I have recently received request from Jason J. Young, Executive Producer with J-NIC Video Productions for a copy of my Shoot-It-Yourself Wedding Video Guide. Canada Post strike slowed down the delivery by a short while. But lately I received an email from Jason. I liked it so much, that could not but post it in its entirety:
Received the book last week and it is great! An indispensable guide, has all the information needed for producing a good wedding video. It’s much like some articles I’ve read online from wedding video sites and Kirk Barber’s book, The Wedding Video Handbook. His book has more details with photos, but yours is a good size to pack in the camera bag as a handy reference guide. Here are my responses to your questions for publishing:
What is your experience in the wedding video business?
I have 14 years experience–have been in business for 16, beginning with school memory and sports videos, expanded into wedding video two years later. Have produced 17 wedding videos, looking to do many more in the near future, keeping up with the new trends in wedding videography.
Was the book helpful, and if yes in what way?
It was (is) very helpful–has detailed step-by-step instructions on what to cover on the wedding day, ways to make the video interesting–using different angles, lighting techniques, etc. For different kinds of weddings, good advice on what to cover there. Whether just beginning or having been in the business, it’s a good basic guide.
What topics have been left uncovered, or was there anything wrong or confusing?
None left uncovered that I noticed, but some of the techincal details could have been expanded–for instance, what kind of wireless and shotgun mics to use, light kits and on-camera lights, etc. Also, a short chapter on using tapeless cameras or SDLRS (could be included in a revised/updated edition), etc. Otherwise, an excellent book, highly recommended.
I look forward to using it on all upcoming wedding video sessions, may also download the E-book to use for reference here in my studio. Photos are attached to use along with the above information, pick the one you think works best. Look forward to reading it on your site and/or wherever it is published. Thanks again and look forward to hearing from you.
Jason J. Young
Executive Producer, J-NIC Video Productions
Thank you Jason. In my book I tried to stay away from technical details of working on the wedding. It was addressed to the wedding videographers using all kinds of cameras. Approach that I offer may be similarly applied to anyone working with MiniDV, BetacamSP or P2 cameras. Lighting is a similar issue, and I touched on that in the book. I will try to elaborate on that topic more here and at the Videomaker forum. All the best to you and to all who purchased my book. I wish you well in your uneasy but rewarding endeavor.
