Wedding Filmmaking Behind the Scenes | How to Solo Shoot a Wedding Video

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Who wants to see more BTS this year?! We've got some big plans with weddings happening again!

[@jeroldbrian]

YES PLS!

[@wildnaeg6]

More plz

[@cure969]

Yes, as much as you can

[@vihaanwalter2350]

You probably dont give a shit but if you guys are stoned like me atm you can stream all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. I've been streaming with my gf lately =)

[@collinjerome8047]

@Vihaan Walter Yea, been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

[@mbouchie1]

This is exactly what I’ve been wanting to see since I lost my second shooter the next several weddings will be just me and I love seeing the real life scenarios play out! Great job guys!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Good stuff dude! -Jared

[@orfiaguayorosado139]

You look so relax... i’m always stressed no matter how many events i do. Love the BTS! Great job!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Get your reps in! Have fun. If you do it right you’ll get to party with people for a living. Thanks for the compliment! -Jared

[@giangbds-chuyennhaatphanra5700]

@@WeddingFilmSchool exactly ! God job guys

[@PaparazziEntertainment]

Super video! I applauded for $5.00 👏👏

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thank you!!

[@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

I am a big fan of your BTS cause I learn more than watching tutorial videos. BTS are real world examples of what's going on during the wedding and the thought process of the film maker, the challenges they face from lighting conditions to cluttered rooms, their camera movements, when to switch from gimbal to handheld. I love these guys

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks so much!!!

[@arskortguldsj]

Great video!!! I mm retired and have started to film conferences, seminars and meetings using a 4 camera setup as a solo. Learned the craft by doing numerous of sessions and learned from my misstakes and now feel confident in what I am doing. Besides learning some valuable tricks ( splitting the signal from the mixer into my Zoom H6 ) I was deeply taken by the fact that I am doing the things more or less the same as you proving I am on the right track. I also recognize the feeling that after a succsessful shoot you most remember the misstakes, but still is proud of mission accomplished. Many thanks for the video that was very important and valuable for me. /Retired DP manager loving filmmaking

[@agyemangkwabena6615]

Please don't stop doing such videos because it is helping us here very very good

[@paulnbrenda358]

Great video! I filmed my sons wedding using a BMPCC 6K and a DJI RS2. Set it to raw and auto white balance and used a focus wheel. The RS2 does the flip down handle thing as well. Nice about BMPCC is that I use DR for post and can adjust any white balance.

[@alexfagard3618]

jesus, how big was that project? 1tb?

[@Easyfilm84]

@@alexfagard3618 I shoot BMPCC as well and yeah, the projects are coming in at least at 500GB and sometimes 1TB.

[@jeromearcillo1324]

nice tutorial bro. im came from philippines. my using camera is fujifilm xt100 and 50mm lens for my wedding client.

[@wileyfilms]

solo shooting today at a wedding! don't normally solo, but I have a hurt shoulder so I'm trying to take it easy as much as I can! thanks for helping me

[@rvdvideografie]

Great BTS. For being a solo shooter like me you seem very relaxed. Thx for some tips and tricks :). Looking forward to another one.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Glad you felt it was helpful. More to come from Bobby and Jason -Jared

[@BSRWeddingFilms]

The classic gimbal landmine 😂 been there before

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

It was a bad spot for me to drop it. Luckily, Katherine works on the StopGoLove team so no harm no foul. -Jared

[@FinesseMediaPro]

Thanks for taking us through the day and for sharing your approach and explaining your set up and thought process. Very helpful info, please do more bts videos like this, thank you 🙏🏼

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

We have tons! Check out BTS playlist!

[@TheNotsmith]

I'm gonna play this video over and over again. This helps me a lot. Thanks..

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Love hearing that! Def check out our weekly show too. I get into more business stuff and interview incredible wedding filmmakers. - Jay

[@Supahfilm]

this was awesome man thanks my first weddings Friday wish me luck!

