What a Professional Sports Videographer Can Teach You

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Breaking down the camera gear and settings that I use to film cinematic sports videos plus sharing my top tips for getting the best shot when you're in the field filming sports videography.
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In this video, I break down the cameras, lenses, and settings that I use to film some of my favourite shots of the football season so far as a sports videographer for the CFL. I also explain my mentality when I'm filming sports videos and detail what I was thinking while I was capturing each shot shown in this video. Hopefully, this video gives you some valuable information that you can use to become better at sports videography and film awesome videos for yourself!
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EQUIPMENT THAT I USE
CAMERAS
Sony FX3: amzn.to/3IMAavw | bhpho.to/40ANWrj
Sony FX30: amzn.to/3URBukE | bhpho.to/3WZcvxF
Sony A7IV: amzn.to/3ADMVVE | bhpho.to/3hzvqib
Sony a7iii: amzn.to/3Agc6Mr | bhpho.to/3EsSdp6
Insta360 One R: amzn.to/3R0icrf | bhpho.to/3hFUrYU
LENSES
My KZfaq and gimbal lens: amzn.to/3hDgfVh | bhpho.to/3Gc0ezQ
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8: amzn.to/3jpT7Hl | bhpho.to/3UUneaN
My go-to lens for all sports videos: amzn.to/38RhFa9 | bhpho.to/3fVVO5B
Sony 70-200mm f2.8 mk ii: amzn.to/3VFLlKh | bhpho.to/3VGiANF
Sony 100-400mm: amzn.to/3AzTOr5 | bhpho.to/3NY1R6a
Lens I use for cinematic gimbal shots: amzn.to/3hDgfVh | bhpho.to/3Gc0ezQ
FILTERS
Tiffen Black Pro Mist ¼: amzn.to/36mVuIf | bhpho.to/3g2Tj1m
Tiffen Variable ND Filter: amzn.to/3AfeF1x | bhpho.to/3tpr3sE
Tiffen 6-Point Star Filter: amzn.to/3cebDCD | bhpho.to/3toxAUt
STABILIZATION
Manfrotto 290 Light Tripod: amzn.to/3kycG4q | bhpho.to/3xZFENR
Manfrotto Video Monopod: amzn.to/3PKFAaZ | bhpho.to/3E5ddk6
DJI Ronin S (for heavier cameras): amzn.to/3T4Hx53 | bhpho.to/3DWsLXo
DJI Ronin SC (for lighter cameras): amzn.to/3Cmgrk1| bhpho.to/3TEdOze
LIGHTING
Godox VL150: amzn.to/3ZxaLw5 | bhpho.to/3ELQ6fD
4ft Nanlite Pavotube: bhpho.to/3ZuPMJZ
Affordable panel light: amzn.to/3kHusCi | bhpho.to/3KLFZLE
AUDIO
Rode Videomic NTG (my go-to shotgun mic): amzn.to/3XA5yCH | bhpho.to/3ZFktNy
Rode Wireless GO II: amzn.to/3PJfS6O | bhpho.to/3AaRGFE
Rode Wireless GO: amzn.to/3pGwdhX | bhpho.to/3URZrYQ
Rode Videomicro: amzn.to/3pBnAW8 | bhpho.to/3GboRga
ACCESSORIES
Andycine A6 Plus Monitor: amzn.to/3CnAoqO | bhpho.to/3hwkSjT
Smallrig Multitool: amzn.to/3wlnXHX | bhpho.to/3GfzFtL
Gaff tape: amzn.to/3QIjw29 | bhpho.to/3Ga77BH
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Пікірлер: 78

@Phungtastic 10 ай бұрын

This dude dropping real gems 🤞 You ever get overwhelmed switching between 3 cameras in real time?

@bass4512 10 ай бұрын

This is super helpful. Appreciate all the work it takes for you to churn these out for us!

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad this helps you and very much appreciate you recognizing the work haha

@itskeopi 10 ай бұрын

Really love this style of video! Already looking forward to the next one!

