How to Film a Wedding - A Complete Behind the Scenes in 4K. Filming a wedding with the GH5

I hope you'll find this video extremely useful if you're looking to start filming weddings or looking to improve your wedding films.
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Thanks for being here. I know your time is valuable, so I'll keep it short. I own a company called 4LC Studios. I do video production (weddings, commercials, and anything else that grabs our attention). This youtube channel and everything I post is about the journey. I love sharing what I'm learning, how I'm growing, and how I'm failing. I hope you'll follow my journey and be a part of the conversation.

[@MacBookBro1]

This could have been a Netflix special I was drawn in from start to finish.

[@Josev-TV]

I thought, I’ll watch for 10 mins then I stayed for the whole thing.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks so much

[@JoeJoe-fo4gq]

Me too 😂💀💀

[@moisavyy]

i didn’t even notice the time, i’m 45 minutes in thinking i’ve been watching for like 10 minutes

[@annast3370]

Same here

[@kwameryan]

Scott, I know this is an old video you probably don‘t think about anymore, and I’m not a wedding shooter - I‘m a theatrical music director - but I watched this with fascination and learned sooo much from your attitude to people and your work and most importantly, your humanity. You’re an absolute inspiration. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your process with your subscribers!

[@bsoundlighting]

Who needs a 3 year course in videography when you have this video. Absolutely epic.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching.

[@josefckngai6114]

I think you will know why you need the three years videography course only when you attended it. Really, you won't even know what you've missed, until you really start learning it. Don't take me wrong, I'm not saying this is a bad "how to" film, it is really a good one in fact, I gave a thumb up. But this film only covered a fraction of what you will need to know when it's your turn to do it. So, you still need that 3 year course + 3 more years experience if you are going run this business.

[@antdx316]

The internet is going to completely annihilate college in the future.

[@antdx316]

@@scottmckenna Have you ever had to deal with something getting in between the sensor and the lens? Shooting w/o knowing it's there ruining all footage?

[@Jwick1518]

People who make ignorant comments like this, thinking you're all set to ruin a wedding day after watching a You Tube video... SMH.

[@evobafilms]

I've been filming weddings for 12 years and this is awesome to see how others work.

[@rodi4tech698]

Was it different than the way you do it?

[@anilkapoor9926]

I really loved the thing that you said "you can be a winner in this business by just being very very sweet and humble" with other departments on the sets of a wedding. And else just rocks about your work. Kudos to you guys!

[@flujarfly]

The longer I watch this..the more interesting it becomes! The problem solving is what makes it a good watch. Gives me ideas on how to plan and shoot in the future. 1 hour well spent even in 2020. Thanks Scott!

[@CrackaLackTV]

"you actually should. But I don't." Same man lol

[@Arif-bq6xo]

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[@invi_carlos]

I am going to do my first wedding soon. This was soo incredibly helpful. I took five pages of notes. I will consume these notes; digest them and embrace the on-the-run craziness. I love how you preach kindness no matter what. I agree with every way you handle yourself and interact with others. You are spreading great energy to all around you.

[@originalsuki]

"Be kind to people and you will always win in business"... I subscribed on the strength of that quote alone. I would love to know how much all of this would have cost the wedding couple. What an insane amount of expensive gear, planning, coordination, and most of all... professionalism! Just a brilliant job of letting us see behind the scenes.

[@RickyPann]

That was the most comprehensive and generous share of information I have ever seen. Thank you so much.. youre a gun. Such talent and professionalism is truly inspiring.

[@43408628]

YES! they could absolutely sell this.

[@tristles7858]

This is really an increidble...sort of documentary into the fun, the challenges, and the struggle of filming a wedding. I really love this work and aspire to create this sort of content. :)

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks so much Tristan. So glad you found it helpful and enjoyable.

[@YuStudios]

Started wedding videography full time this year. I'm so happy to watch this and relate to so many of the things you do. Thanks for sharing your day, Scott.

[@Boyz92izer]

I can't believe I've really watched a 1h youtube video without leaving! Thanks for sharing your expertise it's really valuable, keep going!

[@emilygrace1960]

I was actually watching wedding photography videos because I don't do video, but I somehow got roped into this video, and it's by far, one of the best... I still learned SOOO MUCH from watching this video. Thank you so much for doing this!!

