How to Start FILMING WEDDINGS (6 First Steps)

[@scgb5]

Filmed my first with an iphone on a gimbal & drone - very low budget (Turned out great!) Filmed my 2nd with iphone on gimbal & drone & mirrorless camera (panasonic G85). No budget - was for family About to film the third with three mirrorless cameras, wireless mics, and gimbal. No budget - is for family If that works out, I have another lined up and hoping to start something of side hustle with a big budget. This was really helpful. thanks for all this

[@jeremyjackson7326]

Hope it works out for you!

[@benjamin.kelley]

I've filmed 4 weddings within the first year and a half of picking up a camera. Finally was able to make a 30 second preview that colored well and that I was pleased with, and I charged $900 for the 6-7 minute wedding edit (they asked me 2 days before since the original guy cancelled)! Also, those DR-10L's are FREAKING FANTASTIC! Love your stuff man, next year I'm planning to be able to jump to full time with around 10-12 weddings + commercial work (for a while)!

[@EricFloberg]

LET’S GO!!! Dude, you’re in such a fun spot right now. Keep grinding, sharing those films on IG, Facebook, KZbin, and keep steadily raising those prices. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@jthrpr]

Bro love your work!! 🔥🔥 You have been a massive inspiration to me and starting my career as a wedding filmmaker back in 2019 🤙🏽

[@EricFloberg]

😭 Man, that. means the world. Thanks so much for letting me know and supporting what I do!! 😊

[@pegshealth]

You have a great approachable, genuine manner. I think that kind of personality also contributes to successful filmmaking - the person on the other side of the camera is what people are reacting to - so thank you for your tips - very easy and straight forward advice.

[@sobiacsay2208]

Will continue to explore and find out what truly makes me different. And once I find it, I'll lean into it! Thanks for the continuous beneficial contents Eric.

[@EricFloberg]

Love hearing that, Sobia. It's quite literally the most important component of how I've grown my business to be what it is. Thanks for watching!!

[@arab365]

Love your down to earth energy.

[@madeonearth3429]

I feel really confident bc i already fullfill most of these points

[@ThomasBocage]

Leave to you to make a video that I NEEDED to see. Great stuff as always dude

[@EricFloberg]

YES. you know I love hearing that. 👊🏼

[@TonyXOriginalz]

This Has made me make a decision! Thank you. Never thought about the 4 - 6 minute edit as an option. Thank you, thank you

[@5thElementDFW]

Another banger, dad! Also, I just remembered I signed up for your Patreon the day you announced it and I have yet to go watch the videos. I shall do so now

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks! Ah hahaha! Go get it! There are a ton of videos there now!!

[@user-ix2zv8ry2p]

Wow...just WOW! Thank you sooo much for sharing such valuable information! I don't aspire to be a professional videographer but anticipate having to function in that role for family who cannot afford a professional, and now I have a better chance at producing something nice for them.😊👍💖

[@sheldonnolt6426]

Love you videos!👌🔥 Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing those tips! Looking forward to seeing more videos! 👊

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel!!

[@c.h.imaging]

I booked my first solo wedding for next June, and I’ve been educating myself as much as possible. This video, your way of talking about things has helped me tremendously! Thank you for this amazing content!

[@EricFloberg]

Yes!! So good to hear! You’re doing the right thing. Keep digging deep on what you can learn online so you fee over-prepared for the summer 🤘🏼 Thanks for watching!!

[@NeroMC]

How did it go?

[@c.h.imaging]

@@NeroMC it went amazingly. I shot another wedding a couple weeks ago, and I booked my first destination wedding in Vegas at the Valley of Fire state park this October!

[@NeroMC]

@@c.h.imaging congrats!!i did some as second Shooter,but Im about to make a solo wedding...how many câmeras did you use?did you post it online?

[@c.h.imaging]

@@NeroMC I have a 2 camera setup, I’m shooting on my main cam most of the day, and set up my 2nd cam during ceremony, toasts, special vows, first looks, etc where I need multiple angles. And yes! Both of my videos are over on my KZbin channel 🙂

[@gedreeves9692]

Hey mate, filming my first wedding next month!! Super excited but nervous, thanks for the tips!

