First wedding trailer

pcalongi

pcalongi

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My first wedding video trailer. Feedback is appreciated, especially because I'm trying to quit my master control day job, and get into dslr work, specifically weddings.

https://vimeo.com/62308572

Cameras: C100, 5d Mark III, 7D, 60D
 
My take: some things that could be better:

* highlights: they go out of control relatively often; if it is what you want, go for it; but if that's the case make sure it is not an accident but an active decision, and try to make them look good

* color correction (not the grading, but the process of making every shot look similar, before you apply the final look): white balance and skin tones seem to be jumping all over the place. If you like pinky skin tones, go for that; if you like tanned orangy skin, go for that. Maybe it is because of the different cameras used, but I would try to get all the clips to look more similar.

* color grading: some clips lack color contrast, they're basically monochrome (for example: girls holding hands at 0:40); depending on what you got on camera, there may be not much that can be done for these clips; but there are some shadows there, and pushing them to cooler tones would help the shot, I think

* some clips could use some noise reduction
 
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Samuel,

Thanks for your reply. For noise reduction, what do you recommend? I believe my editor has denoiser 2. Thanks again.
 
mixing in a little of the nat sound always makes a wedding video a little more engaging
 
I agree with the comments above, but I would like to say that I really liked it. The things mentioned above could be done better, a little live sound subtly mixed in there would be good. But the pacing, the use of slow motion, the creative editing with multiple shots, all was very well done IMO. Great little trailer, and something to be proud of, and that shows off your editing skills well. Keep up the good work, and keep getting better. You've got talent!
 
Thanks guys! Sorry for the lack of comments from me, I've literally been awake the last week trying to finishes the full length (10 min) piece by Monday. :zombie_smiley: What I'll do is leave the trailer as is, and incorporate the recommendations in the final piece.
 
I think it's pretty good, especially for a first one. Some prep shots would be great and some natural audio also.

Pretty good for a first one.
 
Looks really good...and to be honest (as a past wedding videographer from 'back in the day' ;) ), the tweaks mentioned above would be nice, but most people (except us fellow nit picking video pros) would LOVE what you've produced. Great work! I'm curious tho...what are you charging? I may have to go back into the trade again if things don't pick back up...I think I'd definitely go all DSLR if so.
 
For this wedding, only charged for an extra camera operator ($300 half day) w/ equipment. He shot on a C100.
 
pcalongi said:
My first wedding video trailer. Feedback is appreciated, especially because I'm trying to quit my master control day job, and get into dslr work, specifically weddings.

https://vimeo.com/62308572

Cameras: C100, 5d Mark III, 7D, 60D
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I know this was an older post, but I'll give my two cents anyways....

Firstly, I would think craft over portfolio when starting out. The portfolio in itself is dependent on our ability to master the craft of live event storytelling. So what I'd do is simplify the amount of gear and camera operators. I'd start out by filming a wedding as a single-shooter with no assistants and go in with two cameras, two primes, one zoom, one monopod and one tripod. And I would have the Bride and Groom mic'd as well using a "set and forget-it" method via two Olympus DM-620 (or DM-520 or DM-420) voice recorders + lavs.

The camera on the tripod would be the one with the zoom to take into account variability since that camera will be unmanned most of the time.

Therefore having a monopod and two primes to work with I'd go ahead and capture as much story (including candid dialogue) as much as possible. And I would take advantage of the close focusing distances of the primes and the mobility and discreetness of the monopod to draw the audience into the action while still providing a good variety of wide, medium and tight shots.

Here's a wedding I shot using this exact method!
https://vimeo.com/71821424
 
pcalongi said:
Thanks ectobuilder! I think that's an excellent idea. How did you find your client?
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My friend is a photographer who understands the way I like to film live events. So I told him that I would be willing to film one of his shorter weddings (not a marathon wedding) for just gas money, provided that I would have full creative control. With no direction from the client...etc.

So he went through his client list to see who was most willing to take up this offer.
 
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