Wedding Filmmaking Behind the Scenes: How to Solo Shoot a Wedding! || Sony a7R V
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- If you've been curious to learn more about filming weddings, and how to accomplish this as a solo shooter, then this is the video for you! In this long-form video tutorial, I'm going to walk through a full wedding day from a behind the scenes perspective as a wedding videographer.
This includes all of the different parts of the wedding day: from establishing shots, bride and groom prep, the first look, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and more. I'll show this process utilizing behind the scenes footage captured by a POV camera, along with final shots used in the film, and a wide range of commentary to explain the different parts of the day.
You'll get deeper insights into my strategies for composing shots, working with the photographer, and how to handle audio and lighting during crucial parts of the day (e.g. ceremony, reception). And because this is a real-world wedding, this video will also cover the various challenges that can occur such as rooms with less desirable lighting, light flicker, wind noise, and more.
Without a doubt, this is one of the most comprehensive videos I've ever put together, so if this was of any help to you, feel free to leave a like and subscribe! Also, if you like behind the scenes videos and content around wedding filmmaking and photography and would like to see more, check out my existing videos in this description, and leave a comment on what you'd like to see.
Also, a big thank you to my friend Terry and his company, Terry Myers Entertainment, and to the excellent couple Megan and Nicholas and the entire wedding party on their special day!
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My Wedding Filmmaking Solo Shooting Kit:
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Cameras, Lenses and Cages:
Sony a7R V: amzn.to/3FNpWdn
Sony a7S III: amzn.to/3Gd87kK
Sony a7 IV: amzn.to/3g3Ipoq
DJI Mini 3 Pro w/ RC: amzn.to/3ra11fb
DJI Action 2 Power Combo: amzn.to/44b1bRY
Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II: amzn.to/3OWeb6k
Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM II: amzn.to/3IPSge6
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM: amzn.to/3m2GbIT
SmallRig Half Cage, 3639: amzn.to/3JFLXfG
SmallRig Top Handle, 2165: amzn.to/34fZ99e
ProGrade SDXC UHS-II V90 Card: amzn.to/35zH3Qg
SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Card: amzn.to/44rMPMY
Audio:
Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/3AJwTrW
Tascam DR-10L: amzn.to/3AIRA7l
Zoom H6: amzn.to/32HCgep
Sony TX660: amzn.to/3PwQeTH
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones: amzn.to/3MgmKY0
Rode SC2 3.5mm Coiled TRS Cable: amzn.to/3Gy5Zrx
Hosa 10ft XLR Cable: amzn.to/3XCDb80
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SanDisk Ultra SDHC UHS-I SD Card: amzn.to/3rjRwYF
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Panasonic Eneloop AA Batteries: amzn.to/3gp3J7O
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Lighting:
Aputure LS 60x: amzn.to/3Dvo4oc
Aputure MC: amzn.to/34l8DzS
Manfrotto 1004BAC Light Stand: amzn.to/3JK3Qd8
Matthews Boa Bag (10 lbs): amzn.to/37YUmeb
Neewer 2-Pack Sony NP-F970 Batteries: amzn.to/3uxhXeX
Tripod/Monopod and Stabilizers:
Manfrotto 290 Xtra 128RC: amzn.to/3o8bPpV
iFootage Cobra 3 C180F: amzn.to/3JEQPBR
Manfrotto MHXPRO-2W Fluid Head: amzn.to/3o9uu4p
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Cases, Bags and Miscellaneous Gear:
Lowepro Flipside BP 400 AW III: amzn.to/44cj4zU
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - The Basics: Setup, Wedding Background
4:57 - Sony a7R V Camera Settings for Weddings
6:45 - Establishing Shots: Venue Front, Drone
13:20 - Establishing Shots: Venue Rear
18:34 - Bride Intros
20:29 - Dress
27:02 - Flat Lays
32:28 - Bride Prep
37:53 - Groom Prep
41:11 - Groomsmen and Groom Portraits
43:07 - Camera Prep: First Look and Ceremony
48:23 - First Look
52:39 - Couple and Family Portraits
58:03 - Ceremony
1:05:44 - Signing, portraits and cocktail hour
1:10:06 - Reception Details
1:11:23 - Reception Prep: Audio and Lighting
1:18:20 - Reception Intros
1:20:05 - First Dances
1:22:48 - Speeches
1:26:32 - Cake Cutting
1:27:39 - Dancing
1:29:25 - Garter
1:30:35 - Conclusion
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Terry Myers Entertainment / TME Weddings:
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Cool video, thanks! This is exactly my strategy for capturing!
No problem, Mike! Glad to hear you follow a similar strategy.
Thank you for posting; I learned a lot from watching your approach. I'm sure you can find things to improve upon by re-watching your own footage. Glad you posted this.
Thanks, glad to hear it helped! Always more to learn and build upon, and helpful to think through things you might've handled differently, etc.
You tell everything cool, very cool. Thank you.
Thanks Alex!
@@andrewsaraceni Is it worth 24-70 GM 2.8 of the second version?
@@AlexKim-po5lx I think so, the GM II is great if you can afford it, but the GM I is still a great buy for a lot less.
