How to Shoot a Wedding Film with a Two-Person Team

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[@DiqaunColeman]

Pablo is just way too smooth! Love the chemistry between Scoot & Pablo! Keep up the great work fellas.

[@PabloFarnan]

My man! I appreciate the kind words! Scott and I love to work together so we are happy you enjoy it too! haha Thanks for watching!

[@misstoridanielle30]

Phew, I was holding my breath watching Pablo try to get the groom's first look! Loved this video guys 😁

[@PabloFarnan]

Tell me about it! haha Happy you enjoyed it!

[@andromedaredjalam2287]

Right? Pablo was like, "Obviously you are not ready for me right now.." and from his gesture he was like, "Did i do something wrong.. "and pablo like "iam the vid guy" and he was dead serious asked what video guy and more even funnier when pablo said i will let you shower and all and all, he was like, why i need your permission for that, omygod iam sorry... (in nervous way) did i miss something already i dont know whats goin on this is my first ever wedding nobody tells me nothin! 😂😂

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Shoot wedding myself so am no stranger to any of this, yet these are so engaging and interesting to watch! For anyone that is new to Weddings this video will teach you SO much, Seriously great content Scott and Pablo. Also, props on the exposure during the ceremony, that backlighting is intense!

[@PabloFarnan]

Keep it up brother! Thanks so much for watching. Hope it helps!

[@animatoronline8336]

Oh man, that moment when everyone stands and completely blocks your safety cam! lol Why shooting solo is SO stressful

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Yes, that's why we don't offer any solo.

[@cabezaentertainment9823]

Aww... that panic moment we all have. I'm glad I'm not the only one...

[@PabloFarnan]

Solo is tough. Both Scott and I have done it and we don't offer it anymore. Two shooters is the way to go if you are able!

[@msayweddingfilms]

The 2nd shooter is very sharp and pays attention to detail its very hard to find guys like Pablo. Nice work.

[@matafilms]

Excellent work! High five to the BTS guy, good job! Pablo, you look like a boss in this video. We understand how much of an effort it takes to actually work whilst hosting a BTS video, another high five!

[@PabloFarnan]

A boss? Dang! I don't know about that but I do appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed and I hope it was helpful!

[@ericmerriken8495]

Great quick shots. Uninterrupted contact with the groom and guests.. but your energy seems anxious and stressful. You should slow down your speaking and be yourself... you are modeling your mentors behavior and it's not you. You're great, keep it up

[@sofiabazziniproductions]

Great job, guys! I shoot weddings and have been a second shooter before - awesome tips!

[@PabloFarnan]

Sofia Bazzini Productions thanks so much! Glad this helped and keep up the great work!

[@whitewolf41581]

I don't know why people find the whole Premier thing so annoying. Lol. Love the video. Just soaking in the information. Keep the video's coming.

[@PabloFarnan]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@GoodLuckFilm]

Professional approach to shooting. Each country has its own traditions of wedding celebration, but the work of the videographer is almost nowhere and no different)) It would be great to see the final result of this shooting. Well done, nice to see Your work.

[@inkedfoxfilms1351]

These are always SO SO helpful - even just seeing the shots that you guys get and how you two work together. Thank you so much for putting this together. Pablo you killed it! Looking forward to shooting more weddings now. I feel all the more prepared!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks for the kind comment and we are glad you liked the video.

[@PabloFarnan]

Inked Fox Films thanks so much for the kind words! Very happy to hear this was helpful! Keep shooting those weddings my friend!

[@focusonwhymedia]

It was the first time i've ever joined a Premiere. I thought it was awesome! Very cool to be able to chat live and very grateful to you and Pablo and the cameraman that shot this and whomever edited this whole thing. Insane amount of EXTRA work. thanks for reviving WFS.

[@PabloFarnan]

We are here for you my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@joeabell]

As a lone shooter 99 % most of the time, I prefer a Video camera instead of DSLR's for weddings. I can have a shotgun mic and a light attached without a special rig. As a lone shooter how do you handle a B-Cam and C-Cam with the 30 minute time limit on them during long ceremonies? Especially if a locked down one is up on a balcony and a second is a side camera on the alter you cannot access once it all starts? Groom Audio Mic, I use an iPod touch on the groom with a Lav. Works for Vows. No audio interference from wireless anything. Sync up in post is easy. I use a H4N for audio from the DJ for speeches and rest of the night. Hit record and forget about it. Mix in ambiance later in post from a video camera that is recording all night also. Great video too.

