Manual For Shooting Festivals

[visualcontact]

Thank you for the tips and beautiful photos. Get ready for the Panagbenga festival this February to use this very useful tip.

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[duk]

very unselfish indeed...idol kita sir mon

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[CarloNasol]

Thanks Mon for creating this thread. Let me share a few tips for piphols who will be shooting festivals.

FESTIVAL SHOOTING TIPS FOR PANAGBENGA:

1. Always use a flash, the dancers will be back lighted during the parade.

2. Stay away from the photographers area, you'll just be trapped. it's best to walk along   
    the parade route, not inside

3. Session road shots are too crowded, there is too much clutter at the background. Always   
    check the background. its nice that the dancers ae performing , but you have to mind the 
    streamers hanging by the posts.

4. Mind other photographers, do not go inside the parade route. Remember they're taking
    pictures also. your not part of the parade, you're also a spectator with a camera.

My Shooting Style.

Nikon Users
1. Focus mode (AF-C)

2. Assign a dedicated AF button on your cam.
    a. D60,D40,D3000,D5000
        AE Lock button can be assigned to AF
    b. D300 up
        use the AF button

3. Remove the AF from the shutter button.
     A. makes the button more responsive to the shutter mechanism

4. i turn off  the VR in my lens
     Faster focusing, since your're shooting at daytime. 1/2000 doesn't need a VR.

5. Use Flash
     this is where your AUTO FP sync is in use. shoot to speeds higher than 1/320
     Backlit yung mga dancers, better use a flash for fill light

6. Enjoy!!!!

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[Mon Corpuz]

Thanks prez for the great insights. Was able to shoot one festival last year (my first one, Kadayawan, nagkita pa tyo) & had a blast & am planning to shoot more for 2010 & what you just shared are really helpful. Same request as Doc tecnical aspects naman.

I'm afraid giving you camera settings, some of you would come back and tell me you did'nt get the same effect.

The reason I didn't discuss technical aspects is because not all festivals are the same - depending on the scene you would like to shoot, it requires (of course) basic knowledge in exposure compensation, strobe, etc. and same principle applies regardless of genres to shoot.

It pays to read you camera manual in the plane. Trust me.


/m

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[marvz]

prez it's ok  .the insights were more than helpful & important.thanks doc for adding,buti na lang nikon ka rin  .

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[CarloNasol]

I'm afraid giving you camera settings, some of you would come back and tell me you did'nt get the same effect.

The reason I didn't discuss technical aspects is because not all festivals are the same - depending on the scene you would like to shoot, it requires (of course) basic knowledge in exposure compensation, strobe, etc. and same principle applies regardless of genres to shoot.

It pays to read you camera manual in the plane. Trust me.


/m

yup. know the basics, it's important to know when and where to use, the different metering techniques.

prez it's ok  .the insights were more than helpful & important.thanks doc for adding,buti na lang nikon ka rin  .

haha no problem, Nikon and Canon pareho lang sila ng settings.

Canon System:
1. AF-SERVO

2. I still decicate an AF button, dig into customs menu. it's there somewhere

3. Turn off the IS in the lens.

4. Flash ( most impt)
    sync speed 1/200 fixed, very bad. you need a 530exII (which is expensive) or PW to be able to have high speed  
    sync.


This is why i prefer nikon, ... when i need flash, i use nikon,... when no flash is needed, they're just the same.
  

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[Mon Corpuz]

May nagtext, ang batang madamot daw lalong umiitim.

I am using a 300mm f/4 IS USM on 1DMark2. Settings commonly used:

• Burst Mode
• Spot Metering
• RAW
• ISO 50
• Selective Focus (Upper mid 3rd Grid)
• ND#8
• Lens IS - ON, Setting 2
• f/11-16
• Manual - Shutter 20-40-60

Tricky part yung panning, kasi you also need to pan your lens and pay attention to the direction or movement of the performer(s). At 300mm, I need ample clearance to move around.

/m

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[Jose de Luna]

Let me also share some useful thoughts in shooting Philippine festivals.

Do not be a tourist. Tourists are mostly VIPs and normally expect special treatments. Such attitude will only fail you to capture images that you really want. Know the place and the people, and blend into their culture, become one of them.


Saad Festival, Leganes, Iloilo, 2008


Learn the dance steps. Know all about the festival that you are planning to shoot, its history and background. It is very similar to sports photography, you will not be able to capture effective images if you do not know anything about the sport.


Masskara Festival, Bacolod City, 2009


Know yourself. Shoot images as you know how to shoot them. Do not imitate techniques nor styles that do not reflect your own style and capability. Be yourself, capture what you feel.


Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City, 2010


Jose de Luna
Photography Editor
iTravel Philippines

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[Mon Corpuz]

Let me also share some useful thoughts in shooting Philippine festivals.

Do not be a tourist. Tourists are mostly VIPs and normally expect special treatments. Such attitude will only fail you to capture images that you really want. Know the place and the people, and blend into their culture, become one of them.


Saad Festival, Leganes, Iloilo, 2008


Learn the dance steps. Know all about the festival that you are planning to shoot, its history and background. It is very similar to sports photography, you will not be able to capture effective images if you do not know anything about the sport.


Masskara Festival, Bacolod City, 2009


Know yourself. Shoot images as you know how to shoot them. Do not imitate techniques nor styles that do not reflect your own style and capability. Be yourself, capture what you feel.


Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City, 2010


Jose de Luna
Photography Editor
iTravel Philippines

Dang! How come I kept missing you during festivals! Love the tips Ka Pepe. Care to share the Samba de Regatta steps on my next visit?

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[royginald]

^
At dahil diyan may nagtext.....

Salamat daw po ng marami.. keep it coming !

Teach us more Sensei/s!


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[marvz]

Thanks for the additional infos,looking forward to shoot beside you & have at least half as decent shot as you guys have  .

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[jakepalvarez]

thanks for sharing your knowledge sir. mejo OT yato to pero sir by the way natuwa ako sa first photo nitong thread, binili nung friend ko yung isang mask na ganun, nakadisplay dito sa office namin. Thanks again sir.

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[ianzubiri]

Nice nice very helpful article! at dahil dyan may nagtext

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[theRoot]

Thanks for sharing sir. as a newbie like me i need more of this knowledge .

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[Moby Dick]

Salamat po sa inyong lahat at may naidagdag na naman ako sa aking tinatagong kaalaman. hehehe.
Two thumbs up for you guys.

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[tekkies]

Thanks a lot for the inputs!

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[searcher101]

this is a nice thread ! At salamat po sa lahat ng nag contribute sa mga tips specially yung art side . Reading this makes me realize my mistakes and learn from them through you photo gurus . Salamat po ulit !

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[sonnysan]

I came across this article after shooting a festival yesterday ha ha ha. Next time, I'll be better. Many thanks gents.

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[atchaykiller]

thanks for the info sir mon..

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[ychu]

salamat sa inputs mon..





lahat pumasok sa kokote ko.. 

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