Shooting Solo with Jake Weisler

Here's how Jake solo-shot a beautiful backyard wedding!
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00:00 Arriving at the Venue
02:33 Bridal Prep
08:06 First Looks
12:18 Ceremony
23:05 Bridals
24:30 Toasts
28:54 Reception
31:31 Outro & Trailer
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[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@jermainenaidoo]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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"?

[@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.

[@dtmfilms]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 🇨🇦 💯

[@b_ry_ce]

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

[@AntLewisFilms]

Love it. Sensational work Jake

[@ernestasukyte2112]

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

[@brandonleefilms-weddings]

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

[@jamesspicewilliams8835]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@austinbrady]

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

[@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

[@MrMriddles1]

AMAZING DETAIL!

[@IzukuMidoriya-yt6kd]

Awesome! I really enjoyed watching

[@jordanlolemedia]

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

[@toluoludipe2214]

Pure masterclass ♥

[@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

[@christianpokrywka9054]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@abnercruz5043]

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

[@TutuOnTheBeach]

This was awesome. Love your work guys

[@hbz_media]

So awesome Jake!

[@moose8425]

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

[@yavordjenkov]

I like it when I see someone actually using his belt like me in order to avoid weight from the gimbal. :)

[@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 🎉

[@SamuelGais]

Exceptional quality insights !

[@RonPalacio]

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

[@miracleshappenv.p9322]

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

[@whoismatt]

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

[@runawayvows]

quick drive to SLC

[@antonykibet476]

​@@runawayvows good work sir...... How will I get the that mic for the nikon camera

[@antonykibet476]

@@runawayvows please help me with Go pro camera if you have sir...

[@gillesmatheronpro]

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

[@antonykibet476]

Am so happy for you bro...... I lov your work....

[@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!

[@jorgem50]

I've been in the wedding photography/videography business for 12 years now and I shoot solo 90% of the time. During a wedding, I do have my 21yr old daughter help me with one stationary camera during the ceremony while I have three more cameras recording. Two are stationary and I have one on a gimbal. All the b roll and money shots are shot exclusively by me. To me it's super easy and I've been successful at it. BTW, the weddings I shoot are often huge with big ranch settings and minimum 300 guests. Last November I shot a wedding with 700 guests.

[@avsnj]

😮Do you mind sharing your processes.

[@jorgem50]

@@avsnj I shoot 95% catholic latino weddings. My wife is the photographer and I shoot video. We both work the entire day starting during morning prep until 9pm. I work video alone during the morning, after the ceremony, before the reception activities. My 21yr old daughter helps me with one camera on a tripod during the ceremony and evening activities. All my drone shots, b roll and money shots are shot by me and me alone. I film with 4 cameras during the ceremony and reception. I've worked this way since I started in 2011. It's really not that hard and not that stressful since I'm so used to it. I have shot entire weddings all by myself in a few occasions, especially small weddings. I've been told before that I can't deliver good work because of lack of help but I've been doing it for years and my business continues to thrive.

[@emmykayemmanuel3987]

Kudos to you and more kudos to the editor

[@jorgem50]

@@emmykayemmanuel3987 Thank you, I do both, film and edit my work.

Hello Jorge, I am 24 years old and I love this job, but I don't know how to get a job, can you help me?

[@mibsanespejo]

Great work!

[@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!!

[@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 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@daxaraaaa6935]

Such a valuable video!

[@danielturnerweddings]

Love these - learn so much. More pls ha.

[@JakeWeisler]

More on the way!!

[@ankushsethiphotography6019]

Loved that🤩

[@BryanKeithPhoto]

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

[@lifeinhisimage]

wowza amazing!!

[@micahsmithmedia]

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

[@videoevent2619]

It's amazing👍😉

[@LuxuryWeddingFilmsDanny]

Brilliant! Subscribed.

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

beautiful!!

[@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 🔥

[@GreeneTeamMedia]

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

[@Stanlytesteador]

Nice job!

[@lilshooter4241]

Wow 😮

[@justesmond]

YES!!! I'm your thousandth subscriber!

[@Stash_Studio]

brilliant video!

[@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 😂

[@mediabyardent]

Thru the solo lens 👀 whatta vibe!

[@JakeWeisler]

Appreciate you 🔥

[@bushidoconectorgustavooliveira]

Muito bom Parabéns pelo Trabalho

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@Will4k84]

Good job man

[@TheJewellian]

great trailer!!

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!!

[@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!!

[@GregorFilms]

This is an awesome video!

[@JakeWeisler]

You’re awesome!

[@zumasa9991]

the fireworks at the end. I was wondering how you were gonna pull that off with that CHILD in there. you're so creative.

[@AdamKozak100]

amazing edit

[@varunsharma3489]

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

[@soda4864]

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

[@miguelpachas8691]

Hey great video!!! Lovely results. I’m new subscriber :) Greetings from Peru

[@kenduejones]

Great video

[@bourdon845]

Cool !

[@carlosjve22]

Qué buen trabajo, y no negaré que el truco del final estuvo a la altura.

[@ArtFromWavesProd]

awesome work ethics 🔥🔥 tip of the day for me: “you can always crop in you can’t crop out” appreciate you bro.

[@CharleARTBOY]

There's a perfect balance between education and entertainment.

[@dan_austin__873]

I like the style of this vid. Felt like the old days of FTF, when you really felt the passion and comedy of Jake haha I solo shoot all my weddings but I currently prefer to bring a second camera 70-200 on a tripod with AF for everything. You would be surprised how much more you capture. Creates a lot more work but better to have it then not lol

[@Frimpeezzy]

Can you link your tripod ?

[@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?

[@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! :)

[@VanMendoza7]

hey Jake, is there a reason you picked C Log 2 or have a vid of you talking about that?

[@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!

[@Devonairereacts]

Heyy two questions, would the sony a7iii be good to do wedding photography and videography? I’m wanting to get into weddings soon.

[@cilek1065]

I wish you success in your new channel. I support you my friend. I hope you get a successful channel. My heart is in favor of this. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@elcamino_project]

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

[@rickyreyes48]

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

[@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 🙏🏼

[@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!

[@devgonbare]

M from India ..I like it🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ethannarrow5209]

Mixed light is my literal nemesis. It’s so difficult to edit out, and I can’t just shoot everything in black-and-white lol

[@maxescano]

Hey just wondering. What's the name of the beat/instrumental you used at the start of the vid? It's the exact beat of the song called "Get Low" by O Side Mafia.

[@AustinWestbro]

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

[@royaltykidstv]

Is there such a thing to edit on a 60fps timeline for 60fps footage and export at 24? Or will that look weird? What would happen if you do that?

[@miraiofficiel5641]

Great content !! Why did you choose to shoot in 23.97 ? and not in 50/60 ? Are you never thinking " maybe I should get a slowmotion somewhere" I assume it's for the Shutter and the aputure to stay as bride as possible, but maybe there is another reason?