Recording Policy

[ds1984]

"Photos and recordings are OK, but DON'T FLASH THE BAND!"

damn!  alright girls, plan B!

 

When I first read it I did not tough about that meaning.

But I wonder how the band and security team would react to it if this should happen by an exclusive girly first row.

[Simon]

"Photos and recordings are OK, but DON'T FLASH THE BAND!"

damn!  alright girls, plan B!

 

When I first read it I did not tough about that meaning.

But I wonder how the band and security team would react to it if this should happen by an exclusive girly first row.

I know how I would react!

[man on a track]

Flash off
Autofocus light off
Camera sound off
Picture preview (display) off
Mouth shut 

I often wonder why people can't respect these easy rules

[holaknopfler]

Flash off
Autofocus light off
Camera sound off
Picture preview (display) off
Mouth shut 

I often wonder why people can't respect these easy rules

Problem Solved,If they include this in the Policy. 

[goldenheart96]

I've been thinking about whether SLR's should be brought to concerts at all. I've had one for a couple of months now and I love it but the "click" they make can be really annoying, especially during quiet passages. I always get lots of angry looks at the theatre when I have to take pictures for my local paper. I LOVE good pictures but during the last tour I had a guy with a big fat Canon Eos sitting next to me and I really wanted to slap him everytime I heard that "clickety click". So, as much as I'd love to take my own SLR with me and take pictures for my newspaper I'm not sure if I will.

BTW, hi there man on a track, good to see you!

[dmg]

I've been thinking about whether SLR's should be brought to concerts at all. I've had one for a couple of months now and I love it but the "click" they make can be really annoying, especially during quiet passages. I always get lots of angry looks at the theatre when I have to take pictures for my local paper. I LOVE good pictures but during the last tour I had a guy with a big fat Canon Eos sitting next to me and I really wanted to slap him everytime I heard that "clickety click". So, as much as I'd love to take my own SLR with me and take pictures for my newspaper I'm not sure if I will.

BTW, hi there man on a track, good to see you!

That loud click from SLR's (as you're no doubt aware) is a result of not only the shutter firing but also the mirror having to move up and down in the pentaprism.  I use Leica rangefinders (an M4 and M6) and they are really quiet further enhanced by the cloth shutters.  I've read that they are the only cameras they will allow on film sets due to their quiet operation and lack of electronics.

[man on a track]

I've been thinking about whether SLR's should be brought to concerts at all. I've had one for a couple of months now and I love it but the "click" they make can be really annoying, especially during quiet passages. I always get lots of angry looks at the theatre when I have to take pictures for my local paper. I LOVE good pictures but during the last tour I had a guy with a big fat Canon Eos sitting next to me and I really wanted to slap him everytime I heard that "clickety click".

Very true, and even more, the policy had in the past always stated NOT to bring professional cameras...
I hate that click, too, but many people don't even switch off the artificial "click" of their compact cams!  

BTW, hi there man on a track, good to see you!

Thanks Goldenheart! Wie schoen ist das denn!  
I've always been here, I'm just not a regular poster at all...  

[Simon]

I've been thinking about whether SLR's should be brought to concerts at all. I've had one for a couple of months now and I love it but the "click" they make can be really annoying, especially during quiet passages. I always get lots of angry looks at the theatre when I have to take pictures for my local paper. I LOVE good pictures but during the last tour I had a guy with a big fat Canon Eos sitting next to me and I really wanted to slap him everytime I heard that "clickety click". So, as much as I'd love to take my own SLR with me and take pictures for my newspaper I'm not sure if I will.

BTW, hi there man on a track, good to see you!

Correct me if i am wrong but i would have thought that taking pics for anything other than your own personal use goes against the recording policy. I am sure the last thing MK wants is to see 'unofficial' pics appearing in newsprint. That is just the same as having 'unofficial' recordings made available for distribution.

[goldenheart96]

Correct me if i am wrong but i would have thought that taking pics for anything other than your own personal use goes against the recording policy. I am sure the last thing MK wants is to see 'unofficial' pics appearing in newsprint. That is just the same as having 'unofficial' recordings made available for distribution.

You think MK will be bothered about some pictures which appear in some unknown local paper? Besides, I can prove that I work for the press. He can call my chief editor if he wants  And as far as I know, press pictures are okay. There are plenty of "official" photographers at concerts. And MK better cares for them because without those press people, and with that almost nonexistent promotion, who knows if the ordinary music fan would still come to see him.

