Wedding
is one of the most momentous occasions in a person’s lifetime. It is a
ceremony which involves deep-rooted emotions and most importantly, it
creates a bond of a lifetime, not only between two individuals but for
two families. In order to create everlasting memories, you would require
the professional assistance of videographers and photographers, who
have got the experience and the expertise of shooting amazing wedding videos.
Always
remember that the difference between a good wedding videographer and an
outstanding one is not determined by just having the premium quality of
gears and cameras, but the virtuosity and the prowess of the
videographers. In this article you will receive some invaluable tips
which are imperative for shooting high-quality videos.
- If you are the person who has been assigned with the responsibility of capturing spectacular videos, then you should follow certain steps. The first and foremost step is to have an open discussion and communication with the couple, venue managers and event organizers, a few days before the actual event. Try to understand their requirements and the kind of videos that they are willing to shoot. You should learn whether they want you to capture only certain special moments, or each and every moment. Ask them whether they are planning for any specific dance programs or not. This information will help you to thoroughly understand your client’s requirements, so that you can plan and prepare accordingly. Next, you should approach the venue where the wedding would take place. Some reception and ceremony venues have specific rule and regulations which you should strictly follow. There are some churches which do not allow videographers in particular areas. After that, you should make a discussion with the vendors.
- The day of wedding is the most vital time for you. You can consider it as your examination where you will be rated at the end of the day, according to your performance. So, strive to deliver an impeccable performance. You will have to do a lot of running throughout the day. Therefore, try to carry only the requisite and the most important gears in your kit bag. This will help you to avoid carrying unnecessary weight. Do not carry a lot of lens. Typically, for running around, a high-quality camera and two lenses are adequate. Do not forget to carry formatted memory cards and extra batteries. Nothing is more embarrassing than failing to capture a special moment due to a dead battery.
- Focus on keeping audio backups. Apart from videos, audio is an equally important aspect. Being a videographer, there is no next-time. If you fail to capture a special occasion, it is gone forever and you won’t be able to capture it again. If you discover that your camera is unable to capture sound efficiently, then you should opt for external recorders. You may also opt for lavalier microphones.
- Experimenting while recording videos is a great way to showcase your talent, but do not fail to capture the precious moments like cake cutting, vows, first dance and a lot more. Always give first-priority to the most essential shots, followed by the less important ones.
- While shooting videos, stabilization is extremely important. Take the assistance of support gears like tripod, monopod, glidecam, shoulder rig or slider, to shoot exceptional videos. Practice changing between the various gears as swiftly as possible, because videography demands agility.
- While editing, B-roll will be your dearest friend and the worst enemy too. If you do not have it enough, then it can make your job a lot harder. The bride and the groom will appreciate, if you have managed to capture videos of their families and friends who were present during the ceremony. Therefore, give top-priority to shoot the exteriors of the venue too. It is always a prudent decision to capture certain parts of the crowd during the ongoing ceremony, through an extra camera.
- You should be thoroughly prepared to shoot during low-light conditions, especially if you have the responsibility to cover an evening reception. Remember, that it is an entirely different scenario to shoot in low-light conditions and it may become a nightmare for wedding videographers. Hence, keep yourself meticulously prepared to capture priceless moments when the lights are dimmed. Video lights can cause discomfort for the guests. Do not keep the video lights on, throughout the night. Use them sparingly and avoid focusing at someone’s eyes. By using a high quality camera which is designed to handle low lights pretty well, you can avoid continuous usage of video lights.
There
are some of the indispensable tips which you should keep in mind for
shooting some breath-taking videos. It will earn the appreciation of the
guests and help to create eternal memories.
