How To Make ANY Wedding Video Cinematic - 10 Cinematic Videography Tips

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This week I am diving deep into the art on how to make any wedding film cinematic regardless of the location, couple, and story. These 10 cinematic video tips will help you tackle your next wedding with confidence with some incredibly useful techniques that I use at every single wedding.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - What even is "Cinematic?"
0:45 - Outsource with Uncut Gems - Use Code WAYWARD65
1:28 - Contrast
2:04 - The Shadow Side
2:50 - The Exposure Triangle
3:30 - Background Seperation
3:59 - Defocused Foreground
4:52 - Camera Movement
6:11 - Primes vs Zooms
6:48 - Color Evokes Emotion
8:02 - Framing
9:03 - Mist Filters
10:04 - Like and Subscribe :)
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[@WaywardNorth]

What are some of your favorite techniques to use on the wedding day? Drop em below! ⬇️

[@manilamartin1001]

I love getting a group shot of kids blowing a kiss to the bride and groom. I also love getting a shot of grandparents with little kids and giving that as a bonus portrait. After a year or two, it becomes a favorite Christmas portrait.

[@nguyensdigitalvideoproduct7624]

Beautiful

[@nil_photography_ny1952]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@cbrycemedia]

Phenomenal video as always Jaired! Thanks man 🙏

[@princeosayandeedwarduwagbo3422]

Thanks for this bro

[@KoolCreation]

Great tips thanks!

[@ehsanfpv]

thanks for sharing

[@vahidamini1863]

Great, very helpful... ✌

[@kontagiousmedia4727]

Great video.I love it

[@OneWaveFilms]

Great video! Saved in my playlist! Do you have or would make a video about filming wedding tips for a solo shooter with only one camera? I have not seen a video for this as this is what I will be doing using my fx30. Thanks dude and keep up the amazing work!

[@kiaracdiaz.]

great tips!! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@WaywardNorth]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! Glad you found it helpful 🙌🏻

[@SANNAMEDIA88]

Very helpful.. I’ll be as good as you one day ❤️

[@NomadicWeddingFilms]

Thanks for always providing amazing content! I was curious when you use uncut gems who your editor is? I know they have several different editors in their arsenal.

[@UrdazFilms]

Youre one of my favorite youtubers right now!! Keep up the great work

[@WaywardNorth]

Thank you so much! That’s a huge compliment and I appreciate you!

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thank you for the gems bro highly appreciate your content

[@WaywardNorth]

Appreciate you! Thanks for the love!

[@Michaellunde80]

As an autodidact photographer and videographer who is using KZbin as a learning platform, very little beats the feeling when you discover a channel with the exact content your searching, AND the one delivering the content is both really like able and skilled! So far I’m only a few videoes into your channel, and I’m loving any second spend here. Thx for really educational content and the biggest compliments for you and your way of expressing your passion and knowledge. Happy new year, and without you noticing it, you will impact my 2024 for sure 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@WaywardNorth]

Thank you so so much for these kind words! It means a ton that you are finding this channel helpful and valuable for your film journey! Appreciate your kind words!

[@goranmihalj4217]

Great video😊

[@WaywardNorth]

Glad you liked it!

[@manilamartin1001]

great video.

[@WaywardNorth]

Thanks for watching!

[@KurtDeMeuterFilms]

and don't forget aspect ratio to create a cinematic look 🙂. Great video !

[@WaywardNorth]

Haha very true! Thanks friend

[@wanderingfreephotoandvideo]

Hey there, would you do me a kindness and tell me where you get your light leak transition/overlay from?

[@wanderingfreephotoandvideo]

or I guess it would be film burn

[@taherezzy]

do u shoot in log? or just with standard profile ?

[@WaywardNorth]

I film in both but mostly LOG profiles now

[@user-tx9vc2pt9j]

Bro how do you get such nice shadows?! I feel like my shadows alwasy get weird colors in the skin usually getting more red.

[@WaywardNorth]

Mostly a combination of things: - Natural Light (Placement) - Base ISO - Picture Profile - White Balance I use Sony and use S-Cinetone and S-Log. White Balance is another factor to dial in to achieve accurate skin tones

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hi I was looking at purchasing your lots but it says their is a 50% OFF is that already applied? at checkout it has the same price of $35.or is there a code?

[@WaywardNorth]

Hey friend! Yes the 39 is with the discount applied!

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Can this luts work for canon?

[@WaywardNorth]

Yep they work great with Canon cameras

[@brandonleefilms-weddings]

Hi Jaired! Love your work; that said, I just ordered the PMVND + Mist & regular Polar Pro Mist (for both cameras.) Was like $650 😳😅 so I hope this really elevates a better look on my films. Thanks for the advise, question? When do you choose to NOT use them?

[@WaywardNorth]

Thanks Brandon! The PMVND mist combo was one of my favs! Best time to use it is outdoors and daylight scenarios but you can still get a solid look indoors as long as there is sufficient light. Only time I would say to switch would be during the reception.

[@brandonleefilms-weddings]

@@WaywardNorth thanks for the feedback! I got the polar pro clear mist as well for nighttime… You would still ditch the mist for the reception, seems the 1/8th would be good for the whole day..?

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The discritpio says your LUTS are 50% off... can I get that code?

[@WaywardNorth]

Hey Bethany, the luts sell for $89 normally but have been on sale for $35.

[@BethanyWeeks]

ok! wonderful! thanks. loved your helpful video!@@WaywardNorth

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[@timelinefilmsweddingevents5764]

Nothing interesting for a wedding couple. Weddings are their best day in life. You try to do your experiments but you never think about the couple and their family and love ones as viewers. This is not a telegram or a film. Weddings are different as the couple need keep a memorable movements for years. You have done light shades making the couple’s looks are to what your like. Mate done ruin their day. Sorry to say but it’s my opinion. Editing is your and couple’s choice. If I’m the client I hate dark and bad ambient. Try to show everything in a good light for them to enjoy their day.

[@WaywardNorth]

Well the beautiful part about this industry is how diverse it is. There’s no one size fits all! Appreciate your opinion on weddings and I do agree to a certain extent. I don’t think utilizing different film techniques is damaging to the couples film or day by any means. They hired you for a reason. My couples hire me because of the feeling they get when they watch past couples films. It’s all about how you make someone feel. And to achieve that feeling, it’s a combination of film techniques, setting, characters, and the story you are telling. I want to give my couples more than a wedding video but a real, powerful, bespoke film that captures the essence of who they are. Every wedding film is different and every artist sees the world differently. Doesn’t mean they are wrong. Thanks again for your feedback!

[@Takeiteasy376]

When I’m hired to film a wedding, it’s based on my style. I don’t ask my client what kind of film they want. When you’re working on cinematography you find a style that fits you. And that’s why people come to you. For your look.

[@jasonguido9057]

Of course, the couple's story is the top priority. But all these cinematic techniques enhance the viewer's experience, keep them engaged, and provoke the emotions you expect from a wedding film. As least to me, this is something big, and should not be neglected. I understand the "just make it look clear, all I want is to see myself with my family" mindset, my mother in law says it to us all the time in an attempt to save us editing time and so we can charge less and have more work. But in my opinion, that would be kinda mediocre, and we would not have anything to stand out and give them a reason to choose particularly our work over any other. Just my opinion.😊

[@seahawker791]

Well then I’m sure if you saw this work you wouldn’t have hired him. You think these couples don’t see previous work? 🤦🏻‍♂️