- Wedding Videography: Start to Finish.
- How to work in poorly lit conditions.
- How to make the best of bad angles.
- The book further explains how to improve.
- Tylize footage through editing.
Wedding production is unique in that every shot must be obtained in a single take, as in documentary filmmaking, but the client expects the finished product to look like a feature film, with perfect capture of every moment. Getting good-looking footage, while fighting problems such as loud settings, uncontrollable light and rapid scene changes, make wedding videography very challenging compared to other types of filmmaking. "Wedding Videography: Start to Finish" is the first technical guide that explains how to balance the expectations of the bridal couple with the realities of single-take shooting. These discrepancies will be explained through lessons in gear selection, shot s! et-up, how to work in poorly lit conditions, and how to make the best of bad angles, audio and light. The book further explains how to improve and stylize footage through editing and post production techniques. With "Wedding Videography: Start to Finish," video amateurs and professionals new to wedding coverage alike will find a complete guide on every aspect of becoming a successful wedding videographer, from selecting production gear and software through the shooting and editing process, and even the business aspects of the wedding industry including client expectations, wedding etiquette, legal issues and product delivery.
Forewords by David Hebel, Founder & CEO, Digital Juice, Inc. and Steve Weiss, Partner, ZacutoDo you want to stand out in today’s competitive wedding, corporate, and event video markets? To be paid what you’re worth for the creative work you produce? To find an extra two hours a day to pursue your passion? To get out from under the ba! cklog of unfinished projects? If the answer is “yes,†then! this bo ok was written for you. Read a few pages and you’ll find the authors’ unique approach to the business of video production is unlike what you’ve heard or read before. With good humor, practical advice, and a healthy dose of reality, Ron and Tasra Dawson show you how to get your business on track and transform it into the one of your dreams. The result is increased creativity, financial gain, less stress, and more time and energy to pursue the projects you are truly passionate about. You’ll learn to:
- Reclaim 525 work hours per year with one simple strategy
- Implement action items you can use today to start getting paid what you’re worth
- Assess and transform your current sales and marketing
- Design a powerful brand experience to amaze your clients and turn them into company evangelists
- Supercharge your marketing with social media like Twitter, Facebook, and blogs
- Break into commercial video production for year-round pro! fits
You can also network and stay up-to-date at the companion Web site, bladeronner.com. Click the ReFocus link.
â€Ron and Tasra will help you move mountains in your business.†â€"Lance Gray, CEO, PixelPops Design, LLC
â€I know how busy we all can get, but if you read this book and apply the information, it will turn your world around.†â€"David Robin, David Robin Films
A full-color reference-and-DVD package covers shooting and editing a successful multimedia projectWith the introduction of dSLRs with high definition video functionality, a new world of multimedia capture has been opened to digital photographers. This book shows you how to embrace the exciting new option of photo fusion, by incorporating digital video content with your photography.
The author duo guides you through creating seamless multimedia presentations that maximize both still-frame and video photography functions on your dSLR. From the setting up! and shooting, to downloading, editing and presenting a multim! edia pro ject, this book clearly explains how to move beyond stills into the exciting world of multimedia creation.
- Encourages you to embrace the exciting possibilities of photo fusion in the field of wedding photography
- Explains how to incorporate digital video content with photography
- Walks you through all of the necessary steps for shooting and editing a memorable multimedia creation
- Details every aspect involved in setting up, shooting, downloading, editing, and presenting a multimedia project
- Features more than 200 color images and an indispensible DVD of inspiring examples
Packed with more than 200 stunning images and featuring a 45-minute DVD, Photo Fusion presents you with inspiration and instruction so you can create your own multimedia projects.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.A full-color reference-and-DVD package covers shooting and editing a successful multimedia project !
With the introduction of dSLRs with high definition video functionality, a new world of multimedia capture has been opened to digital photographers. This book shows you how to embrace the exciting new option of photo fusion, by incorporating digital video content with your photography.
The author duo guides you through creating seamless multimedia presentations that maximize both still-frame and video photography functions on your dSLR. From the setting up and shooting, to downloading, editing and presenting a multimedia project, this book clearly explains how to move beyond stills into the exciting world of multimedia creation.
