Behind the Scenes: How I Filmed a Soul Train–Style Live Event in Merrillville, IN
- George Niksch
- Aug 8
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 29
🎬 Behind the Scenes: Filming a Soul Train–Inspired Live Event | Merrillville, Indiana
Lets look behind the scenes of filming a live event.If you're into event videography or curious how I shoot in fast-paced, low-light environments — this behind-the-scenes breakdown is for you.
In this blog, I’m sharing two videos:
▶️ A quick 1-minute BTS reel
▶️ A full-length breakdown of how I shot the event, what gear I used, and why I shoot the way I do
This was for a Soul Train–inspired dinner and live music event hosted by Sharia and Louis Shine at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville, Indiana — and the energy was incredible.
But what you’ll see here isn’t the final event edit — it’s everything that went into creating it.
📹 BTS Videos: Watch Now
1. One-Minute Behind-the-Scenes Reel
Quick, high-energy look at how I shot this event with handheld dual cams, live audio feed, and a mobile rig.
2. Full Behind-the-Scenes Breakdown (14 Min)
I walk through my camera setup, lens choices, audio recording, stabilization method, ISO strategy in low light, and how I delivered both a highlight reel and long-form edit for the client.
🔧 What I Covered in These Videos:
📸 Handheld dual-camera shooting with Lumix S5
🔋 External battery sleds for all-day power
🎤 32-bit float audio using the Zoom F3
🎞️ My go-to lens pair: 35mm and 85mm f/1.8
🎯 Why I skip the gimbal for most events
🎥 Multi-cam shooting in low light
🧠 How I deliver cinematic results efficiently
📍 Work with Lakeshore Video
I specialize in event videography, interviews, and branded content across Northwest Indiana, Chicago, and nationwide.
If you're hosting a live event — from performances and community celebrations to conferences and corporate productions — let’s create something worth remembering.
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