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

Amazing I love to hear that 🙌

@dresolo15 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help !

@petersarellas 7 ай бұрын

Of course, thank you for watching!

@dresolo15 7 ай бұрын

@@petersarellas most definitely, I’m new to sports videography and I’ve been looking at your clips on Instagram 🔥🥶

@gibisaini9290 10 ай бұрын

Love the shot by shot breakdown !!

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!!

@kgagne3 10 ай бұрын

Love this!!! Do more. SUPER helpful. You're the man.

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it and can def do more!

@jaymills1720 10 ай бұрын

Great video as always !

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@samcashelmedia 9 ай бұрын

Love the insight on what you’re thinking during each shot 👍

@petersarellas 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m happy that it helps you!

@rontapley232 9 ай бұрын

Love peters work. Great guy!

@petersarellas 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Ron! I hope you’re doing well

@seanporter6813 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter, i'd love to know your picture profile settings, slog etc but great video

@Enveonline 9 ай бұрын

I gotta buy this lut pack

@petersarellas 9 ай бұрын

💯

@Adom1430 10 ай бұрын

Keep em coming! 👊

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

Will do!

@Brandon_Cash 10 ай бұрын

Loved the real time thoughts behind the shots. Great video!

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

Amazing! So happy that you enjoyed the format.

@Brandon_Cash 10 ай бұрын

@@petersarellas what are your memory recall settings for the FX30? Or do you mostly just shoot in 120fps and adapt to whatever speed you want in post? I am currently using the MR settings to change FPS and SS quickly since the FX30 doesn't have shutter angle.

@CourtesyOfCruz 9 ай бұрын

curious as to what made you shoot at 1/400th of a speed instead of the 2x rule? (so if you were shooting 120fps then your shutter would be 1/240 etc) loved the video and content, I learned a lot from this

@garybrannan86 10 ай бұрын

Love it Peter! Really enjoying the storytelling aspect of games you're capturing, thank you for the insight into your work flow. Are you thinking about upgrading your 70-200 f4 to the mk ii?

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

Yes I definitely am thinking of getting that upgrade! At the very least I want to get my hands on it and compare the two.

@garybrannan86 10 ай бұрын

@@petersarellas amazing! I'm looking forward to you making a video on that already haha. I'm looking to add a 70-200 to my kit for sports and I'm not sure what the best option is between both F4s and the F2.8 mk ii vs the price/future proofing. Any recommendations?

@EmanuelBohlander 9 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you very much - Highly interesting! is it possible to see the finished work somewhere? Cheers!

@petersarellas 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! A lot of what I make with this type of footage gets posted on the CFL’s social channels and KZfaq page so I’d look there, and I have some of my work up on www.petersarellas.com if you want to look at my portfolio

@DuppyMedia 10 ай бұрын

please do more of these Breakdown Videos

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

I had a lot of fun with it and response so far seems to be good as well so can do!

@jayrossbeauty 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for videos like this! I've been doing sports media for years but I've always done it for my job so I had their equipment. Now that I'm doing it on my own I picked up the Sony ZV-E10 to get a decent start (recommended by Beyond The Game) and I've been loving it for basketball but now that I'm doing football for the first time on my own I knew I needed a telephoto lens and I picked up the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 lens until my preferred options are back in stock. (Sorry longer comment) but my question is do you have any tips for a dealing with a lens like mine? Like should I avoid auto camera settings? I do have lens filters just not sure of how my camera will work best for outdoor sport settings. Thanks in advance.

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

I'd definitely try to film using manual ISO, WB and aperture rather than relying on auto settings for the most part (AF being the exception). With a lens like the 55-210mm that has a variable aperture I'd also recommend stopping it down to a consistent f6.3 if you have the light available to do so, so that you don't get changes in exposure as you zoom your lens in and out.

