Plan a live performance video worth sharing
Choose tracks, rehearse transitions and plan the sound, cameras and deliverables before filming a live music performance.
Choose the performance, not just the song
Pick tracks that work with the performers and setup you can actually bring. A stripped arrangement can be stronger than trying to recreate every detail of a dense studio production. Decide what the viewer should notice: a vocal moment, a tight band section or the way two instruments interact.
Agree what is live
Tell the filming team which parts are performed in the room and which use backing tracks. Share the instrument and microphone requirements before the day. If there are track cues, count ins or tempo changes, explain them early. The audio plan should support the performance rather than emerge as a surprise during camera setup.
Rehearse starts and endings
Run the entry, the last chorus and the final note as carefully as the middle of the song. Decide how everyone knows when to start and stop. Practise the short set without repeatedly restarting for small mistakes. A confident complete take gives the edit more to work with.
Plan full songs and shorter moments
A full performance and a short vertical clip do different jobs. Mark a few sections that make sense on their own, while preserving the overall song. Discuss framing and final formats with the crew. Do not assume every camera angle or every short edit is included without agreeing it.
Get the scope in writing
Check the number of tracks, takes, performers, full edits, shorter clips and revision rounds. Confirm any extra cost for drums, additional tracks or an unusual setup. Bring the agreed music files and leave time to settle in. Clear expectations help everyone focus on capturing a performance you are proud to share.