As a wedding videographer, you know the standard shots that are expected to cover a wedding video. Common sense and tradition dictate the formal and family shots, at the reception as well as any specific requests from the bride and groom.
What may not be so obvious are shots that should not be on the wedding video.
All bridal parties are unique and their requests will be based on individual preference, so you may get some unusual ideas. Your job as the wedding videographer is to give the bride and groom what they want and make sure they are happy, however, there are certain things that should never end up on a wedding video.
Anything can happen at a wedding, especially if there is alcohol being served, so avoid arguments and fights and other noticeably intoxicated behavior. Uncle Vic may have the best of intentions when he starts on a long, slurred, mumbling speech, but it's best to turn off the record button on your camera and let him think he's being recorded..
Another thing to avoid shooting for a wedding video is the "ham" or camera hog. This person will keep showing up in front of the camera to wave or say something clever. This is especially true for kids who want to perform and make faces for the camera. On the other hand, there may be people who want to avoid the camera, so respect their wishes as well.
There may be a guest or even member of the wedding party who request you to shoot something specific for them. Keep in mind that the bride and groom are your clients and you're only obligated to fulfill their requests.
I'm sure all professional wedding videographers know to turn off the camera for a medical problem or any police activity. I would also advise against recording the wedding cake crashing to the floor. Last but not least, as tempting as it may be, you should not shoot inappropriate behavior, such as, random couples making out, Aunt Peg's strip tease or the flower girl's temper tantrum.
Remember, the wedding video you shoot will be the bride and grooms permanent memory of their day and it should be all positive, happy and beautiful.
This article has been was written by myself for my newsletter and since the author is the same person, permission for use is granted.
Joe Sabol is an Internationally known videographer with almost 28yrs experience in the video industry. Please visit us at http://jandjvideoproductions.com for more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joe_Sabol
About Me
- J&J Video Productions-Cleveland Ohio, 440-845-2122
- Cleveland-Parma, Ohio, United States
- J&J Video Productions-Cleveland Ohio was voted the Best Video Production Company 2011-2014 in Northeastern Ohio by Channel 8 Fox Television, Cleveland Ohio. Started in 1983 J&J Video Productions of Cleveland Ohio, 440-845-2122, established itself as a World Class Video Production Company. Over the years we have had the priveledge of working with the likes of Johnny Cash, George Jones and others. Our most notable production was the 3 Mile Island Steam Generator Project. What makes this notable is the fact that this over land transport was the largest industrial equipment hauling project in US History in 2010. J&J Video Productions was commissioned to document the transport from the dock on the Delaware River to 3 Mile Island in 30 days, a total of 70 miles on video. Each of the generators weighed over 1 million pounds, were eighty foot long, wide as a 2 lane highway and about 40 ft in height. Maximun speed was 3 mi per hour! J&J Video Productions has shot over 1700 weddings since 1982.