My 2 cents worth = Leave iris on auto- Unless you’re as quick as quicksilver, you won’t react in time – ever.
Manual WB and focus.
Don’t trust the sound guys!
I’ve yet to work with one who can do the biz and they have their own nightmares with radio mics that aren’t working and CD tracks that won’t play. Use your own radio mic high up on stage, or get a cam near the front and this you can really rely on. If th sound desk goes down, you’re gonna still have great sound.
