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Deck The Halls with Muse – Live @ Wembley in 360

Deck The Halls with Muse – Live @ Wembley in 360

Muse pushes the tech envelope and gifts their fans with 360 degree views of 2 songs from their live performance at Wembley Stadium in September 2010.

Time Lapse - Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull by Sean Stiegemeier

Time Lapse – Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull by Sean Stiegemeier

Incredible time lapse photography of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption captured by on May 1-2, 2010 by Sean Stiegemeieron using a Canon 5d mkII.

Concert Photography 101: 6 essential tips for getting the best shots!

What’s the secret formula to getting the ‘money shot’ of the night when it comes to concert photography? Well, there’s no specific equation since all concerts are different for each performer, yet somehow follow a rhythmic pattern universally. This segment of concert photography journals will give you pointers to enable you to tap into those specific moments where timing is everything and you can go home that night feeling accomplished.


Concert Photography 101: Metering & Preparing For the Photo Pit

In last week’s installment I realized that I had skipped over the metering in camera settings. There are 4 different types of metering in DSLR cameras, and you’re probably wondering which one is best for concert photos. Spot metering (see symbol) is generally the best metering setting for concert photography, where lighting is unpredictable and it’ll give a more consistent reading for better exposure due to backlighting and high contrast which is typical of concert photography.

Concert Photography 101: Tweaking the settings for great shots

There are a number of different ways to shoot a concert based on your camera and its available settings. However, some settings are standard in concert photography in order to make the most out of a shot.

Concert Photography 101: Getting the gear you need to take amazing photos!

So you want to shoot concerts? Each week for as long as there are topics surrounding concert photography, I’ll be posting them here to give the best advice I can to you. Whether seasoned or novice, you may find some of this information useful to sharpening your skills as a photographer in live music.


Viacom's Copyright Suit vs. YouTube Brings The Drama

Viacom’s Copyright Suit vs. YouTube Brings The Drama

The U.S. District Court has unsealed and made public hundreds of pages of court filings made in Viacom’s $1 Billion copyright infringement suit against YouTube, and the internet is a rapt audience for what is being revealed.