[@photographyskills7576]

Really gives me relaxed feeling seen you taking it relaxed and not stressing out!! Soon my first bigger wedding this summer.. solo working. Photos and video of the day.. gopt to plan it well

[@ExploreTravelTV]

good stuff, I have shot a couple weddings but had a second shooter so that was really helpful. You have great tips.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

A second shooter is great. Most of our weddings have at least an assistant.-Jared

[@local9]

This is going to be in a list of a few of the most valuable videos to me for this year as I'm shooting a friends wedding (lockdown depending) this year. I'm mainly a photog for music events, but have background in video and editing from previous work ten years ago and still keep warm with the technologies, but shooting and directing is something I've not done since college because Event Photography feels very natural for me. So yea, going to binge your videos and if you have any books or other content I should take on board, please do let me know.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Love hearing that! Let us know if there is anything you're specifically wondering about! We've got a TON of content on this channel and also do a weekly live film review on thursdays (tonight!) 9pm eastern. We've also got many more BTS videos in the works with wedding season starting up. Hope to see you around more ! - Bobby

[@BrianSellers]

Plus, with the how big that fractal ring is, you can make the bride feel inferior about the size of her engagement ring... 🤣 Great video, man - super-informative and fun!

[@GoodcoStudios]

I haven't enjoyed one of these BTS videos since KA days.. Great job! Also the bride's fit was amazing!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Big compliment man, I appreciate it. More to come. -Jared

[@cybellejones9227]

I Love this so much.. Great video... but where's the actual wedding film??? I'd love to see it all together!! Have Missed the link somewhere?

[@ajitrane2392]

Hi from Mumbai India. Great work very Informative. Thank you

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

👍👍

[@psflms]

This was so helpful Thank you! Please do more of this!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

We plan to now that weddings are happening again. -Jared

[@Pollakspd]

Thanks for the tips & trick

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

No problem! - Bobby

[@papsny]

I feel you... I did a couple of solo video shooting and the tripod with 2 cameras on it was my best friend. It did a wide and a zoom, then i just managed the gimbal.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Haha that's one way to do it!

[@mr.hardhat175]

Love the video. I would liked if u gave the detail in those shots to the lower right corner the specific lens u were using

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Search for our film breakdown videos on this channel! We show a finished film and break down each shot with the gear used to capture each shot

[@angelicaamora11]

Thankgod! Fujifilm finally being featured!! They're so underrated imo

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Agreed!!!

[@javiercortes4884]

Awesome video. Do you have links for the flare devices you were using?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Of course, check these out www.amazon.com/dp/B00OHD49R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_25WBCTEBE20HEE9M18VC

[@javiercortes4884]

@@WeddingFilmSchool great, Thanks

[@stuARTvideoproductions]

great work putting this vid together mate. its always interesting seeing how others do thing :)

[@ricardodorame]

Very cool to go bts with you. Would really love some more content like this! 👍🏻

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

We plan on it now that our wedding season is kicking off again. We have a California wedding planned with Bobby as well as a Livestream BTS planned with Jason. Both in May. -Jared

[@ricardodorame]

@@WeddingFilmSchool that’s great to hear, can’t wait to see it!

[@CreativeBusinessAcademy]

Excellent BTS!! Great work guys!!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks Evan!

[@CreativeBusinessAcademy]

@@WeddingFilmSchool you’re welcome! Splitting the feed from the DJ to the H6 was clutch by the way. Not sure why I haven’t thought of this.

[@derekgosselin7358]

Great content guys!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks Derek!

[@suddenbreakfilm_rva]

Thank you! please provide link of the gears used in the video please. especially camera strap and light. thanks

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I believe we have the light but if you head to kinotehnik.com you can the get Practilite 602 for 25% off using our code WFS25 on checkout. It’s a great light! - Jay

[@suddenbreakfilm_rva]

@@WeddingFilmSchool Thank you so much. Much appreciated

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Oh and here's the strap! geni.us/AbCVs

[@jeffrey3205]

Great video, do any of you shoot photo and video as a hybrid package at weddings?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Yessir! The photographer on this wedding works on staff at our company StopGoLove. I also shoot photography as well. -Jared

[@gillesmatheronpro]

