Jack,

Thanks for posting the excellent article. I enjoyed it thouroughly. It dawns on me that as an amature who is just getting into video production as a hobby, that I don't pay enough attention to ambient sound in my videos. I plan to work on that. Also I should take more support footage that I can use in telling the story. I'm not sure I would have had the forsight to shoot the arrival of the trucks which ends up playing a big role in your story.

Anyway thanks for the food for thought.

David

Thanks, gentlemen. Glad at least a couple of folks have taken a look at this. I hope a few more will find time to look at the article.

Jack

Let me add my thanks for posting the article - a very instructive read!

Wayne

Interesting and well written. Good pointers for doing those events, particularly about the benefits of an assistant (or spotter). I used to shoot a lot of equestrian events and I quickly learned that a tripod is a great hindrance. A good shoulder mount gives the steadiness and mobility needed as well as reducing fatigue. Something like the ProRig is excellent. Very much agree on your approach to editing.

Thanks for posting. I've started the article 3 times, and have been interrupted by other work.

I will take all into consideration when I take my FX1 to the Blue Angles and Thunderbird shows for the first time (if they let me in). Blue Angles' home base is near me. Lots of shows on the beach.