[@scottmckenna]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@SDTimmy23]

I just realized I sat here for an hour watching this. Overall ~ it was very entertaining and informative. I have no regrets

[@scottmckenna]

So glad it was enjoyable to you Timothy

[@snowmellow2889]

hey Vsauce michael here

[@antdx316]

I wonder how much they got paid for this gig..

[@zamirstuff]

I also thought of Matthew Santoro... for the voice mainly

[@BensBoringVideos]

Holy shit this behind the scenes is amazing. I may have learned more watching this than some entire college courses.

[@raymone404]

This was an amazing docu-tutorial thank you so much! I'm shooting my first wedding soon and though my video will probably be 1/5 the duration of yours and my setup is much smaller than yours, I'll still be able to apply the tips and tools you and Pablo showed. I'm especially impressed with the audio quality of the wedding vows and the speeches. I would like to see a detailed step by step on how you configured the audio components but maybe I can find that elsewhere.

[@quasiguy]

Your video was an hour well spent. Thanks for taking the time to create this. You and your team work your butts off. A couple of moments that stuck with me: 1) Umbrella hot shoe mount. As a fellow bald guy, I appreciate the innovation. You may want to get a patent. 2) "Be nice." You've definitely got that down and your clear communications and collaborative style really gets everyone on board. 3) Set exposure to the brightest outdoor light and leave it there. (Why haven't I thought of this?) 4) Torch LEDs. Didn't even know they exist. I'm definitively going to look into them. 5)"Keep being in love." Your drone was freaking out the photographer (ha!), but that didn't stop the love from flowing. 6) Shoot all glide cam/gimbal work in manual focus. I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm not sure how you can always maintain a steady distance, especially when people come dancing in. My Sony A7iii is amazing at locking focus when I use the touch screen and on the gimbal, I can never pull focus as well as the camera can follow focus. Still, as a former Nikon DSLR video shooter, I agree that manual is the way to go...in a perfect world. 7)You can only prepare so much. I'm not a wedding shooter, but I've been second cam a couple of times for a friend who does and she said the same thing. I want to be all buttoned up, but stuff happens, as they say. You've really got to be flexible. I enjoyed helping my friend shoot weddings, but I'll never have the intestinal fortitude to do it myself full time. It's pretty grueling. Thanks again for sharing this video.

[@skynet1511]

Scott, you are a genius, you’ve just earned my respect ✊🏽

[@scottmckenna]

Not a genius. Just trying to get better every day. We are all in this Together.

[@jaysage976]

Great Eye Brother. That 10th hole lake shot was everything. Amazing

[@jibmediaconcepts8827]

Thanks, bro... very very much... did my first wedding video about 2 weeks ago..... it was madness... smh! but there is always the first time for everything.... I follow WFS and he teaches me ah lot of great stuff, now you bring a different angel to my approach!

[@scottmckenna]

So glad it’s been helpful. Congrats on your first wedding. Never stop learning.

[@SLevinCinema]

Been a wedding videographer for 8 years and I can tell you this guy knows his stuff, great video!

[@scottmckenna]

Really appreciate the kind words Steve. Thanks.

[@paulteelproductions1461]

Dude there is insane value here. Thank you for this.

[@Larsunoand]

Thank you Scott! For me, the best video you have published. The film is very instructive and good film quality. You have everything and it's amazing. Many thanks!

[@scottmckenna]

Lars-Uno Andersson super thankful that you watched. Glad it was helpful.

[@LandViewDrones]

Great video, thanks. Two accessories you need ... CrystalSky (much better visibility on bright wedding days) and a landing pad (to protect your equipment from all the gravel/dust).

[@caliponces]

you can tell that Pablo was just simply going with the flow. What i mean is that he was bored lol but did his job. Overall, i loved this entire video. learned lots. Thanks Scott!

[@scottmckenna]

He wasn’t going with the flow. He’s passionate about what he does as well and takes his job seriously.

[@johnseemon]

I seldom watch an entire KZbin video this long! Worth every minute. Thank you so much for the additional effort that went into making a behind-the-scenes when you already had so much on your plate! You are a champ! Excellent work and wishing you the best in everything! Also, you got people skills!

[@scottmckenna]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@BigbodyBerto]

I’ll be filming my first wedding next weekend and this video has been super helpful. I’ve only filmed strongman and powerlifting competitions but my friends needed someone to film their wedding.

