Now for something completely different: I am tasked this weekend with videoing a good friend's wedding. Now, I have shot some pretty successful videos; however, I have never shot a wedding. A wedding is the single most important day in a woman's life and I am honoured to be a part of that. Should I shoot this, well, when the chips are down, as they say: shoot away.
Recently, I read that for the first wedding to shoot, you really shouldn't take point. This is superb advice: you should never be solely responsible for the memories of this special occasion as a first timer; try to be an assistant or just help cover off some less important aspects of the day. You may ask then "Why are you willing to put yourself out there on such short notice?" There are a few reasons: The person I am doing it for has a photographer already hired and it is that person who will be responsible for the memories of the day. Secondly, I am very close to this person and all she wanted from me is to film her vows. Sadly, her grandmother isn't able to attend due to health reasons and both parties desperately want to be together. That is probably the biggest reason I have agreed. in these circumstances, I have an ability and the risk is low.
When I was tasked to take care of this special event I hit the Internet to find as many articles as possible to augment what I already knew about cinematography. This includes shooting style, equipment needed, and all other aspects of shooting a video vs. photographs.
Now is the day before the event. I have begged, borrowed, and purchased extra equipment. This includes: a pan head tripod, second and third body, lots of fast memory cards, lenses, and a suit.
But all she wants is a little video of the vows so why all the fuss. I have very often blogged about the client being in charge, and they are, but for this example I have a good friend who invited me as a guest and doesn't want to impose. I however am at odds with my creative self and want to produce the best video of my career so will go out of my way to provide a professional level movie of her special day.
As the count down is on I will cut this blog short and I will write next week with how things went and possible post a short excerpt of the final movie.
Feel free to comment about experiences you have had shooting outside of your comfort zone.
Recently, I read that for the first wedding to shoot, you really shouldn't take point. This is superb advice: you should never be solely responsible for the memories of this special occasion as a first timer; try to be an assistant or just help cover off some less important aspects of the day. You may ask then "Why are you willing to put yourself out there on such short notice?" There are a few reasons: The person I am doing it for has a photographer already hired and it is that person who will be responsible for the memories of the day. Secondly, I am very close to this person and all she wanted from me is to film her vows. Sadly, her grandmother isn't able to attend due to health reasons and both parties desperately want to be together. That is probably the biggest reason I have agreed. in these circumstances, I have an ability and the risk is low.
When I was tasked to take care of this special event I hit the Internet to find as many articles as possible to augment what I already knew about cinematography. This includes shooting style, equipment needed, and all other aspects of shooting a video vs. photographs.
Now is the day before the event. I have begged, borrowed, and purchased extra equipment. This includes: a pan head tripod, second and third body, lots of fast memory cards, lenses, and a suit.
But all she wants is a little video of the vows so why all the fuss. I have very often blogged about the client being in charge, and they are, but for this example I have a good friend who invited me as a guest and doesn't want to impose. I however am at odds with my creative self and want to produce the best video of my career so will go out of my way to provide a professional level movie of her special day.
As the count down is on I will cut this blog short and I will write next week with how things went and possible post a short excerpt of the final movie.
Feel free to comment about experiences you have had shooting outside of your comfort zone.
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