Tips for Shooting Sports Events with a Video Camera
Get B-roll footage - Get some B-roll footage to mix in with the action shots. Shoot the crowd cheering once in a while, and mix it up by shooting the ref or the umpire in action. Capture some of the team’s half-time chat. Also, it’s a good idea to take a shot of the scoreboard after every score. This makes it much easier for anyone watching the video to follow along.
Change your viewing angle - Change your viewing angle, if possible, frequently during the game. Sports videos are more interesting when there are several different angles on the action. If the area permits, follow the action physically, instead of relying on your camera’s zoom.
Get the right slant - Tilt your camera for exiting action shots, but do so sparingly. If you can see that someone is coming up for a basket and you’re under the net, for example, tilting your video camera can make the shot more dramatic. Link.
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