cameras -vid cams ok for concerts???

mattloaf · 26 Sep 2006, 23:39

hi all.

it been few years since i been to meatloaf concert or any other concert. now have concert venues easied up on cameras or camcorders being allowed in?

i mean with meats concerts coming soon id guess due to his new and poss final album surly they can let us bring cams in providing they check us?

there must be a way.

anyone help?

thanx

matty

RoknRollJesus · 26 Sep 2006, 23:53

Over here in the states, the rules on personal, non-professional cameras have gotten less restrictive because everyone has camera phones. I work at an arena here and I cannot remember the last show we had that absolutely prohibited cameras. I have not seen the same trend in video cameras though. Where I work, if I catch someone video-taping, I am required to stop them (even the new cameras that do both still and video -like mine).

That may or may not be the norm for every venue though.

jo

djfierce · 26 Sep 2006, 23:57

as far as i'm aware picture camera's are ok but vids aren't

Alex · 27 Sep 2006, 00:39

Generally, camera's are ok. Flashes are frowned upon in some places though - and there is some debate whether they are actually useful anyway - all my best pictures were without flash. :P

Ageing Bat · 27 Sep 2006, 00:46

If you were wondering about specific venues, ie Royal Albert Hall, on their website under 'Etiquette' it says:

Cameras, video equipment and tape recorders are not permitted.

Please ensure all pagers and mobile phones are switched off before entering the auditorium.

http://www.royalalberthall.com/flash...info,etiquette

Not that anyone would actually hear their mobile phone ringing for this concert!!

I guess we'll all have to rely on good old fashioned 'memories'.... remember those?!!

mattloaf · 27 Sep 2006, 00:59

that sucks lol. meat dont go to r/a/h lol

matty

Alex · 27 Sep 2006, 01:09

Rules are for whimps

KebLou · 27 Sep 2006, 02:37

Those rules apply for all the venues, it's for copyright purpose's but the only places I've actually seen them enforced were at the Hammersmith Apollo, losely and Wembley Pavillion where they took my camera for the Alice Cooper concert. Don't want to jinx it though so I won't add any more.

Blackkat13 · 27 Sep 2006, 05:25

My little sister has got a ditigal camera that takes audio and video. She has used it to take videos of Brad Paisley and Dirk Bentley as far as I know they are not prohibtied here in Michigan.

meatloaf-unofficial · 27 Sep 2006, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ageing Bat

If you were wondering about specific venues, ie Royal Albert Hall, on their website under 'Etiquette' it says:

Cameras, video equipment and tape recorders are not permitted.

Please ensure all pagers and mobile phones are switched off before entering the auditorium.

http://www.royalalberthall.com/flash...info,etiquette

Not that anyone would actually hear their mobile phone ringing for this concert!!

I guess we'll all have to rely on good old fashioned 'memories'.... remember those?!!

I think they tell you to switch off mobiles as if they ring, they can inbterfirer with the PA System and all the equipment. It is possible. You start getting feeback.

LucyK! · 27 Sep 2006, 16:04

In my experience I'd say it depends where you go, as it seems to be a different rule everywhere!

Newcastle Arena has massive signs saying "No cameras or recording equipment" but I've never had my bag checked or my camera taken - the only thing they've ever said to me was no to lean over the barrier where i was, but that was a health and safety issue.

In the times I've been to the RAH they've not been the kind of events that you'd take pics of really so I'm not sure on this one - to be honest I tend not to take a camera as I spend so much time playing with it I miss the show!

KebLou · 27 Sep 2006, 16:16

All the venues have those rules if you read the back of the tickets, some just make a point of enforcing them, others don't.

Personally I've been to the RAH a few times, and I've never been checked for a camera nor when I took a picture with flash did I have it taken but if you're sitting in a seat where they can find you easily (boxes or the front row on the arena floor or even the top part where they watch you) I would use a flash just to be sure.

Also side note, if you're up high but seated, I don't know if the RAH has fixed this yet but if you're a little bit to the right. I hope if it rains you don't have your camera with you as there was a slight leak in the roof.

needmoremeat · 27 Sep 2006, 17:47

I just hope people at least have their mobiles on silent at the concert!

Ageing Bat · 27 Sep 2006, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy!

to be honest I tend not to take a camera as I spend so much time playing with it I miss the show!

oh, how do I know what you mean! I have a sneaky suspicion that it was me that Meat pointed and swore at to get up off my 'kin backside and dance, at the Leeds Castle concert last year. I was the only one for several rows (at least) who was sitting down fiddling with my camera!

sunneke · 27 Sep 2006, 20:19

i will take photo's i think... if i am not to busy singing and dancing

RoknRollJesus · 27 Sep 2006, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Rules are for whimps

...and they only count if you're caught!

needmoremeat · 27 Sep 2006, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy!

to be honest I tend not to take a camera as I spend so much time playing with it I miss the show!

I must have watched most of the Liverpool concert last year through the screen on digital camera! Not the same watching him through a comparatively tiny screen!...Although I could zoom and get good closeups...

LucyK! · 28 Sep 2006, 16:06

Exactly - I was next to Alex and I was really aware that he was seeing the show via his camera!