What with this strange "wobble" effect occuring on the background from 23:35 on ? Seems to me it could come from digital stabilization. Or anyone with a more accurate (and exact) idea ?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Yeah that’s exactly what it is. just a bad use of post stabilization. this didn’t make the final film. -Jared

[@gillesmatheronpro]

@Wedding Film School clever move ! And a good warning about the use of those post-production tools. I noticed "cloning" of some image edges when using a similar function for sequences filmed aboard cars... taking me to, ultimately, not using this function at all and purposely converting the sequence into a bumpy style of ride. How goofy ! I can't wait to test the gyroscopic solution Sony is now proposing for their last cameras. A DP friend of mine had a go at it and said it to be just amazing. Which is just pure logic. When digital post-prod functions are only applied mathematics, with all the glitches we can imagine ! Thank you for this long tutorial, packed with many good things and reminders to consider and keep in mind. PS : this is probably the ugliest light set and interior architecture I've seen in/for a church... and you've made the best possible use of it !

[@vanzetti7]

Thanks so much - can we see the final version?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Dropping this Friday -Jared

[@RolandoCocom]

@@WeddingFilmSchool Awesome

[@azuretv787]

I like walking photo..😅 show loads of emotion.. i even repeat with new composition

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I think the thing I dislike is that I usually don't have the best angle for these shots. Gimbal is the play but I don't really like it even when I'm doing photo. Some people do it well though! -Jared

[@bronzepodcast]

I was panicking, going through all the other wedding filmmaking channels. Everyone with Canon 1DX MK3, Sony FX3...and I'm starting out with Fuji XS10. Finally someone with a Fuji filming weddings, makes me feel less like a pleasant.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Gear is important but is rarely the limiting factor of a good wedding film

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

We just did an interview with a really great Filmmaker name Ryan Brown from forged in the north. He shoots Fuji. We also interviewed Victor Ha on the podcast who works for Fuji. - Jay

[@bronzepodcast]

@@WeddingFilmSchool thank you! This cheered me up! I bought the X-S10 a few months ago, if I knew I would have gone for the XT3. Now it's done, I'll just grab a couple lenses and wait on the xt5

[@bronzepodcast]

@@WeddingFilmSchool What made you switch to Fuji, if I may ask? Was it the context, you needed to sold gear due to c19, or its about passion and film style?

[@ClarkVistan]

Thank you for this, man! I'm shooting a wedding for the very first time and this helps a lot! 🙌

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

That’s why we do what we do. Have you had a chance to check out the podcast?

[@ClarkVistan]

@@WeddingFilmSchool Not yet! I will do it soon! 👍

[@63MacGuy]

Fantastic video!!! Do you ever use shotgun mics on camera? Are you always manual focusing? Your hand held footage is great. Are you shooting at 24p

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I don't anymore however, it may have been helpful for the reading of the letters here.

[@vloguy]

I liked that you used Fuji System, I am looking for upgrade as I am using Sony APSC for video and Nikon for lenses.. Thinking for Sony Full frame camera like a7 3 but I think Fuji Crop will do that job very well.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Fuji is great but I also wouldn't hate the new fx3! -Jared

[@HoangNguyen-fh9nh]

Love the way you do! 😊

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks! -Jared

[@marilynmccutchen3361]

SO EXCITED!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

less goooo

[@littlewingphotosfilm920]

Another great BTS and I was so happy to see you using the Fuji X system (like me) and especially with the 23mm which I love. Thank you for the time and work you guys put in.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks! Love my Fujis -Jared

[@r.j.n3634]

Thanks , love it Please tel me about video lights model 😊 Thanks again 👋🏻

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Practilite 602 - bit.ly/3cY2CK6 (WFS25 for 25% OFF!) Aputure 60x - bhpho.to/3c55LsC​ Full comparison video we did here.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bauXgKKEacysbaM

[@davidclein]

GREAT VIDEO

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

🙌🙌

[@afrozenminute]

Amazing BTS! Can't wait to see the final edit🤩

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

It’s live on the channel! You don’t have to wait! - Jay

[@FUSIONPICTURESPROD]

Great Video ! Thank you.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Glad you liked it!