[@EricFloberg]

You're welcome!! Good luck!!

[@ron_berlinski]

Appreciate the Fujifilm shoutout. Made me doubt my purchase for second there.

[@EricFloberg]

I always forget about Fuji, even though my best friends shoot with it haha! We shot this whole video on the XT-4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKOkdYGfgdGon6M - Freaking awesome cameras!

[@sholombrummel3732]

Thank you Eric! ❤

[@jasonodine]

Dope channel man! Thank you for the video!

[@LuisGonzalez-bo3gf]

Very helpful tips. Especially the use of audio. The small examples really highlighted the importance of having one. 👍👍

[@spencerdavidjoseph]

Eric you’re the best, man.

[@BlueBass2]

solid vid, thank you for all of this

[@THSimagery]

Love it bro!!! Thanks

[@wesleyscheggetman]

Thanks!! Very helpful and cool video! Great tip to make vlogs everyday to get familiar with the proces of editing, but alsof with the filming itself. Cheers!

[@EricFloberg]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@reeljournalvideos]

Thanks for this video! Helped me a lot! Cheers

[@ahowarda]

Love this! I shot my first wedding this August. And it was my only one this year! I actually charged, but I have some previous experience in documentary video! Finding weddings, and getting people to book is a hard thing to do. I have a full price after shooting the first one for cheaper than what I would charge now. I think the price is justified, but how would you go about getting booked as a wedding videographer. I do photos, but I'm not the guy for that.

[@jacobmartinez6848]

Incredible content - every time!

[@EricFloberg]

Ah, thanks so much, Jacob!

[@ItsMattA]

I dig this! Thank you Eric

[@EricFloberg]

Rock and roll! You're welcome!!

[@FIKRADSANN]

thank you Eric

[@omarmaravilla205]

Amazing video!

[@fitzgeraldfilmsMN]

Haven't watched the video yet. But that opening and comment about your house made me LOL

[@juliacornish2119]

I'm shooting my first elopement in December on an EOS R and your videos have been so beyond helpful. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement, youtube dad :)

[@EricFloberg]

You're so welcome!! You'll crush it! Have a blast! :)

[@frankguthrie2825]

Thank you!!!

[@camwchristian]

I love you, Eric

[@HasAfzal]

Zoom F2 will be another great one for audio I’ve actually plugged in a usb stick to a DJ sound board for audio as well as the new modern DJ systems have a USB port which you can directly record audio to for a feed

[@EricFloberg]

Woah! Haven't heard of that yet! Unfortunately, not every DJ booth will have that, but that's awesome to have the option when they do have it. Do you know if the Zoom F2 does the dual track recording like the DR-10L?

[@melissawinterstine568]

Hey Eric, Thanks for sharing this video. It's exactly what I needed as someone who's eager to dive into the world of videography. I've been shooting stuff on my iPhone and tinkering around with iMovie for a while now, but I'm totally new to professional cameras and editing software. So, your video is like a guiding light for me. I'm curious about a few things: Online Classes: Could you recommend some online classes or resources for someone at my level, especially for both filming and editing? I'd love to start learning the basics and gradually build my skills. Camera Recommendations: Since I'm more of a beginner than most, I'd appreciate your advice on which camera from your recommendations in the video would be a good starting point for someone like me. Drone Footage: Do you use drones? If so, could you share which drones you use and any tips for getting started with drone videography?

[@Roberts1z]

Thank you

[@nikosp3375]

Keep up the great work. :D

[@EricFloberg]

Hey thanks!

[@sillymonger]

Very spicy and amazing tips

[@jonathanjoel4491]

thank you sir

[@KylerSteele]

Saving for when I can get into wedding video

[@EricFloberg]

See if any friends or family are doing anything small next year or anyone local needs a second or third shooter for free! :)

[@shogunhoneybear]

Love the content!!! Do you have any plans for a workshop in 2021?