[@scottmckenna]

Glad it helped

[@NimTV]

I just shot my very first wedding and I was honk it went well. It was nice to see this, though to see what it’s like for a more experienced person

[@normanproduit8383]

29:45 "Let's hope he did everything correctly". I feel soooo bad for Pablo... He is doing everything he needs to and never gets nice feedback.

[@jasonodine]

The video world can be petty bro 😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jaapjonkercom]

56:24 "Just keep being in love! Keep going!!" :) :) :)

[@Barkzzz]

32:31 Im so weak

[@ElayneOkaya]

Thanks for sharing this. Pablo seems very nice and a great person to work with. Amazing team synergy. Well done on a great shoot.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks. He is a great guy for sure.

[@andyman820]

the flyby over the water was EPIC

[@rayanraza1504]

Best behind the scenes so far, how to see the post production video of the this wedding?

[@hacktivator812]

Learned a lot from this single behind the scenes video. What you do is simply amazing! Thanks for all the tips!

[@BlueBrainapp]

Scott's people skills are on fire!!

[@Geletin911]

The Mavic isn't "usable"? Pretty extreme given that we are just filming weddings, right? The Mavic for the price and portability, is great for weddings.

[@scottmckenna]

I was saying it jokingly (for the most part). I just mean when you own an Inspire 2 which has remarkable image capability, it makes the Mavic feel unusable that's all. I'm not saying it's junk, it's just not the Inspire 2 and once you see that quality, it's hard to use something else. Does that make sense?

[@scottmckenna]

and yes you can say we're "JUST" filming weddings, but I don't look at business that way. I say "If I can get better quality than the rest of people, I'm going to do it". It's the reason I own an $8000 drone in the first place, to stick out as having some of the best aerials you'll see. Hope that makes sense.

[@Geletin911]

Scott McKenna, that all makes sense - for you and your situation. I’m genuinely happy that what you do works for you (seriously lol), but a lot, and I mean a lot, of people look to people on KZbin and try to mimic their exact set up, even if that means going in debt over a drone. Therefore, stating what I believe is still a good drone, especially for weddings, isn’t usable (even jokingly), is extreme. Anyways, keep up the good work!

[@scottmckenna]

+Kevin Borge I understand your argument, but keep in mind it was my my behind the scenes and just my opinion for what I do coming from my mouth that’s all. I wasn’t saying no one should use a Mavic. I just said for what I do, I just prefer the Inspire. That’s it, no disrespect intended. It’s like me saying the iPhone should never be used for professional video because I like the GH5 better. That would be a true statement in my head, but does’t mean that if the iPhone works for you, you can’t use it. An opinion is just an opinion.. thanks for checking out the video though, I hope you found it helpful.

[@bowlinemediaAU]

I’ve got the i2 and mavic, I’d take the i2 to a wedding if I could fit it in my car with all the rest of the gear lol

[@mexicotraveller0]

Me gustó mucho tu vídeo me imagino que el resultado final fue exelente

[@BilalAhmad-rn1sv]

I am a beginner in videography and specially in wedding video and I have that this video is a masterclass epic absolutely life changer…!!!

[@MaynardManyowa]

Scott’s very polite and kind. 🙏🏼❤️

[@BooptyBapty]

31:24 "Are you ginger" LMAOOOOOO

[@peacesamuel7698]

watched it from start to finish. it was so worth it

[@simoncarda6616]

I don't even care about shooting wedding videos and this was still super entertaining. Nice job

[@nkleinberg]

i'm interested in narrative work, not weddings, but somehow i watched this and was glued. thank you for the insight into your process. so educational . you are generous with your time and experience. great teacher. much appreciated. truly. ck

[@scottmckenna]

Means a lot. Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful.

[@ramymelhem]

I just saw the main video that followed this BTS, and Scott, compared to the most recent video you released from the Philly wedding, your film making has improved HUGELY.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks. This was years ago and yes we have learned a lot and gotten a whole lot better I think.

[@upwardcreatives1459]

Thanks for this video, bro! God Bless you!

[@ketakuptakup]

the lake scene is very romantic ... awesome

[@atbmedia]

Wow. I really appreciate you making this video. Really puts a wedding shoot into perspective.

