In this blog article by Martin Creates Weddings, we will explore three “game changers” which will elevate the quality of your wedding photography and videography. At Martin Creates, we offer photography and videography wedding services both in the UK and abroad.
Aerial Wedding Footage:
Drone footage has become increasingly popular in wedding photography and videography in recent years. Drones offer a unique perspective by capturing stunning aerial shots of wedding venues, ceremonies, and landscapes. They can provide sweeping panoramic views, dynamic tracking shots, and creative angles that add a cinematic touch to wedding films and albums. Couples often appreciate the breathtaking visuals that drone footage adds to their wedding memories, making it a valuable tool for many photographers and videographers in the industry.
At Martin Creates, you can watch the opening to this wedding video where drone footage was used as the opening scene because there wasn’t a time allocation for the bride and groom getting ready. It can also be used in the middle of the video or at the end as a closing scene. It all really depends on the wedding videography style and even what the couple request sometimes.
Multiple Cameras:
This might seem obvious but think carefully about not just how many, but which camera bodies you’ll be taking to a wedding shoot. Having more than one camera can be incredibly beneficial when shooting a wedding. Multiple cameras allow photographers and videographers to capture different angles simultaneously, ensuring that no important moments are missed. Additionally, having backup cameras helps mitigate the risk of technical failures or malfunctions during the event. Different camera setups can also be used to achieve a variety of shots, from wide-angle scenes to close-ups, enhancing the overall visual storytelling of the wedding day. Overall, multiple cameras provide flexibility, reliability, and the ability to capture a diverse range of perspectives, making them essential tools for wedding photography and videography.
At Martin Creates, we use state of the art videography equipment such as the Sony a7siii, a7iv and even fx3. Wedding videography is about prioritising your camera gear and ensuring the SD cards are properly managed so that footage is kept safe for editing.
Camera Handling Technique:
Mastering all three types of video handling—handheld, gimbal operated, and tripod mounted—is crucial for videographers because each technique offers unique benefits and serves different purposes. It will give your final wedding vide edit a unique edge vs wedding videographers who only use a gimbal for example. By mastering all three types of video handling techniques, wedding videographers can adapt to different shooting scenarios, creatively express their vision, and deliver high-quality footage that meets the specific needs and expectations of their wedding clients. Each technique offers its own advantages and creative possibilities, and knowing when and how to effectively utilise them enhances the overall quality and impact of the final video production. I go into detail on this in another blog.
All three of these tips can be used in conjunction with one another and you will be amazed with the results. Whilst these apply for wedding videos, at Martin Creates, we find it also helps with other types of video shoots.
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