[@TristinClowardProductions]

I might be the minority here but I’ve shot nothing but solo wedding videos and until today, have never watched someone else’s solo wedding shooting process. This is a great representation. I was super relieved to see my years of trial and error landed me somewhere in the ballpark of what to do and what not to do! That being said, QUESTION: A video specifically on wedding video audio; sound boards, working with DJs for audio, quarter inch out, line mics, splitting, etc. Would be super helpful if you guys haven’t done a video on that already! I feel like perfecting audio is the final frontier for wedding videographers and needs major recognition!!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

You got it bud. We have done videos like that on the channel but we def can do an update.

[@reaganpieter]

great content again!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

🤙

[@benjhaisch]

I basically just watched so I could find Jason in the background

[@TommyGunsDunleavy]

Great video!!! If you can only take one lens to a wedding and film all day and night.... What lens would you choose or buy?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Funny you should ask! We tested that theory in another video with the tamron 35-150 and are currently doing a similar video with the 28-75. I still think I'm mainly on a 50mm though

[@ripthroughlol9714]

Great content, love seeing the things that don't go according to plan and how you adjust.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks so much!

[@shotsbylars]

Such a great BTS! Would you say it's best to shoot everything in 60p and then slow down to 24p to get some light slow motion in post?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Depends on what you want to make! We do it both ways depending on the edit. I can tell the difference between 24 and 60 and I don’t think it’s that hard to switch so I often switch for speeches and anything I KNOW I want normal speed. That’s being said, many many wedding filmmakers shoot 60 ALL DAY, and that’s ok too. 60 takes more storage and battery, so that’s one thing to keep in mind. Def personal preference here for the most part though. - Jay

[@kamiLcan1]

Hello! whats the exif aperture shutter speed and iso in 1:42 and use nd filter??

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

No ND. We'll crank shutter for this type of Film. Aperture would be 1.4f on the apsc sensor. 60p in 4k. Iso would likely be 160-200 range. -Jared

[@hawkboy000]

We have our third wedding shoot next month and another one in September. Super nervous!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

You got this!

[@riisparklover]

Thanks dude. Helpful

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Glad it helped

[@Scriptshepherd]

Is there a reason you didn't light the ceremony? I know it's not common, but it was a dimly lit room and you had the lights to do so. Just curious because I'm trying to figure out the best way to do this for hotel night shoots.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Jared may pop in here and share his thoughts as he was the one shooting this but in my opinion, this wasn't a dimly lit ceremony. I mean sure it was darker than most but it wasn't too low of light on the parts that mattered. Everything on the stage had ample lighting, I mean definitely a bit different of a look but certainly still good looking. Maybe the aisle could have used a bit of fill light but that's hard to do depending on the setup of the ceremony and not blasting guests with a light. Plus, most of the important stuff is happening on stage. I've lit a ceremony probably 3 or less times in 16 years because they were essentially candlelit and I would not be able to use any of the footage without some lights. - Bobby

[@Scriptshepherd]

@@WeddingFilmSchool Thanks for the reply! Maybe it just looked dark on the BTS camera - though Jared says it is at 24:40. But the finished film did come out great. I'm filming a wedding in a hotel at night in a few days, and concerned about the house lighting for the ceremony. Hypothetically, if you had unflattering warm/yellowish overhead house lighting, would you want to add your own key lights? Or would you just roll with the venue's lighting?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

If it's just a matter of light temperature then that can be accounted for in your white balance by utilizing kelvin temps and if your camera has it, color shift. If it's too dark or the lights are super direct and introduce terrible shadows then I would cross two lights on the front outside of the crowd hitting only the center of the stage and just enough to reduce the shadows or bring the skin exposure to the right level just on the bride and groom and officiant. But you'll need some decent lights, something like the aputure 60x, practilite 602, things like that that can throw really far so that you remain out of the way of the guests, and you'll want to match the color temperature of your lights to the venue lights.

