5 Tips For Successful Wedding Video
Do not neglect the technique
"Say, do you want me to make you your wedding movie?" Stop! Before accepting the generous proposal of Tonton Jean-Jacques (who will film us for free in addition, what windfall), some technical considerations are required: what equipment does he have? A camcorder, a camera, a pro camera? Does it use editing software? And no, Power Point, it does not count ...
Ideally, to get a really satisfying result, the professionals advise to hire 2 video specialists for his wedding: while the first films your "yes" emotion, the second immortalizes the tears (sincere?) Of belle- Mum ...
Immortalize the highlights
" Yes, I want it ! Inevitably, on our wedding video, one expects to find again the highlights of this great day: the opening of ball (with the choreography that we prepare for 6 months), the arrival of the wedding cake (with A zoom on the small figurines, above), the exchange of alliances, speeches ... No question of missing.
It is an imperative that must be reminded to Tonton Jean-Jacques: "you take care of my wedding film, okay ... but I want to relive my day J as if I was there! "
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Do not forget the little details
A wedding video is also used to discover the funny / moving / embarrassing moments that the bride and groom could not attend because of stress or the often tight schedule of D-day.
Also, brief your videographer: this one should not only focus on the "big" moments (the launch of the bouquet, the "yes", the exit of the bride and groom ...) but also immortalize the small details: Guests who tremble with impatience before entering the room, the comments excited during the opening of the ball , the children who have fun in the garden ...
Solicit (a little) guests
The photobooth , we know. What if we were to modernize this trend a little by making a photobooth video? The concept is both simple and playful: the videographer asks a question to the guests (for example, "how did you meet the bride?", "How do you think they will be in 10 years?" The recipe for a couple that lasts, in your opinion? ") And these must meet face camera, way question box. A nice idea, which changes from the traditional guestbook!
Otherwise , the bridesmaids and / or witnesses can also pass in front of the camera to make a surprise (a choreography, a speech, a mini-play): this one will be directly integrated in the video of the marriage. And the couple will discover it a few days after the ceremony. Tears assured.
Also filming preparations
Ideally, the wedding video should start a few days before. Armed with his old-school camcorder , Tonton Jean-Jacques follows us at the hairdresser, the manicure, the seamstress, during our bachelor party ... Somewhere, it is a matter of recording the stress of Preparations, which will be quickly forgotten when D-Day is over!
What if I used a pro? Tonton Jean-Jacques, he is very nice, but the video is not frankly his job. So, even with the best will in the world, we risk ending up with blurry images, over or under-exposed, framed ... and we will regret it.
"Engage a videographer, it's a budget: on average, in the Paris region, the rates start at 1600 € for a day of filming with 2 professionals, recognizes Laure, co-founder of Dear You Prod. But it's a security: a professional videographer will know where to place to make the most beautiful images, will sublimate your wedding to the editing, capture the most beautiful moments without hindering guests ...
It is also an investment for life: the memories remain alive and the video (contrary to the photos) always transcribes the same emotions, even years later. "
