Vibrations and light issue

[in2blues]

I will be video taping a show soon and could use some advice.
1. It is a old movie theater and people walking cause vibrations. What is the best thing to put under camcorder legs to help with the vibrations.

2. I have done some video taping before of bands.
Is there a adjustment that can be made to help with the glow from the spotlights? (Sony HDR-CX130)

Thanks

[if_then_else]

I will be video taping a show soon and could use some advice.
1. It is a old movie theater and people walking cause vibrations. What is the best thing to put under camcorder legs to help with the vibrations.

2. I have done some video taping before of bands.
Is there a adjustment that can be made to help with the glow from the spotlights? (Sony HDR-CX130)

Thanks

(1) Is there any possibility to clamp your camcorder to a seat / table / rail / truss? Otherwise weigh down your tripod (e.g. use some sandbags or water bottles).
(2) Use a suitable lens hood (+adapter ring). Use manual settings for focus and aperture.

EDIT (2016-12-10):
I just had a quick look at the 37-58 mm step up adapter and the 58mm wide-angle lens hood* I use with my Sony HDR-CX550 camcorder:

They're identical to these items on amazon.com:
https://www.amazon.com/Goja-Accessory-MagicFiber-Microfiber-Cleaning/dp/B00BFWCPDC/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1481361701&sr=1-3&keywords=step+up+ring+adapter+37-58
https://www.amazon.com/FOTGA-Screw-Mount-Metal-Pentax/dp/B009GFYCIQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1481361840&sr=1-2&keywords=lens+hood+58+mm+wide-angle

*I had to use that combination in order to avoid vignetting effects.

Some pics attached...

[flipp]

https://www.astronomics.com/vsearch.aspx?SearchTerm=vibration%20damper

[guitard]

Is there a adjustment that can be made to help with the glow from the spotlights? (Sony HDR-CX130)

Are you referring to over exposure?  If so, just manually adjust the exposure to the proper level.  I looked at the manual for this cam and it has manual exposure control.

[if_then_else]

Is there a adjustment that can be made to help with the glow from the spotlights? (Sony HDR-CX130)

Are you referring to over exposure?  If so, just manually adjust the exposure to the proper level.  I looked at the manual for this cam and it has manual exposure control.

I guess he's referring to lens flare.

[in2blues]

Thanks for advice

[bombdiggity]

Is there a adjustment that can be made to help with the glow from the spotlights? (Sony HDR-CX130)

Are you referring to over exposure?  If so, just manually adjust the exposure to the proper level.  I looked at the manual for this cam and it has manual exposure control.

I'd think so.  Can't make good concert video without manual exposure control...   

[guitard]

Is there a adjustment that can be made to help with the glow from the spotlights? (Sony HDR-CX130)

Are you referring to over exposure?  If so, just manually adjust the exposure to the proper level.  I looked at the manual for this cam and it has manual exposure control.

I'd think so.  Can't make good concert video without manual exposure control...   

QFT!

[xjsb125]

Are those vibration dampening pads worthwhile in a concert environment?

[flipp]

Are those vibration dampening pads worthwhile in a concert environment?

Not sure how effective they would be for audio-only recording where a good mic shock mount is all you really need and have no idea about video since I don't do any video. A friend uses some on his telescope tripod and they seem to be quite effective esp when compared to the times he doesn't use them.

[xjsb125]

Video is what I'm concerned with. I feel like they might not be much use in a rock or amplified concert environment. Could be wrong though.

[Teen Wolf Blitzer]

I use chunks of Temper Pedic.  Have a buddy who works for a mattress store.  It kills!

[beatkilla]

I use chunks of Temper Pedic.  Have a buddy who works for a mattress store.  It kills!

Exactly what I use, only thing that works and you need weight like a bag on tripod in my experience.

[xjsb125]

I have a Tempur Pedic mattress. I fell like, if I cut a few chunks out for taping, my wife might possibly leave me.

[beatkilla]

Get a memory foam pillow from m Walmart, that's what I use