2022-12.03 Archers of Loaf @ The Broadberry (Richmond, VA) | [FULL SET]

iRCHVST 0110: Archers of Loaf @ The Broadberry (Richmond, VA)

Archers of Loaf URL: https://www.archersofloaf.net/
Archers of Loaf Twitter:   / archers_of  
Archers of Loaf on Instagram:   / teamloaf  
Archers of Loaf on Bandcamp: https://archersofloaf.bandcamp.com/
Archers of Loaf wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archers...

Follow The iPhone Archivist on Twitter:   / iphonearchivist  
Follow The iPhone Archivist on Instagram:   / theiphonearchivist  

So this wasn't my usual shooting spot because I prefer to be up front, several feet away from the artists. This go-round, my buddy bought VIP access to a section behind the sound board. It sounded kind of cool as a first-time experience and figured, why not, right? I searched for a venue map to get an idea of the distance from the stage and decided to pack my telephoto lens just in case.

Upon arrival, we were escorted to our area and given these silver wrist bands. An employee came up and was essentially our dedicated server for the evening. It was kind of weird getting this extra attention--trust me, I'm happing doing/getting shit for myself--but I just went with it. I bought a drink due to the attentive service but my mind was focused on how I was going to shoot this show.

Let's begin with my shooting set-up. I traveled light by bringing my iPhone, its special case with 17mm threads for external lens attachments, a telephoto lens purchased from SandMarc and my Shure MV88 external mic.

I had to change spots from where I shot Truth Club because a second sound board person arrived and stood in the way where I first shot. I moved over to the stairs' entrance which was our exit to the venue's floor. I stayed on the top step and focused my lens to the stage.

Unlike Truth Club, the Archers were spaced farther apart from each other. In my video, you see me focusing mostly on Eric and Matt with an occasional shifting over to Eric (the other one). Because I shot so far away, it seemed like the iPhone had problems choosing where to focus. At some points, it looked like it chose the backs of the audience members facing the stage! WTF?

This set wasn't exactly my best but I got a chance to see how I'd react to shooting from a distance. I'll be honest, I hated it. My future videos will be mostly up front. There's a reason why I show up at venues an hour or two before opening--it's so I can claim those close spots to get a decent shot with no one in front of me (save for security). But at least I can say I've had a VIP experience and know what its like shooting from there!

Wanna know what I loved? Recording the P.A. output from behind the soundboard. It was so clean, distinct and clear that I was happy to have capture such great sound. It's amazing how being far back, you can listen to a great audience mix.

Truth Club opened for the Archers of Loaf. Here's my video of their performance:
Truth Club:    • 2022-12.03 Truth Club @ The Broadberry (Ri...  

#archersofloaf