How To Film A Wedding Ceremony | BTS of Noah & Mal's Wedding Film (Part 3)

[@whoismatt]

Thanks for watching guys! Part 3 officially starts at 00:59 if you've already watched part 1 and 2. 😉 Love you all regardless of whether you have a beard or not! Oh, and my audio gear I use for wedding ceremonies is here: bit.ly/mattsaudiogear

[@3xilelast]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson Matt, I recorded 2.7k on mavic, a6300 slow mo I think is 1080p hd.. and then the rest using a6300 in 4k... how do I export the video? as 1080p? or upscale to 4k? how do?

[@inmusicstudio1000]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson Wonderful series of videos! Thank you so much. I definitely learned a lot!

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

That tip about following them after the reception is money! Thanks for sharing your secrets

[@tbeiber09]

I always love this style of "pov day of" videos. they're so packed with great information. I love seeing the through process of different people handling the same situation in different ways and getting great results. and watching people problem solve in the moment.

[@angelmccoy4884]

The final video of the couple was beyond awesome! You guys rock!!

[@MrHockeyboy26]

Matt, thank you so much for all of the videos you have posted. You have absolutely no idea how helpful all of them are, and you're awesome at what you do. I aspire to be as great and knowledgable as you. You have prepared me for my first wedding. Again, thank you!!

[@whoismatt]

+Jackson Graham thanks Jackson! 😁

[@jaikavi5464]

these BTS videos are insanely helpful!

[@calivisionistseekthevison.4909]

Definitely learned a lot from part-1 through 3, really awesome seeing all the detail and process that goes into filming weddings. You guys are awesome!!!

[@LukiPooki]

dude, i love this series - seriously its helping me feel way more prepared for an upcoming wedding shoot. thank you so much for creating this. You sir have made an impact :D

[@ChessBoxin]

It's amazing you could get the 2 angles from the side, reaction shots, and then them down the aisle with just 2 of you! I've done a few weddings and I still struggle the most with the ceremony because of how fast pace (and random) it could be.

[@jeremybay7170]

Awesome stuff Matt! Excited to watch part 4!

[@whoismatt]

+Jeremy Bay thanks Jeremy! 😁

[@YVT_uk]

This is an amazing video Matt, its amazing to see you work and the way you are with people. No wonder the final video is too fantastic. Love it

[@donariessol282]

Ahhh I have my first wedding shoot this Saturday. Just got my Sony a7iii with 24-70mm sigma. Should be epic! Loved the information you provided me with

[@elijahyourdad3937]

Just BEAUTIFUL.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Elijah!

[@davidgoodwin5442]

Matt you’re awesome! Thank you for giving us such a insight!

[@whoismatt]

+David Goodwin thanks David!

[@justinezapata8556]

Part 4! Part 4! Part 4! Great video as always. Thanks Matt!

[@whoismatt]

:D Soon!

[@CliffFennell]

Matt I know this is an old video, but it was very valuable to me. I thank you for the time you took to put this together. I have followed a lot of your videos and they all have been very helpful. I even got 2 recent social media post praising my wedding video work from two brides! Thanks again 🙏

[@johnadamkidd]

Your awesome matt!

[@kingweddingmedia]

Thanks for these videos Matt! I have my first wedding next month so trying to get as much planning in as possible! Excited but the ceremony is the bit that has me the most nervous!!

[@rrppodcast3347]

Thanks Matt! These are so great!

[@rogerewing1589]

Matt, I just want to say, Bravo! The videos are professional, instructional, and entertaining. My daughter is just getting into wedding photography, and I will be doing second person stuff. I'm entertaining thoughts of a drone, and video. But I have to say, you have blown me away...and leave me overwhelmed. Very good, and many thanks.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Roger! :D Glad to help!

[@JustinRomeyn]

You are killing it Matt! Very inspiring

[@whoismatt]

Hey thank you! :)

[@emgeesxvideos]

Holy fuck. This looks intense. I've taken an interest in shooting weddings and trying to find people to shadow to see how it's done. Now I see why videographers want you to have experience shooting a wedding before joining them. Great video Matt! These BTS vids really helped me out a lot!

