Live Concert Masterclass— Shoot and Cut a Show Like a Film (Part 01) with Peter John

This is a pre-order for a live class, with the recorded video available starting July 6th, 2026.

Have you ever stood in a crowd at a great show and felt something the footage never catches? The lights, the energy, the moment the whole room locks in — then the edit comes back looking like a broadcast feed.

This class closes that gap.

Join CreativeLive and Peter John to learn what goes into shooting a concert so it feels the way it felt to be there. Day 1 gives you an overview of everything that goes into a cinematic concert film, from the camera plan to the capture settings that hold up in post.

Then the part no other class offers — a live behind-the-scenes shoot of a real sold-out show, Antiskeptic live at Stay Gold, filmed with students on the floor as it happens.

Cameras in hand, one band, one room, no second takes. You learn the craft under real pressure, the way it actually goes down on the night.

This class is backed by Nikon. You’ll see the shoot with real students hands-on with Nikon ZR bodies and lenses, and Peter makes the case for the ZR as an entry-level cinema camera that holds its own for live capture, including the pros and cons compared to true cinema cameras like the Red Komodo X and Red Raptor.

What You’ll Learn

• Plan a multi-camera concert shoot built for the edit, not live switching.
• Get cinematic live capture out of an accessible camera like the Nikon ZR.
• Shoot clean angles under hard stage lighting and low light.
• Run a real live shoot and adapt when the room does not go to plan.
• Understand how camera planning and capture settings shape the finished film.

Who It’s For

This class is for videographers and filmmakers shooting live music, worship, or events who want footage that plays like a film, not a feed — on gear they can actually afford.

How to Join

Join CreativeLive for this live concert masterclass with Peter John. You’ll learn how to plan, shoot, and capture a cinematic live performance under real show conditions.

About the Instructors

After founding and successfully running Epik Films, Peter now offers his expertise as a freelance Producer and Director, specializing in music videos, concerts, and documentaries.

With over 120 music videos under his belt and 3 Dove Award nominations, it's no surprise that his work has earned him 5 Platinum and 3 Gold music videos, as well as almost a billion views from fans around the globe.

Some of the talented artists he has worked with include Morgan Evans, Simple Plan, The Paper Kites, New Empire, Planetshakers, Kita Alexanda, Bliss n Eso, and many more.

Get ready to be mesmerized by the captivating visuals and unforgettable stories brought to life by Peter John's directorial vision.

Daniel Kelaart joins for the post-production workflow, including audio post, live multitrack mixing, and building the soundbed that the concert film is cut to.