OH HEY I feel like I haven’t done a post in ages 😒 (existential crises you know) but im feeling more connected to myself and my sense of FUN again - in honour of that here are a few fun blends and mixes from friday @nosignal.perth !!
each video is around 1 min long so 6 mins of a 1 hour set. enjoy these tidbits!! will post more on reels soon coz like that’s what the kids do these days you know 💗💅🏼🥰😋
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Filming your own DJ set? Here’s how I set up my cameras so it looks clean from every angle.
First thing I do is set up the DJ table.
Then I setup the V10 mixer, set up the CDJs, and give them a quick wipe with a microfibre cloth so they look clean for the camera.
For cables, I use a custom cable snake I built that bundles power, digital, and ethernet into one. It cost about $60, and honestly, it’s one of my favourite parts of the setup as it keeps everything super tidy.
Once everything’s wired, I plug it all into power, set up my ethernet hub, and run an XLR cable for my monitor speaker.
Since the table’s a bit short, I used two milk crates with a flight case on top to mount my third CDJ, plus a few rubber pads to get everything perfectly level.
For cameras, my A-cam is on a tripod in front of the decks with a 16–35mm, and my B-cam’s mounted to a beam overhead with a 14mm for a clean top-down shot. Both are powered via USB-C for continuous recording.
Next, I connect my iPad and both cameras to Wi-Fi so I can monitor and adjust everything through the Sony Monitor & Control app.
For audio, I’m running XLR into the FX3’s top handle as the main feed, with a Zoom H4 Essential as backup.
Lighting-wise, I’ve got a Amaran key light off to the side to add some depth. Finally I check focus and match both cameras for settings and colour.
And that’s the full setup, clean, compact, and ready to record a DJ set.
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and now are you ready for the next one…..? we’re always on the go finding your favourite djs and cafes to bring you the best vibes 😎
next event is a big one, tix link in bio!
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Mounting a camera over people? Here’s how to do it safely
For balcony shots, I use a manfrotto super clamp and magic arm combo. If the mounting point is too thin I use a spacer like in this case. I attach the clamp to the railing, then secure the camera with a safety tether as backup and then attach my camera to the clamp. I usually angle it slightly downward for a cinematic wide shot of the crowd and lights. Once mounted, I pull focus and leave it fixed for the night. As always I run usbc for continuous shooting. Make sure to always double-check it just before the crowd rolls in.
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Here are 3 ways to capture clean DJ audio at events starting from under $15
For the cheapest option, all you need is a usb cable, a phone and the DJM-REC app. Plug a USB cable from the mixer to your phone, open the app, hit record. It’s about $15 on the App Store and gives you a clean stereo mix straight from the mixer.
Next up if you want your DJ mixer audio to be baked into your cameras audio file you can run an RCA-3.5mm cable from the mixer’s record out into a line-to-mic attenuator, then into your camera’s mic input. Set your camera gain to 1 as the pre amps in camera are usually really noisy. This way your audio’s baked in and everything’s recorded to the cameras internal clock and won’t go out of sync.
And for my preferred way, I use a Zoom H4 Essential recorder. I run a RCA to ¼-inch TS cable, from the mixers record out straight into the combo xlr jacks on the Zoom Recorder. TS keeps it unbalanced so you don’t get weird level issues. I mix the feed from the mixer with the Zoom’s built-in mics for crowd ambience, then run a 3.5mm cable from the Zoom’s line out into my camera. Everything’s recorded to the camera’s clock, so no syncing in post. And most importantly, you need to power your camera and recorder from separate power banks to avoid electrical hum.
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Are bass vibrations ruining your camera shots in clubs? Try this instead!
To minimise vibrations, I use rubber vibration isolation pads, one under each leg of the DJ table. I also ratchet strap the table down so it is more secure. If the booth is really hectic and people are jumping around, you’ll still get some movement, especially with the DJ touching the table, but this cuts it down a lot and removes those harsh vibrations from the sub which can ruin your shots.
For tripod shots in super bassy environments, I put a rubber isolation pad under each of the three tripod feet. If possible, add a counterweight to your tripod to help earth it to the ground. Both setups go a long way toward keeping your footage stable, even when the room’s shaking.
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Ever noticed your DJ footage looks great but sounds empty? Here’s how you fix that
I use a Zoom H4 Essential recorder. With a built in mic and 2 xlr inputs that’s all I need for intimate club gigs. I position the recorder on the dj table facing the crowd and run RCA from the mixers record out to a 1/4 inch T/S cable that plugs straight into the combo XLR jacks on the recorder.
As this records 32 bit float there is no need to set levels it’s just plug and play. In the recorders mixer settings I set the recorders internal mic to -6 and the mixer level from the XLR inputs to -2. This gives me clean mixed audio which I run using a 3.5mm cable from the recorders line out into my cameras mic input. I then set my camera gain set to lowest setting of 1 and hit record, the pre amps in camera are usually really noisy.
This saves me time syncing audio in post and your audio and video will never go out of sync as everything’s recording to the cameras internal clock. And as always usbc for continuous shooting.
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I bring one Astera Titan Tube to most sets. It lets me get crisp, bright DJ footage with a bright standout look.
I start by taping down 2 evenly spaced lightbar holders. You can use zip-ties as well or a friction arm and clamps work well too. I made these holders from when I first started and they have been working fine for me. I place the lightbar on the holders and usually set it between 40–50% brightness and lock the color temp between 4000K and 4400K for a warm, natural skin tone, but can tweak as needed. As always I am running continuous power to the light-bar for uninterrupted shooting.
Lightbars don’t work in all venues however, make sure you check with the promoter and ask for permission. Sometimes if your shooting in a really dark clubs, Titan Tubes can be too much, so consider a smaller light if needed.
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Here are the best camera settings that you need to be using to level up your nightclub videography. This is what I use for static front of dj booth shots with my Sony FX3 (Keep in mind I’m using a lightbar for this setup)
XAVC S 4K
25Fps
1/50 shutter
F4-F8 depending if your going for a brighter look
Base ISO of 800 (check what your cameras base ISO is)
White Balance at 5500K
Manual focus always
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Here’s how I set up my camera to shoot POV DJ content. Follow for more gear and setup tutorials #videographer #dj #boilerroom #camera #setups #tutorial
