On the morning you are filming, get to the tennis courts a little early and set up your camera(s) before the players even come to warm up.I just use a small piece of paper and some scotch tape. If you are using multiple cameras of the same type, number them and keep track of which court is which camera.Get a camera bag that will carry all your gear, with enough pockets to keep every thing separated.Batteries can and will go dead over a period of time. Charge all your batteries the night before,, even if you think they are already charged.I put them in each camera and format them in the camera just to make sure. Make sure you have enough SD memory cards and that they are formatted, empty, and ready to go.Even if you only have one tennis match to film, get ready the day before.So, here’s some of the things I’ve learned over the years of filming tournaments. But if you aren’t prepared, it can be a nightmare, trying to find the right SD card or a charged battery. It’s amazing how enjoyable it can be when the cameras are up and you just watch the matches and talk with your friends. Mostly because I had my act together, finally, when it came time to film. I just finished filming multiple tennis matches over the last few days at the Denver City Open Tennis Tournament and it was a lot of fun. Filming or Recording a Tennis Match (or multiple matches) – A Few Tips
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