[@Scriptshepherd]

@@WeddingFilmSchool Got it, thank you so much for your insight!

[@99scorcher99]

I have some doubts about stabilization. On thumbnail it was very bad and I don't think that you will fix it in post. IBIS will help but rock stability is a key. Ps. Thanks for video.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Hmm. Not sure about them thumbnail but you’ll have to watch the full film when we release it tomorrow. -Jared

[@99scorcher99]

@@WeddingFilmSchool I look forward to watch it ☺️

[@BostelD]

20:03 Were u using continous af for these gimbal clips? :)

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Continuous with face detection! -jared

[@fadetowhitefilms3714]

Such a useful video, thanks! Just wondering, I’ve had some real issues with knowing which port on the soundboard to plug my pcm recorder into. Is there a standard port that you try to plug into?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Anything that says “output” “source” or “line” is a good port -Jared

[@Klemenswichmann]

Can u tell me you settings? shoot in 4k 60fps oder 1080 120fps? Or is there a Video of u tzalking about that?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I believe this was all 4K60. I don’t really see a lot of need for 120fps personally. -Jared

[@hai.d.nguyen]

Super helpful. 👏🏻👏🏻. You make solo shooting appear so seamless and stress-free. True sign of a professional.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

It’s all about experience man. Having fun creates a comfortable setting for the couple to enjoy. It makes for good energy on camera. -Jared

[@FrontRowFilmsco]

awesome, I shoot on xt4 also, what profile are you using ?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Provia Standard! Our LUT is set at 25% so nothing crazy. Full film comes out tomorrow.

[@Nxt_Level_Films]

This was awesome! One quick question. You're using 3 cameras but where does your gimbal go when you're shooting hand held?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

We'll need to shoot a video with the rig. The gimbal goes on a tripod to double as the wide shot. It's essentially a zyhiun crane quick adapter attached to a Manfrotto quick plate. This means I can pull off my wide shot to get gimbal work in a single second.

[@mykkwento9030]

I have a large messenger bag, where I can put the camera with a gimbal inside if not used.. I have my main camera on a tripod or a monopod..

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

If A gimbal camera isn’t being used I'd usually just have it set up on the ground until I’m ready to move to a new position. I wouldn’t want to put it back in a bag. Back means slower access and potentially thrown off balance on the gimbal. Not sure if that answers your question

[@norgerichard]

Thank u for this knowledge

[@ricardocarranza7352]

Awesome content! I'm still a bit confused why do you take more advantage of the gimbal?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

its a fine question. Probably personal preference. I prefer a more hand held feel. - Jared

[@RayShunFilms]

You do not shoot in any log profiles right?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Nope, we shot on Fuji's Provia profile for this one. -Jared

[@ronflores7]

Do you have the groom read the brides letter or the letter he wrote to the bride?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I always have them read the letter they wrote if I can. That's the audio I want, though I will capture them opening their letter as well for the reactions - Bobby

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I think it depends. In this film the groom read the letter from the bride and the bride read hers from the groom. I think it worked because this film feels pretty documentary like. When creating a more narrative piece I like it the other way around. -Jared

[@vedder7373]

Where do you put your gimbal when not using it? Ever hang it off your body?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Not sure what Jared does but I have feet on the bottom of mine, and a camera that is dedicated to the gimbal so I just set mine down somewhere out of the way - Bobby

[@angelloperez]

me encanto por que es el equipo de camara y estabilizador que yo quiero tal cual

[@lxrproductions]

OK Newbie question here, but... where is the PHOTOGRAPHER from the beginning ? (i'm only at the 11;20 in but wondering where/when photographer shows up!)

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

She’s on our staff… so she stayed kinda low key all day.

[@Jin.media-production]

19:10 i am glad that the gimbal was not on concrete ;D

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Totally agree. Gimbal land mines aren’t ideal on hard surfaces

[@laurena.stevens2355]

Great tips!!

