Shooting Solo with Jake Weisler

[@mafamily21]

I like the fact that you make reference to things you’ve learned from other creatives, it’s always a learning curb when creating wedding videos.

[@JakeWeisler]

Everything I do I can usually attribute in someway to a creator I love

[@jonstnr]

It's also a learning curve look both ways before crossing the road for sure.

[@johnnyywl]

This is beautiful! I’m a solo shooter and I really love how you share your vision and ideas for specific shots. So many things to learn from this.

[@RICH_Photography]

One thing you can always tell when someone is a pro, they don’t make wedding videos with a filter/odd looking LUT. The colours are real, vibrant, like the day looked. Nice job guys 👌

[@JakeWeisler]

Aye I appreciate you my guy! LUTs are like anything - a tool to give your footage a certain look. Some people use them incredibly well, some don’t

[@julitovlogiando]

that dosent have to do nothing with been pro.. LOL

[@byronsanchez8236]

Check out JARS Filmmakers. Sometimes color grading goes a long way. Not the "real" look but a dreamy look also works very well for wedding films. I wouldn't say only "Pro's" do that

[@andrewtregoning]

could not agree more.

[@CTcoreytrevor]

I am not a wedding videographer, and I usually wouldn't even be moved at all to comment..........but dude.....that was B E A U T I F U L. In every way. You are a talented, talented editor and filmer Jake, and more importantly you have a vision. That was absolutely amazing.

[@JakeWeisler]

Wow, making me cry over here. Thanks for the kind words and for taking time out of your day to watch this silly job shadow. Thank you!

[@whoismatt]

Jake if you needed a second you could have just texted me

[@runawayvows]

quick drive to SLC

[@gillesmatheronpro]

"Flying beardman", always here to help... can't help ! 😉

[@jermainenaidoo]

Wow!!! Thanks so much Jake & Nate, this was such an experience, felt like I was shadowing you on the day 🙌

[@RileyRehl]

Loved this job shadow! Thanks for the video Jake and Nate!! I always love learning from you!

[@JakeWeisler]

Thank you Riley ❤

[@sebastianFZE]

This editor definitely deserves a raise 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bartmstudio]

i am not a hater, but i see no reason. Nothing above the average.

[@stranahan07]

“I’m not a hater… but” -A hater

[@Bartmstudio]

@@stranahan07 do you understand means "hater"?

[@RyanKemperinOhio]

This was a great video. Thank you for spending the time to make it. I’ve been shooting weddings for several years now and even with my experience I can’t imagine filming a wedding and a BTS video simultaneously. Well done!

[@brianpickerel]

The fact that Nate was the one shooting the BTS camera is hilarious. 😆Good work!

[@dtmfilms]

dude the depth tip with the chandeliers... golden nugget tip. love it!

[@rcfilmstudios6901]

the way you do things is so unique. making sure you're in each others way from the dj and the photographer is just so great.

[@The4Tifier]

I'm shooting my first wedding this Saturday solo, and your video is honestly the best! You definitely show that you emphasize telling a good story, getting along well with both the families and the people you're working with, and being a passionate professional; all while being relaxed and chill! Thanks for the guidance!

[@WatersofeverlastingLife]

Jake, your relaxed tone, and instruction to the bride and groom was very professional. I loved your style and tips of course.

[@JakeWeisler]

Thank you!!

[@kick91185]

This was priceless. Shot my first wedding for a cousin this past April. Thank God they had zero expectations and trusted my work more than I trust my own work lol. I went in with that mindset of capturing the moment rather than producing it and I fell in love with the process. In the past I was against weddings just based on my dj experiences. Video is a whole other world. Thank you for sharing!

[@brandonleefilms-weddings]

Beautiful, I’m a solo shooter myself; love the “focus” on A Role first method, definitely stealing that concept 👏

[@SatelliteVideosHD]

Jake I'm speechless man, the quality in the trailer is unthinkable. Good job guys! Can't wait for more content. Greetings from Malawi.

