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According to one top videographer, 'Although it is important not to be too over the top, especially at the church, we like to get different shots and unusual effects by lying on the floor, shooting up, for example, or with the use of slow motion. Like mos...
She also feels it is important to ask about musical input, as some videographers don't do 'sound on sound', whereby you can have music in the background, but still hear the conversation. 'It's nice to be able to do this in certain shots, like those of the couple at home and getting dressed before the wedding. There are some noises you want to block out, but there's nothing worse than seeing lips moving, and you can't hear what is being said.' The final take While it is important to think of your roles, you should also consider the videographer's needs and requirements. For example, your videographer will need enough space at the reception for filming, and he or she will also need adequate available light. These points are essential as, unlike photographers, videographers are not free to walk around when the speeches are taking place, for example. One of the main factors is allowing the videographer or team enough time to do their job. According to another professional video producer and wedding coordinator, this is generally not the case. 'Working with a photographer saves time as two can do the job, but I often find that I am running out of time because a bride hasn't planned her day carefully,' she says. 'I am ahead of the bride the whole day, so timing is all-important, especially when it comes to aspects like natural lighting. But you'd be surprised how often brides are kept late at the hairdresser, which throws the entire rest of the day out. It is so important to do a trial run beforehand, so the couple know exactly how long everything takes. This helps everyone to feel more relaxed. Don't forget, because a video is completely natural, it shows everything the way it is. If you are stressed, it is going to show.'
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