@CoachMajor222 10 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

🔥🔥

@112Desmond 10 ай бұрын

Man this is awesome seriously! I have an a7siii and shoot in slog3 as well, basically the ISO should only be 800 or 12800?

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

In slog3 on the A7Siii I believe the low base ISO is 640 and the high base ISO is 12800 in slog3 specifically. This doesn’t mean that those are the only two ISO values that you can film at because plenty of other lower ISO values will still look very clean and give you pleasing images, but it does mean that you *technically* get the least noise and most dynamic range at those two ISO values.

@thebobbymedia 10 ай бұрын

The goat!

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

🙏

@LeoVizuals 10 ай бұрын

Great video Peter! I realized I may have caught you at a bad time on Ig because it was late, but I was wondering if you are able to import your lut pack into your fx3? I tried and it wouldn’t let me.

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

Haven’t tested that out bc I usually shoot with a standard rec709 LUT and leave any creative decisions regarding colour to post production but let me test that and get back to you!

@fotochero 14 күн бұрын

how come your videos look so crisp even with a high ISO??

@Omerkrana 10 ай бұрын

Another great video Peter! Quick question regarding the shutter speed - Why not follow the 180 rule? Or do you not have the option for ND filters since you have to run around so much?

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

I do have the option of ND filters and do use them but I like keeping a faster shutter because having less motion blur makes the action of sports look more intense in my opinion

@xmx187 10 ай бұрын

🔥

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

🔥🔥

@1Bounce816 Ай бұрын

What kind of monopod do you recommend, cost effective preferred. Thanks 🙏🏾

@petersarellas Ай бұрын

Manfrotto is the brand that I usually go with. Benro is a good one as well. I’ve tried some smaller and more cost effective options in the past to see the difference and those cheaper ones generally don’t last for more than a few months.

@allie50 10 ай бұрын

New series alert 🚨

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

🚨🚨🚨

@Enveonline 9 ай бұрын

Question are you using a filter on these shots? I shoot D1 football and if I bump my ISO up to 12800 during the day or evening the shot would be washed out

@petersarellas 9 ай бұрын

On some of them I’m using a Tiffen Pro Mist 1/4 and/or Tiffen VND

@goblindenproductions 10 ай бұрын

Will you be covering football Atlantic this year?

@petersarellas 7 ай бұрын

Yes I was there!

@cap-prodz 10 ай бұрын

Question, for shooting football if you’re in the endzone do you find it better to use the 28-75 ? I always use my 70-200 when in the area

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

For American football you could probably use either but for Canadian football I use the 70-200mm for the most part because the field is wider and the end ones are twice as deep so the extra reach helps

@kevinpatrickfilms 10 ай бұрын

So 4k120 180’ rule puts your at 240. I see your clip at 320, at 400- do you just crank it up more than the 180 degree rule blindly or is there a rule you follow when adjusting shutter?

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

No hard and fast rule but I like to hang somewhere around 1/320-1/500 when filming in 120fps

@frank.arroyo.sports 9 ай бұрын

Where you usind proxys for rhis one?

@Jopo1996 10 ай бұрын

What’s the name of the song at the beginning?

@itz.smiley6154 10 ай бұрын

Is your sports kits able to work with canon clog?

@petersarellas 10 ай бұрын

I’ve used it on C-Log footage before and it works but you have to make a couple of tweaks to get it there (most notably reducing contrast in my experience)

@CandaceWilliamsVideo 9 ай бұрын

What do you use to protect your gear for rainy days

@petersarellas 9 ай бұрын

I’ve got this camera rain cover that’s essentially a bag with a zipper at the bottom to get the camera in, two holes on the sides to stick your hand through and one hole in front for the front element of the lens, so I’ll use that if the rain gets really bad. Besides that if everything is rated to be weather sealed I’ll just film and let it get wet, then be very thorough with drying it right after the game.

@CandaceWilliamsVideo 9 ай бұрын

@@petersarellas definitely will check it out to stock up in thanks 🙏🏽