Everything I do to film a wedding ceremony SOLO!

[@manilamartin1001]

Very cool video. We are a 3 person team. we shoot video and photo and also a long 90 min video mini doc. We shoot 4 cameras one drone and one go pro fan cam. We love having everyone giving congratulations and we also make sure we capture all the older people in attendance as well as the kids. We don't use gimbals.

[@jmcrocco]

That tip about attaching the rode wireless go is clutch. Just got the pro and I’m going to that this weekend!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Yea man, it’s definitely a good backup. Just beware that if you’re in a loud environment, it won’t work as well.

[@JacopoCecchiniSeaparadise]

i had a very bad experience with Radio Interferences NOISE. Attaching the Go to the big mic. i had to run to turn it off from the bride.s hand. i will never do it again.

[@sergeikorotkov]

very informative, i have similar setup. 3 camera setup is very challenging when filmin solo and kids running around :)

[@macksimumphotos]

I also attach the Sony record er to the mic with a sleeve. Picks up great sound!

[@tabaresweddingfilms]

the rode go ii sleeve is sooooo slick thanks for hooking us up XD

[@mrskate7771]

Broo frrrr... That's a legit life hack

[@Th3italianpanda]

lately when i have been attempting this setup with the sleeve the wireless go on the mic BUT the DJ speaker system will start to have a buzz or noise coming from the speakers this has happened twice now and i dont understand what is different from the setup you have at 3:22 in the video. Any tips?

[@kthx1138]

Thanks for the great video! I just wanted to add: As far as aperture when shooting outdoors, I've found it's best to expose for the bright sunlight, knowing I can brighten up dark moments in post should a cloud pass overhead.

[@RaphealPersaud]

Couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks for the comment!

[@kylehuntmaui]

I found and bought that sleeve on Etsy that you mentioned. Thanks for that tip!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Dang I forgot to list that in the description! Thanks for reminding me. You're gonna love it man!

[@nathan332000]

This was so useful, thank you so much for sharing.

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thank you for watching

[@papsny]

Thanks, I think something that can help you as a solo shooter is a remote to start stop recordings remotely and a small monitor with 2 hollylands to monitor camera 2 and 3

[@RaphealPersaud]

So I’ve actually tried this before because in theory, it sounds like a good idea. The problem is it takes time to setup and when you’re out there by yourself, it’s tough. I think what can work is if you pay an assistant to help with this.

[@sporadicfilmsaustralia]

I have shot solo videos for over 20 years including weddings and other events and literally over 400 industrial videos. It just takes a bit of logical thinking. With experience you get better at it, but you do not always need more than just one camera for a lot of productions - two cameras are plenty. You cannot trust to leave a camera on auto iris at any time though, and when you leave it set at a particular aperture it is bound to under or over expose the image at some point.

[@seanmullins4118]

Just extra post work for us...

[@svfilmes]

Querem o bolo só para vocês? Os freelance precisam trabalhar. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Elias-n5y]

Wow, this was really helpful. New Sub !!! Love your content

[@andrewtregoning]

Past few years i've been putting a 28mm and a 85mm on one tripod at the top of the aisle, then an apsc with a zoom on a monopod, end up using the monopod shot for 80% of the ceremony. then a very similar audio set up to you

[@justesmond]

Just subbed. Thanks for the great content. I typically use a 2 or 3-camera setup. My main camera is on a gimbal using a 24-105mm lens with the second and third camera being a wide safe shot and a tight bride/groom reaction cam. The main/gimbal cam will get groom/bride reaction from the other side. Great stuff Raphael.

[@RaphealPersaud]

Sounds like a solid setup! Thanks for the sub man!

[@mrskate7771]

I never listen when people say to subscribe... And i havent even finished the video... But the mic on the mic is genius... Amma sub

[@niallfeatherstone]

Great video shooting my first wedding video in 3 days and y9ur videos are a great help, I love the detailed explanation you give of your setup

[@RaphealPersaud]

Crush it! I would also love to see the edit once you're done.

