Wedding Videography - Tips For a Smooth Wedding Video Shoot
Nov/07/09 03:12 PM Filed in: Event Planning
The wedding videographer may just be one of the most important parts of your wedding ensemble well, aside from the person who conducts the ceremony. This person is responsible for chronicling your big day and making sure that every memory is captured on film.
Because you want the whole day to go smoothly, being organized is essential. Whether you, someone in your family or a wedding planner is handling the events of the day, here are some tips to make the video sessions run smoothly:
Because you want the whole day to go smoothly, being organized is essential. Whether you, someone in your family or a wedding planner is handling the events of the day, here are some tips to make the video sessions run smoothly:
The wedding videographer may just be one of the most important parts of your wedding ensemble well, aside from the person who conducts the ceremony. This person is responsible for chronicling your big day and making sure that every memory is captured on film.
Because you want the whole day to go smoothly, being organized is essential. Whether you, someone in your family or a wedding planner is handling the events of the day, here are some tips to make the video sessions run smoothly:
1. Make a list of all the video segments you want. Be specific about who is in them, the location and what time the each specific event (i.e. cake cutting, first dance, speeches, etc.) are scheduled for. So, if you want a video shoot of you with all of your cousins outside under oak tree-write it down! Once you have your detailed list made, go over it again to make sure haven't left anything or anyone out of the video shoot.
Then, make sure the wedding videographer gets a copy of the list as well as the planner or a trusted friend. This way, you can make sure the videographer knows what to expect and someone else is there making sure nothing is skipped.
2. Tell people when and where to be for the video shoot. A list is great as long as you notify everyone on it. Be sure to tell let them know of the times, places and attire for their video shoot and to be on time. If you have to, tell your chronically late friends and family members to be there earlier than necessary. This is especially important for videos taken before the ceremony so the timing of the actual event isn't delayed.
3. Make sure that you and the videographer have a clear understanding of what you are getting. If you didn't discuss video interviews with him prior to the shoot but have some listed, he may not be prepared.
Also, if you want photos included in your video, make sure they are included in the price you decided on. Discussing the details of DVD media, events, candid, and kinds of shots ahead of time means that when you get the bill, there won't be any surprises.
4. Be respectful of the process. Yes, this is your day. But if you're feeling chaotic, just imagine how the videographer feels trying to reign in all the chaos around him for a shoot. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, children, friends, family-everyone milling about, talking, and getting in the way.
The wedding videographer is used to dealing with a lot of people at once, but to make sure you get what you want and keep him happy by being organized. It may even be necessary to politely ask those not in shoot to leave the room.
Following the steps above can really ease your mind and make the whole process run smoothly for everybody involved. You can make sure the ceremony starts on time and that everyone gets to the reception before all the food is gone! The wedding videographer is responsible for recording this day so treat him well and you'll be happy with the results.
Because you want the whole day to go smoothly, being organized is essential. Whether you, someone in your family or a wedding planner is handling the events of the day, here are some tips to make the video sessions run smoothly:
1. Make a list of all the video segments you want. Be specific about who is in them, the location and what time the each specific event (i.e. cake cutting, first dance, speeches, etc.) are scheduled for. So, if you want a video shoot of you with all of your cousins outside under oak tree-write it down! Once you have your detailed list made, go over it again to make sure haven't left anything or anyone out of the video shoot.
Then, make sure the wedding videographer gets a copy of the list as well as the planner or a trusted friend. This way, you can make sure the videographer knows what to expect and someone else is there making sure nothing is skipped.
2. Tell people when and where to be for the video shoot. A list is great as long as you notify everyone on it. Be sure to tell let them know of the times, places and attire for their video shoot and to be on time. If you have to, tell your chronically late friends and family members to be there earlier than necessary. This is especially important for videos taken before the ceremony so the timing of the actual event isn't delayed.
3. Make sure that you and the videographer have a clear understanding of what you are getting. If you didn't discuss video interviews with him prior to the shoot but have some listed, he may not be prepared.
Also, if you want photos included in your video, make sure they are included in the price you decided on. Discussing the details of DVD media, events, candid, and kinds of shots ahead of time means that when you get the bill, there won't be any surprises.
4. Be respectful of the process. Yes, this is your day. But if you're feeling chaotic, just imagine how the videographer feels trying to reign in all the chaos around him for a shoot. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, children, friends, family-everyone milling about, talking, and getting in the way.
The wedding videographer is used to dealing with a lot of people at once, but to make sure you get what you want and keep him happy by being organized. It may even be necessary to politely ask those not in shoot to leave the room.
Following the steps above can really ease your mind and make the whole process run smoothly for everybody involved. You can make sure the ceremony starts on time and that everyone gets to the reception before all the food is gone! The wedding videographer is responsible for recording this day so treat him well and you'll be happy with the results.
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