[@joeabell]

Digital Camcorders. Older models used magnetic videotape!@D J

[@yancongcai8460]

one of the best video for me.. Being a second shooter and their challenges and to see the entire process can help me translate what i need as a main shooter/editor to my partner when we are shooting weddings or any live events. Its easier to see it than to just say it. Awesome coverage scott and pablo!

[@PabloFarnan]

So happy to hear this was helpful for you! Thanks so much for watching!

[@alexedwards1612]

Great stuff! I've got my first wedding next weekend and have been cramming all the good stuff!

[@PabloFarnan]

Best of luck my friend! You're going to do great!

[@MartinVanDerSande]

Pablo. You are awesome and such a genuine guy!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

He sure is.

[@PabloFarnan]

I really appreciate that my friend! Thanks so much for watching!

[@allenadventures5407]

Nice to hear more from Pablo!!!!

[@PabloFarnan]

Allen Adventures 4k thanks for listening my friend! Appreciate you watching!

[@local9]

So what have I learnt today, that I want to be at a wedding that plays "Tale As Old As Time" for the brides entrance, and lots of valuable information on how best to be the 2nd shooter. Also as I live for candid shots, amazing work.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Being a great second is a skill for sure! Thanks for stopping by - Bobby

[@jeremyfoster8726]

I get cooperating with photogs is key. But i loved how the male photog just literally didn't care about your shot of them walking.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

All part of the business. It happens.

[@PabloFarnan]

Jeremy Foster definitely just a part of it. The key thing to remember is never get in their way and shower them with kindness and that will help set you apart. Can’t control them but you can control you. Hope this was helpful my friend!

[@NathanLugo82]

Solid content fellas! Got my 3rd and 4th weddings next month and this is gold! I especially liked when I could see all the angles in split screen! Thanks!

[@PabloFarnan]

Best of luck on your weddings! You're going to do a great job!

[@erictidmore8047]

Nothin but professionalism! Great job!

[@PabloFarnan]

Thanks so much! I seriously appreciate that!

[@besisikaphotography3061]

Thank you very much for doing this. I really like the idea of telling us what are you doing live and not after the fact. As there are so much going on in your head; it really nice to know what you think at that very precise moment. Please keep them coming. Cheers!

[@PabloFarnan]

So glad this was helpful for you! Thanks for watching!

[@felipemvera]

Great BTS! Very insightful for what to do and how to improve for my next shoot and defining the roles between first shooters and second shooters

[@PabloFarnan]

felipe olvera thanks so much for watching! So happy it helped!

[@lucazoti]

I love the premiere thing! Keep it please.

[@PabloFarnan]

L. P. We liked it too! Thanks for watching man!

[@heznonglait]

Great Video WFS team. It was fun to watch Pablo take the charge. Learned alot. Thanks Scott.

[@PabloFarnan]

Appreciate you watching my friend. Glad it was helpful!

[@EdwinRucci]

👍🏼👍🏼 to Pablo! Great job guys!

[@TracyDavis904]

Excited to watch all this! Hoping to have a second shooter one day!

[@PabloFarnan]

You can do it! Find yourself a good second. Train to retain! It's worth it!

[@blankcanvasms7286]

This was a perfect BTS! Thanks for the content! Learned a lot.

[@PabloFarnan]

So happy to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@twinsmedia776]

Nice BTS video!! Always taking massive action!!

[@jeremycunningham6749]

Pablo is the man!

[@PabloFarnan]

Jeremy and Jade I appreciate that my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@wscphotographyc.e.o.7677]

GREAT VIDEO GUYS. LEARNED A TON AND WILL APPLY.

[@joletosuperiano8157]

I couldn't wait... *excited.

[@benarnoux]

Great video, gentlemen. Learned a lot, as always. I hope to nail it the next time I have the opportunity.

[@PabloFarnan]

BEN! Thanks for watching for! You're going to do a great job!

[@davidarmenta4812]

Nicely done guys a lot of good information! Would love to see some post process work flow too! Happy shooting!

[@Laiqul]

How to shoot behind the scene ? So basicly i ask you to behind the scene of the behind the scene 😁

[@Santiagoguyfilms]

Pablo! You killed it man! Thank you so much for this video, SO HELPFUL. Keep up the good work. Your customer service skills and the way you handle interaction with clients, guests, and vendors is on point.

[@samtei9903]

Love love love this. You guys teach so many amazing points!

