Assignment help.
Aug 1, 2019 09:48:16 #
Full frame body with good high ISO performance and anti flicker feature as Gene suggested - rent if you don’t have one. If you can, preview the venue before the match to access the lighting. My starting point would be 1/500 at f4 and auto ISO if you have the light. Don’t be afraid of high ISOs (up to 12,800 when the cameras Gene mentioned). If the light won’t allow that, you may be able to open up the aperture a little, but you’ll need to be super accurate with the focus, or drop the SS to 1/250 as a last resort - the lighting will dictate. My go to lens would be a 70-200 f2.8 unless you can get very close in which case a 24-70 or 24-105/120 would be an alternative. I also like a 135 f2 - not as versatile, but a lot lighter after a long night. Work especially (as has been mentioned) on getting face shots and “airborne” shots - shots of the back are not interesting. Not sure the equivalent in the Nikon world, but in the Canon world, I typically shoot AI Servo case 4 using the center 5 points of the AF.
Aug 1, 2019 10:30:14 #
billnikon wrote:
Yes, I have an idea. Before signing on with the local newspaper, did they ask to see a sample of your work? Do you feel at home behind the lens? How many different lighting conditions have you shot in? Do you have a Portfolio? Have you shot at iso 3200 before? What were your results?
Suggestion, Learn your trade inside and out before signing on for any professional work. You must feel comfortable in your own skin before jumping into the deep end.
Suggestion, Learn your trade inside and out before signing on for any professional work. You must feel comfortable in your own skin before jumping into the deep end.
If my editor's not pleased, I won't get paid...simple.
Aug 1, 2019 11:06:34 #
Gene51 wrote:
... If it is LED or halogen, there will be flicker at any shutter speed shorter than 1/125 sec.... .
Gene, can you throw some more light on this subject (excuse the pun). It is news to me and I would just like to know more.
I have LED lighting all over my house and sometimes use an LED light panel for shooting indoors. I haven't noticed any negative effects from the LED's other than maybe some wonky color rendering. Nowadays, LED lighting is pretty standard for commercial and office interiors.
Aug 1, 2019 11:17:36 #
From my Good Friend
Odds are the lighting won’t be too good, it depends where it will be. Flash probably isn’t a good option but have one with you just in case. Be sure to identification of everyone you photograph, the newspaper will want names. You can check with the editor to see if what caption info they want, they might want first and last name and hometown.
Shoot a lot more pictures than you think you’ll need
Odds are the lighting won’t be too good, it depends where it will be. Flash probably isn’t a good option but have one with you just in case. Be sure to identification of everyone you photograph, the newspaper will want names. You can check with the editor to see if what caption info they want, they might want first and last name and hometown.
Shoot a lot more pictures than you think you’ll need
Aug 1, 2019 12:36:34 #
ggenova64 wrote:
From my Good Friend
Odds are the lighting won’t be too good, it depends where it will be. Flash probably isn’t a good option but have one with you just in case. Be sure to identification of everyone you photograph, the newspaper will want names. You can check with the editor to see if what caption info they want, they might want first and last name and hometown.
Shoot a lot more pictures than you think you’ll need
Odds are the lighting won’t be too good, it depends where it will be. Flash probably isn’t a good option but have one with you just in case. Be sure to identification of everyone you photograph, the newspaper will want names. You can check with the editor to see if what caption info they want, they might want first and last name and hometown.
Shoot a lot more pictures than you think you’ll need
Thanks.
Aug 1, 2019 13:36:50 #
One should be relatively familiar with any subject one is going to cover for a publication. I'd suggest a crash course in familiarizing yourself with pro wrestling. I'd also suggest that you try to use your "assignment" status to gain access to the behind the scenes activities as well.
--Bob
--Bob
lblann wrote:
I've just been signed on with the local newspaper, and my first assignment is a pro wrestling benefit for someone injured in an auto accident. I don't follow wrestling. I plan on a high ISO (3200?) and a fast shutter. Doubt if I can use flash, but not sure. Probably will have decent available light. Any suggestions to assure my editor will be pleased?
Aug 1, 2019 14:37:05 #
rmalarz wrote:
One should be relatively familiar with any subject one is going to cover for a publication. I'd suggest a crash course in familiarizing yourself with pro wrestling. I'd also suggest that you try to use your "assignment" status to gain access to the behind the scenes activities as well.
--Bob
--Bob
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