Backstage is what every photographer and videographer needs

In our time it's very fashionable to use the word backstage in the photo and video industries. But where did this concept come from, what does it mean and why is it increasingly found?

The meaning of backstage and its translation

The word backstage is borrowed from English. Backstage in translation means "behind the scenes", "behind the scenes", "backstage", "secret". In the Russian-speaking sense, backstage is, in fact, the same thing. This is what happens behind the scenes, before the performance or until real filming.

Backstage is all that the viewer does not see, that is, if we talk about a fashion show, then he usually sees only the finished result, and how the models were prepared, how the stylist, make-up artist, costumer worked with them, etc. he never Learns, although many are very interested. For such purposes, backstage was created. On television, you can find programs with the title "Behind the Scenes" or "How to shoot?" - this is all and there is a backstage.

In the photo, an excellent representation of the backstage version: we see how the models were prepared for the show.

Why do I need backstage?

Backstage is a kind of entertainment for spectators.

It is necessary in order to attract attention, interest and thereby increase the rating of the television program or photographer.

Backstage is a special technique that helps the viewer to get closer to celebrities, he helps to penetrate this environment, see this process "from within". If we talk about the stars, the fans will be terribly curious to know how their idol is preparing for the performance, how worried and worried. Let's take a famous singer, like Britney Spears. In the photo, we see the shooting behind the scenes, how they apply makeup. This is a very rare frame, but at the same time fun and impressive. Any fan will be grateful for the presentation of his idol in such an informal atmosphere.

Now consider another option where there will be no talk about celebrities.

Suppose that a young girl has long dreamed of a photo shoot, but because of her inner feelings, she is embarrassed, worried and can not decide.

Suddenly, she finds backstage photoshoots on the Internet, let's take for example an absolutely unknown person, that is, a simple, ordinary person. She sees how the process of shooting takes place, it makes it easier for her. Perhaps, she will be reassured by a warm friendly atmosphere, a pleasant photographer or something else. The bottom line is that backstages can help ordinary people to decide to fulfill their old dream.

Motion pictures

Shooting backstage video is much more interesting than photos. Behind the scenes, you can shoot not only the process of photo shoot. On the Internet, you can find a lot of videos to understand how to shoot your favorite series or film.

Usually on such videos one can meet "bloopers" of actors, their endless attempts to correctly pronounce their speech, a large number of takes. In fact, it's very funny, and the viewer likes to see the process of filming a movie or a whole series, especially if these are funny moments.

The photo above shows the scene of their popular series Scrubs. Watching favorite actors from a backstage shooting is sometimes much more interesting than watching their movie. Since it is in the filming behind the scenes that you can see what they really are. If it is good to "dig" on the Internet, you can find a whole selection of funny failed doubles.

Let's return to the famous singers and singers. There are music videos, backstages of the clip are also available, they can also be found on the open spaces of the global network. The photo below depicts Enrique Iglesias during the filming of the TV project "X-Factor." We see the presence of the camera on the image, which again shows that this is a backstage, the translation of information without processing, before releasing it to the TV screens.

Backstage is a godsend for any photographer and videographer. Probably, soon the photographer together with the portfolio will provide photos and video shootings behind the scenes. This will help potential customers determine the level of mastery of the model. After all, it happens that the photos turned out good, and they did not like working with the photographer, this happens all the time. And as for the video, it will always be interesting to see. How everything really happened, how much energy and energy was spent, how many unsuccessful takes were made, and so on. Backstage for a videographer is a great addition. Obobeno if there is a gap in time between the publication of the edited video and backstage, at least a week should pass. For actors, models, singers and performers, shooting off-screen can also bring considerable benefit. Thanks to these videos you can get a lot of fans. Who will look forward to your new photo or video.

Summary and conclusions

So, we have considered such a new and popular concept as backstage. They found out that the backstage translates as "behind the scenes." This word was borrowed, since in Russian there is no analogous concept, which could be expressed in one word. We came to the conclusion that backstages are needed as a photographer, videographer, and performers who are directly involved in the filming. Backstages are important, backstages are different.