear shots, don’t digitally zoom in or out, and external audio for better sound. I know there are some mics that can attach to iPhones, but they might not be necessary, it all depends on if this is client work or not. If it’s just to post on socials the mic is not necessary. Turn off HDR mode & high efficiency on your camera. Use “most compatible” instead. I hope this helps!

[@bbanglix]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO i'll try most compatible in one of my next concerts thank you! one of my last ones the vids were fine which i think i zoomed before rec and didnt zoom after doing that but not into the 3x camera so i think thats why they were better than others. but yeah not actually shooting concerts just for myself 😅🤣 maybe someday since concert work is pretty cool tho

[@FAMEAcademyNY]

Well the name was wrong but the explanation was correct. What you meant to say was “Shutter Angle” which should be set at 180 degrees. The 180-degree rule states that two characters (or more) in a scene should always have the same left/right relationship with each other. But good video!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you! Yeah I learned there was a whole other “180 degree rule” that exists in cinema 😂

[@unbroken1010]

Relax p Diddy

[@dylanberesford2980]

Hey man, this is awesome, thank you. Do you usually edit the footage for the client as well? For example, if we know they're going to be using it for IG ads or something. Thanks again.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you! The scope of work is usually raw clips or a recap, but if it’s a whole advertisement or project they want from it - that’s a whole different story that I haven’t done before. In those cases artists will usually reach out to an agency to create something like that rather than hiring a music photographer, but it is possible!

[@dylanberesford2980]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO thanks man, keep making videos, this stuff is great. Maybe an overview of manual settings for different venue situations? that would be awesome

[@elijah-wilson-music]

Thanks!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thanks for watching!

[@MoonMan0420]

subscribed! I shoot a lot of concerts in Michigan and most of them are electronic shows. I'm starting to take raw clips but I still have some things to figure out and work on. Most of my issues are with sound and autofocus settings. Is it possible for me to message you and ask some questions?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video 💪🏽 Feel free to ask on here or you can DM me on IG! @tariqabdelphoto

[@MoonMan0420]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO awesome thanks, I'll hit you up on IG

[@moagallery5102]

If you have the choice sony 7 iv or r3 for consort

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Hey! So technically, the A7R III's 3-inch screen is better than the A7 III's because it has a higher resolution (In case you were going to print your concert photos, for example), but in reality it doesn't make much of a difference. A73 Resolution: 24.2MP A7R3 Resolution: 42.4MP The A7R III's screen is also a tiny fraction sharper and of course that counts but in most real-world shooting situations it's likely to make no difference at all! Hope that helps!

[@outsidewithdj]

r3

[@jejakmaknawi]

Looking for videos explaining WHITE BALANCE in concerts and surprisingly not found any.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

While it’s not about concert photography specifically I do have one video I made about white balance that you can watch if you’re interested here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGrco2qcdptmqKcsi=iggBMxQUf7-cDsA5 But all in all, I think white balance isn’t typically changed or focused on as much in concert photography because stage lighting is constantly changing colors and intensity, making it very difficult to set a consistent tone.

[@jitomingo2000]

Do you use auto iso for video?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

I don’t! I always manually set my ISO, and I would say 85% of the time I’m right or good enough 😂

[@ben20906]

Hi, why do people sometimes shot in 60fps?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

To be able to slow down their footage! Slow motion is great for aftermovies, recaps, etc

[@ben20906]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO thank you! I’m assuming the whole event shouldn’t be shot in 60fps?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

@@ben20906 it’s funny you ask, I just got back from an event where I was on the aftermovie team and I shot everything in 4K 60 FPS just because it’s the highest quality & you can do the most with it. But it’s all about what you’re trying to accomplish in the end, and what your artistic style and vision is. If you’re just shooting raws for an artists, and there’s absolutely no reason for Slo-mo, you can easily shoot in 24FPS and be perfectly fine!

[@daansteegmans]

Thanks bro!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Happy to help, Daan!

