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aman-s-t

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what equipment do i need to record a wedding event. it's very small about thirty guests. but a wedding nonetheless.
1. dvx, check, ofcourse
2. batteries, check
3. tripod, check

what else do i need, how much should i charge, i need an editing system, i am leaning towards fcp.( what do you think?)
any responses are appreciated. asap please,
the even is in mid april.
:undecided
 
how about some audio recording equipment?

mics?

also, the search feature, on this site will give you answers so FAST you won't believe it!
 
2 or 3 cameras work best - it'll give you more options when editing, and you'll come out with a stronger piece. As for what else you'll need it all depends on the location. Oh, I noticed that you don't have any mic's - you'll need a couple of those (Lav and shotgun). There is nothing worse then having to sit through a video where the audio comes from an on camera mic. It ALWAYS sounds home movie-ish.

What should you charge? It all depends on you expierence and you abilities. I have seen people charge as little as $400 and as much as $4000. It sounds like this is going to be your first wedding. You might consider using this as an expierence to get you feet wet. Weddings can be very unforgiving events to film. That way you can get a feel for what it takes to film, edit and deliver the final video. Then you can evaluate your work against others and the time that it took you and figure out if you are closer to the $400 or $4000 mark. (It will also have the benifit of releaving you of some pressure because they know that you are not bieng paid.)

I use FCP and have loved it. But when it comes to editing use what every you can get you hands on - in the end they are all just tools, and each tool has a different purpose.

Oh yeah, if you use FCP check out LIVE CUT - I started a thread on it in the FCP forum. It is a great 4 camera editing tool for FCP and IT IS FREE!
 
wedding

wedding

I add at your equipment:

- a good shotgun mic (on camera mic).

- a small on camera light (30 - 50 watts.) and batteries.

- a monopod, flowpod, etc.

good luck
 
wireless lav setup.
Some Royalty-free music
2nd camera & tripod
a book on what to do
a really good plan of what shots you want
clearance from the church to shoot, and knowing what their rules are.
 
I think you need to go into more details... It's never good to be an impulse buyer... especially if it may be your First / Last event I spent at least a month + researching everything I was going to buy, and I still spend time looking / comparing / reading reviews / reading testimonials on equipment before I press that button ordering any equipment..... Maybe you should check out a rental house and test out first... :thumbsup:
 
Planning

Planning

Apart from your kit requirements there is an element of planning that is required so you dont end up tripping over yourself.Whether your charging them or not you have a responsibility to them so its important to discover what they want from the video.Are there any special shots they would like included(little Johnny & Grandad etc...)which could make the finished product all the more for them.Will you be going to the brides mothers house first to catch the action there?Will you be there on time to catch her getting out of the car at the church?Will you be at the top of the aisle to catch their walk up?If its a single camera shoot will they give you time to get in position?You must be assertive and tell them what you need from them to insure the finished product is something you can be proud of and they can enjoy.Is there power near the alter for when your battery dies?Do you have an extension cable?Do you have a decent set of cans to check the audio as its going down?There are many things to bear in mind before you set of to archive,what for many people will be one of the most important days of their lives.Sit down,plan it out,work it through.You can have all the toys you want but if your constantly playing cathup its just going to be a high quality mess.
 
Double and triple check the audio for the vows. Use a wireless lavalier on the groom, and the minister if possible. The bride usually doesn't want to have a lav on her, so by having both the groom and the minister mic'ed, you should be all set. You really, reaaalllly don't want to miss this very important part!
And as others mentionned, get 2 or 3 cams. Go rent them.

Go scout the location. Assist the rehearsal. Plan ahead!

Visit the videouniversity forum, they have a dedicated section on wedding and event videography. Read read read, and ask questions.

http://videouniversity.com/forums/gforum.cgi?forum=16;guest=4280978930
 
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