To be honest, I'm more interested in the pics of everyone before and after the show, Meat pics will be all over the net but the ones with friends are the priceless ones!

**Ankie** · 28 Sep 2006, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy!

To be honest, I'm more interested in the pics of everyone before and after the show, Meat pics will be all over the net but the ones with friends are the priceless ones!

That is why I will bring my camera this time for sure

LucyK! · 28 Sep 2006, 19:06

So long as you don't catch me misbehaving, Ankie!!! lol

**Ankie** · 28 Sep 2006, 21:15

You misbehaving?!?!?!

26 Sep 2006, 23:39	#1
mattloaf Super Loafer Join Date: 16.11.2003 Posts: 243	cameras -vid cams ok for concerts??? hi all. it been few years since i been to meatloaf concert or any other concert. now have concert venues easied up on cameras or camcorders being allowed in? i mean with meats concerts coming soon id guess due to his new and poss final album surly they can let us bring cams in providing they check us? there must be a way. anyone help? thanx matty

26 Sep 2006, 23:53	#2
RoknRollJesus Livin' La Vida Loafa! Join Date: 03.10.2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,529	Over here in the states, the rules on personal, non-professional cameras have gotten less restrictive because everyone has camera phones. I work at an arena here and I cannot remember the last show we had that absolutely prohibited cameras. I have not seen the same trend in video cameras though. Where I work, if I catch someone video-taping, I am required to stop them (even the new cameras that do both still and video -like mine). That may or may not be the norm for every venue though. jo

26 Sep 2006, 23:57	#3
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	as far as i'm aware picture camera's are ok but vids aren't

27 Sep 2006, 00:39	#4
Alex Ooh weee ooOOoh! Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: In the Land of the Manc's Posts: 445	Generally, camera's are ok. Flashes are frowned upon in some places though - and there is some debate whether they are actually useful anyway - all my best pictures were without flash. :P

27 Sep 2006, 00:46	#5
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	If you were wondering about specific venues, ie Royal Albert Hall, on their website under 'Etiquette' it says: Cameras, video equipment and tape recorders are not permitted. Please ensure all pagers and mobile phones are switched off before entering the auditorium. http://www.royalalberthall.com/flash...info,etiquette Not that anyone would actually hear their mobile phone ringing for this concert!! I guess we'll all have to rely on good old fashioned 'memories'.... remember those?!!

27 Sep 2006, 00:59	#6
mattloaf Super Loafer Join Date: 16.11.2003 Posts: 243	that sucks lol. meat dont go to r/a/h lol matty

27 Sep 2006, 01:09	#7
Alex Ooh weee ooOOoh! Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: In the Land of the Manc's Posts: 445	Rules are for whimps

27 Sep 2006, 02:37	#8
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	Those rules apply for all the venues, it's for copyright purpose's but the only places I've actually seen them enforced were at the Hammersmith Apollo, losely and Wembley Pavillion where they took my camera for the Alice Cooper concert. Don't want to jinx it though so I won't add any more.

27 Sep 2006, 05:25	#9
Blackkat13 Mega Loafer Join Date: 30.07.2006 Location: Hell, Michigan Posts: 1,989	My little sister has got a ditigal camera that takes audio and video. She has used it to take videos of Brad Paisley and Dirk Bentley as far as I know they are not prohibtied here in Michigan.

27 Sep 2006, 16:04	#11
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	In my experience I'd say it depends where you go, as it seems to be a different rule everywhere! Newcastle Arena has massive signs saying "No cameras or recording equipment" but I've never had my bag checked or my camera taken - the only thing they've ever said to me was no to lean over the barrier where i was, but that was a health and safety issue. In the times I've been to the RAH they've not been the kind of events that you'd take pics of really so I'm not sure on this one - to be honest I tend not to take a camera as I spend so much time playing with it I miss the show!

27 Sep 2006, 16:16	#12
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	All the venues have those rules if you read the back of the tickets, some just make a point of enforcing them, others don't. Personally I've been to the RAH a few times, and I've never been checked for a camera nor when I took a picture with flash did I have it taken but if you're sitting in a seat where they can find you easily (boxes or the front row on the arena floor or even the top part where they watch you) I would use a flash just to be sure. Also side note, if you're up high but seated, I don't know if the RAH has fixed this yet but if you're a little bit to the right. I hope if it rains you don't have your camera with you as there was a slight leak in the roof.

27 Sep 2006, 17:47	#13
needmoremeat Mega Loafer Join Date: 23.11.2003 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 1,416	I just hope people at least have their mobiles on silent at the concert!

27 Sep 2006, 20:19	#15
sunneke Mega Loafer Join Date: 17.01.2006 Location: Amersfoort Posts: 2,263	i will take photo's i think... if i am not to busy singing and dancing

28 Sep 2006, 16:06	#18
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Exactly - I was next to Alex and I was really aware that he was seeing the show via his camera! To be honest, I'm more interested in the pics of everyone before and after the show, Meat pics will be all over the net but the ones with friends are the priceless ones!

28 Sep 2006, 19:06	#20
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	So long as you don't catch me misbehaving, Ankie!!! lol

28 Sep 2006, 21:15	#21
Ankie Office manager Join Date: 25.04.2002 Posts: 1,884	You misbehaving?!?!?!