Common mistakes in amateur wedding videos

Most common errors in wedding videography

The most important aspect of the wedding video is communication. A good wedding videographer talks to the bride and groom (hint - it's usually the bride!). What the couple wants the couple gets. If they want sloppy music and heart-shaped effects then that's what they should have - regardless of whether other videographers look down their nose at you. Ideally have a form which captures their every wish - then plan and plan again. You only get one take on the big day.

The next key player is the videographer. His communication responsibilities are a little more extensive. In addition to communicating clearly with the bridal couple in order to verify that he clearly understands their wishes, he should also obtain the following information:

1. The exact start time of the wedding.

2. The expected duration of the wedding ceremony. Ask the couple how long they expect the wedding to be, then purchase enough videotape to cover twice that length of time. If the bride tells you she expects the wedding to last one hour (60 minutes) then purchase enough tape to cover two hours (120 minutes) for each camera. This ensures that you will have enough tape for the wedding and the reception. It better to have too much videotape than not enough. In addition to communicating with the bridal couple the videographer should also have a conversation with another key player: the vicar or person officiating the wedding. Communicating with the vicar means getting his/her approval for camera positions in the chapel (so as not to interfere with the ceremony) and wearing a microphone. This conversation should take place at the wedding rehearsal.

Anyone can use a video camera. It takes something special to create a professional-looking wedding video. You only get one wedding day, but with a professionally-produced wedding video you can experience the joy, laughter, tears and love over and over again. It begins and ends with good communication.

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