1. Choose a camera
Purpose: Good sense of height and good image quality
The stage is often under-lit (unless it is traditional Peking Opera), so it is necessary to Increase the sensitivity (enhance the amount of light) to shorten the shutter time to freeze the instantaneity of the dance movements. In this case, a higher sensitivity is needed.
2. Lens selection
Purpose: to gain more initiative (scenery)
The distance between the camera seat and the center of the stage determines the choice Which focal length of the zoom lens is more beneficial? The range of dancers’ activities is mostly in the middle area (unless there are special circumstances). For reference, when the dancers are performing in the middle area of ??the stage, we can still distinguish the dancers when we photographed them with the telephoto end. Choose based on your five senses.
The dancer stands behind and overflows the viewfinder as a reference. Choose a 24mm-70mm lens around 7m from the stage bottom line. Choose a 70mm-200mm lens around 15m from the stage bottom line. Choose a 100mm--100mm lens around 25m from the stage bottom line. 300mm lens.
3. Choose a location
Purpose: to obtain the ideal field of view
First observe with the viewfinder, and try to place the stage plane below the dancer’s knees. Sit in the middle position above the feet, because the stage plane will bisect the dancer's body and the relationship with the frame when composing the picture.
If the chosen location has a ground that is too high, 1. the stage plane will bisect the dancer’s body, resulting in rigid proportions. Furthermore, if the stage plane exceeds the dancer’s waist and the dancer’s body proportions, in many cases This will make the ground appear dirty (aerial shot), but it can be used as a second perspective for re-shooting.
Stage photography is generally divided into three situations:
1. Capture photos at the performance site 2. Take photos during rehearsals 3. Specially organize photos.
No matter what the situation is, you must: be familiar with the plot and understand the climax of the performance before shooting; understand the performer's style and performance characteristics; capture important plot or performance moments or relative stillness when shooting moment. Only in this way can you get real and vivid artistic photos.
Therefore, in stage photography, we must first understand the rules and characteristics of different types of artistic performances; secondly, we must understand the representative scenes composed by the main "actors" in a certain position, and formulate corresponding shooting plans. Plan;
The third is to prepare necessary photographic equipment, such as small cameras, cross-focus lenses, various attachment lenses, high-speed film, etc.; the fourth is to choose the shooting direction and angle according to the plot, and master the shooting "moment".