There is always a first time for everything, and if you are planning to produce a wedding video Wollongong residents will live to remember, you will encounter a lot of “firsts” in your initial wedding video shot. Every wedding is characterized by a first dance, a first kiss, and a first slice of cake. What can you do to capture each of these memorable moments in unique way? Will you need lights for every shot? When the bride says “I do”, how do you ensure that every word and angle is captured? Well, to ensure that your final video is of good quality, here are 3 important aspects to remember:
Be Thorough With Everything
There are often a lot of things to do even before guests arrive. Have all the equipment ready to roll as the flowers are arranged on the tables. There will be trays of Champaign, guest books, and a wide range of food patterns. Strive to get as many shots as possible for a montage and cutaways.
If you are going to cover both the bride and groom as they get ready, ensure that you have the right gears in each location. Most importantly, ensure that you catch as many details as possible—from the bride’s hair, makeup, shoes, ribbons, bow ties, to groomsmen attire—go for all the details that will help you build visual momentum of the occasion.
Keep It Short And Sweet
The length of your wedding video will often be dictated by the length of the ceremony. However, the final cut shouldn’t make the audience wish for ’till death do us apart”. A good wedding video Wollongong expert will cut a longer wedding ceremony for easy viewing. On the flip side, a bad one will be tempted to include each and every second—irrespective of how excruciating it may be to watch.
Don’t Forget Audio Backups
The couples will say “I do” only once. So, if you don’t capture certain aspects as they happen, then you simply didn’t do your job right. It is advisable to have multiple audio sources and strive to always check whether your camera captures quality sound. If not, ensure that there are external recorders on stand-by. Don’t be tempted to put the mic on the bride though. Instead, put a good mic on the groom or officiant. Alternatively, consider plugging into the DJ’s sound board in case he or she is running sound.
With time, you definitely develop your style and methods of capturing superb wedding videos. Hopefully, the above basics will get you off the ground to a good start.
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