[@JakeWeisler]

Hello from Malawi!!

[@kevinfigs]

So much great value in this, thank you for the time you all took to share and put this together for all of us! Big fan from 🇨🇦 💯

[@AustinWestbro]

I absolutely love your mindset. I started shooting weddings last year and the more I thought about it, the more my mindset shifted from shooting a highlight video, to shooting a documentary. Even if you make a highlight video out of it, you're still shooting a documentary film, albeit a short one (Unless they bought the expensive package). After discovering Justin Porter and having my beliefs verified, and now hearing it come from you, I'm certain that's the right mindset. I'm trying to get into the Art of Documentary to level up my game

[@cinelate]

13:38 "Cause at one of our recent weddings I forgot to hit record" - same brother... SAME 😂

[@ernestasukyte2112]

wow !!! absolutely amazing job, I loved every single minute if this video, valueble content !

[@AdamKozak100]

what I really liked is how you shot the the first look, and just stuck the a roll. Perfect. Your totally right if your moving around too much during the shot out would have been messed up

[@AntLewisFilms]

Love it. Sensational work Jake

[@moose8425]

hope you could soon share the full vid. 🙂🙂🙂 love it ! learned a lot .. thank you .🙂

[@jamesspicewilliams8835]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks for your efforts. You inspire.

[@rightmatt]

I enjoyed your honesty [including the wee mistakes] amongst the great insights. Subscribed!

[@akkloando]

Sheeeeeesh amazing as I start my career in wedding videography this video shown me a lot! Have one wedding under the belt with more to come in the next few months

[@DeLaiteFilms]

Awesome to see your perspective on this and see you with the same mindset as myself during the day. I’ve shot 95% of the weddings solo over the last 8 years. It’s always a plus to have a second if I can but you can still create amazing films if you are prepared and allow yourself the time in the day.

[@TylerLunsfordMagic]

Love this video! Where do you get your music for your wedding trailers and films? It sounds great!

[@JakeWeisler]

Musicbed! The link is in the description!!

[@TylerLunsfordMagic]

@@JakeWeislerLegend! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@FairFrames]

there is so much value in this video. Wow. Good work Jake, love seeing the behind the scenes work and see how you communicate with everyone!

[@FairFrames]

And props to Nate too! He killed it

[@JakeWeisler]

appreciate you!

[@segura455]

Wow, the video i need to see ! I been looking for a video like this

[@Fokhus]

phenooooooomenal, truly incredible and great insights. From being attentive, being honest, informing us about the wedding industry and lifting other creatives. Amazing

[@JakeWeisler]

Appreciate you 🎉

[@danielturnerweddings]

Love these - learn so much. More pls ha.

[@JakeWeisler]

More on the way!!

[@abnercruz5043]

He said: “Wide & Tight 🫴🏼🫳🏼” YUMMMM LMAOOO

[@micahsmithmedia]

my eyes lit up when you said "it'll be hidden this time" lol 18:52

[@growlxchristian]

Been a fan of you, Jake, for a few years now. Learned a lot from this video!! There are many points in the video that can also be useful in covering events, not just weddings. Thank you, Jake!

[@JakeWeisler]

Thanks for the love!!

[@LisaMaeFilms]

Learned so much from this BTS. Thank you! Can I ask what were the settings for your unmanned side cameras during the ceremony? Manual focus? And f-stop? Thanks!

[@JakeWeisler]

Usually set the focus and then switch it to manual! F stop was probably 2-4 somewhere in there!

[@austinbrady]

We need more content like this from Runaway! Well done boys

[@The4Tifier]

12:58 You tell 'em! Less grain and a clearer shot trumps "dynamic range" any day! And if you want to adjust how shadows and colours look, correct it in post!

[@boundariesunlimited267]

Great tips! I’m recording solo and also the best man at my friends wedding. This video really helps out!

[@jezplaisance]

Such an insightful video cheers for this.

[@abilphoto]

during speach, you use manual focus or auto ?