[@skittlesgummm]

Hi! Are you using a 23mm f/2, 23mm f/1.4 ?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Hi! We use the f1.4. Great lens. -Jared

[@Jswift77]

Do you keep the gimbal on when it's on the tripod? Great content by the way!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

It depends on the shot. If I need it to have a little bit of tilt then I keep it on. The batteries are great on the Weebil S. Usually I turn it off for the ceremony because I can just lock it off and have it be a straightforward shot. -Jared

[@Jswift77]

@@WeddingFilmSchool awesome thanks!

[@pingphoto]

Hi, Thank you for the great video, any link on Amazon for the "frag tiles" ? Thanks

[@alexfinori3618]

Puoi dare indicazioni sulla valigia delle attrezzature?

[@kthx1138]

What camera picture profile do you use? STD, NAT, log, Cine D, etc.?

[@markowenmedia9242]

Excellent how to video! I was curious though. Why did you put your bail out camera so low on the dances?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I like a low wide shot personally. it means the photographer is not going to get tripods in their close-ups. It also means I’m going to get a lot of ceiling which in this case looked incredible. I don’t like to show a lot of floor because it’s pretty boring in most cases

[@KatarinaJoan-we6qc]

Would you mind share your Fujifilm XT4 setting for video shoots? Including file output, shutter, iso, focus, etc. Thank youuuu!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Shutter, iso, and focus will change per shot but we were shooting 4K 60p for a majority of the day h264 .mov files. PROvia Film simulation. -Jared

[@samwoodhouse2195]

Nice video! What bag is it you use on the holdfast plus how to do you attach it. Love the set up. Thanks

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Jared mentions the bag when he talks about the holdfast and his setup, can't remember exact timing - Bobby

[@samwoodhouse2195]

@@WeddingFilmSchool thanks I can’t get the name sounds like owner?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

It’s the ONA Bowery Bag -Jared

[@sweet4nice2003]

Thank u for some Fuji System wedding BTS always wanted to find out how they fare in this kind of set-up...Would have loved to hear just a brief take on the experience though if u experienced any hick-ups overheating or anything like that?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

They are great cameras! We have def found they CAN overheat when you shoot 4K60 with IBIS and AF on but we have found if you just monitor it (it has a warning icon) and turn off the IBIS and AF when your not using it it’s very manageable. I personally have never had one overheat btw. - Jay

[@sweet4nice2003]

@@WeddingFilmSchool Thanks for the feedback man ....I love Fuji cams and I guess It would be nice upgrade to the Xt4 as am still using my XT2 for stills but enjoying it in the meantime as I grow too in the industry...Thank u

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

The new firmware essentially prevents them from overheating to the point of stopping the recording. You may get the indicator around 15 to 20 minutes of non-stop recording but it hasn’t been a problem for me. -Jared

[@professionalpotato4764]

Is it possible to do everything with just 1 camera?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Possible? Probably technically yes, but far from ideal. Weddings are too fast paced and good wedding films depend on good coverage and variety in your shots.

[@professionalpotato4764]

@@WeddingFilmSchool Thanks for getting back to me. I see. I'm doing my first wedding in a couple months for a friend on a really low budget. I'll try to convince them into rentals for at least a one or two spare bodies. Btw Do you guys ever use speedboosters? Or just the Fringer adapter? What about syncing footage in post? Are timecode generators essential?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Running multiple cameras on your own at your first wedding can totally be done but it's a huge undertaking. I'd recommend dedicated that budget to hiring a second shooter with their own gear. I think that will help you out in many ways. I don't use speed boosters personally but I do use adapters to get canon lenses mounted to my sony cams (I shot canon for many years and still have some lenses I haven't transitioned) I don't use Autofocuse when adapted. I use FCPX for editing and it can audio sync without timecode so I just do that. check the editing tutorials on the channel like how to edit a wedding ceremony to see the sync in action! - Bobby

[@tigerandy]

Can you tell us if you are shooting 4K or 1080? Also I assume 24 fps and 60 fps for slower shots?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

4K all day. Mix of 24 and 60.

[@mykkwento9030]

Welcome to my game.. ^_^ solo shooter here both stills and video at the same time..

