Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 24th, 2014, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,104
Re: Lighting question when using Camcorders
Hi Frank, if you want to keep using the equipment you have, try this...
Record footage that looks like grainy rubbish. Show it to the bride. Say to her, "If they don't turn up the lights at least...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 23rd, 2014, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Re: Shooting the Toast and not being obtrusive
Hi Frank, if I had just two cameras to play with, I'd go with:
1. Speaker camera. My personal preference is for tripod, to save on shake, and so you can leave your post if you have to, to go check...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 23rd, 2014, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,198
Re: First Wedding - advice for a solo shooter?
Mitch, two quick thoughts:
-- Maybe a sandbag for that GoPro on a stick. I've had a a lightstand blow over before at outdoor weddings.
-- If you're all DSLR and don't have Magic Lantern...
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Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery
September 21st, 2014, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,066
Re: Would Love your feedback
Hi Alan, just watched on my phone. Quick comments:
-- Well shot!
-- This is being picky, but editing slightly untidy. Often there's a jerk of the camera before a cut ends. Last song finished...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 19th, 2014, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,198
Re: First Wedding - advice for a solo shooter?
Hey Mitch, what I actually think (this is just my opinion, and I don't know anything about your abilities): keep it simple. Maybe shoot with just two cameras and the GoPro and that's it. Pretend the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 18th, 2014, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,781
Re: Video vs photo
Hey Chris, I'm not throwing in the video towel anytime soon. That list was just for fun -- I was just thinking about the differences between the two, and I surprised myself with how many more...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 18th, 2014, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,198
Re: First Wedding - advice for a solo shooter?
1. Lots of ways you can do it. Here's one. One of the cameras: leave wide the entire time, framing up entire stage area. Don't touch it. Other cameras... During processional, one camera on groom, one...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 18th, 2014, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,781
Re: Video vs photo
Well, I'm a much better videographer than photographer; no one's booking me for photos except as an add-on to videos.
But here's another comparison: I couldn't do video when I'm 70 or 80 in the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 18th, 2014, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,781
Video vs photo
Been photographing a lot of weddings lately... Here's a quick comparison.
Video: Paid less, scary to guests, not valued as much.
Photo: Paid a lot more, and more welcomed by guests, but higher...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 17th, 2014, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Re: Delivery of finished product
1. Yep, the BluRay preset gives you a sound and a video file. In Encore, dump both into the timeline.
2. Yep, dual layer is supported. But there's a trick here. Sometimes buggy burning to disk...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 17th, 2014, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,243
Re: Deciding on Merlin 2 for 5D Mk3 ?
Hi Soumendra,
Like anything, there's plusses and minuses, but definitely it can handle the weight. This is probably really bad advice, but I think you should buy it and give it a try; and by "give...
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Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery
September 16th, 2014, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,367
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Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery
September 16th, 2014, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,054
Re: Its been a while, but back with the latest!
Hey Derek, not much to say, but I was struck by the two shots of the vows written on paper, particularly the first one, where it seemed as if focus was pulled as the groom was speaking. Thought that...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 15th, 2014, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,989
Re: Educational resources for wedding videography
Random thought... If you break down a wedding into scenes or even specific shots, there's lots of inspiration to be found outside wedding videography.
For instance, big wedding moments really are...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 14th, 2014, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,343
Re: Recorder interfering with wireless?
Hey Noa, the recorder we were using that caused interference was a Tascam DR-100, which is kind of like a Zoom H4N. But even the small recorders can possibly cause interference.
If you look at the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 14th, 2014, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,343
Re: Recorder interfering with wireless?
Hey Clive, we once plugged into a house sound system, and that did seem to affect the wireless signal. In hindsight, we believe it was some sort of electrical interference, and that if we simply used...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2014, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,382
Re: Survey: groom prep
I have to say that, in general, I find slider shots really fiddly and frustrating, and a lot more time-consuming than one might think, but maybe that's just me. Issues include: getting focus and...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,030
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2014, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,578
Re: Survey: reception
1. When I can, I pull out five cameras to cover the entry: one camera on MC, one camera getting their faces as they walk in, one camera getting a wide of where they end up (usually lined in front of...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2014, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,578
Survey: reception
1. How do you cover bridal party entry? Any special equipment used?
2. How do you light the first dance?
3. How do you cover bouquet throw, farewell circle, farewell arch?
4. Do you do...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2014, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,714
Re: Survey: ceremony
In my own case:
1. At least 10-20 minutes if I'm doing it in a mad rush.
2. Never going to shoot a ceremony with fewer than three cameras. Role of cameras: wide shot, speaker shot,...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2014, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,714
Survey: ceremony
1. How long does it take you to set up audio for a ceremony?
2. How many cameras are you using, and what are their roles during the main part of the ceremony?
3. How do you cover the bride...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2014, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,382
Re: Survey: groom prep
My own answers go like this:
1. I'd like at least an hour, preferably two hours or more, and I'd much prefer to get there before the groomsmen arrive, to catch the moment when they do. Definitely...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2014, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,382
Survey: groom prep
If you can be bothered to answer, or are looking for something to distract you from editing, here's some random questions on groom prep.
1. How much time do you normally allow for groom prep, and...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 9th, 2014, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,057
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