[@ckravetsky]

Excellent content as always! Thanks!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Chris!

[@robbyboyo]

Liked. Cool behind the scene look.

[@whoismatt]

Thank you! :)

[@nickhargansmedia]

Love your stuff dude! Long time follower, first time commenter (if that's a word)

[@whoismatt]

+Nick Hargans hahaha thanks Nick!

[@veronicaanne8167]

Ahhh! You are literally a genius. Best BTS series ever! Thank you so much!

[@whoismatt]

+Veronica Anne haha thanks Veronica!

[@FaustoEstupinan]

nice work.. great job there at the wedding day, and thanks for share

[@whoismatt]

+Fausto Raúl Estupiñán Pimienta thanks Fausto!

[@Javier_Moraleda]

Really full of knoledge...and funny! Thanks again, Matt!

[@whoismatt]

+Javier Moraleda thanks Javier!

[@06lers]

Thank you sir Matt! Waiting for the part 4.

[@whoismatt]

+Johnleric Serrano thanks Johnleric!

[@Hassank300]

you're awesome. I feel like i've learned alot from your video. please keep posting more videos

[@3xilelast]

YAAASSSSSSSSS BINGE WATCHING RN EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TO WAKE UP SUPER EARLY FOR WORK TOMORROW YAAAAS THANK YOU

[@whoismatt]

+3xilelast hahaha nice!

[@breakfastforyousoul]

Sweet! Thanks so much! That saved me so much time!

[@cinevisionatl]

Thank you so much for this! I’m set to shoot my first wedding and these videos have helped a ton! 🙏🏾

[@jeannettesantiago7152]

WoW 😳 I’m so impressed. I loved your explanations, very insightful. Great job!

[@mu.castro]

Thanks Matt you're great!

[@whoismatt]

+Murilo Castro thanks Murilo!

[@pureland1375]

Thank you Matt, appreciate you sharing this - so helpful :)

[@whoismatt]

Thank you!

[@WillEndSeraFin]

Thank yo so much Matt!! Best and coolest teacher I ever had 🔝

[@whoismatt]

Thank you!

[@m77ast]

I like that bride and groom. That was obviously a HOLY matrimony.

[@21studios47]

We've just started filming weddings for friends and family, and your videos have helped so much Matt! Thank you 🙌🏽

[@whoismatt]

+2:1 Studios thank you!

[@warGjee]

Thank you Matt! You are so nice for sharing your experience with people. A lot from what I learned was thanks to you! Do you happen to have any video showing your workflow on how you maintain your cameras clean and the moment of organizing/packing before heading to the wedding? All the best for you!

[@whoismatt]

+João Guimarães thanks Joao! Not yet but I’m thinking about that for a future video! 😁

[@seanopenshaw]

Thank you, thank you!!

[@whoismatt]

+Sean Openshaw thanks Sean!

[@philn0va]

thanks again for these videos matt! I'm actually shooting my first wedding this saturday ha. so hopefully part 4 comes out before then XD they've been a great source of info!

[@DivergentAndDragons]

Wingroll This series is great and Kraig Adams has a sweet video on now to shoot a wedding also

[@philn0va]

Thanks, I actually just watched it this morning!

[@whoismatt]

Hey thanks! Part 4 won't be out for probably 2 weeks or so, I'm traveling right now and wanted to finish part 3 before I left.

[@LifeofJY]

I had my first wedding this weekend and it went perfectly thanks to matts videos. good luck!

[@philn0va]

thanks man!

[@foramyfilms7597]

Nice video, Matt !

[@svenfilms7037]

love it Matt. This is great.

[@whoismatt]

+SVENVIDEO thanks! 😁👍

[@luboyanev]

Awesome tips!

[@whoismatt]

+Lyubo Yanev thanks Lyubo!

[@TaylorJamesSteele]

This is literally the most "artists" thing I've ever seen!! I'm in the organization right now man!

[@whoismatt]

Hahaha I know right?!

[@JustJamesMedia]

awesome video once again, so helpful!

[@JustJamesMedia]

p.s. what glidecam you using?

[@whoismatt]

+JustJames thanks James! Glidecam hd-4000

[@thatoasterfly]

Hey Matt! You should make a video on how you made your website!!