- Encourages you to embrace the exciting possibilities of photo fusion in the field of wedding photography
- Explains how to incorporate digital video content with photography
- Walks you through all of the necessary steps for shooting and editing a memorable multimedia creation
- Details ever! y aspect involved in setting up, shooting, downloading, editin! g, and p resenting a multimedia project
- Features more than 200 color images and an indispensible DVD of inspiring examples
Packed with more than 200 stunning images and featuring a 45-minute DVD, Photo Fusion presents you with inspiration and instruction so you can create your own multimedia projects.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Top Ten Photo-Fusion Tips
Amazon-exclusive content from author Jennifer Bebb
1. You Are a Still Photographer, Not a Videographer If the moment warrants a still image, make a still image. Your primary focus is making st! ill images and your video coverage is designed to augment your stills.
2. Shoot More Video than You Need A still image is all about a single moment. Video, on the other hand must be edited to showcase the perfect moment. Leave lead time before and after the clip you want to use, and record more video than you think you will need. You can always leave the extra clips on the cutting room floor.
3. Be a Ruthless Editor Remember that you are a photographer first - the audio and video you are recording is designed to flesh out the story told by your stills, not overwhelm it. If the video doesn’t look great, don’t use it.
4. Practice, Practice, Practice Take the time to get to know all the gear you are going to use while making Fusion. Test out everything, ahead of time, on friends, neighbors or your pet. Practice using a tripod, monopod, and other stabilizers. A wedding day is not the time to learn your gear. !
5. Remember the Gift of Speech Your clien! ts are g iving and receiving the gift of words they may never hear again. Record them with respect and care, and use those words in your final edit. This is a gift that grows in value over time.
5. Record More Audio than You Need Your portable audio recorder will run up to 8 hours, so use that to record audio separate from your video clips. It is the audio that ties Fusion together, so record lots and edit out what you don’t need.
6. Be Prepared for Anything Make a plan for the day, but be ready to change on a moment’s notice. That’s the nature of a wedding day - it’s unpredictable. Plan for everything you can, and stay cool when things go wrong.
7. Shoot Your Video with the Eye of a Photographer If you are using a HDSLR, you know how to make great still images with it. Making video is similar - use your knowledge of light and composition to make your video and stills blend together cohesively. Take advantage of! your ability to see the world in you own unique way.
8. Stabilize Your Footage You might be able to make great still images at a slow shutter speed while hand holding your camera. Video is different - because you are recording more than a split second, it is challenging to hold steady. Wherever you can, stabilize your footage, especially during the ceremony and the speeches.
9. The Details Matter As you do more and more Fusion, remember the details and nuances of a wedding day, will benefit from video as well. Make your still images first, then record some video of the details. Your attention to detail is important to your client.
10. Shoot for the Edit The more you get right in camera, the less work you will have after the fact. This is particularly true with video footage. Shoot with your edit in mind - if you know you want a transition clip of the bride’s dress going on, shoot it in both stills and vid! eo. Having a sense of what you want your final piece to look l! ike will help you choose when to record video and when to make stills.
