I'm going to be a second shooter for an agency until I can be a lead photographer and they have training and stuff but, I'm starting soon and I wanted to get a head start. All of your tips are so good and helpful. Thank you so much!
LOVING ALL THERE TIPS HAHA! Just got connected with a wedding videographer. He already found a 2nd shooter, but I get to shadow him! Will bring lots of value on improving my craft.
Hi Jaison. I shooting with my new a73. I have only two lenses with me. Sony 24-105 f4G and 28mm f2(mainly for gimbal work.).But now I need a wide angle to my arsenal.For couple of my real estate work I rented 16-35 f4. At the moment it is out of my budget. So I am looking towards rokinon 14mm AF 2.8., rokinon MF 14mm T 3.1 cine lens , rokinon 14mn MF f2.8 . My doubt is does wide angle primes need autofocus. and which one do you prefer.?
I suggest to those new People, Never used Second shooter footage as for your main video, only think of it as someone who just want to know your work. Never Get a second shooter, instead get a main shooter that will act as a second shooter. Getting second shooter who suck so bad you want to beat their asses for being so stupid will hunt you for life. Its good to pay more than to be frustrated for the rest of your life.
I really really love your videos! But for some reasons, people in China have no normal access to UA-cam. Would you mind me reprinting your videos, and translating them to Chinese? I'll make a footnote of your name and the video url, and I won't use them for business. Thank you! Please...😋😋😋 btw, I've send you an email~
Jason Vong ok. Can u go futher? Like HOW do you communicate during the whole thing? Phone? Walkietalkie? do you have a checklist (should you) of specific shots? how do you give your photos to The First shooter? when? do you synchronize any settings? etc. etc :) I'm hungry for your knowledge
That screenshot tip is fire! I've done that before. I've never printed anything out, but that would be good if I ever dropped my phone or something. But yes, like you said, cant assume there will internet,.
and yes, youre right. I had a second shooter once who blew out the highlights, had the bride out of focus, and was moving.....MOVING.....while filming his angle. I literally used 90% of my footage from that wedding.
I’ve filmed 6 weddings as a second shooter and have nothing to show for it. The lead videographer prohibits me from having any footage. I have to hand my cards over at the end of the night. I’ve reached out to a couple other wedding filmmakers and they said this is pretty standard, yet all companies ask for a second shooters portfolio, they want sample footage. Moving over from the field of visual design I couldn’t imagine not being able to use my work in a portfolio. Is this really how the wedding film business works? How does a second shooter ever work up to better gigs without access to the footage they shoot?
Shooting my sister's wedding next weekend. Its my first wedding shoot both video and photo, but its a very small casual and non-traditional church wedding. Im packing all my camera gear on the plane, flying from Hawaii to LA, hope my gear will be safe. I got 2x canons 6dm2,7dm2 for photos and just got the a7iii a month ago to shoot video.
I'm going to be a second shooter for an agency until I can be a lead photographer and they have training and stuff but, I'm starting soon and I wanted to get a head start. All of your tips are so good and helpful. Thank you so much!
What are button down pants?
OMG did I say that? lol!
it's a must!
I may be getting into weddings, so I'll be watching your channel closely!
nice! thanks Charles!
I'm forwarding this to my wife (my second shooter). Really great info here!
Thanks Chuck!
LOVING ALL THERE TIPS HAHA! Just got connected with a wedding videographer. He already found a 2nd shooter, but I get to shadow him! Will bring lots of value on improving my craft.
Nice!!! You got this man!
Awesome video Jason! I'm debating starting in wedding video work so good to hear some tips from someone with experience in that! :)
Been loving these wedding tips - thanks!!!
Thanks Stu!
Dang dude. I wanna be YOUR second shooter. lol THis video is awesome. This series is even more awesome. Keep killing it.
Thanks man!! Glad this helped! :D
Second shooting a wedding this weekend! Thanks for the tips!
THANK YOU!!!!
WOW great tips, thank you.
thanks AJ!
Awesome tips !!!
Dude awesome video! Learned a lot 👍🏼
Thanks for watching, Derek!
Nice tips Jason. Keep it up
Thanks man!
Awesome #VongFu tips!!
thanks man!
Please post. How to Edited Wedding trailer in Final Pro X. Thanks Jason.
Thanks for the idea!
Yes
Thanks for the tips! I'm hoping to second shoot for someone soon! These videos are SUPER helpful!
