Are you a neophyte wedding videographer? Do you know anything about wedding videos? This article will give the top 7 guidelines in shooting great wedding video.

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Top 7 Guidelines in Shooting
Great Wedding Videos

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Essentially, taking wedding videos require great timing and precision. Why? Because
once the moment is gone, it is lost forever. A wedding occasion is an important event
where important moments are captured, sealed, and preserved for a lifetime. More than
the knowledge that all wedding videographers must have, experience plays an important
role in taking grand wedding videos.
Below are the top guidelines about wedding videos.
1. CHOOSE A GOOD VIDEO CAMERA. Some say that taking great wedding
videos is all about skills and the brand of the video camera. In the latter case,
it is true. Some experts say that not all digital video cameras are created
equal; thus, make sure that you select a brand that can offer excellent video
and audio resolutions. Verify and compare the different features that each and
every video camera brand can offer.
2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT VIDEO EQUIPMENT. As long as your camera has the
complete accessories, such as remote microphone system, fluid head tripod,
audio mixer, and a digital camcorder, you will be just fine. Most wedding
videographers always have these set of devices ready. In particular, always try
to have “B-roll” coverage; this means use the tripod in taking exterior shots of
the church, the reception place, the flower and food arrangements, and other
unique things you notice.
3. OPT FOR LOW LUX RATING FEATURE. Wedding ceremonies and
celebrations often take place in low light situations, such as inside the church
and reception halls. To enhance the wedding videography, using a video
camera that has a low LUX rating is recommended. The LUX rating refers to
the sensitivity of the camera to light; thus, a low LUX rating camera is more
sensitive to light.
4. AUDIO BACK-UP. There are important segments in a wedding celebration
that must be perfectly captured, e.g. the exchange of vows and first kiss. To
ensure perfect audio reception, a back-up audio recorder is indispensable.
Such recorder must have a lavaliere microphone.
5. BE PRESENT DURING REHEARSALS. During rehearsals you can have an
initial feel on how the whole video coverage plays out. You can anticipate the
flow of the whole video story. More importantly, you will know where to
properly position the camera, the audio equipment, and the microphones.
During rehearsals you may also discuss with the bride and groom any changes
that would contribute to the success of the whole video coverage.

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6. FOCUS ON CLOSE-UP MOMENTS. Most wedding video packages guaranty
that close-up moments are perfectly covered. Often, close-up shots can clearly
capture different emotions of people during the occasion, especially the
groom, the bride, and their respective family members. Thus, make more
close-up shots on the stars of the celebration - the newlywed couple.
7. FOCUS ON THE REAL EVENT. The whole video coverage would be
meaningful when all important segments are presented in their real state.
Segments between the couple, like the exchange of vows, official kiss, and the
offer of rings must be presented without effects such as layering graphics,
slow motion or background editing.
Taking great wedding videos is possible even if you don't have enough experience. As
long as you are willing to learn and smart enough to include in your system the
guidelines above, you are good to go.