[@EricFloberg]

Big big plans for small group mentoring, courses, and more on Patreon: www.patreon.com/ericfloberg 👊 Keep an eye out on here and IG for course announcements! 😊

[@madeonearth3429]

Great channel :)

[@itsaaronmiller]

I have to respectfully disagree with the autofocus point. While my Fuji cams have pretty good autofocus, I have never used them for weddings. It’s ridiculously easy to pull focus for weddings with just a little practice. Once you learn, you have full control!

[@brianduchateau]

I've been mainly filming weddings and I can tell u... AF Makes a huge difference. (Although Mostly for moving shots) But it also depends on someones style.

[@itsaaronmiller]

@@brianduchateau I don't doubt that it's nice! But I think it is hugely beneficial to get the best system overall without having to find a system with usable AF (sony or canon). Until recently, sony and canon didn't have any good options without getting into the cinema line. It is still a huge entry point as well when you can get a full kit (3 fujifilm cameras) for barely over 1 A7sIII or R6. I see so many new people stress about AF when I don't feel its that hard to shoot a wedding without af.

[@lamar_studios]

I agree with what you say but you can use Autofocus to your advantage. Remember you also have auto tracking which can help alot and for me who shoot alone I need one of my cameras with good autofocus even tho I'll monitor it from my phone

[@CucuyBros]

DOPE!

[@bobh1782]

Love it! Just curious how much of AF you rely while filming, bout to shoot .y first wedding gig and I got a pocket 4k, now that I've seen this kinda scares me a bit ( and ibis haha)

[@joelogan4260]

I have the Fuji xt3 and Leica sl2

[@teddygvisuals5274]

Does your film investment packages include travel as well? That is something I'm currently debating for my packages. Whether I should entice upping my prices by including the travel or not.

[@stonelighntning3695]

All my knowledge from doing my first wedding legit came from this video lol.

[@michaelhancock7620]

Awesome dad. You should do more home videos 😂😂😂

[@EricFloberg]

It looks so nice, but it’s the most awful thing to set up 😑😂 and my wife wants to kill me when all the gear is in the house hahaha

[@colinandpaige]

GREAT JOB DAD - CANT WAIT TO ME A WEDDING FILMMAKER WHEN I GROW UP

[@EricFloberg]

Son, you’re almost 30, and you actually are a wedding filmmaker already. Maybe you inherited some of Grandma Susan’s dementia problems..?

[@colinandpaige]

@@EricFloberg at least with dementia jokes never get old

[@EricFloberg]

OMG

[@colinandpaige]

@@EricFloberg GOTTEM

[@vintagemilitaryvehicles]

🔥

[@ColGadarby]

I agree 4-6 mins is perfect. Nobody is going to watch and hour and 20 to the end...Maybe the bride and groom once and then again every ten years.

[@johnperegoy5393]

Hi Eric - Big fan of your content. How are you delivering all the raw footage to your customers? I use Vimeo to deliver the teaser and full length films but I need some feedback on raw footage delivery. Thanks....

[@harmonyregan8440]

Would a Canon 15D Mark ll be a good start for videography?!

[@mk-os8gl]

You also forgot to mention any APS-C options such as the a6400. another thing - you only mentioned 24 fps and 60fps but for us living in EU, we dont use 60 fps we in fact use 50 fps or 25

[@saamueljohnson]

Boom 100% positive like ratio! Keep it up!

[@EricFloberg]

yeah, honestly so surprised there’s so haters yet 😂 usually at least 2 within the first hour 😂😂😂

[@edi18912]

how should i should the ceremony gimbal or tripod if i only have 1 camera

[@johansmitphotography]

Wow. Couldn't wait for your next video. I'm 16 years old. I'm busy building my business. I am just starting to do video. I only have a Nikon D3200. Really it's the worst for video. But I make it work. I live in a small town in South Africa and the standards isn't so high, so I'm just starting to do video for my school. I've always been my schools photographer. But you inspire me. I'm just starting to make money and really can't wait to have a nice established business as say a 21 year old. Really you inspire me a lot.

