So, you've decided to join the thousands of others and start a wedding video business. That's great!...

1. How to Video Tape a Wedding Right
So, you've decided to join the thousands of others and start a wedding video business. That's great!
There are so many things to know about this business. This day is all about the bride. It meant to
capture the moment. The moment of a life time. Here are a few tips to get you started into the world
of wedding videography! This is only the beginning and an overview.
Equipment
Today, it is really easy to get nice video equipment for a relatively low price. You really can start
your wedding career with any camera. But obviously, the better the camera the better footage you
will get. Here are a couple of suggestions when looking for camera equipment.
Make sure that you get at least two HD Video Cameras that have 1080i (XA10 Canon is great!).
For getting the best picture, make sure you have control over your own focus. The more manual
settings, the more control you have over what you want.
A good sturdy tri-pod: There is nothing worse than shaky video.
Make sure you have a good external mic to capture the audio (especially the vows)
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The Day Before the Wedding
Before the wedding, you want scope out the wedding location. This gives you an idea for what is
going to happen, and lets you plan. As with any wedding, things happen that are unplanned, but it is
always best to prepare as much as possible.
Talk to the bride and see if there are any shots she especially wants. The day is all about her, so it's
better to talk to her the day before and get her wishes, so you don't have to bother her the next.
Communicate with the person running sound or DJ and see if you can get a feed for your camera.
Ideally, you want to have your own audio and not rely on anybody else, but it's always good to have a
back up.
Scout good locations for your cameras. Make sure that your camera locations will not be in the way
of anything important. Sometimes brides want you really close to the action, but some don't want
you seen at all.
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The Day Of the Wedding
It is always good to arrive at least an hour or two before the wedding. During this time you can set
up equipment. You can also start developing the wedding story by getting preparation shots. These

2. shots help you to put together a picture of the whole day, it is called "b-roll" footage. Here are some
ideas:
The bride and groom getting ready
Shots of the location (this is especially important if it's a really interesting building)
Interview of the best man, bride's maid, and both moms and dads
The rings
The dress
The throwing of the bouquet and guarder
Cutting the cake
The drive away
The first dance
These all come together in a really nice way to compliment the video later in post-production and
evenutally the final product.
This day is all about the bride, so make sure that you are unseen and only be where you need to be
WHEN you need to be there. Also, stay out of the photographer's way. It is usually best to talk to the
wedding photographer and communicate about sharing the room before the ceremony starts.
So remember, get some good equipment, communicate and plan the day before, and shoot
everything you can the day of! You can't get too much footage! Capture the best memories for the
bride that you can!
I did the video for this wedding :)