Wedding Filmmaking Tips: CHASING THE NARRATIVE

I was knee deep in editing and just pressed record. I really wanted to talk about how to find your couples story. Prioritizing the narrative over cool drone footage, epic bridals, or anything else for that matter. I hope this video helps and I plan to make so many to follow this up. If you have any questions, drop them in the comments.
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[@JustinPorterMedia]

Thinking of a follow up video. What questions around the storytelling aspect of wedding filmmaking?

[@andyb09]

Justin would love a google doc of some sort with the pre interview questions you ask to learn about your subjects

[@David-od7tw]

I’m keeping this comment a bit selfish. I don’t want you to go viral because you’re sitting on gold. This perspective on filming weddings takes it to a whole new level. On my brothers grave, I will watch all your videos and learn from you. This is the new way~

[@JustinPorterMedia]

That means so much. I truly appreciate the support 🔥🔥.

[@bokbokeh]

You’re going to revolutionise the wedding industry!

[@visualdiamondstudios]

he has already did. Am already seeing myself into this style

[@BuddyG]

I started interviewing important family members during receptions... I pull them aside away from the music and ask them questions about the bride and groom... Great ideas Justin! Love this!

[@taracornett589]

You’re tips and behind the scenes have helped me and my husband to become better filmmakers in the weddings. Thank you

[@JustinPorterMedia]

That means so much! I’m so happy it’s helped. Also, thanks for the support and watching 🥹

[@gionedasilva]

I like your approach bro... honest and real. Just one thing... don't get caught in the mistake of thinking that soundbites are where the story lives... you can be a great visual storyteller and never rely on soundbites (Show, don't tell!). For me it's about being present, doing the pre-production and focusing on what is important to your clients. Sometimes, it's all about the details, decor, etc... other times it's about the emotional moments or party. Keep it up! Love!

It’s friday night. I could be out shagging, but I’m here watching Justin Porter master class on driving the narrative 😍👍

[@JustinPorterMedia]

😂😂😂😂 I appreciate the sacrifice haha. 🔥🔥🔥

@@JustinPorterMedia 😂😂😂

[@joaquinfilms]

Always dropping such great insight🔥🔥 thank you

[@dylanyanes]

so cool to see you play a part in innovating what wedding films CAN BE within the industry. the passion is seeping and I’m here for it

[@robbiyoung85]

Thank you for everything man, your tips and insights have made me change how I do weddings, even how I show it on my site. Two years from now, I will take you and your team out as a thank you man. Stay gold

[@kenneysphotosandfilm7991]

Love your channel! Love your approach to filming weddings. Gonna try to incorporate some of the things you talk about. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@purnellknight5368]

Bro thank you so much for stopping editing and sharing your knowledge on this. Many people dont take this into account when filming their weddings, story is SO important. You are someone that cares about their job as a wedding cinematographer, you are a fricken story teller with such moving films. Im going to try some of these tips when filming my next wedding. Like stuff with the bridesmaids during prep there is so much downtime a lot of the time that can be used as a creative to push the story forward. Bro you are so awesome this made me even more excited for the weddings I have this year!!

[@JustinPorterMedia]

Let's GOOO!!! I am so happy it was helpful. I legit was editing and I was so happy with how this story is shaping up I was like " I'm about to talk about it" lol. Thanks for watching and I can't wait to see/hear how some of these tips help you this year!

[@i_am_kayode]

Amazing tips Justin, gonna give this a go this year!

[@wangmedia]

This is so spot on. I have started include pre-wedding sessions and I feel more confident in creating the narrative now that I know the couple and their story. It feels really good that you verify that the ”perfect” shot is maybe not the best shot for the story.

[@JustinPorterMedia]

I think you worded it even better haha. Yes, the perfect shot is the one that continue to push the narrative forward. Love how you worded it. 🙌🏾🥹

[@dolipops]

BEYOND next level, wow. Nothing but inspo here

[@_TheShepherd]

man the industry needs to hear this. so badly.

[@broadeningwedge]

Love the energy. So empowering. Cheers.

