7 Things to Consider Before You Film A Wedding (For Videographers)
here are five creative things to consider for great wedding videography:
Before starting any wedding videography work, it's crucial to understand the preferences and desired vibe of your clients. This information will impact various aspects of your work, including the frame rate (slow-motion or full-speed), the music and sound you choose, and the shots you capture. Consider offering suggestions for cool inclusions (like flower petal confetti for example) that you think might work well for their wedding. Many couples are new to the wedding planning process, so they will appreciate guidance and support from their photographers and videographers.
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Drones: Using drones to capture aerial shots of the venue and surrounding areas can add a unique and breathtaking perspective to your wedding videography.
Slow-motion footage: Capturing key moments in slow-motion can add an extra level of drama and emotion to your wedding video. This can include the first dance, the kiss, or other special moments.
Time-lapse shots: Creating time-lapse shots of the venue setup, decorations, or other preparations can add a unique and interesting element to your wedding video.
Audio captures: Pay attention to the audio in your wedding video. Capturing the vows, speeches, and other important audio can add depth and emotion to your video.
B-roll footage: B-roll footage is supplementary footage that can be used to enhance the main content of your wedding video. This can include shots of the venue, decorations, guests, or anything else that can help to tell the story of the day.
Animated elements: Adding animated elements such as text, graphics, or special effects can bring an extra layer of creativity to your wedding video. You can use these elements to highlight important moments, create transitions, or add visual interest to your video.
For that cinematic touch, I like to capture the moment when confetti is thrown during the couple's walk down the aisle. I usually shoot this scene in slow motion to add an extra layer of excitement. You can also consider asking the couple if they are willing to provide a bottle of bubbles for slow-motion footage of the bride or groom poppin' the top!
When shooting, it's crucial to focus on the faces and take as many shots as possible to create a variety of different clips that can be edited to the rhythm of the music. Before the wedding, it's important to have a pre-wedding meeting with the couple to understand their preferences and desired style. Are they seeking a more romantic and intimate atmosphere, or are they more focused on the party aspect? This will determine the pace and style of the video and the music you use.
With these few considerations, you'll create a wedding video that you'll be proud of, and that your couples will cherish forever.
