| Recording sports events is always difficult. | | | | how many cameras you have, be careful not to |
| Because players move so fast, and one ball can | | | | spend too much time zooming in and out; you |
| change the course of the whole game, much of | | | | may get one good shot, but it usually comes at |
| sports recording is being one step ahead of the | | | | the expense of many important passes. |
| team you are watching. Thankfully recording your | | | | Use a Tripod!!! Tripods are always important for |
| children's sporting matches is a lot easier than | | | | keeping a leveled shot, but sports videography |
| professionals. Though these tips will also be helpful | | | | requires much more panning than other |
| for recording professional matches, this article is | | | | recordings. If you are using a tripod, you can |
| geared towards recording recreational games. | | | | move your shot quickly from one end of the field |
| Your recording can go a few ways. If you have | | | | to the other without making all the viewers |
| just one camera, you should focus on the team | | | | seasick. Adjust your shutter speed. Sports |
| as a whole and not just one player. If you have | | | | happen much faster than the daily events that |
| more than one, you can designate one camera to | | | | you shoot. Use a fast speed, 1/2000 or 1/4000 |
| your child (or the team's top player) for close ups, | | | | to take in all the action. This is especially true for |
| and have one camera focused more as a | | | | recording outdoor matches. |
| birds-eye view of the whole game. No matter | | | | |