Hey everyone!
Did you know that I also film staged theatrical productions too?
Some shows include
Grease main stage musical Ferndale High School
Kennedy Elementary school musical
1776 main stage musical Forest Roberts Theatre
Fallujah main stage play Forest Roberts Theatre
Avenue Q musical Panowski Black Box Theatre
And lots more including Forest Roberts Theatre's upcoming production of
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL! April 17-20
Here is a link to a little behind the scene rehearsal sneak peak promo I made...
For staged productions, I will often film 2-3 performances, giving the piece some more intimate dynamics rather than just a wide view of the whole stage with smooth cuts in between closer shots of the action.
I also record the sound live with an external microphone mounted on the camera, giving the audio a tone that is balanced and realistic for the space including audience reaction. I've found this method to work in both large auditoriums as well as intimate black box style theatres.
Reminder: filmed stage productions are for personal and archival use only! Unless given permission from the rights holder, recording shows is illegal and can result in a hefty fine if posted publicly. (That means no youtube! sorry!)