[@LCVFilms]

absolutely love it man!! and I 100% agree on letting things be, sometimes I let the speeches or moment flow as it is and leave it on my videos as well because it feels right and authentic, absolutely amazing tips and I wanna try that interview narrative on my next wedding. Thank you so much for this, Justin.

[@JustinPorterMedia]

Of course! I really appreciate you watching. Chase that story next time 🙌🏾🥹🔥

[@alistvisualsofficial]

You are my inspiration!!! Thank you for your content & insight.

[@thejamalmartin]

Just in time! I needed this video!

[@powellfilmmaking]

This is GOLD.

[@yagamax7755]

tu est en train de révolutionné le film de mariage

[@muliparu]

I appreciate you sharing knowledge on these topics, I feel i have a similar approach when engaging with people trying to withdraw from within to accomodate the narrative.... really enjoying your style of filming and content thanks heaps bro :)

[@jeremytafoya234]

Great info and narrative focus.

[@justinhumphrey1516]

Great tips!

[@SupermillionVisuals]

On point! 👌

[@trop1calfilm]

Thank you for these tips, very helpful 🙏

[@JustinPorterMedia]

Thanks so much for watching. 🙌🏾🥹

[@theofficialtarawesfilms]

Bro, your stuff is insanely good! Me and My wife Tara Cornett think of your stuff as something to strive to be like one day. Man, I think you are in a niche all in your own and are excelling beyond expectations. Keep creating and I'll keep watching, because like every 2-3 months, I keep seeing you step it up! Thanks for all of the inspiration and openness. You really are an inspiration. Thank you @JustinPorterMedia

[@JustinPorterMedia]

Man that really means so much. I legit go back so often to see where this style started and compare it to now. Every film I swear I learn a new trick that helps. I'm glad to have both of you supporting and if you ever have any questions message whenever on IG!

[@petemacinnes]

I've learned so much from you

[@raredreamfootage]

I have another take on controlling the narrative. Instead of giving the characters ideas of what to say, we should accept that some characters are introverts, extroverts, well articulated and not well articulated. When a character isn't giving us the necessary sound bites, we can also film them expressing the ideas through actions (wardrobe, gifts, actions). The probability of a story taking place during the wedding has a lot to do with how central it is to the character's lifestyle and personality. A bride who loves to create cartoon paintings for example, not just as a hobby, but is a part of her DNA is 99% likely to manifest this passion during the wedding in one way or the other either through themselves or the people around them. During the pre-interviews, for example, the answers may not be 100% truthful simply because of feeling the pressure to answer, so not even these are reliable. What is reliable, however, is that real true character is bound to manifest because that is who they are. Who we are as a person can never be muted. So as a documentary storyteller this is what we can rely on.

[@JustinPorterMedia]

That’s such an awesome way to put it and I agree wholeheartedly. When I do get more introverted or “traditional” responses, I usually tend to lean to summoning family members to talk to them. Then we film the natural responses. The camera, the camera man, all of it tends to just take fear to whole new heights for people lol. Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@rayanmattar8821]

King⭐

[@goochmediagroup3615]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@evanbayless8531]

Any advice on where to start with audio equipment on a budget? I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me. I would love to do a similar style of video, but I have a budget of around $400 for audio equipment and am not sure what to invest in first. Thanks!!!

[@JustinPorterMedia]

Oh man! I am so sorry. Saw your email and completely forgot to respond. We had a pretty big corporate project last week. I’m going to respond now 🙌🏾

[@evanbayless8531]

@@JustinPorterMedia You're a legend thank you man!!!

[@petemacinnes]

How do you feel about doing a pre wedding interview with the couple and the wedding party?

[@JustinPorterMedia]

I do them but usually it’s months in advance. I am slowly getting away from wedding day interviews.

[@petemacinnes]

@@JustinPorterMedia thanks for the input. I've only done one wedding and it was a disaster... trying to find a better way

[@sammyfamilia]

I'm glad I found your page! Thank you for the guidance! 🦾