5 Tips for Filming Dance

Hey everyone! My name is Ashlie Jow and in this video, I’m going talk about 5 things you need to know when it comes to filming dance and how you can improve as a filmmaker along the way.
I haven't seen many tutorials or videos showing how to film dance, so here are 5 tips for beginners from my own experience in shooting concept videos! Now this is in no way a perfect template but I thought I'd just share a few tips from what I've learned!

As a recap:
1. Pre-production / Planning is just as important as production itself
2. Understand the music
3. Gear
4. Cinematography is IMPORTANT
5. Be Flexible

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[AshlieJow]

Wow! Can't believe how many people have watched this video. Thanks so much! While i hope you all got some value from the information in the video, I want to note that this is in no way the only way to film dance (films, music videos...etc), but some tips to filming concept videos that i've learned while shooting. Thanks all for the wonderful comments !

[fzkztgk]

I searched for tips how to dance on camera, but found tips how to film dances... I should change my hobby

[theartistFKAjudge]

I'm actually really glad I came across this. I've been looking to work with more dancers, and doing a bit more filming for dance so this actually helps out a lot because I know what things to expect and what things to do.

[larkderwyn]

This helps so much! Especially when I can’t afford a gimbal at the moment. I’m in the dance community in Vegas, it’s very rare for people who do both dance and film here so I’m glad there’s a video about this!!

[RayValdezPhotography]

I got a dance video to do today and a new gimbal so I watched this to brush up on my skills. Thank you

[smoottoochillbackup]

Thank you for creating this!!! I didn't think that anyone would post this!!! This helped a whole lot 👍🏽

[chibitron]

I have been browsing randomly for tutorials that are not about gear...glad I‘ve find this one. Definitely gonna check your stuff!!

[Idontcare]

This is a great video! Im a dancer and film student and im starting to film and edit dance/music videos and i wanted to see other people’s takes on it and yours was really thorough in a good amount of time. Not too much overload of info. Cant wait to watch more of your vids!

[pitmanfilms]

Love the clarity of this video, shooting my first short including dance in summer and need all the tips I can get!!

[audiomoritz]

You are right, there is little to none of these kind of tutorials. It's good to know that I was on the right track. Thank you!

[jairoramirez]

I’m shooting my first dance vide tomorrow. Thank you for making this video.

[hippywonder]

Thank you, that's very helpful. I'm starting to take videos of dance concerts and performances that happen unplanned. Street dances etc. I love your tips. Thanks again.

[AnamikaReangOfficial]

Hlw.... Thanks for tips & Support from India... Thank u

[HannahFavre]

This was so helpful! I am a dancer/video creator and I just recently started filming my own choreography. It is definitely difficult starting out so I am happy I came across your channel and this vid! Thank you!

[redson]

Tomorrow I have to take a choreography video for my friend for that reason your advice really helpful to me! Thank you so much!

[devouetedmedia]

I'm glad I watched this all the way, will take this along the way for my upcoming project.

[ruarilane]

Great vid... intuitive advice... looking forward to seeing more of your work!

[PruneM_]

Thank you for these tips, I already knew some of them but learnt new ones too! 🙏🏻

[korio_ag]

Can’t believe that I found this! Thanks a lot 🙏🏼

[birdmanfilms]

Hey you) Thx for the vid, going to film first dance video in a few day, seen some of your work, and I love it! Cheers from other side of the globe 🌍