Filming location

In order to take a good picture at a concert, the most important thing is "where to shoot". In the case of piano competitions and recitals, it is recommended to look down from a place slightly higher than the stage on the left side of the center. This is because from the right hand, the child playing is hidden by the roof of the grand piano.

If you want to take a picture of the fingering of the piano playing, the best position is to move further to the left, and if you want to take a picture of the facial expressions of the piano, it is slightly closer to the center.

If you want to leave a beautiful sound, you should avoid places that are too close to the stage. This is because the sound is too loud and there is a risk of sound cracking. In addition, it is not recommended to be near doorways or small children because of the high risk of noise. A professional photographer is probably in the best position, but keep in mind that the shutter noise can be quite noisy.

Adjusting the Recording Level

Once you've decided on a shooting location, you can adjust the recording level using rehearsal performances. First, connect the headphones to the headphone jack of the camcorder to see what the camcorder is actually picking up. The key is to set the camera in a position where noise and noise are not bothersome, while paying attention to the angle.

Once the position is determined, set the recording level. If the audio input level is too high, it will cause sound cracking, and if it is too low, it will not pick up the sound. While checking the volume with headphones, adjust the recording level meter so that it does not swing out even at maximum sound. If the recording level is exceeded, severe noise and sound cracking will occur, so the trick is to set it a little lower.

Many camcorders have a built-in automatic adjustment of recording levels. If you turn on the auto-adjust function, it will adjust these moderately. However, if you want to keep a clean sound, it is not recommended to use this function. This is because music is about delicately controlling and expressing the intensity of sound, but the automatic adjustment function can ruin the musical expression.

Introduction of a dedicated music video camera

If you want to record your child's performance with a sense of realism, we recommend installing a dedicated music camera. It collects beautiful tones with advanced microphone performance and can record firmly with detailed level settings.

Leave it to the pros

It is quite difficult not only to photograph the scene of your child's performance, but also to preserve the delicate music as it is. And if you get distracted by the shooting, you won't be able to get a good look at the real child playing.

If you're shooting a competition or recital, one way to do it is to leave it to a professional. Stone flowers can leave not only the appearance of children playing, but also the beautiful tones that can only be heard at this moment.