[@whoismatt]

+thatoasterfly thanks for the idea! I’ll add it to my list of ideas :)

[@mijaresfilms]

Thank you Matt. Perfect part!. Kind Regards from San Diego

[@whoismatt]

+Mijares Films thank you!

[@maxbling3775]

Hey Matt, quick question - from 12:27 onwards, where is Rachel standing when capturing the guests faces and couple's speeches? Especially when all the groomsmen and bridesmaids are at the front!

[@whoismatt]

Hey! Rachel stands at the right side beside the right camera. I get roaming shots of the guest's faces and couple's vows.

[@misstoridanielle30]

Hey Matt! Love this video! Do you have or are you planning on making a video about filming a ceremony as a single shooter? Ceremony is my biggest struggle

[@tessamitan]

Same! I use a 70-300mm lens for the whole ceremony. As the bridal party enters I try to get shots of the groom. For the beginning, I'm up at the front to get the bride walking down the aisle. I try to switch around to the groom, but (depending on the setup) at 70mm focal length I usually get an extreme closeup that isn't super usable. From there I walk around the edges and behind them while being mindful of when the important parts are happening. Then, I'm at the back for the kiss and exit. My deliverable is a 5-6min highlight film, so it works for that. In no way would I be able to deliver a full ceremony cut. Long term I want to buy a B camera and have a stable tripod shot throughout. There's probably a better way to go about it, but that's what I've figured so far. Hopefully that was at least somewhat helpful!

[@whoismatt]

Hey thanks Tori! Definitely considering talking more about things like this from a single shooting perspective. :)

[@whoismatt]

+Tessa Mitan thanks Tessa!

[@andreaball]

Plus carrying all the gear hhaha my life struggle

[@KennyStolfi]

that would be amazing!

[@isaacmijangos]

awesome stuff!!!!

[@whoismatt]

+isaacmijangos thanks Isaac!

[@r_productionmovies6482]

it's very awesome

[@whoismatt]

Thank you!

[@sargasmedia]

Another great one Matt! We have a similar workflow.

[@whoismatt]

Thank you! :)

[@Landmarkfilmcollective]

hit me in all the feels bruh.

[@redgadgetfilms7294]

We're filming our first wedding next Sunday so I can't thank you guys enough for this video. It has helped me immensely (and helped calm my nerves). Thank you

[@trimotionmedia5487]

My first wedding film is tomorrow! Wish me luck :D This was so helpful! I only have two cameras, and this really helped with angle ideas for me. And I will try to double mic the groom with my saramonic wireless lav mic and another Zoom h1 lav mic. Unfortunately I only have my mom or sister to take with me for the ceremony and they don't really know how to use a camera, so we'll make it work. Thanks for the help :D

[@CRivasentertainment]

Good luck in the past, hope it went wellbrother, my day has come as well 😂

[@JKVLROBERTS]

Thank yiu

[@jennycubs]

"I have another microphone for you because I live in fear... constant fear." 😂 You are too funny, Matt. I love all your videos. So helpful and also funny

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Jenny!

[@Snokyst]

Hey Matt, I found this video very helpful. I wondered, though, how important (or rather, unimportant) it is for you to break that 180 degree rule while filming the ceremony. Some of your Glidecam shots with the Sigma 50mm were taken from behind the bridal line, while Rachel’s and the Sony FS100 static cameras are positioned in front.

[@whoismatt]

+Snokyst thanks! I never really worry about the 180 degree rule during the ceremony. It’s just a guideline not a rule. :)

[@seanfeeney3790]

Amazing everything - the teaser, the film, the BTS…thank you so much for sharing this! Can’t wait for your editing course. One question: did you loop around/behind the altar and change lenses for those Sigma 50 shots of Mal during the vows, or did Rachel have another camera with her on her side?

[@BryanBenoitPhoto]

I am guessing that having a cooperative photographer is key. I can see where the photographer would also want to have prime access for when they are walking down the aisle and could get in the way

[@josephrcharo]

Awesome. Liked. Subscribed. Thanks for making this!!! How do you focus on your glidecam?

