There are two opinions on lighting among wedding videographers. Some videographers advertise with the lines such as “Unobtrusive lighting”. It might as well be translated by customers as “I can’t afford the lighting kit” or “I have no idea how the lighting works”. The truth is: your camera won’t be able to create an image without lighting. And the light is your major tool alongside with your camcorder.
First of all, look with some extra amount of criticism at any of you previously shot videos. Don’t worry about outdoor footage. Go straight to indoor stuff. Put yourself in the position of the bride and try to find something you could have done better. Compare it to National TV broadcast and analyze the difference. Why the faces on your video are too shady? If the person stands by the window (by TV, by fish bowl, by white wall), why his or her face is too dark compare to background? Or why his or her face (or white dress!!! think of the bride) is bluish on one side and yellowish on the opposite side? Keep watching and analyzing, you’ll be able find more interesting things.
After you have shoot everything- a full day of shooting. what is the order that you put your shoots in for the final dvd? This has always been puzzling to me. thanks for this website!
Normally in chronological order with the opening title in the beginning and recap/highlights at the end.
Offer this order to the couple and ask if they like it. If not, just follow their wish.