If you want to stop the distribution of fan pictures and the pictures of fans like me who happen to work for a newspaper and write about MK because they want to share the joy of the concert, you cut yourself into your own flesh, as the German saying goes.

The only thing I'm concerned about, like I said before, is that MK and other fans might be disturbed by a SLR camera so I'm not sure if I'll bring it along or if I let my newspaper buy some agency picture.

[Love Expresso]

You should do the latter. I am not sure if MK is really so positive with press people. I remember him as one of the artists that made a boycott against press photographers. I think he always allows photos only during the first two or three songs and you have to be a accreditation for making pictures during the show.

I know of course that I also have a look at all those phantastic fan pics that have been made, and somebody has to do them, so I can't say I am against it. But it is always the same image isn't it: MK with a red guitar, MK with a silver guitar, MK with a Martin guitar... and he is not going to look nicer I fear....


ooooh boy, now I have the drooling section against me....

LE

[Love Expresso]

Especially the last paragraphs are about MK in this "Stern" article:

http://www.stern.de/kultur/musik/konzertfotos-mit-boykott-gegen-knebelvertraege-617610.html

LE

[Simon]

Correct me if i am wrong but i would have thought that taking pics for anything other than your own personal use goes against the recording policy. I am sure the last thing MK wants is to see 'unofficial' pics appearing in newsprint. That is just the same as having 'unofficial' recordings made available for distribution.

You think MK will be bothered about some pictures which appear in some unknown local paper? Besides, I can prove that I work for the press. He can call my chief editor if he wants  And as far as I know, press pictures are okay. There are plenty of "official" photographers at concerts. And MK better cares for them because without those press people, and with that almost nonexistent promotion, who knows if the ordinary music fan would still come to see him.

If you want to stop the distribution of fan pictures and the pictures of fans like me who happen to work for a newspaper and write about MK because they want to share the joy of the concert, you cut yourself into your own flesh, as the German saying goes.

The only thing I'm concerned about, like I said before, is that MK and other fans might be disturbed by a SLR camera so I'm not sure if I'll bring it along or if I let my newspaper buy some agency picture.

There is a huge difference though between being an official press photographer who has to show his/her credentials to get into a show and an unofficial photographer who happens to work for a newspaper. It is exactly the same as an official recording being made of the show and an unofficial one being made by a professional recorder. I really do not think MK would be happy at this and am sure it goes against his policies and if it threatens the rest of his fans taking pics and making recordings for their own personal use or for distribution without costs involved then perhaps it should be reconsidered.

[sweetsurrender]

Despite all the positive and nagative bickering we have here about photo and recording, I think I'll still take a chance with my little digital camera anyway.  It's sort of like when you go on a vacation and you want to take pictures of places you see as souveniurs. Closing my eyes and relive the momories in my head is not enough for me , I need hard copies to admire and share with friends.  ha...ha.... I 'll be very discreet.

[superval99]

I think a digital camera should be OK between songs and at the encores.  I hope so anyway, because it would be a shame not to have anything as a reminder of a great experience!  

[Love Expresso]

Blimey, it seems PC and MK are reading this! Today, the Camera Policy has been updated, as posted on MKNews:  



PHOTOGRAPHY & RECORDING
OF GIGS
Official Policy Statement

Updated: 10 March 2010

 

It has been noticed that there are increasing numbers of fans filming the shows. This is becoming very distracting for the band and also irritates many people in the audience. Everyone should be able to enjoy the concert without interference from fellow fans.

Please note that starting with immediate effect, cameras/equipment used for recording moving pictures (DVD/video/cine, etc), e.g video/DVD/film cameras, will not be permitted in any part of the venue. Single shot cameras and audio are still okay but please be mindful of your fellow fans.

Standard 35mm film, digital cameras and compact point-and-shoot models are allowed provided they do not obstruct the view of other fans. Any camera with a removable lens is not permitted.

Professional cameras or other equipment, including tripods, are not allowed unless the user has the appropriate working media credential. Personal photography or video may NOT be used to reproduce the concert for commercial purposes.

Please note that this camera policy is subject to change for any event based on the requests of the venue or promoters. Where an individual venue does not permit ANY type of recording/photographic equipment (including audio, SLRs, digital compacts, etc) then the policy of that venue will be respected. In cases where the venue says they bow to the policy of the artist, it is recommended that you take a printout of this policy with you on the night of the concert.



Paul Crockford
PCM (10/03/10)




There are not very much new aspects in it, but I thought it might help this thread to have the "newest" edition!

LE