[@whoismatt]

+jose charo thanks Jose! I manually focus whenever I need to.

[@CarloTimothy]

autolike my dude. you da best. 11pm EST and was about to sleep but nahhhh. gots to watch my main man Matt

[@whoismatt]

+Carlo Timothy haha thanks Carlo!

[@hiphopkins802]

Was that audio from the bride picked up just from the grooms lav? It was so clean!

[@whoismatt]

Yup, just the groom’s lav. I had him double mic’d which helped with wind noise

[@samuelcoicou368]

I've always been taught to have at least one shot down the middle and the second camera at least on the bride. But I actually really like the look at the footage with two coming in at angles. And this setup you had two Shooters and four cameras, what would you do if you had two cameras for one videographer? Would you still have two at the sides coming in at an angle, or one down the center and one at an angle?

[@MichaelWTurner]

Great tips! I saw the end product, and it was excellent. During the procession when you were in front of the couple as they exited, werent you in the photographer's shot?

[@whoismatt]

Thanks! And nope, he was next to me.

[@Benshanivideos]

Great video man. Question, did you provide the sparklers for the wedding sendoff or did they? If you did, can you link where?

[@whoismatt]

Wedding coordinator provided those. I don’t know the brand but I do know you want the extra long low smoke versions for weddings

[@Benshanivideos]

@@whoismatt got it thanks Matt. Appreciate you keep up the great work

[@Benshanivideos]

@@whoismatt Matt! Are you in LA by chance? I have a friend getting married and I would be shooting it if I wasn't attending. Would you and your bad ass wife be interested? Happy to shoot over my number or email in DM if you guys would be down.

[@kurtdanastas5298]

what is the camera at 12:11 please?

[@emmanuelgonzalez422]

How did Rachel didn't get you in her frame if you were also walking in the aisle behind the bride? I have trouble with getting my second shooter in my frame.. I hope you can help to figure this out for my next wedding. Thanks

[@hoshistreetgraphy_]

I didn't know this is the part 3.. - you should add the title for it :3 - tks for great video

[@aviralbissa3931]

these 15 was the fastest 15 of my life... great work as always sir ji

[@richardallen08]

AWESOME stuff as always Matt! Could you make a video on websites, or simply give some recommendations: Wordpress vs Square vs Wix vs Weebly etc...?

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Richard! Definitely planning on covering stuff like this in the future. I use Wordpress and love it.

[@hydropictures3012]

Hey Matt! Do you use on-camera mics when shooting the couple getting ready and walking in the field? I shoot with a Rode Pro mounted on top of my camera but when I have it on my gimble it gets annoying, esp if I want to get low angles.

[@bartpycke1941]

Hi Matt, great video! I was wondering what kind of variable nd filters do you use?

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Bart! Those are listed on my kit page linked in the video description.

[@jerardandrew314]

What's up man thank for help me with my other question. I just have one more for you your final product you give you customer how long is it or do you have a video that I can look at thanks again for all your help

[@whoismatt]

+Jakes Andrew hey! The videos are here on my channel. This couple’s video ended up being about 5 minutes Long. :)

[@jerardandrew314]

is that all you give your client

[@whoismatt]

You can see the lengths of videos I offer on my wedding site: www.filmstrong.com

[@TCGhits]

I noticed your using high apertures, F14, Why not record at 120fps? And edit it to be 60Fps? And lower the aperture to say F8 or F10? Is it because it will let in more light?

[@JOTC]

Hey Matt, how long was the wedding video that you gave to the client? Just curious

[@whoismatt]

+JOTC hey! You can watch their full wedding video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS2g32glsmBf9U

[@gmcubed]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson who pitched the idea of making it that short? Did you give them the full ceremony as well? I've done two weddings so far, both final vids ended up being roughly 30-40 mins. I would love to trim things down to 6 or so, but they always insist on the full ceremony so I end up doing a wierd hybrid of a music video and documentary style.

[@Digi20]

@@gmcubed list the final length in your packages. you can sell the full ceremony video on top if the couple really wants it, or give it out for free.