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

That's crazy

[@ronflores7]

Yeah i do the same man! I end up beat after a wed. I usually have the zyen crane with the video transmitter so i can change angles and camera settings from my phone and have another camera in a tripod and shooting stills. I am about to give that up and get some help though.

[@mykkwento9030]

@@ronflores7 nice for you to have some help, as of me I have no choice, Id rather shoot it my self than to have someone who does not know what they are doing and will only do it for the money, that would end up me having not to use any of the shots.. I have three cameras, one as my main video camera which is FE the a6500 is mounted on the gimbal, and another FE camera as my stills only.. I just select my shots, I only offer wedding highlights so I do not need to film the whole event.. The only time I use two video cameras at the same time is If I want to angles.. but mostly I have my main on a monopod so that I can shoot stills.. as for gimbal I only select shots with it..

[@mykkwento9030]

​@@WeddingFilmSchool But I am not crazy enough to do SDE solo..

[@ronflores7]

Sorry, i do not have help but i am looking. Agree with you 100%. Its not worth getting help if they are not willing to learn doing it because they like it

[@mubarez6599]

Hello from Germany 🇩🇪

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Hello! It's late for you! Thanks for joining in! -Jared

[@OkikiBishop]

awesome! what film simulation do you use.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Hey Okiki! Check out our guy John Stambaugh here on YT. He's got a great LUT that we used on this video

[@OkikiBishop]

@@WeddingFilmSchool thanks you

[@ForeverFilmsWedding]

quick question, not sure if you addressed it, but are you shooing most of the day at 60 fps with the exception of interviews and ceremony?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Yep! Everything is 60 except ceremony and speeches -Jared

[@ForeverFilmsWedding]

@@WeddingFilmSchool Thanks Jared!

[@digital.mente.]

What going lightweight means in different cultures varies vastly! I fit 2 cameras, 3 lenses, sound gear, lights and stands(if needed), small tripod in a Lowepro 400 backpack...and I think it's almost too much gear!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

It’s relative to our normal rig, which is twice as big.- Jay

[@edi18912]

im doing my first wedding , im solo with 1 camera. xt3 with a tamron 17-70, is it possible?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Anything's possible

[@hemlockricky8393]

How do you deal with free-hand shakiness?

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

There's a combination of things that help with shakiness in this setup. Ibis, lens stabilization (if your lens has it) as well as tension from the strap, body placement, and knowing what shots are doable and which aren't. Plus the intention with shooting handheld is not to be as stable as a tripod, some movement is ok and feels natural - Bobby

[@jigyashjyotiborahphotograp2647]

Love from India (Assam )❤

[@chuco4]

Hi Guys, the link for your cases and backpacks don't work. Do you have another link we could use? Thanks for all the info!

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

What region are you in?

[@chuco4]

@@WeddingFilmSchool I'm in Texas

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks for the heads up. We will tweak it tonight

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

@@chuco4 Should be fixed now

[@C0LUMBIA]

Do you use IBIS when on the Weebill-S? I always find it is always a comprise between getting rid of micro-jitters but a downside of having the occasional flick of the X-T4's IBIS trying to catch up with camera movement.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

I do, haven’t had that much issues with it yet. -Jared

[@BrandonRicefilms]

I need to know what your holdfast setup is, because I can't understand how you can use a hold fast with a tripod plate. I have a shoulder strap I use but holdfast would be better.

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Jared will have to chime in to confirm but I think it's this thing that you need to be able to keep a plate on and still use the holdfast system! bhpho.to/3h5LpSQ - Bobby

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

That’s the one. I actually just ordered a bunch online that are much cheaper. Going to do a whole video on my set up -Jared

[@sebasfilmedit]

Hey anyone have the link to the actual wedding film!?? I can’t find it :(

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/farHdZmGpdWkbsU

[@agyemangkwabena6615]

Wow it's awesome I appreciate it please I need a good teacher to be like you guys please help me out please

[@hollo2playa]

awesome video 🔥🔥

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Thanks 🔥

[@MichalOlender]

Did the photographer run into the gimbal?! XD

[@WeddingFilmSchool]

Yes smh