Filming during concerts
By designedforx
@designedforx (17)
Netherlands
December 14, 2012 12:55pm CST
Lately I went to a (rock) concert and while I was enjoying the music and enthousiastically moving(jumping on the beat, hands in the air and stuff like that), I was suddenly interrupted by the guy behind me. He was trying to film the band and asked if I could not move in his frame for a while. I calmed down a little bit and everything went along fine, but I left the concert with mixed feelings.
I've noticed before that many people are filming/ photographing during concerts. The first few rows are always illuminated by LCD's from phones and small cameras. Sure, it would be nice to have a picture or two of a concert to show your friends. But what is the use of filming a complete song, or even an entire concert? In my opinion, you can't really enjoy the concert if you are busy filming. And in addition, the quality of all these cellphones movies is not stunning either. So I would like to advise my fellow music-lovers to leave your phones in your pocket, enjoy the concert as much as possible and buy the DVD afterwards. But of course, that is just my opinion and I was wondering what you guys where thinking about this subject. Whether you're annoyed by the filmmakers, or are a filmmaker yourself, please tell me your view!
3 responses
@em1n3mka (69)
• Bulgaria
14 Dec 12
I totally agree with you. It is not comfortable to film and to jump at the same time, also you can't really enjoy the concert and that's actually what you came for.
I have not been to many concerts, let's say 3 or 4. And in all of them I've been fimling and taking pictures. I realize it's stupid and that I can't really enjoy and feel the concert this way, but I keep doing that. And it's not that bad. Of course you have the memory of how great everything was, but it's very nice if you play a video that you filmed by yourself. Recently I watched a video that I filmed 3 years ago. And I felt great, like I was almost there. The atmosphere was great.
On the other side, it's not that good to film during a concert, because you can't fully enjoy and concetrate to the band playing. And you went there to have fun and to spend a great time.
So, I'm kind of on the both sides. But for a nice finish I will say that everything shoud be done with reasonable measure and we should not end up filming all the time like idiots.
@designedforx (17)
• Netherlands
14 Dec 12
Haha, it's nice to read your contradicting views. I've the same feeling when photographing exciting moments during vacation. On one side you want to have a recording of that special moment, but on the other side you want to experience that moment as much as possible (without having to focus on your camera). The difference between my vacation and most concerts is that most concerts are being recorded by professionals. So maybe, if you bought the DVD of the concert you visited and watched it 3 years later, it would give you the same sensation (as your own video). But there's also a chance that it won't, because you didn't record it yourself. Personally, I always buy a DVD. Sometimes when watching this DVD I get goosebumps again. Anyway, thanks for your contribution!
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
14 Dec 12
I'm not really a party person, not one to be attending concerts but I do have some experiences of those. I have friends who are in bands and would join them sometimes, which sounds ironic, right? I go along and enjoy whenever I can. The points you have raised are definitely agreeable and true.
I did a video recording once with my phone for a battle of the bands night during my friends' performance, fortunately it turned out good enough, because the phone had good quality video recording capability, but that's actually beside the point, which is enjoying the moment while jamming to the music.
I haven't been to any concert lately but I believe I know how it feels to be bothered while enjoying the event. Maybe that is why in some concerts all phones and media recording devices are not allowed.
@designedforx (17)
• Netherlands
14 Dec 12
It is indeed forbidden to bring cameras to certain concerts, but it will be hard to prohibit cellphones.. It's nice that you have musicians in your circle of friends, it would be great to hear their opinion. As for your recording: that was of a friend, so that is understandable (since it is personal), but hundreds of people capturing the same celebrity during the same act is a different story. Thanks for your contribution!
@designedforx (17)
• Netherlands
22 Dec 12
I believe I would also appreciate it to be filmed, as an (amateur-)artist. But I also think that would change when you become more popular/ famous. Then you don't need anymore publicity, so you would probably like to see everyone enjoying the music.
@bluerubymoon53 (3286)
• United States
14 Dec 12
Hey forx. I know what you mean about the quality of the cellphone vid recordings at concerts. I have watched quite a few of them on youtube and the video/audio is pretty much crappy. I've not been to any concerts so I haven't experienced what you and other concert-goers have. I know that there may be some artists who request that there not be any "filming" of their shows. I know that Prince is very adamant about that but not always without some people "sneaking a peek" with a cellphone or mini-recorder.
@designedforx (17)
• Netherlands
14 Dec 12
For you (as you haven't visited many concerts) these videos may be useful, since you can get an idea what a concert is like.
I haven't thought from the perspective of the artist yet, so it is nice that you brought that up. I can imagine it is not very satisfying to give a nice show, and all you see is cameralenses. Thanks for your input!
