Filming hog hunts at night

[HAWG DAWG]

For you guys that shoot hogs at night with bows and video it all, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of light setups do you use? I have a mini sniper from Sniper hawg lites on my bow but when the shooter shoots you lose the hog wen they move the bow. I've thought about mounting the light to the camera somehow but wondering what others do. Thanks in advance.

[BTLowry]

What few I have shot at night I have used the same setup with light on bow.

Only downside to mounting light to camera is that I like to start out light above and then bring it down onto hog to prevent spooking them.

Watching to see what suggestions are made for use in future hunts

[dope hunter]

My brother and his buddy film night toime predator hunts for TV. I can tell you that you need to have a light system that is steady, and you need to have the caera mounted very close to the lights. Also use a immer switch on your lighting system. You can briefly see their lighting system in this video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v3gcqnFeGcU

Here is another video that is pretty cool!

[ame="http://vimeo.com/66161138"]CARNIVORE NIGHT CREW 2013 on Vimeo[/ame]

[dope hunter]

[ame="http://vimeo.com/66161138"]CARNIVORE NIGHT CREW 2013 on Vimeo[/ame]

Not sure why the video on VImeo isn't showing up. There is a good shot of their light setup if you go to vimeo.com and search for Carnivore Night Crew.

[Zen Archery]

Have separate camera mount not on bow. Pan out hit record.

[HAWG DAWG]

I know Jared and have seen their lights but not sure how well a light system like that would work. It's for a contest I'm not trying to be professional lol

[Cable]

Dimmer switch is key

[TXhoghunter94]

I mount the light on the camera right above the lense and turn it on up in the air and then lower it down on top of the hogs and make sure the camera is focused. Then I draw back and I let down again if they move out of the view of the camera. It takes some time and some hogs I don't get because of it but that's just what happens sometimes.

[HAWG DAWG]

I mount the light on the camera right above the lense and turn it on up in the air and then lower it down on top of the hogs and make sure the camera is focused. Then I draw back and I let down again if they move out of the view of the camera. It takes some time and some hogs I don't get because of it but that's just what happens sometimes.

How do you mount the light above the cam?

[dustoffer]

Since all my hog hunting is done at two feeders with permanent light setups, I wouldn't have to worry about lights if the lights produce enough illumination for filming. I can shoot my bow easily with only the lighted pins and can tap them from 125 yds away with a rifle easy.

[TXhoghunter94]

How do you mount the light above the cam?

Most cameras have a holder for a shotgun mic and the light works well in that. If your camera also has a hot shoe adapter on it, you can make your own mount however you like.

[TXhoghunter94]

Since all my hog hunting is done at two feeders with permanent light setups, I wouldn't have to worry about lights if the lights produce enough illumination for filming. I can shoot my bow easily with only the lighted pins and can tap them from 125 yds away with a rifle easy.

This works great for normal hunting but with a video camera I doubt you will be able to pick up enough light for the camera.

[Skinny]

Light on bow. Don't zoom in so close on pig. And it takes practice to shoot pig and follow him out of frame with light on him. That's about all you can ask for.

[Skinny]

http://youtu.be/93_pbfSLeFM

[Skinny]