<p>Hi, I just shot my first live music venue (at night, outdoor stage, Canon 5D3, no flash, ISO 3200) and experienced the difficulties of rapidly changing stage lighting and moving subjects (a fun experience, but a challenge!) After cropping, my black and white conversion was simply choosing black-and-white in Lightroom's 'basic' window pane in Develop module, and then adjusting by trial/error the exposure sliders, clarity, tone curve, and noise reduction. I am happy with the results, but wondering if others who shoot concerts or other poorly-lit venues have any tips for a more refined BW conversion process. Is there anything specific in my conversions that scream 'amateur'? (As an amateur, I'm totally OK with such, appreciative for any feedback or observations to help me learn.) <br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18063846-md.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="510" /><br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18063847-md.jpg" alt="" width="510" height="680" /></p>
Exposure Date: 2015:08:01 20:56:51; Make: Canon; Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; ExposureTime: 1/500 s; FNumber: f/4; ISOSpeedRatings: 3200; ExposureProgram: Aperture priority; ExposureBiasValue: 4294967295/1; MeteringMode: Pattern; Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode; FocalLength: 36 mm; Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 12.0 Macintosh;
Exposure Date: 2015:08:01 21:20:56; Make: Canon; Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; ExposureTime: 1/125 s; FNumber: f/5; ISOSpeedRatings: 3200; ExposureProgram: Aperture priority; ExposureBiasValue: 4294967295/1; MeteringMode: Pattern; Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode; FocalLength: 40 mm; Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 12.0 Macintosh;