[@niallfeatherstone]

@@RaphealPersaud Thank you, I just got finished after a 10 hour day, I loved it but definitely tired now ahah

[@asmrlon7966]

Very informative! Thanks! I did my first one last summer (friends of ours). It was nerve racking but also fun! I used my old Canon 60D (pointed at groom), Canon RP (main roaming), and my iPhone 7 (safe shot at the back/follow cam). Color matching from 3 different cameras in FCPX was a bit challenging. The couple didn't care about that as much...they were more impressed by the memories captured. Canon RP was great but the battery life isn't that great. But that's okay because I'll just cutaway to another camera while I'm changing batteries. The goal this year is to do a few more.

[@gisisifelix9002]

Thanks for this. very enlightening. Could you also do a video on how you sync your audio in post? Subbed.

[@RaphealPersaud]

Hey thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video. Fun fact, I actually do have a tutorial up on how I sync audio in final cut pro! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2OXfZaAh7B9hbs

[@JonathanKlempa]

Valuable information. Subbed.

[@misteraress]

very clear thank you

[@arhon888]

Thank you. Some great tips.

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thanks Arhon, hope it helped!

[@kevinmartin4787]

Great job! Watching from Killeen Texas👍

[@terrytang5367]

Thank you for sharing it’s very insightful! What picture profile do you use?

[@UnauthorizedCreations]

I use a monopod and monitors for all my rigs.

[@rockybproduction9038]

Great content! I have been in video production for a few years so I’ve built up my gear throughout the years I’m just now getting into weddings This is my gear load out that I’m planning to use Bmpcc 6K Pro x3 on rails Rokinon ds 50mm, 35mm, and 85mm Feel world monitor Vmount battery’s Smallrig heavy tripods Deity BP-TRX lavs Deity HD-TX on the soundboard Planning to use timecode to help out with the editing process

[@RaphealPersaud]

Dope setup bro! Would love to see a video from you about this!

[@rockybproduction9038]

@@RaphealPersaud I have considered doing some behind the scenes videos or a gear load out

[@OneWaveFilms]

Hey bro! I would love to see a video about filming a wedding with only 1 camera. I’m new at wedding filming and have only filmed a few weddings with my iphone 11 on a gimble for free to get experience. My first wedding is posted on my channel. I now have a fx30 but have yet to film a wedding with it yet. I just can’t seem to find videos around filming a wedding with one camera. Thanks dude!!

[@RaphealPersaud]

I've got something like that in the works!

[@boahandarrowsproductions4326]

Very nice video with lots of info. Do you normally shoot on primes only?

[@RaphealPersaud]

So I normally did however I am starting to change my style a bit incorporating more gimbal stuff with zooms

[@boahandarrowsproductions4326]

@@RaphealPersaud Coo, Coo. I like the primes but with all the movement of folks the zooms come in handy man. Thank you for your reply.

[@KoolCreation]

Great tips!

[@waynosfotos]

Have you tried a gimbal on a monopod, i love this, you can place it on the ground if you get tired, get high shots , low shots and artist shoots, stablised.

[@RaphealPersaud]

I thought of the idea but it's not for me. I have a friend who loves this method though.

[@timothyawe5103]

Thanks for the video

[@brianrond]

question! do the sony cameras last long enough to record the whole ceremony?

[@RaphealPersaud]

Yes they do! In 4K as well

[@svfilmes]

Faça um vídeo ensinando a fotógrafo não entrar na frente da câmera do videomaker. 4:40 ela simplesmente foi e ficou na frente. Fotógrafos nunca aprenderão a trabalhar em casamentos?

[@ignitedvisuals]

Have you ever experienced interference with the rode wireless close to another mic?

[@RaphealPersaud]

Happy to say I've never!

[@JM-gs7qu]

are all you cameras set to manual focus ? or do you use Auto focus on the ones on the tripods ?

[@RaphealPersaud]

Sometimes manual, sometimes auto. For example, if I'm using a telephoto lens and the subject fills the frame, I'll use the eye auto focus feature and that works flawlessly. If it's a wide shot with multiple faces in it then I'll often check up on the camera to make sure my focus is good.

