Concert Videography 101: The Basics You NEED To Know! || Sony a7 IV, a7S III

If you're curious about how to do concert videography, particularly as a solo shooter, then this is the video for you! In this behind the scenes tutorial, I'm going to cover my full process and all of the basics around concert videography, and how I approach filming live music using a multi-camera setup while capturing multiple points of audio simultaneously. This video is the first of a series on this channel I'm dubbing the "Gig Log" - where I cover specific behind the scenes looks at how I approach different videography and photography related-gigs by doing a full breakdown of them with behind the scenes (BTS) footage. Specifically, I'll cover all of the different gear I use, such as all of my Sony Alpha cameras like the a7S III, a7 II and a7 IV, and how I handle audio using my Rode VideoMic NTGs and Zoom H6 external recorders. I'll also show my process for setting up one of these shows step-by-step, using BTS footage from a real gig using a point-of-view (POV) camera attached to me while setting up and shooting. You'll get to see not only my actual steps for setting up a show, but I'll additionally note all of the different tips and tricks I use throughout the course of the shoot. This includes how I handle exposure (e.g. aperture, ISO), white balance, monitoring audio levels, approaching shots and compositions, and how I camera block each song. If you have any questions about my setup or my process for filming live concerts, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Also, let me know of any specific gigs or situations you'd like to see covered in future Gig Log related episodes! Gear Used: Sony a7S III: https://amzn.to/3Gd87kK Sony a7 IV: https://amzn.to/3g3Ipoq Sony a7 III: https://amzn.to/3GcEX5x Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: https://amzn.to/3AE7pMt Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/3OWeb6k Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GM: https://amzn.to/3AryrbN Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/32HCgep Boya BY-C20 Shock Mount for Zoom Recorders: https://amzn.to/3JTWOzS Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/3AJwTrW Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones: https://amzn.to/3MgmKY0 Manfrotto 290 Xtra 128RC Tripod: https://amzn.to/3o8bPpV Matthews Boa Bag (10 lbs): https://amzn.to/37YUmeb 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Background on the gig/concerts I shoot 1:32 - Camera #1 (Sony a7 III), setup basics 5:04 - Camera #2 (Sony a7S III), shotgun mic 8:33 - Setting up first Zoom H6 (XY room mic) 11:41 - Setting up second Zoom H6 (board/speaker feed) 12:45 - Camera #3 (Sony a7 IV), shotgun mic 16:22 - Handheld camera blocking, sound check 19:20 - Static camera setup, how I shoot songs live 22:14 - Summary of all cameras/full setup 24:15 - Conclusion 5 ESSENTIAL Concert Videography Tips! || How to Film Live Music:    • 5 ESSENTIAL Concert Videography Tips! || H...   I Want You to Want Me Cover, Cheap Trick - Rock University Tuesday Night Group:    • I Want You to Want Me Cover, Cheap Trick -...   ============ My Current Kit: ============ Cameras & Lenses: Sony a7S III: https://amzn.to/3Gd87kK Sony a7 IV: https://amzn.to/3g3Ipoq Sony a7 III: https://amzn.to/3GcEX5x Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: https://amzn.to/3AE7pMt Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM: https://amzn.to/3m2GbIT Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GM: https://amzn.to/3AryrbN Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/3OWeb6k Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/3IPSge6 Audio: Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/3AJwTrW Tascam DR-10L: https://amzn.to/3AIRA7l Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/32HCgep Sony TX660: https://amzn.to/3PwQeTH Lighting: Aputure LS 60x: https://amzn.to/3Gc04og Aputure Amaran P60c: https://amzn.to/3ob7qm6 Aputure Amaran AL-F7: https://amzn.to/3g3IzMy Aputure MC: https://amzn.to/34l8DzS Tripod/Monopod: Manfrotto 290 Xtra 128RC: https://amzn.to/3o8bPpV iFootage Cobra C180-II: https://amzn.to/3r8kfPY Affiliate Disclaimer: The above links to products may contain affiliate links, which may earn me a small commission as an Amazon Associate. Amazon and all related Marks are Trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.