wedding equipment

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Hey,

December 2nd 2007 my dad's friend has asked for me to film there wedding. I got a list of equipment, but i have this feeling I'm missing something out, so I'm doing this now so I'm all prepared for the day.

i got:

* 1 Camera (Sony DCR-HC90)
* Recording Sound (Zoom MRS-4)
* 2 Basic Microphones
* 1 Tripod


is there anything else missing which i need?

it would also be nice if you guys can give me some sound advice, shooting angles, light advice just so i can get the perfect shots for the couple.

thanks

martin
 
I am no professional wedding videographer but an on camera light would help...but I'm not sure you can do that with this particular camera. Just be very wary of your light source. Hopefully, the wedding is during the day and will have plenty of natural light source opportunity.

Do you have a wireless lav? that would be great if you could put one of those on the groom.

Shooting style is going to be tricky...depends on how and where the bride and groom ultimately stand. Find out the standing arrangements of the bride and groom during the ceremony. When I filmed my sisters wedding they did not have their back to the audience. They were facing each other. And, since it was me, and 1 camera, I had to pick 1 spot. I chose the back of the audience so I could get slo-mo of her. Also, they had an archway in the very front where the vows were taking place...which would have been directly in between them and me...so I couldn't shoot from the front of the house if I wanted too.

I would definitely speak to the photographer (if there is one) and find out where he or she doesn't want you to be. Don't want to cross lines.

So, just ask around to pre-plan some of this stuff so you don't kick yourself while you are editing.

Hope this helps-
Rick
 
for the reception you can away with only one camera, but you may also need an on camera light, depending on the venue and time of day.

ceremony videos are most effective if you have at least two cameras, one in the aisle in the back, one on the altar that can see the brides face (so get back and to the right when looking at the altar to get a good continuous shot of the bride). this is essential if the minister/celebrant keeps the couple looking forward away from the congregation. some churches do not allow persons up on the altar area during the ceremiony, but they usually allow a fixed static camera, if os just let it roll.

and to emphasize - its all about the bride, most of the video should be about her. if you can't get two cameras, either shoot the one from the altar area, or make sure the couple will be facing each other during the ceremony.
 
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