There are many different ways to cover a wedding, from a simple one-camera operation to an elaborate multi-camera production. It's important to make the right decision on how to approach the video. Experience has taught us what to use when, especially when not to over do it. Moving Image has been filming Wedding Videos in London and all over the UK for over 15 years and we are well adverse in using the highest quality equipment a coping with all any constraints including budget and logistical considerations. Please see some of work on our sample clips page.
Naturally, the editing is what takes the bulk of the time – it can take well over \a week of meticulous editing to get the film the way we like it.
If you want complete coverage, you will find it difficult with one camera. Moving Image always films with at least 2 cameras and usually uses 3. Things often happen in more than one place at the same time, or you will want shots of different people who are far apart. For example, the bridal procession looks nice interspersed with shots of the groom and congregation watching. This is all but impossible to achieve smoothly with one camera.
All of operators are well trained in using more than two cameras — one of them manned and the others locked off on a wide or other suitable shot. The next improvement would be to have both cameras manned. After that, you could add a third unmanned camera. Three cameras should be ample for most weddings. This can add to cost but you are less likely to miss anything. Check out how we work on our "How we Work" page
First of all, it's a very good idea to have more than one microphone and recorder. Moving Image often use three microphones to record sound. Audio is as important as the video and it will be a disaster if your only audio track is ruined by unexpected hum, interference, wind noise, etc. We make sure this never happens.
Generally speaking we do not have much control over the lighting and this can make a difference. For example, if the ceremony is to be held in front of a giant window we will need to find a suitable position which doesn't have a blown-out (over-exposed) background.
Naturally, the editing is what takes the bulk of the time – it can take well over \a week of meticulous editing to get the film the way we like it.
If you want complete coverage, you will find it difficult with one camera. Moving Image always films with at least 2 cameras and usually uses 3. Things often happen in more than one place at the same time, or you will want shots of different people who are far apart. For example, the bridal procession looks nice interspersed with shots of the groom and congregation watching. This is all but impossible to achieve smoothly with one camera.
All of operators are well trained in using more than two cameras — one of them manned and the others locked off on a wide or other suitable shot. The next improvement would be to have both cameras manned. After that, you could add a third unmanned camera. Three cameras should be ample for most weddings. This can add to cost but you are less likely to miss anything. Check out how we work on our "How we Work" page
First of all, it's a very good idea to have more than one microphone and recorder. Moving Image often use three microphones to record sound. Audio is as important as the video and it will be a disaster if your only audio track is ruined by unexpected hum, interference, wind noise, etc. We make sure this never happens.
Generally speaking we do not have much control over the lighting and this can make a difference. For example, if the ceremony is to be held in front of a giant window we will need to find a suitable position which doesn't have a blown-out (over-exposed) background.
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