Shot Diary - Continued

I decided to shoot with one camera for the first night and come back again the next night to get different angles. I've used this method before with good results. Then, I can edit the two nights into one seamless night to give the feeling I had two cameras. This is not as easy as it sounds. If you are going to attempt this, be mindful of your positioning from one night to the next. It is amazingly easy to get drawn to the same angles and shots. Also, I strongly recommend reviewing the first night's footage and making some notes before shooting the 2nd night.

The performances were very intricate and included projections on walls and mirrors, dancing in hallways and stairwells, and even aerial artists. This was particularly challenging for a videographer. I want to cover the performance from all angles, but it was hard to move fluidly without getting in the way of the audience or the dancer. Sometimes, it is not possible to get the shot you want, but there are always creative ways to make the most of what you can get.

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