Photos from Author Jennifer Bebb (Click to enlarge)
This is image was made while the bride was having her dress done up. She had moved towards the window in an effort to cool down (it was a hot day) in the breeze. The wind caught the sheer curtains and blew one between the camera and the bride, and this is the result. Specs:
Camera: 5D
ISO: 160
Aperture: 2.8
Shutter: 1/60
Exp. Comp: +0.7
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This image was made in and Art Gallery in New York City. The g! allery was between exhibits so we had the opportunity to work in spaces that are normally closed to photographers. This was a large, bare room, but we loved the warmth of the ambient and the patterns on the floor and walls. We used a chair that was in the space and had her sit on the floor. We wanted the bride to be the focus of the image, so we needed to add some light to her face. We used a small video light to ensure that she was well lit, and kept our shutter speed low to ensure the warmth of the ambient light was present in the scene. Specs:
Camera: 5D
ISO: 1250
Aperture: 4.0
Shutter: 1/30
Exp. Comp: 0.0
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This image was made in bright sun on a beach in Mexico. We decided to take advantage of the sunlight and use it to our advantage. We simply had them embrace at the water’s edg! e, turning her eyes to our lens while asking him to hold her t! ight. W ith the aperture set at 2.8 and the compression of the 135mm lens, we knew that the background would be completely out of focus while she would be the obvious focus of the image. Specs:
Camera: 5D MKII
Lens: 135mm
ISO: 100
Aperture: 2.8
Shutter: 1/4000
Exp. Comp: -0.3
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This eleven part DVD teaches how to plan, shoot, and edit a client-pleasing $1000 plus wedding video. You'll see scores of examples from actual wedding videos which demonstrate professional techniques with step-by step explanations. You'll learn about the current cameras and accessories, audio mixers and wireless mics, editing systems and the best format for successful wedding videography. You'll see how to stay on top of the equipment decisions as things change. Learn How To Tell A Compelling Story On Video
Wedding videos are first and foremost the story of two people joining their lives in front! of friends and families. Capturing the emotions of the ceremony is just one aspect. We'll show you how to tell a good story of this important event with a beginning, middle, and a powerful ending.
You'll learn where to place your mics, camera, and all the trick of the trade for covering the ceremony and the reception. Learn many time-tested ways to avoid problems. See beautful examples to inspire your work. Learn pro audio tips to capture excellent audio and prevent the most common audio problems.
Learn the five things you must determine at the wedding rehearsal. See the most common reasons wedding videos fail and how to avoid them. This DVD has enabled many video hobbyists to start very lucrative weekend businesses. You can too.
The DVD is over 1 hour and 50 minutes in length and has interactive menusFor readers who want to become part of the thriving wedding video industry, Wedding Video Handbook explains everything a wedding videographer needs to know. Each! chapter explores a different part of either the business or t! he produ ction ends, and covers topics including secrets for getting clients, selecting the proper equipment, and tips on capturing special wedding moments despite difficult filming conditions. The book includes handy primers on marketing and advertising, handling phone calls and appointments, pre-production preparations, what to shoot on the wedding day, interacting with other vendors, editing and packaging the DVD or video, and generating referrals. Fully up-to-date with information on the newest tools and equipment used in this rapidly-evolving market as well as the cutting-edge trends in wedding video products, Wedding Video Handbook is packed with practical advice from a pro who has spent years in the field.
Fully up-to-date with information on the newest tools and equipment used in this rapidly-evolving market as well as the cutting-edge trends in wedding video products, The Wedding Video Handbook is packed with practical ad! vice from a pro who's spent years in the field.Wedding production is unique in that every shot must be obtained in a single take, as in documentary filmmaking, but the client expects the finished product to look like a feature film, with perfect capture of every moment. Getting good-looking footage, while fighting problems such as loud settings, uncontrollable light and rapid scene changes, make wedding videography very challenging compared to other types of filmmaking. "Wedding Videography: Start to Finish" is the first technical guide that explains how to balance the expectations of the bridal couple with the realities of single-take shooting. These discrepancies will be explained through lessons in gear selection, shot set-up, how to work in poorly lit conditions, and how to make the best of bad angles, audio and light. The book further explains how to improve and stylize footage through editing and post production techniques. With "Wedding Videography: Start to Finish,"! video amateurs and professionals new to wedding coverage alik! e will f ind a complete guide on every aspect of becoming a successful wedding videographer, from selecting production gear and software through the shooting and editing process, and even the business aspects of the wedding industry including client expectations, wedding etiquette, legal issues and product delivery.Wedding production is unique in that every shot must be obtained in a single take, as in documentary filmmaking, but the client expects the finished product to look like a feature film, with perfect capture of