[@PabloFarnan]

Really appreciate you watching! So happy this was valuable for you.

[@Jeromesg123]

God Bless this channel!

[@hadithifilms6270]

Thank you for sharing it was really helpful

[@seanopenshaw]

Do you have a link to the final wedding video to see how it all came together. Great POV of second shooter world. Thanks for doing this!!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Just updated the description, thanks for the reminder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4abhX6ar9Grars

[@PabloFarnan]

Sean Openshaw thanks so much for watching! Link is in the description my friend!

[@andrewmullins5169]

As always, awesome content! thank you for taking the time to create this! I've already sent this to my second shooter. Also, It's very strange to hear Scott talk so little! 😂. Good job Pablo 🏆

[@PabloFarnan]

My man! Thanks so much for your kind words! Really appreciate it and I'm so happy it was valuable for you!

[@walterarenas9297]

This is EXACTLY what I needed! This is perfect! Sending this link to my shooters right now. Chock full of value. Thanks so much!

[@PabloFarnan]

SO SO happy to hear this was helpful and valuable! Thanks for watching!

[@TheQuadView1]

Great job Pablo!

[@PabloFarnan]

Thanks so much sir!

[@nerframbo2012]

Awesome video. Love these videos. Can't wait to see what you come up in the future.

[@NickFoxer]

Best closed-captioning fail @15:08 "When using the gimp well" :)

[@Centsword]

Tremendous stuff ! Pablo, you're a natural narrator! 👍👍👍

[@KevinLe]

So awesome! Thanks for the tips!

[@cesargabrielgomez9540]

Really good BTS. Some great tips. Valuable info. Thank you guys. Second shooter very professional 👍🏼

[@westnylefx]

Pablo you are solid.

[@joshrodriguez5992]

Such a positive dude. Keep up the good work Pablo! 👌🏽

[@PabloFarnan]

My man! I appreciate that! All smiles, all the time! haha Thanks for watching bro!

[@kencampbell5855]

Great video, very informative. Watch out Scott, Pablo is too good.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Yup, Pablo does a great job. That's why he's on my staff :).

[@PabloFarnan]

Appreciate the kind words my friend! I take pride in being able to work for and learn from the best. Thanks for watching!

[@pieceofstoryfilms]

Hi, I am from India and love watching your videos as it helps me so much in my cinematography. Well I have a request to you, can you please upload a full wedding film, I want to see how you guys make full wedding films. Thanks in advance..

[@RockstarCinema]

Hey great video do you guys ever get a reaction shot of the couples speeches I notice you get alternative angles for the speech giver but I didn’t see any shots of the couple during the speech

[@PabloFarnan]

We actually get majority of the couple reactions. We said that when we talked about reception lighting. Notice, if you watch it back, we said, the "hair light" for the speech giver, seconds as a light for the couple reaction shots. We just did not have it in this particular BTS. Sorry for the confusion there!

[@QQualityMovies]

Scott you look so serious! Do you enjoy?;) Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I love what I do. Lots going on during a wedding day, and just making sure we get the job done.

[@QQualityMovies]

@@WeddingFilmSchool thats the spirit 👊🏻

[@edsonshaft]

I love the videos of the channel, I learn a lot with them and put into practice several things in the marriages I'm filming. Outdoor weddings or in different places are sensational, for the creativity to work. It is a pity that here in Brazil there is no tradition of outdoor weddings, usually in churches. Make more videos with weddings in churches.

[@brahma2951]

Awesome

[@zebra_films]

Good video! It would be better if you used the lenses on the shots directly on the video.

[@jgcarlson689]

BROS!! (Scott, Pablo, BTS shooter) Excellent BTS!! Pablo... fantastic info my friend... It's so nice to see these BTS's and understand, that if you are a novice to weddings or a pro, you can always learn and get insight for how well or better you can do on the next one... Keep these coming!!! Kudos... Suggestion: Can we get a BTS of your shoot -to- editing thought process? What goes through the mind as are preparing for the editing process? Thanks again...

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Great idea.

[@PabloFarnan]

Thank you so so much for your kinds words my friend! The fact that this was valuable for you means so much to us! Great idea! We have so many ideas for this channel so this is a great one to add to our list! Thanks for watching!

[@ndelacru]

awesome bts. more please!!!