Just came across this. Great content!
Thanks Jeremiah, glad you found it helpful!
For that first look with extreme wind I have found the rode Wireless pro/go ii to be phenomenal when you add the included windscreen. I had a windy day like this last year and used the tascam dr10L with the rode for insurance and I couldn’t believe how the tascam audio was completely unusable and all I heard was a very smooth hiss From the rode. Clutch!
That's good to know - I do keep a pack of lav windscreens just in case, that's more than likely a must in any situation like that.
@@andrewsaraceni amazingly informative video, thank you, I enjoyed!
So happy to find this video and thank you for making it. My question is which type and size of card, how many and how many batteries did you use on the A7rv thanks
No problem! I have a whole separate video on memory cards I'd recommend checking out: ua-cam.com/video/d0X12ftmxLw/v-deo.html Usually 2 of the 256GBs per camera, and I usually use 2 or 3 batteries on the a7R V by the end of the night.
@@andrewsaraceni thank you so much, I have a quinceañera coming up in June and those can be just like a wedding.
Thank you for the very informative BTS! Question: What's your approximate shooting ratio for a deliverable like this? Meaning, when shooting for a 4 to 6 minute highlight film, how much footage do you usually end up coming home with?
No problem! It depends - if a highlight's the only deliverable, an hour or two's worth of footage will easily suffice. But with full ceremony edits, reception speeches/toasts, etc. it'll usually be around 3-4 hours.
thank you for posting- one question whwn i see 100% speed and 40% speed where do i put that.
No problem! Depends on what software you're using to edit, for Final Cut, I have a video that talks about that more: ua-cam.com/video/XanwiEOg68I/v-deo.html
Audio tip for averaging out the vast level between loud DJ music and soft toast speeches in the DJ direct feed: Using an audio mastering program like Audacity, apply selective compression to the WAV audio file.
That's a great point. I usually apply a little compression, EQ, etc. in post similarly (either in FCPX, or Audition separately).
Thank you for creating this behind the scenes video Andrew. As someone who’s starting out as a wedding videographer here in Australia, I learned a lot from watching your approach to each part of the wedding day. I’m curious to know why you choose to use the A7RV as your primary camera body, over the A7SIII? Is it because of the slightly more advanced autofocus and especially the tracking features of the A7RV, or some other features?
I have the A7SIII and am considering the A7RV as my second camera, as outside of work, I enjoy shooting stills of landscapes and wildlife. I’ve watched a number of reviews, and the video capabilities of the A7SIII are still regarded by many as better than the A7RV, so I would have thought that for video work, the S would give better results, especially in the low light conditions during the reception and dancing. I also have the Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens, and would have thought the combination of the A7SIII with the 50mm f/1.2 would be unbeatable for this application. I’m genuinely interested to hear your thoughts on this.
Thanks Guy! As you said, Ive found the new features of the a7R V (breathing compensation, AI AF, variable shutter, having APS-C crop mode in 4K, etc.) to be an advantage for most situations even in video over the a7S III.
Still can't beat the a7S III in low light or in terms of solid, uncropped high frame rate 4K, but totally comfortable using the a7R V as an A Cam for many video applications. Can't go wrong with either camera though, and I still use the a7S III as an A Cam for many things (and even the a7 IV in certain situations).
@@andrewsaraceni thank you for your thoughtful reply. That all makes a lot of sense. I found your channel when I went looking for a rig build for the A7R V, which looked really solid. After reading your reply, and now that I think about it, having the APS C crop mode in 4K would be like having another lens available at the flick of a switch, rather than having to physically switch lenses. So that makes using a prime lens a lot more attractive on the A7R V. Hmmm… lots to think about! Anyway, it sounds like the A7R V is definitely the way to go for me. Thanks again for posting this excellent video of a day in the life of a wedding film maker. Keep up the good work!
Any opposition to using an additional camera-mounted light to add a little fill? I know you're using the hotshoe mount for the external mic.
No opposition, that can definitely work; I've done that in the past for a quick shot or two. Especially if the couple/guests are pickier about lighting during the reception.
do you shoot manual or auto? I found that when the dress was against a window, the camera had trouble deciphering what was what in auto.
Typically auto for shots like that, but I will switch into manual if/when it's finicky.
I looked at your gear list - no nd or vnd filters ??
I use the PMVND v2 ND filters, but this gig was mostly just cranking shutter: amzn.to/3rXH3kt I talk about it around 47:25.
Hi. I bought a Sony a7r 5, tell me the main lens for wedding photography. 24-70 GM 2? I have 24-105, but the aperture is 4, it's not enough for dark rooms.
24-70 GM II is a great choice, you'll see I use it for most of this wedding.
@@andrewsaracenithank you. I have 24-105 and 85 Sigma 1.4
@@AlexKim-po5lx Both great choices, especially for weddings!
@@andrewsaraceni Thank you. Good luck to you. And I am a novice photographer in earning money. And so I've been photographing since 2012, for the soul.
Are they still married?
Does it matter? 😛 But yes, as far as I know they are.