On Camera Rehearsal


Band: California Jammin

On Camera Rehearsal

If you are familiar with the Movie School of Rock, you can imagine how an on camera rehearsal could benefit a band. This type of rehearsal is pre-planned, with someone bringing in the video camera. If possible, a TV should be brought in as well to watch the video right afterwards. What are the benefits of doing an on camera rehearsal?

Ø It’s an official dress rehearsal which includes being dressed.
Most bands don’t do “dress rehearsals” that include being dressed for the part but if you are videotaping, even if just to review everything, the clothes should be included. You never know when you will need filler for a music video later!

Ø The moves you think are cool may not be/you think you are moving and your feet are glued to the floor.
Another big reason for the on camera rehearsal is to make sure everyone looks good jamming out. Many times, a band is into their music and it looks great but occasionally you will have that one band with that one guy that is over the top and insane compared to the rest of the band, like Jack Black’s character in School of Rock, for example.

Ø To Avoid Clichés
There are so many “rock” clichés that avoiding them all is impossible. With that said, trying to avoid some of the egregious ones is an important part of your presence.
By videotaping, you can tell whether you or your band mates are doing anything too weird and zany. Often times, you will do things and not even realize it while on stage.

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