[@SPILBERG-FILMS]

i loved the whole day vibes! great TEAM work!

[@kellieshuster248]

Leaving the bride cam rolling into eternity post ceremony is so real😂💀 Also love the Sony mic battery for you pre ceremony 🥲 but hey that’s why we bring backups I never thought to just let my drone hover while shooting B roll for dances that’s genius. The leaving the tascam stickies somewhere WAY far away from where you actually need it and having to resort to the clip is also me at every wedding.

[@Stanlytesteador]

Nice job!

[@JoeAnthonyFilms]

This was a recommended video and now I’m just upset I haven’t come across you sooner. This was awesome brotha. Look forward to watching all your past videos now. New subscribers!!

[@nightdonutstudio]

Great tutorial. What is the sticky thing called you said to hide the lavs on the jacket?

[@JakeWeisler]

Bubblebees!

[@Frimpeezzy]

Can you link your tripod ?

[@christianpokrywka9054]

This was a very informative and extremely well produced BTS! Thanks Jake.

[@jordanlolemedia]

Thanks Jake! This was so helpful, definitely looking at capturing future weddings with all this advice in mind 👌

[@BryanKeithPhoto]

I love the trailer! You were able to get some amazing shots with the c70

[@b_ry_ce]

I get the most value from these kinds of videos. Thank you

[@dunganphotography]

Holy shit Jake. WTF. 10/10 Explanations.Final Video came out AMAZING!! Definitely see why you're one of the best!

[@JakeWeisler]

Wow thank you so much 🔥

[@KaulPhotography]

Thank you for sharing. Learnt a lot. I shoot solo covering pictures and video and was proud of myself but seeing you in action i truly am humbled how much more one can dot 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@GregorFilms]

This is an awesome video!

[@JakeWeisler]

You’re awesome!

[@TutuOnTheBeach]

This was awesome. Love your work guys

[@justesmond]

YES!!! I'm your thousandth subscriber!

[@Nathan_Akers]

Jake, can you elaborate on how to film in the dark. For example at the end when they were dancing in front of the fireworks. What settings did you use, did you set up your own lights?

[@mibsanespejo]

Great work!

[@hbz_media]

So awesome Jake!

[@johnawareness]

This is beautiful ❤

[@miracleshappenv.p9322]

Please more videos like this/ solo shooters. Needed this🙏🏼❤️ appreciate your content

[@soda4864]

brilliant work！ such steady shoot, wonder the gimbal set,maybe fast speed with low deadband? anyway its a eye enjoying work

[@creative_plucero]

Hi Jake! awesome BTS video and trailer video. When you plug the Zoom F3 on the back of the speaker, did you ask for some specifics from the DJ? can we do it on any speaker?

[@MrMriddles1]

AMAZING DETAIL!

[@IliasKoureas]

The shots withthe fireworks.. JUST WOW

[@RonPalacio]

love your work bro! following you for quite a while...its a beautiful moment watching you work

[@ankushsethiphotography6019]

Loved that🤩

[@MuratBey.]

How do you handle balance gimbal when 24-70 mm lens when change it?

[@samuelgais]

Exceptional quality insights !

[@aquasiabrantie8742]

With solo wedding what else do we have again please

[@calebsmith98]

Can you share your thoughts on why you one hand gimbal shots? And just different techniques for the gimbal handling?

[@JakeWeisler]

Genuinely don’t feel like you need two hands all the time to be honest!

[@Will4k84]

Good job man

[@IzukuMidoriya-yt6kd]

Awesome! I really enjoyed watching

[@elcamino_project]

Would you recommend shooting vertically aswell if you wanna do Reels? Or do you just crop and size your 16:9 shots?

[@moorememoriesvideo7070]

Great video! Quick question. What do you set your aperture to for the groom reaction cam? Even with posing someone where you think the groom is going to be standing, if he is shifted either way slightly that could (obviously) impact focus accuracy. Just curious of your workflow here!