[@rxathletes]

Guys loved the video! What lights are you using for the speeches and b-roll shots? They look super simple, easy to use and decent quality. BTW I'm not after a gear list link, just the lights if possible? Thanks for the awesome content. 💪

[@PabloFarnan]

cttathletes they are torch LEDs my friend! Link to them should be in our gear list!

[@rxathletes]

@@PabloFarnan yeah I checked that, but couldn't see them on there. 🤔 Any ideas?

[@GenesisSagubanVLOG]

Very useful video guys👍 I luv it❤️

[@PabloFarnan]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@animatoronline8336]

DJ "get your cameras out...everyone take a picture" WFS team: insert Michael Scott "NO" GIF

[@PabloFarnan]

HAHA Love it!

[@ClaudiaGoodwin]

Hey WFS! I found your channel due to the solo wedding video you made that I absolutely LOVED. I am an aspiring wedding videographer, and I just purchased the Canon 5d Mark IV with the 24-70 lens, and I want to know what you recommend I purchase next! Im debating between getting a monopod and a tripod as well as the glidecam. I know the glidecam is super heavy and takes a while to get used to, so Im worried that will delay my process and stress me out! But, if you were in my shoes, what would you get first, second, and third out of those options? (Tripod, monopod, glidecam) Have my first wedding in November! And filming lots of little videos here and there until then! Keep up the great work!

[@portagepointproductions6978]

I would personally get a monopod first. The Manfrotto MVMXPRO500US XPRO Aluminum Video Monopod will SAVE you. A tripod for wedding videos just doesn't work in the long run having to move around so much. i would then invest in a glidecam (HD Pro) to help produce much smoother shots. I only have these 2 items and my wedding videos have been much better and makes for an easier day. Best of luck!

[@fabweddingfilms_ireland]

Great work guys, amazing content and very professional work flow. Explanation and show of work was great and the edit was on point with transitions and all. Love the content for wedding film school and as well on all your channels. Keep up the awesomeness, love the content on all the channels Scott and thanks again for the tip on the two way radios. Just picked them up and hope to try them soon.

[@jonathanhornby]

Great video, super helpful! :)

[@PabloFarnan]

Jonathan Hornby very happy to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@AdamWingFilms]

How common is it for you guys in the states to have second shooters? I shoot solo at 99% of my weddings and although it’s nice to have company I don’t ever feel that I’m missing out.. nice angle though seeing things from pablo’s perspective 👍

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Our team at 4LC Studios ONLY shoot weddings with two shooters. We don't even offer a solo.

[@AdamWingFilms]

@@WeddingFilmSchool ok cool. Do brides ever ask for solo? I'm very minimal so it goes against my thing personally.. Thanks guys 👍

[@XampleEditing]

Not to be weird but Pablo’s voice is incredible

[@PabloFarnan]

Dang man! I really appreciate that! Haha hope this video helps!

[@XampleEditing]

@@PabloFarnan for sure! Gonna link this to my second shooters!

[@PabloFarnan]

Trey Keys do it! Hope it can help them out!

[@wileyfilms]

Groom seemed like a straight d-bag! Pablo you dealt with it great! ALL SMILES RIGHT!?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

The groom was a great guy, we had no problem with him.

[@PabloFarnan]

The groom was actually an awesome guy! Had no issues with him whatsoever but I couldn't agree more! ALL SMILE, ALL THE TIME MY FRIEND! haha Thanks for watching!

[@wileyfilms]

No I understand that it’s always weird micing up a groom but at 21 minutes in it was funny

[@MaurySepulveda]

Great content Pablo, there is any new video coming ?

[@nguyensdigitalvideoproduct7624]

Hi Scott, you forgot to show us how to get the audio from the Dj mixer or Speaker. Thanks for the video.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

That's not the second shooters job on my team. I (Scott) do the audio setup. We cover that in the previous BTS, check that out for sure.

[@nguyensdigitalvideoproduct7624]

Thanks Scott.

[@stephenflores9677]

Great insight

[@bemnetnkhu5423]

Hey bro can I ask what caynde camera do u use for filming wedding

[@faried223]

great content as always.

[@travisandjonifilms]

great to see this, good content! what light are you using for the hair light?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Same as front light. TorchLED

[@PabloFarnan]

Thanks bud! We use torchLEDS! Appreciate you watching!

[@radekoprivica2319]

Do CANON EOS 1Dx Mark II record audio in 4k 60p ?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Yes but a super large file size.

[@Neon_Lemon]

thx you for uploading this BTS, i learned a lot man!