every moment. Getting good-looking footage, while fighting problems such as loud settings, uncontrollable light and rapid scene changes, make wedding videography very challenging compared to other types of filmmaking. "Wedding Videography: Start to Finish" is the first technical guide that explains how to balance the expectations of the bridal couple with the realities of single-take shooting. These discrepancies will be explained through lessons in gear selection, s! hot set-up, how to work in poorly lit conditions, and how to make the best of bad angles, audio and light. The book further explains how to improve and stylize footage through editing and post production techniques. With "Wedding Videography: Start to Finish," video amateurs and professionals new to wedding coverage alike will find a complete guide on every aspect of becoming a successful wedding videographer, from selecting production gear and software through the shooting and editing process, and even the business aspects of the wedding industry including client expectations, wedding etiquette, legal issues and product delivery.This is an exciting time to be getting into the wedding videography business. Digital technology is so advanced that any beginner with a keen eye for photography and film-making can make professional-looking video shots and video clips that can rival those high-priced videographers. To own and operate a videography business is no easy task. One ! of the first things you’ll need to do at the start is to cho! ose a na me for the business, get all your business licenses and permits, put up your website and get domain registration and hosting for it. You’ll have to invest in video equipment. You’ll also need to advertise to get clients. But most importantly, you’ll need to ensure your video products are at professional level all the time. When planning a wedding, the wedding video and photography is always top priority in the wedding to-do list. Videos are more alive and engaging than still photography. More and more wedding couples choose video over still pictures or have a mix of both in their list of items. Thus, the wedding video business will always be in-demand. This book plans to do two things. One, I plan to offer a little guidance into the world of Wedding Videography and two, provide some extra’s which will get you up and running in no time. You’ll get how-to tips and business tips on: • Starting the business • Buying equipment • Advertising • Set! ting your fees • Shooting rules • The key shots • Editing your video • Editing with your clients • Copyright guidelines • Delivery of product As a hired professional videographer, you’ll have to deliver your promise of guarantee and create videos that capture all the memories and emotions of those special moments between bride and groom and all their love ones in attendance. If your video products are professionally done but at an affordable cost, you’ll have every bride and groom wanting to book you for their wedding day!
Tired of the dry rudimentary guidebooks that ignore the art of telling compelling video stories? Video Shooter takes you to a new level of competence and expertise by presenting the camera as a potent storytelling tool. Sure, you will learn the basics of HD formats, the fundamentals of compression and color space, but only so much as these technical areas serve your craft, which includes more fundamentally camera pl! acement and eyeline, choice of lens focal length and the power! of the triangle in creating powerful compositions. Throughout the book you will come to understand the master shooter's guiding principle, that story is the conduit through which all creative and technical decisions flow.
Humorous and opinionated, the author provides insightful anecdotes and tutorials that help you learn the video shooter's craft. While the book focuses primarily on how to get the most out of your entry- and mid-level P2, XDCAM, and AVCHD camcorder, the principles and lessons covered such as shooting for green screen and understanding point of view apply just as well to video shooters and storytellers of any level.
As apprenticeships in the industry have largely disappeared, aspiring shooters and film students have had to seek alternative sources for training and guidance. In Video Shooter, you will find a master teacher offering perceptive lessons with a healthy dose of inspiration; these pages are as close to a living and breathing mentor as ! one can get in a printed form.
Hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations present the many lessons throughout the book.
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* Engaging and informative, veteran shooter Barry Braverman shares the ins and outs of crafting a story using DV cams.
* Extensively illustrated in full color, readers will see examples of good video shooting that will help them learn what to do (and what to avoid) in their own videos.
* Companion website offers tutorials, bonus illustrations, examples, demos, equipment reviews, craft tips, blogs, and an instructor's corner complete with students' work.Wedding production is unique in that every shot must be obtained in a single take, as in documentary filmmaking, but the client expects the finished product to look like a feature film, with perfect capture! of every moment. Getting good-looking footage, while fighting! problem s such as loud settings, uncontrollable light and rapid scene changes, make wedding videography very challenging compared to other types of filmmaking. "Wedding Videography: Start to Finish" is the first technical guide that explains how to balance the expectations of the bridal couple with the realities of single-take shooting. These discrepancies will be explained through lessons in gear selection, shot set-up, how to work in poorly lit conditions, and how to make the best of bad angles, audio and light.