You're welcome Nolan!!
I always wear my "button down pants" at weddings 😹
oh god your content is really good you should start a patreon
If your in the UK clipping shots means the sun's come out - relax this only happens every 10 years 😎
bahahaha!
Lol Ted Mosby 😂 good info as always 👍🏽
thanks Chris!
Hi Jaison. I shooting with my new a73. I have only two lenses with me. Sony 24-105 f4G and 28mm f2(mainly for gimbal work.).But now I need a wide angle to my arsenal.For couple of my real estate work I rented 16-35 f4. At the moment it is out of my budget. So I am looking towards rokinon 14mm AF 2.8., rokinon MF 14mm T 3.1 cine lens , rokinon 14mn MF f2.8 . My doubt is does wide angle primes need autofocus. and which one do you prefer.?
Do you match WB with the main shooter? How about color profiles?
We always communicate with each other when we arrive at a new location to set WB. We shoot same PP1 profile
I have a button down shirt but what’s a button down pants? Jk thanks for all the tutorial.
bahahah did I say that?!
Good places to look to find a second shooter?
Facebook groups!
I am doing freelance as a start for weddings. I am a one-man band and oh boy is it hectic.
Are U doing the changes in pp1 or leave it as it is?
leave as is
Okey, thanks for response! Greetings from Poland! Big fan of Your YT channel! :D
How do you become the 5th shooter? (jk) Great info !
That's Uncle Bob status.
I suggest to those new People, Never used Second shooter footage as for your main video, only think of it as someone who just want to know your work. Never Get a second shooter, instead get a main shooter that will act as a second shooter. Getting second shooter who suck so bad you want to beat their asses for being so stupid will hunt you for life. Its good to pay more than to be frustrated for the rest of your life.
I really really love your videos!
But for some reasons, people in China have no normal access to UA-cam. Would you mind me reprinting your videos, and translating them to Chinese?
I'll make a footnote of your name and the video url, and I won't use them for business.
Thank you!
Please...😋😋😋
btw, I've send you an email~
Wait...first half of this video is suggesting that second shooter is a total newbie..
2nd half a lot more intetestimg :)
Yep I wanted to go over the basics for the beginners first and then jump into the more advanced stuff
Jason Vong ok. Can u go futher? Like HOW do you communicate during the whole thing? Phone? Walkietalkie?
do you have a checklist (should you) of specific shots?
how do you give your photos to The First shooter? when?
do you synchronize any settings?
etc. etc :) I'm hungry for your knowledge
"You can't go wrong with Jason Vong!" 👍👍👍
You are the Riker to my Captain Picard.
That screenshot tip is fire! I've done that before. I've never printed anything out, but that would be good if I ever dropped my phone or something. But yes, like you said, cant assume there will internet,.
and yes, youre right. I had a second shooter once who blew out the highlights, had the bride out of focus, and was moving.....MOVING.....while filming his angle. I literally used 90% of my footage from that wedding.
I’ve filmed 6 weddings as a second shooter and have nothing to show for it. The lead videographer prohibits me from having any footage. I have to hand my cards over at the end of the night. I’ve reached out to a couple other wedding filmmakers and they said this is pretty standard, yet all companies ask for a second shooters portfolio, they want sample footage. Moving over from the field of visual design I couldn’t imagine not being able to use my work in a portfolio. Is this really how the wedding film business works? How does a second shooter ever work up to better gigs without access to the footage they shoot?
Shooting my sister's wedding next weekend. Its my first wedding shoot both video and photo, but its a very small casual and non-traditional church wedding. Im packing all my camera gear on the plane, flying from Hawaii to LA, hope my gear will be safe. I got 2x canons 6dm2,7dm2 for photos and just got the a7iii a month ago to shoot video.
Omg both photos and videos?! Hang in there my friend!
Do you have or know a step by step video on UA-cam that shows us how to connect to a DJ or musician to record the wedding ceremony vowels.
Thank you so much! I am now super thrilled to become a photographer 😊
Love this series!
Thanks Jordan! Unfortunately, I have to put this series on pause. I have more details about this in the community tab if you're interested.
Jason Vong totally get it. UA-cam ruins all the fun. :/ Didn’t even get notified about any of the recent wedding videos.
How much should a 2nd shooter get paid for a 12 hr shoot?
Honestly, it depends on how much you want to pay them and their experience level.