[@JH.1026]

Hey Matt, when you use the battery grip on the camera, did you ever notice an unstable movement with your footage? Because I used a battery grip with the 16-35 and noticed that it was top heavy and I ended up getting a lot of bouncy footage. Come to find out, the battery grip and the camera connected together had a little bit of play but everything was as tight as it could be. The footage is fixable if you slow it down. I'm just wondering because I'm scared to use the battery grip in the future. Just wondering if you had any tips.

[@whoismatt]

+Jimmy h hey Jimmy! I use the official Sony Battery grip and haven’t noticed any play between the grip and camera. Bummer to hear yours has an issue :-/

[@kylebamberger6929]

Matt, My wife and I are extremely thankful for your wedding filmmaker tutorials. You have truly changed the way we shoot weddings! Now to my question, have you figured out a way to combat the way the Sony A7s II names it's video files? Depending on the number of A7s II's we have, I could have 2-5 clips with the same name of C0001.mp4. It seems counterintuitive to have the camera start back at 1 every time you format a card. I have it set on Series and not Reset, so I am not sure if I may be missing something? It would be extremely helpful if it continued the file numbering system even with a fresh card. Thanks in advance, and keep up the amazing videos!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much Kyle! I get around this by copying all my video files into separate folders. So I'll have one folder "A7Sii card 1" and another "a7sii card 2". I import everything into Premiere and organize it by who shot it. I don't believe there is an option in camera to make the file numbers sequential otherwise, unfortunately.

[@Tech-range]

Nice meeting you at Film+Music Matt :-) Keep doing your thang brother

[@whoismatt]

+Deej - Acryl thanks dude! You too!

[@alexanderkappler4363]

Great content!! How you get slowmotion in 4K with the A7S II? I saw it all the time in your weddingfilms. Keep going the great work and here for us! You're both amazing. :-)

[@whoismatt]

Thank you! I upscale my 1080p slow motion footage to 4K. :)

[@alantuttphotography]

Your gear page doesn't list the camera you used around the 12 minute mark. Not sure if it's an FS5 or what. What camera is that?

[@greenviewmedia6186]

how do you find the glide cam for switching out lenses and rebalancing? I change lenses 24/7 so im debating if it's worthwhile to get one. Thanks! great and helpful video! Callum

[@whoismatt]

I usually just use the 24 and 50mm and the glidecam handles both of those with minimal adjustments.

[@greenviewmedia6186]

@@whoismatt awesome, thanks for the tip! I may have to buy one in the future! Do you have an affiliate link for a glidecam so i can contribute to the channel?

[@whoismatt]

Thanks! Glidecam is linked as an affiliate link on my Kit page linked in the video description. :)

[@戚悦生]

Great video！May i ask why sometimes you use 24p,and some times you use 30p?

[@whoismatt]

+戚悦生 hey! I explain why in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5XKfZWLh7uakLc

[@戚悦生]

thank you so much！

[@starshipvelcrp]

So you don't really have a rear safety camera do you? You're kinda covering that with your glidecam camera? Also, around 12:40-12:50, did one of you switch to the 50mm and go behind the bridal party? Also! I noticed a lot of closed off f9 and f14 shots, was that to regulate the light and just not really care about a smaller depth of field? Help with focusing? All of the above!??!

[@whoismatt]

Exactly! Haha yeah at 12:40-12:50 I was handheld on the 50mm behind the bridal party. Sorry I don't have a BTS shot of me doing this. It works well because then I'm not distracting from the event. I'm hidden behind everyone else. I shot a lot at those higher apertures because I don't like having to deal with focus as much when I'm roaming around.

[@QBGISpotter]

Grea stuff give me good ideas also..

[@whoismatt]

+Q BGI Spotter thank you!

[@raccoonroll4076]

Do you usually export a full edit of the ceremony in HD, or 4K? I would imagine a 30-40 minute long 4K video, even compressed down, would be gigantic and freak out the couple.

[@Digi20]

why should it?

