I've been videotaping a few shows w/ a Super 8 camera. I think it's OK and the sound is fine, though I will upgrade at a later date.
What is the general consensus about the quality of recordings that a Super8 can achieve? Would people prefer no recording to a 'degraded" or non-dv recording? Is something better then nothing? Do fans/bands frown at the quality that this camera achieves? Dependant on the artist?
I've recorded a number of bands in Western MA, one of which (most recently) was the entire Ecstatic Yod show in Florence.
Also, will people scream and curse at the sky if the camera gets shaky (handheld, intentionally or not intentionally shaky). Due to the mood of the music I was getting sort of weird w/ my camera. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didnt. And course, the curse-ed fact that getting a good shot in a small room is hard, sometimes fans walk right in front of the camera, or whatever. I dont mind, do you? It happens in real life, isnt a video of a live show supposed to recreate the live experience? I always try to adjust to the
circumstance but you cant retake live shows, its a one shot deal.
Thanks