[@EricFloberg]

Gonna be making a ton this fall and winter! :) Aw man, that's SO encouraging. You're getting it, man! That's the way I see so many people start, and if you keep going after it, you will absolutely continue to get work and build your business. I love hearing that this stuff is helpful and I'm always so encouraged hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing, Johan! Keep getting after it!!

[@johansmitphotography]

@@EricFloberg Oh great. I really like videos where you break down the business part of your business. I think a lot of us are fine with the physical making the video, but running a business is always a secondary skill that photographers should have to survive. And if you help is in that field, it really helps. But any content is appreciated!

[@LucasKultBanout]

Good stuff man! I love seeing other people my age doing this kind of thing too. Keep it up!

[@johansmitphotography]

@@LucasKultBanout Oh yes. It is very nice. I'm actually a wildlife photographer, but do some other photography like couple shoots and people based photography for money. Because wildlife photography doesn't make money at this early stage.

[@LucasKultBanout]

@@johansmitphotography you could look into selling your wildlife photography on stock sites. That’s a great way to make money over time!

[@emilygracekelly3008]

Quick question - what stand do you use for the Zoom H5 if you were to place it in front of the speaker instead of the XLR cable option? Great video and extremely helpful!

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks, Emily! I just use a light stand with a quarter-twenty thread mount since the H5 has that thread size on the bottom of the recorder 👍🏼

[@Ellisidise]

All these are full frame cameras you mentioned. Any thoughts there? Is cropped okay?

[@ChipLinck]

Just a montage and raw footage? Wow, I expected clients to want more.

[@itsBritss]

About musicbed, last time I checked you hadn´t updated your playlist in a year!

[@EricFloberg]

Yeah, my new one is exclusive on Patreon for now. 🤘🏼

[@itsBritss]

@@EricFloberg subscribing now.

[@EricFloberg]

MY MAN

[@Rumen.Aleksandrov]

I love your video Eric, just don't agree with the statement that gear dosn't matter and I am sure you are also not that fond of this saying. Yes it doesn't make you a better or worse storyteller and that's a skill that you need time to develop. But lets be honest, how many people are good storytellers before they had access to good gear? The gear can help you with a specific look you want for your film, or just make it easier. Maybe a better way to say it would be don't chase equipment for the beginning and use what you have available. probably the most important and potential investment you would need for the beginning is for some kind of audio and a monopod or gimbal.

[@DaliaMadrid]

Do we shoot the wedding at 24 or 60 fps? My clients are requesting that I shoot the entire ceremony.

[@ChuckRowe]

What media do you use to deliver the finished product? Optical media seems so old hat.

[@robert99427]

I died when the baby screamed.

[@nicoford6177]

What’s the font you use in your videos ??

[@jayco10125]

I have a Panasonic s5, its really good for video but it does not have the most reliable autofocus

[@kthx1138]

$8,500? I guess in Chicago! Do you divey up the raw footage into 2 files if it's longer than 2 hours? Label it camera 1, camera 2, etc. if it's more than one camera?

[@colejohnstonco]

Hey Eric!! Sort of random question, but how do you get your colors so accurate on export? I have a consistent issue with my colors shifting quite a bit after my premiere export, even with a gamma correction LUT. Any tips on exporting to preserve colors you work so hard to perfect? 😭

[@EricFloberg]

Not sure if you use Matt Johnson’s trick, but this solved all my issues with this very problem: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmeUk2mEoJKMhtk

[@neelsfer]

With the discontinued Sony's, I bought 2 other audio recorders, and they work great if you have a small budget but needs the gear. It has an external mic jack for a lavalier mic, as well as build in microphones, and can take a SD card but also have internal memory, and is tiny and cheap .www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KBWN8L1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Alexproduction27]

My KZbin dad Let’s go!

[@EricFloberg]

😏😏😏

[@whoschrischu]

it’s the KZbin DADDY-O

[@EricFloberg]

EEYYYYY CHRIS CHU IN THE HOUSE EVERYONE

[@NimaTproductions]

man all these years I focused on doing music videos and getting little bucks here and there....now Im transitioning to full time wedding videographer and makes me feel like I could've made so much money if I had focused on the right clients.