[@JakeWeisler]

Usually between 2.8 or 4! Not typically too worried about. I check the cam RIGHT before the brides comes down. Usually there's some time between the flower girls and the bride

[@moorememoriesvideo7070]

@@JakeWeisler perfect, makes sense!

[@rickyreyes48]

Do you deliver a longer format video or just that highlight video?

[@mediabyardent]

Thru the solo lens 👀 whatta vibe!

[@JakeWeisler]

Appreciate you 🔥

[@HoangLifeEventsVlog]

Wao, best film look wedding video I have ever seen Jake. Thanks for creating and sharing this video, look amazing video pal. Learned a lot from you friend. Thank you !😍

[@JakeWeisler]

Thank you!!

[@GreeneTeamMedia]

Awesome video. As a solo shooter this was a lot of fun to watch and compare to what I usually do.

[@daxaraaaa6935]

Such a valuable video!

[@Niklondon]

Fantastic video Jake, sooo informative! Could I ask what PP you shot in, also what PP would you recommend for the Sony FX3 for these type of videos weddings/corperate? Thanks

[@JakeWeisler]

Just SLOG3, PP8 I think!

[@LargeCinematic]

Hey Jake! What FPS do you prefer for ceremonies, speeches, etc. 24fps or 30fps?

[@EdwardUmpaFilms]

This is very informative especially to someone like me who just about to dive into videography wedding! Question though, why do you always press your screen whenever there's a moment? Does that mean you do manual focus instead of auto focus? Thankyou so much! :)

[@emmykayemmanuel3987]

Would you suggest techni color cinestyle or magic lanterrn or canon neutral color profile settings for canon camera that doesn't have a log profile for easier color adjustments in post-production or the standard color profile is fair

[@JakeWeisler]

I would just do neutral!

[@QG_Productions]

Wow this was an amzing video, and it a great look into a solo shoot of a wedding. My brother has asked me to shoot at his wedding and I've never done one before so it will be a lot. I don't have multiple cams but I know ill do my best and as you said never miss out on the important parts cause I know ill want to get all the creative shots.

[@AustinWestbro]

I noticed you shoot everything on gimbal. What are your thoughts on handheld?

[@Fattu70]

Thankyou sir❤

[@B-Moye]

As soon as I saw the kid run into the bg of that shot- I said exactly what Jake said 10 seconds later 😂😂

[@JakeWeisler]

I can’t handle it 😂

[@Stash_Studio]

brilliant video!

[@varunsharma3489]

we will be loving you doing wedding vlogs in this channel it will also increase frequency of video becoz we love your video

[@JB-tm6rd]

This is Amazing, truly a masterpiece!!! How did expose your footage without it being blown out without a ND filter I'm complexed loool. Your footage looks so clean!!!

[@bushidoconectorgustavooliveira]

Muito bom Parabéns pelo Trabalho

[@LuxuryWeddingFilmsDanny]

Brilliant! Subscribed.

[@nightsandnostalgia]

Great video Jake! I personally love shooting solo. I always get plenty of coverage and I'm really happy with how my final films turn out. I only have two cameras (both a7S III's) so I do wish I had a few more cams to set up during the ceremony/reception but I also don't want to have a giant kit to lug around all day. Part of me is tempted to stop offering ceremony/reception edits. Just stick to highlight videos and then maybe upsell a full-day edit which will just have basic 2-cam edits of the ceremony/reception. Do you think it's possible to only offer highlight videos?? I think I just have trust issues and I don't feel like going through the trouble of finding second shooters 😅

[@JakeWeisler]

I think everyone should always offer ceremony edits! And you can easily do that with 2 cameras. Put one camera in the back, zoomed in on the couple and officiant for the whole ceremony!

[@numbamedia]

how do you plan for your shoots, especially for bring gear to a wedding? Ian

[@StamatiosDellaportas]

Very useful video bro!!! Thanks I like y

[@videoevent2619]

It's amazing👍😉

[@TalesoftheMidnightrealm]

what gimble are you using?

[@toluoludipe2214]

Pure masterclass ♥