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How to shoot a stage performance

Stage photography has the following characteristics: dark light and great changes; The shooting position and angle are limited; The brightness difference between the protagonist and supporting role, the protagonist and the background is obvious.

Attention should be paid when shooting: master the correct exposure, because the use of flash will destroy the atmosphere, so you must shoot with live light, use average metering when the brightness is uniform, and use central key metering when the subject is overexposed; It is best to choose the location of the photo in advance, and the side is better; Sensitivity should be above 400; Shooting stage performances should be combined with motion and static, and we should not blindly pursue high speed; Because of the large aperture, it is necessary to focus accurately.