[@hendramusonif89]

nice work bro

[@ThrottleTherapyyy]

really good informative video well produced, thanks for the information

[@bradweiergallery]

This is wonderfully helpful!

[@DuyPham-on5cv]

I was wondering when you use 60fps,120fps or 24fps?

[@PabloFarnan]

DP Studio it really depends on what we are filming but the rule of thumb is: when you want natural movement (generally for people) 24fps is the best. Anytime you want to be able to slow things down at all, 60 and 120 fps is the only way to go. So it depends on what you want your footage to look like! Hope this helps!

[@DuyPham-on5cv]

@@PabloFarnan Thanks man, always support you guys, keep it up the good work!

[@keelanwalker4379]

Random question... how do you keep your shirt tucked and so nice looking throughout the day? My shirt is always coming untucked

[@PabloFarnan]

amzn.to/2K3C1wB Shirt stays! They camp to the bottom of your shirt and the top of your socks! Keeps shirt tucked and sock pulled up for the whole day!

[@CrQualityPhotography]

Love their work ethic ! 👍🏽

[@dustdeviluk]

Great job on the presenting Pablo, you're a natural. I think you need to work on your composition a little as some of your shot framing was questionable. I'm guessing somebody got some close ups during the ceremony right? All in all a good BTS video though, with some great tips for beginners. Good job.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

We all have preferences.

[@PabloFarnan]

Appreciate the kind words my friend. I suppose we all have different preferences but thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching!

[@mattalt1979]

i would also have a wide safety shot on a tripod for the speeches if the second is getting reactions

[@NelsonM47]

Always wanted to see Pablo’s perspective cause normally it’s Scott’s. Cool

[@jonathantyler9278]

Do you ever mess with ND filters? it was crazy bright out there and you still have a a really shallow depth of field in a lot of shots

[@aaronroberts01]

Awesome video, great behind the scenes content, maybe the best out there. but get your cameraman a stabilizer dang, gave me a headache.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

It's handheld. Can't expect much.

[@dunhillcreations9714]

hope you can share some shot list in wedding

[@xabisomtoba8480]

Scott is it necessary to have a vision mixer/video switcher with multiple cameras connected during ceremony if you have less crew to operate the cameras?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I'd never do live switching regardless. Always in post.

[@johnmarkdatingaling4683]

Awesome content! Finally we get to see "The Life of a Second Shooter" great job WFS! My only concern is the audio. I see that the lav is under Pablo's tie, so there are times that the tie rubs against the lav creating noise. Maybe clipping it under the collar or just in front of the tie will be best. What do you guys think?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

We don't over stress that. It's about the content. Trying to get perfect audio for an 12 hour BTS day isn't possible. We do the best we can.

[@jmsdfilms]

@@WeddingFilmSchool I'm not saying it was annoying. It was something that I noticed. I think the BTS Camera operator should've caught that in the beginning since Pablo was using a wireless lav. Overall great content! :)

[@PabloFarnan]

So glad this was valuable for you! thanks for watching!

[@renfire8480]

Where is the full vid of this sir? Thank you..

[@petenicezz]

Hello, which temperature led light you use?

[@PabloFarnan]

VIDEO&MUSICEditor “torch LEDs” they should be in our gear list in the description!

[@alexjames7106]

Hi! Do you ever use a small monitor for film making with Sony mirrorless cameras? And with gimbals?

[@luminari_productions]

Glad to know Pablo sweats as much as I do on a Wedding day lolol. I'm never tired I just sweat so easily.

[@vishvanathareddy9052]

On your WFS gear list, its mentioned panasonic 45mm lense.. isnt it Olympus? correct me..

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

We use the Olympus 45 1.2 M Zuiko.

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

What lighting are you using for reception?

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

Thanks for the video mate, I need a monopod with a video head. i saw your video in 2017 about the Sirui P-424SR, do you still use this one in 2019?. (im a solo shooter) Thanks @walocortes

[@gopolarisstudio]

What was the old Torch lights you used to use?

[@SoyMiguelDuarte]

HOW LONG ARE YOUR FINAL VIDEOS YOU DELIVERY TO THE COUPLE? (MINUTES)

[@ali3482]

Fantastic BTS Pablo and the team! Keep them coming! BTW, what's the lens at 15:22?

[@jackdavies8317]

Amazing video content, thank you for creating these! Out of curiosity, I saw Pablo actually using the GH5s; are there certain scenarios you prefer to use the s or is it simply just 1 of your 3 cameras?