[@vaspoum]

Subscribed to your channel very interesting information

[@RaphealPersaud]

Welcome aboard!

[@NickYack]

Do you keep your cameras on manual focus for the unmanned cameras or do you rely on Sony autofocus?

[@RaphealPersaud]

If it’s a clear shot of a person (bride/groom), I’ll use tracking auto focus but if it’s a wide shot, I’ll stop down to 5.6 or higher and leave it on manual.

[@NickYack]

@@RaphealPersaud Thanks for the reply. I filmed my first 2 weddings with my 80d and a rented 90d. I'd like to move into mirrorless so I'm trying to decide between a Lumix GH5/S5 combo or a Sony A6400/A7C combo. Any advice for me? Would you be hesitant to leave a Lumix camera alone on autofocus?

[@RaphealPersaud]

@@NickYack I can’t really comment on Panasonic cameras as I’ve never used them professionally. I would get either a FX30 or 6400 at this point. I think 2 6400s is a great start if budget is a concern. There’s a plethora of lenses for the Sony apsc system. My favorites are the Tamron 17-70 which I own and anything from sigma!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Check this video out. I shot it with the 6400 + 17-70 2.8: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKi1d6ithdKlm68

[@superbaby1077]

How much do you charge approximately

[@RaphealPersaud]

My entire pricing brochure and how I sell each service kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKuxkGiKnaiCiqs 😉

[@superbaby1077]

@@RaphealPersaud settings to get all cameras ready for video?

[@dingdong5601]

5:55 haven't you heard it's rude to wear white at someone's wedding lol? The main reason shooters wear black shirts while shooting, you don't stick out like a sore thumb and no glare in the LCD screen.

[@RaphealPersaud]

It’s rude to wear a white dress to a wedding, but it’s fair game with dress shirts. BUT with that being said, that clip was from 4 years ago and I wear black now with a gray blazer. My advice would be to wear what makes you comfortable and on brand within reason.

[@dingdong5601]

@@RaphealPersaud And you wear black now so....

[@RaphealPersaud]

Ya hides the mid section better lol

[@morvegil]

LOL

[@scgb5]

Man, shooting all that with just primes -That's absolutely wild! The balls Thanks for this!

[@starta]

Dude!! This was SO informative!🔥🔥 You went into such detail, but were concise at the same time - def looking forward to more educational content!

[@UnauthorizedCreations]

This is going to help me out a lot. I'm doing a wedding and I'm using 2-3 cameras.

[@askpauld]

Hey man! Your videos have helped me make the leap to introducing videography to my clients! Thank you! Have you updated your kit in the last year?

[@erinbenitez3293]

Thank you for this man.

[@arielreyes001]

Great video! Very useful 😀 In addition to tutorials and gear reviews, here are some other things that would interest me: Website builder recommendations, do you use something like honeybook, why or why not? Do you use an accountant? Do you pose your couples or just film candid moments? Thanks!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thanks for the feedback Ariel. In short, I use sqaurespace to build my website, I use honeybook as a CRM tool and I do not have an accountant... yet. I thought about doing a video on how I use honeybook to deliver my pricing guides to clients.

[@arielreyes001]

@@RaphealPersaud would love to see that! And thanks so answering my questions right away 😀

[@ledap9960]

Great ❤

[@ignitedvisuals]

Thanks for sharing your work flow 👍🏼

[@RaphealPersaud]

No problem 👍

[@herbertabeck]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thanks for watching!

[@jokubasvaicius]

Great video! Thank you for sharing this!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thanks for watching!

[@tidalstudio]

Really helpful thanks man!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Glad it helped!

[@patrickgilmour1221]

finally someone with a two camera setup. its hard to find a video with just two cam set up. what would you think of using an zoom h1n in the mic sleeve?

[@RaphealPersaud]

Hey thanks for the comment. I say if the shoe fits, go for it. Whatever gets the job done.

[@patrickgilmour1221]

@@RaphealPersaud well since I know it's a good back up option. I thought it might be a little better choice for audio than the sony recorder as a backup.

[@mercy1764]

Good work.

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thanks!