[@Ruffneck101]

Absolutely loving your channel, just stumbled on it, while researching/prepping for a few travel videos I'm making in the near future. So cool to see how other videographer's go about their day. I have a couple quick questions, if you don't mind. If you do, then I'll just unsub, cry and then move on, but if you find the time, then awesome! 1. Do you find during the Ceremony (walking down the isle with the bride and her father), that the photographer's typically dislike that? 2. When placing the lav's on the inner coat (I usually leave them on the outer), do you find you have to edit out a lot of rubbing on the mic, or do the cover's counter-act that? 3. How often do bride's and groom's typically order a Ceremony Video down the road? Cheers and thanks for all the great info! You deserve a lot more subs than you have!

[@theTechNotice]

Hey, just a quick question about the camera Rachel is holding in the begginning: I know it's an a7sIi with an 85mm, but what's the adaptor? looks like there is something between the lens and the camera? Am I right? :)

[@whoismatt]

Hey! That's an A-mount Sony 135mm lens with the Sony A-mount to e-mount adapter between the lens and camera.

[@theTechNotice]

That's an odd choice, why A-mount instead of FE?

[@whoismatt]

Because Sony doesn't have an equivalent 135mm in e-mount.

[@dvdowns]

So how do you synchronize all your clips to be in time with the audio when you edit?

[@iRDaBrit]

Please to be making video on how you edit. Thankyou very much please.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks! Planning on one in the future!

[@AshleighMiddlemass]

Hi Matt if I have two cameras for a ceremony what lenses would you choose to put on them? One will remain up the back of the isle and the other moving about. Thanks Ashleigh

[@whoismatt]

Hey Ashleigh! I would use one 70-200 for the fixed camera and one 24 or 50mm for the roaming camera

[@BurtonFamily]

I’ve shot second shooter for my husband for years at weddings, when we did mostly photography he mostly used his shots, very rarely used mine. What I shot was mostly insurance to make sure we didn’t miss important ceremony moments, like the first kiss or look. Now that we’ve moved away from wedding photography and into videography, he uses the majority of my shots now. It seems I pick up on things that the bride would appreciate and I’m apparently the queen of interviews, and asking emotional questions. Muahahaha! Lol Loving your channel. (Also this is our vlog channel, our professional channel is Stephen Burton Media)

[@whoismatt]

Haha!! Nice! Thanks so much 😁

[@AngryBroccoliRecipesVegan]

So did you only mic up the groom and the officiant? And I'm assuming that the groom's mic was the one recording the bride's vows?

[@whoismatt]

Yup!

[@Heyyluis]

Sorry if I’m like 3 years late. But do you not mic up the bride? is the audio coming from the grooms mic? If so that is amazing!

[@whoismatt]

This was from the groom’s mic. But since this video I now mic the bride as well. :)

[@Heyyluis]

@@whoismatt this was a huge of my worries, since now I have very limited audio, (minimalism) lol I got the new rode mic go II and since it has 2 transceivers and 1 receiver, I was wondering what was the best,. In this case should I put one on the wedding officiant and the groom? thoughts? Opinion? I don’t have like the backups that you do lol 😝 which would be A M A Z I N G. But for now that’s all I got

[@ivanyamson]

Hi, do you do any further editing on your 1080p60 shots to slow them even further? What do you use?

[@whoismatt]

Hey! Nope, I just slow them to 24fps, that's plenty slow for me.

[@ivanyamson]

Alrighty, thanks!

[@KWTMedia]

Hi Matt, love your work, totally inspiring. Just a quick question when you make a wedding movie is it the highlights we see that you are creating (i.e. 5 minute movie) or do you generally produce a longer version of the wedding too. if so how long does your Wedding productions run for? thanks

[@whoismatt]

+Kevin Thomas thanks Kevin! That’s correct, what you see on here is what I deliver. If you go to my site Filmstrong.com you can see all the collections I offer couples.

[@KWTMedia]

Thanks Matt, appreciate how much you share, truly inspired.

[@B-Moye]

Do you prefer to capture those 60p shots at 1/125 shutter speed or do you do also try other shutter speeds?

[@whoismatt]

I shoot at a minimum of 1/125 but I’ll go higher.

[@janinaeggers8754]

It's an awesome video again! You always doing a great job, but I sometimes need a German Subtitel to understand you, Mr. Speedy Gonzales 😂

[@whoismatt]

+Janina Eggers thanks Janina! Hahaha sorry I talk fast!