In a message dated 5/22/2002 11:30:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
chayas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> I will shooting scenes from a studio and stage for a friends performance
> this coming weekend. I will using my OM4Ti and the T32 flash. What films
> would people recommend I use. I normally shot nature scenes and use Fuji
> 100F. All recommendations appreciated. Also, My website is under
> construction as we speak but I do have a few shots up if anyone wants to
> check it out. The site is : redeyephotos.com
> Chaya
>
Chaya,
For stage stuff I usually like to use print film. I find the lighting can be
very variable and getting a color match, even with tungsten slide films, can
be hit or miss. With negative film I can have the lab color correct when they
print. Of course, if I had a slide scanner and photoshop, I might think
differently. When I shoot my daughter's dance recital next month I will be
using Portra 400NC. I generally don't use flash in these situations - it can
overpower the stage lighting, which can take away from the mood of the moment
on stage.
What will you be using for lenses? Will you be able to move around? In the
past I've found I take most of my shots at these things with a 50/100/200
trio. I might take a shot or two with a 28 or 24 to get the whole stage in.
Six year old girls tend to be small, and need the magnification of the 200
;-) The only thing I have that long is f/4, so Ioften find myself shooting at
slow speeds handheld (down to about 1/60). If I haven't had too much caffeine
I'm lucky if I get 25% acceptable shots at 200mm at 1/60, so bring a lot of
film. The 100/2 comes in handy a lot. I may try using it more this year and
see how cropped and enlarged images from the 100/2 compare to the 200/4.
Wait, you were just asking about film, right? Sorry...
Paul Schings
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