On Wed, 22 May 2002 08:57:06 -0700, "Mike Rehmus" wrote:

>When I was taping the reception at the last wedding, I had troubles getting
>the guests to pay attention to the fact that I was taping them for the
>record. They were too busy talking, etc.
>
>So I flipped the LCD panel forward (the viewfinder continues to function
>when one does this on a PD-150) so they could see themselves. The first
>person to view the screen would get everyone's attention and they would all
>straighten up and pay attention to the camera. Worked for the folks at the
>tables and the folks dancing.

Interesting, but whether or not you want this attention
depends on your style/approach... Mine is "fly on the
wall observer" - I NEVER interrupt or attempt to
direct/arrange conversations, activities, etc. at a
wedding for the video (my job is to record what happens,
not to organize/create/interfer-with what happens at
the event...). There is plenty to show without expecting
people to interact with the camera...