[@DEADLYR3AL]

your organisation is G14 classified levels 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@garysiuco7834]

This was the BEST "Behind the scene" style documentary I've watched on KZbin! Outstanding job Scott and crew. Love the drone footage, amazing! I've retired from wedding videography, now, but with the way technology has advanced, I might have to get back into it. LoL! Remote LED lights, drones, way smaller camera shooting 4K, Glidecams, it sure produces beautiful footage. ( My days were Digi-Beta 2/3 Sony cameras, Lectrosonic wireless rigs, big batteries, large format tapes, and a truck load of gear! ) Thanks for giving the perspective from the videographers side! Definitely under-rated and under appreciated. Your working professionalism is top tier. Kudos' all around. I know for privacy reasons you are unable to show the final edition, but I know it would have made the Bride and Groom, "Over the Top!" Cheers

[@JuanAntoniovlog]

Amazing BTS and very educational, thanks for sharing! :) Quick question, I saw the final video on Vimeo and loved it! What else do you turn in to the bride and groom besides the 10 minute video? Any other raw footage or edited content? I get people asking me to film and edit 2 hours of the special day. I think that's just too much to edit in a cinematic way :|

[@nuttawatkorkiattakul3303]

How can i search in vimeo i cant find anywhere

[@FabricioAlves]

Scott, I loved the way you teach and as simple you transformed the experience. Amazing. I'm very thankful. Please do more. This is exactly what I would like to see in a training. Another thing that I loved, you gave specs of the gear, plus the lighting and etc.....I really loved. Again Thank you.

[@DNdavidsonsnation]

That was cool to watch and i'm not even a videographer lol just a wanna be photographer but it really gave me the feel of what it's look like to work around this kind of event! Thanks for sharing guys you did an amazing job!

[@KnightMorelos]

Thank you so much for sharing this, is amazing!! :D

[@JasonandRachelOlson]

That. Was. Amazing.

[@Bitanphoto]

I'm a still photographer looking to add hybrid coverage to my wedding packages. I am always suspicious of KZbinrs that make nice vlogs and talk all day about gear, but don't share their work. As I watched the first one-third of this video I was impressed with your approach, but still curious to see your work. Went to your site and watched two full-length videos. The storytelling and visuals are beautiful. As I watched I was kicking myself for not getting a few more video clips from the last wedding I shot. Thanks so much for this helpful video.

[@scottmckenna]

Really appreciate the kind words, thanks.

[@Bitanphoto]

@@scottmckenna You deserve it. I forgot to mention how helpful it was to learn your trick of getting audio and phantom power from a speaker. I think for many wedding videographers audio is still a mystery, or overlooked. I've been working with the soundboard feed from that recent wedding and am so glad I have a clean recording available to mix into my video.

[@scottmckenna]

So glad I can help.

[@brendanweldon9410]

I doff my hat to you, a true professional. Well done sir.

[@ValentinaTheCreator]

This was soooo good. Super helpful and with a charismatic host/videographer!

[@Lonelyeco]

This is what I needed. The anxiety and exercise I had to do to shoot that wedding 98% by myself. 😫

[@allenhendricks8892]

The best video i saw by far since ive been learning and still learning

[@juiceplanet147]

Damn should you clean the yard & house for your wedding day? lol

[@whitewolf41581]

The ceremony wasnt taking place there.

[@LisaMaryification]

I know. And they own 132 acres but pick some strip mall salon.

[@whitewolf41581]

It could be a salon owned by someone they know.

[@ausmarc1]

I haven't explored the video realm as it's a completely different animal to stills.. But this clip was amazingly helpful. Awesome work Scott.

[@djabsolute6117]

The only BTS video that i watched for the entire hour. I must say the final product looks amazing.

[@scottmckenna]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@ajinkc1031]

I have a tip for you with the drone. Grip the both joysticks with your pointerfinger and your thumb it gives you way more control and gives better shots.

[@Sambennett17]

this guy is so efficient. i love it

[@Buisness1]

This was totally intuitive. Excellent commentary. Superb work.

[@luisbs198]

What a great video! I even feel the rush of charging batteries checking exposures and the million things that could happen! Great great great

[@kylestewart4444]

And of course half of the attendees have their phones out. I might decide to collect peoples phones in a big basket before my wedding starts. I'll be paying a lot of money for a great wedding film - no one cares about your crappy iphone footage. If you want to have good pictures of my wedding, just ask me later on and I will send you copies of the photos taken by a professional photographer. That's why people spend so much money on pro photographers and videographers. Getting shitty photos for your moronic snapchat story shouldn't take precedence over everything else and you're ruining a lot of the shots that the hired professionals are taking.

