"missed some footage" question at DVinfo.net

Brendan Donohue · October 5th, 2010, 09:01 AM

please delete thread

Ian VanCattenburch · October 5th, 2010, 09:45 AM

Hey Brendan,
When you say you're "pretty sure" he captured the Bouqet/Garter toss, does that mean he told you that he got it? Remember, if he is doing a promotional video for the band, I'm pretty sure he is focused on the BAND because that is what he is there for. If he didn't, then you will have to come clean with the couple explaining to them what happened. My best recommendation for this is if you had to use the bathroom or change etc, tell the DJ what you are about to do and how long you'll be gone so he won't start without you.

Brendan Donohue · October 5th, 2010, 10:09 AM

delete thread

Noel Lising · October 5th, 2010, 10:23 AM

Brendan, I know how it feels to shoot a reception that has no itinerary. I shot a wedding last July, during the cake cutting, the couple's daughter decided to make a speech. I asked the couple to hold the cake cutting but before I can set-up to shoot the speech its was done. Short & Sweet as they say. It went on the entire night. Couple wanted me to shoot them mingling with each guest at the table, another unannounced speech. It is frustrating say the least.

My advice would be to contact the other videographer ASAP, hopefully he will lend you the missing footage if he indeed shot it. I would have advice the couple that night that you were not there to capture the bouquet toss, sometimes they'll just shrug it off or they can ask the DJ to repeat the toss.

My 2 cents

Michael Simons · October 5th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Call the guy and ask for the footage. He works for the band and the band leader should be working with the photographer and videographer on any special moment. I shot a wedding on Sunday and the photographer was no where to be found for the cake cutting. I held up the cake cutting so we could find the photographer. We all work together.

October 5th, 2010, 09:01 AM	#1
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October 5th, 2010, 10:09 AM	#3
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October 5th, 2010, 10:23 AM	#4
Noel Lising Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 789	Brendan, I know how it feels to shoot a reception that has no itinerary. I shot a wedding last July, during the cake cutting, the couple's daughter decided to make a speech. I asked the couple to hold the cake cutting but before I can set-up to shoot the speech its was done. Short & Sweet as they say. It went on the entire night. Couple wanted me to shoot them mingling with each guest at the table, another unannounced speech. It is frustrating say the least. My advice would be to contact the other videographer ASAP, hopefully he will lend you the missing footage if he indeed shot it. I would have advice the couple that night that you were not there to capture the bouquet toss, sometimes they'll just shrug it off or they can ask the DJ to repeat the toss. My 2 cents __________________ Noel Lising

October 5th, 2010, 09:45 AM	#2
Ian VanCattenburch Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 50	Hey Brendan, When you say you're "pretty sure" he captured the Bouqet/Garter toss, does that mean he told you that he got it? Remember, if he is doing a promotional video for the band, I'm pretty sure he is focused on the BAND because that is what he is there for. If he didn't, then you will have to come clean with the couple explaining to them what happened. My best recommendation for this is if you had to use the bathroom or change etc, tell the DJ what you are about to do and how long you'll be gone so he won't start without you.

October 5th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#5
Michael Simons Major Player Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Red Bank, NJ Posts: 553	Call the guy and ask for the footage. He works for the band and the band leader should be working with the photographer and videographer on any special moment. I shot a wedding on Sunday and the photographer was no where to be found for the cake cutting. I held up the cake cutting so we could find the photographer. We all work together.