http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: Fighting - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:44:16 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/martial-arts#post-42514 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:41:43 +0000 MiddleEarthNet 42514@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, I'm new to this forum and pretty new to to creating videos.  And what little experience I've got, doesn't particulary apply to this project I have in mind.</p> <p>Anyway, for a while now, I've wanted to put together a martial arts video.  Not one with a story, more of a demonstation, showing the different styles and skills of the individuals.  Finding the martial artists isn't a problem, nor is finding someone to do the filming, as I'll be involved in the martial arts.  Anyway, I'm looking for some general advice about what works and doesn't, good camera angles for this type of video.  It will most likely be filmed inside a sports hall, so lightning could be difficult, the people involved use a mixture of armed and unarmed styles.  Obvisously safety is an issue, is there a good approach to dealing with the different levels of protection whilst keeping each outfit distinct?  The fact that some of the people involved do multiple different martial arts, could this lead to confusion to the viewer?  Does a mixture of reahersed sequences and unreahersed sparring work well?</p> <p>It is likely to be done a pretty tight budget but I think we will have access to two video cameras so what is a good position for second cameras?</p> <p>Thanks for any advice.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-mic-a-boxing-ring-for-sound#post-36392 Fri, 09 May 2008 15:49:10 +0000 LeftTurnLarry 36392@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> What is the best way to mic a boxing ring.  You need to be able to hear the slams, punches, and kicks.  What type of mic would work best and in what location?</p> <p> </p> <p>Also, if you are going to have live commentators (but the production is not live) what is the best way to record them so that you can put it over the video track later?  What should I use to record their audio into?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks! </p>