[@iKIMshuffle]

I just want to understand what you meant by RAW.. like is it the same as me shooting a 12bit RAW. Just want to know what context you’re using it

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Hey! Great question. I actually just created a video explaining exactly what I mean by “Raw Clips” - check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqLEomytdsqLiposi=Ldv5jy69Jr2uWoA5

[@iKIMshuffle]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO it did not disappoint! Thank you so much!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

@@iKIMshufflelove to hear that!! Thanks for watching!

[@iKIMshuffle]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO I have subscribed. You have any videos explaining rec 709 and LUT? I am just now diving to my camera’s video capability and I’m trying to understand it. Im only using the free davinci, can I edit a raw file even it’s free or do I need to buy the full thing. I shoot in MOV

[@V.Vaughan]

Is there a video camera that isn't so expensive?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

It depends on your video shooting needs. There are consumer-grade video cameras available, like those you can find at Best Buy, priced around $300 or less. However, for professional purposes, especially in the music industry, investing in a video camera that can deliver the required high quality is what I’d recommend.

[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

How can having the video be no more than 1 minute long ensure that the viewer can view the song it its entirety when every single song in the world is more than a minute long?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

I work mostly with EDM artists, so capturing the "rise" and then the drop is usually less than a minute long clip, especially after the beginning and ends of the clip are trimmed accordingly.

[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO ok

[@SebastianFriedrichVisuals]

The DJ‘s I’ve worked with are also super happy if I re-edit their song to fit the video and use sound effects to hide audio cuts and make the video more immersive!;) so if you can edit audio, which isn’t that hard, you can play a 3 min song easily in 45 seconds - just cut it down so it perfectly fits the visuals!:)

[@SeanDaPaulSeh]

wait doesn't Instagram and tiktok post all videos in 30fps?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Yeah! If I were to make a follow-up to this video I would mention shooting in 30fps as well, and experimenting between the two frame rates to see what looks best to you. That said, I’ve published a ton of 24fps videos on Instagram and they all look great!

[@andisworks]

I have a f1.4 lens i guess thats good enough

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

That’s an excellent lens!

[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

nice video, but come on. 24 FPS does Not at all look smooth. 24 fps was used since the beginning of filming to save on film stock. It looks like a strobe light is on because it looks choppy, not smooth. It does look cool (24fps) but after some time it gives people a head ache. Higher fps look so much smoother.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Thank you! I'm right there with you regarding 24 FPS, but in my experience with EDM artists in particular, they're not looking for that "soap opera" effect with something they're going to post on Instagram. If it's not a raw clip where I'm capturing the real time audio, I almost always film in a higher FPS.

[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO cool. you capture the bands very well!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

@@rockmusicvideoreviewer896 thank you so much!

[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO YT just now on my feed asked me to rate your video. I gave it a 5/5 star.

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

@@rockmusicvideoreviewer896 you’re literally the best for doing that… I appreciate it so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@colinburgess7728]

what about filming actual musicians, not people playing records?

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

I would say a lot of the same principles apply! The only exception would be the last tip, since any other genre outside of electronic music doesn’t necessarily have a “rise & drop” - so I would just try and capture the best, emotional moments that tell the best story.

[@hypeothermia1955]

ehh... that is not the 180 degree rule mate...

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Your shutter speed being double your frame rate for a more cinematic look?

[@hypeothermia1955]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO respectfully I don’t think so. At least not in the cinematography world I’ve been in. The 180-degree rule states that two characters (or more) in a scene should always have the same left/right relationship with each other. The rule dictates that you draw an imaginary line between these two characters (or subjects) and try to keep your camera(s) on the same side of this 180-degree line

[@hypeothermia1955]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO it has to do more with rules of where you can’t move your camera when shooting a scene… the doubling the frame rate is right but not known as the “180 degree rule” from what I’ve experienced

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Ah yes, I’ve heard of this too. There are two 180 degree rules, one in videography/filmmaking and one in cinematography. Give it a Google! Why they are both called the same thing I have no idea lol

[@hypeothermia1955]

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO ahh I see. Yes the 180 degree shutter rule. I learned something today too