[@liambeaumont3405]

brilliantly put together I have my first wedding shoot next Thursday in Dubai so was using your video for tips, helps so much having a second person help, very nervous but I won't learn without trying

[@jeet1539]

Best behind scenes of a wedding..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@realguywithatie2363]

1:00 DENIED

[@sergio_grez]

lol mate, had to watch that a couple of times xDDD

[@sonoarmenio3463]

I ve died😃🤣🤣God .so awkward

[@scottmckenna]

Hahaha. I wasn’t even paying attention because I was talking.

[@hans2695]

Compare this to a Serbian wedding lol

[@nestorluvsher]

I hesitated watching an hour long video but wow waa it worth it. I just shoot videos in my backyard for fun and take pictures as a hobby but you gave me a lot of insight and tips. You're awesome man

[@scottmckenna]

So glad it was helpful. Thanks for saying hello.

[@210772106]

I definitely inspire to be this guy when I start my business as a wedding videographer I think the key is to shadow someone that has plenty of experience and learn the ropes from them

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@pilotnelson4507]

Thank you. The business has come a long way from the days of my one camera shoots back in the 80's.

[@DieTFT]

EPIC bts, thank you for sharing this, been doing photography and vlogs and I learned many things in this video. Great attitude

[@scottmckenna]

Really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@zyllz2414]

this helped me out so much a few months back for my mates wedding. 100% WOULD RECOMMEND

[@EmerieDaniel-rs3su]

I enjoyed every bit of this... More Power to you and the team 💯

[@MinDigitalMedia]

Great video for someone looking into doing wedding video, also real nice job on the feature film. I quit doing weddings 5 years ago as I am getting to old to be on my feet that long anymore. There is nothing easy about shooting a wedding. Thanks for sharing this.

[@heytomas1]

It's always a pleasure to watch a real pro! And yes, it's almost as much about psychology as it's about video technique.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks Tomas

[@imaner76]

I've been doing wedding photography for a very long time. Some claim to a high standard. You sir, are good at what you do, in my humble opinion. I'm often left to hire the video crew. You guys, you'd get the job. 👍

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks so much my friend. It means a lot.

[@imaner76]

@@scottmckenna 👍

[@jimmytmma]

Great video. It's like watching a documentary. Lots of info. Thanks for sharing 😉

[@itzefitzefatze5709]

That was really interesting! Obviously there is A LOT to think of before you can start to shoot a wedding. Thank you!

[@TheEtwas]

Incredible work and super chill guys.

[@ionut-adrianstanica2160]

Greetings from Romania !!! Thx alot for making this video guys, I hope you will make more !

[@SetroCraftAcademy]

Thanks Scott. My channel is changing after watching this

[@rhcrookstrong]

Fantastic insight from a obvious pro... thank you. I really need to work with someone like you for the experience.

[@charlesedmundadams5238]

This is phenomenal Scott - thanks so much for putting this up! I'm preparing for my first wedding video now and watching you process is an invaluable help.

[@scottmckenna]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@MickakaMurph]

14:56 is the best moment when you see those beautiful big country boots.

[@elpmettsol]

Taking from Ben's opening line.. "Ugh, I got instant anxiety from the moment you guys unpacked the trunk." So did I!!! But the big difference, I have never done any professional work, least of which weddings. And now I "clearly" know why! There can only be one reason you do what you do, you must have an almost undying passion for it. For the time, money, and efforts of your own investment, I can not possibly believe you could ever be compensated enough... And what you do you do very well! :)

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks a lot.

[@Motelecomp]

Absolutely awesome! Thanks a lot for that video!

[@internetfather4105]

LMAO that moment when the Videography Team meets the Photography Team

[@jmckmedia6377]

Well done on the BTS video man! I started watching this about a year ago, and I found myself back to finish watching to learn more. Your video of this was amazing. 10 stellar minutes. Subbed :)

[@mizztystudios6282]

That video has summed up what I learnt over the first year of my Film Degree. Everything was well explained and the footage was outstanding. Only question and I am sure its just me - what are the earpieces for other then to make you look super cool.

[@asyrfshah4673]

i learned alot, not just about wedding filming its beyond than that. this is a great video. keep up the great work

[@xocoolchickxo]

i've been waiting all day to lay in bed and relax after work to watch this video lol :)

[@point5Films]

Love the video! Loads of tips and great to hear you talk about why you do certain things and the setup you use.