[@anthonyiwatkins]

Eric how many people do you have on your team when filming weddings?

[@EricFloberg]

Always just me and a second shooter 🤙🏼

[@anthonyiwatkins]

I’m in my process of planning everything out and working my way into wedding videography and looking for tips. Appreciate the video and the other content.

[@amxaas4450]

So wait, when you say Raw footage, does that mean it's a collection of random footage patched together without any edits? Or do you do some minor edits here or there, like a video transition?

[@EricFloberg]

Literally all the footage from start to finish in a timeline, exported as one file, so they can simply see everything you shot. This is obviously in addition to the creative 4-6 minute edit I do for every client. I’ve done it this way for 7 years now.

[@teddygvisuals5274]

@@EricFloberg On average how long does this raw footage file end up being? And what is the most efficient way to deliver this to a client?

[@AndreaAralica]

💕☘️🎧

[@queerfoto]

What are your thoughts on the new zoom f2?

[@EricFloberg]

I literally didn’t know it existed until this comment. Do you have it? Does it do the dual recording for audio? If so, that’s for sure a great competitor to the DR-10L

[@queerfoto]

@@EricFloberg No, it’s constantly adjusting and they say it’s IMPOSSIBLE to clip. IMPOSSIBLE. They also say you can boost it with zero noise. 😳

[@mattumlandd]

What mic are you using in this video in front of you?

[@EricFloberg]

geni.us/podcastmic 🤘

[@mattumlandd]

@@EricFloberg Thank you!

[@benjaminmesa1089]

Gear does matter. It shows what technical limitations you have within your work. These days, (for example), being able to shoot 4K seems important to people. Gear does matter. Get the gear that matters most to you.

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

love your video but you need a gimball for sure mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@donovanjugarap]

Do you use a Teleprompter when you make these videos? That is where I am afraid to jump into the youtube world because of the fumbling over my words.

[@EricFloberg]

I didn't on this one. It was brutal. If you pay close attention, there are a ton of cuts. I cut out a good 25 minutes of talking and messing up...😬A teleprompter does wonders though!

[@donovanjugarap]

@@EricFloberg

[@Braxtonwallis]

Dang poor algorithm twice in one week 😞

[@EricFloberg]

DAD'S BEEN BUSY

[@PearceWeddingPhotography]

If you were in a movie you'd be Sebastian (lala land)

[@PearceWeddingPhotography]

and the sony tx650 is very popular over in the UK!

[@EricFloberg]

Well, I basically was one evening in my past: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omixiomcj5Whl7s

[@BrandonSallinger]

6:25 Use this button to skip to the ad 👍🏼 Gotta look out for the homie.

[@lukasvymyslicky1646]

''GeAR DoeSn't MaTTeR'' *Also lists never-ending list of affiliate links for gear to purchase

[@ColGadarby]

GH5 has horrendous AF. I would not recommend this for weddings. The shot of the bride and groom walking towards camera down the aisle...You have only one chance to follow focus perfectly and you cannot rely on the AF to do it.

[@TomasRamoska]

Influencer hat 😂 those hats doesn't age well 😅

[@mattboggs6304]

"Gear doesn't matter" "Step 1: Get the right camera." Within about 30 seconds of each other... Pick one, dude.

[@EricFloberg]

Hahaha my man, re-watch! I said “While I believe the sentiment of story being the most important thing and that ‘gear doesn’t matter,’ I think it’s equally important to find out the first tangible steps of starting” - I mean, you have to have a camera to film a wedding, right? Thanks for watching!

[@BridgesRoyale]

No one likes filming weddings

[@razvandarie5020]

All this video it's just masked advertising!

[@EricFloberg]

Yeah! All the useful information is fake!

[@razvandarie5020]

@@EricFloberg you are Amazon associate so with this video you're only trying to sell products. It's too much advertising and less informations. That's my opinion...

[@Bathingwookie]

Step 1: get rid of that big ass camera and switch to Sony 😂