"Game time!"
It's the day before my next shoot and it's time to get pumped!!
I've been at this now for about 5yrs and I still get nervous about shooting weddings. Weddings are so dynamic and a lot can go wrong (and have), so you really have to hope for the best and be prepared for the worst.
And that's the key for any wedding video shoot; being prepared.
There are few things I have to check and get ready before every shoot. Here are the main things I have prep'd and ready to go...
1) Tapes - And not just have available, but make sure they're rewound and ready to go. Also, good to have them prep'd with proper labeling (e.g., Smith Ceremony, Smith Reception)
2) Recharge batteries - Ok, ideally, you might not want to do this the night before, only cause you might not have the time to recharge them all. If your gig is on Saturday, recharging them Wed or Thurs should be good.
3) Camera check - Clean lens and make sure it works. I usually shoot a few minutes worth of video, just to see how the thing is working. You might find that you need to adjust a few things prior to your shoot. And sometimes shooting test video just gets me reaquainted with my camera and all the bells and whistles that it has.
4) Wireless mic - Test out to check audio levels and make sure you have fresh batteries.
5) Your outfit - Yes, I'm serious. You'd be surprise how much time and hassle this saves you. Imagine you have an idea of what you're going to wear, only to find out those clothes are in the hamper......and have ketchup stains (so going ghetto and pulling it out and ironing isn't an option).
It makes life easier knowing that you have your outfit ironed and ready to go the night before. There are waaaay too many things you have to think about the "morning of" as it is, so make life easier for yourself and get it ready the night or two nights before.
6) Projector, laptop, screen - I typically do a slideshow at my wedding shoots, so this stuff might not apply to you. But if it does, make sure you have all these things ready to go. Test the projector, laptop and slideshow before heading out. I tend to test and load all this stuff the night before. That way I can just get ready, grab my camera and head out.
7) Itinerary - Hopefully one was provided to you (you'd be surprised). Study it....visual the shoot....how you're going to navigate between multiple sites....where the optimal shooting spots are. If you have a partner, this is definitely something you want to go over and plan out together.
8) Petro - Most weddings take place someplace exotic and out in the boondocks. Be prepared to drive and have your car filled up the day before.
Like most things in life, being prepared is more than half the battle. Sorry I have to cut my parting shots, but I have to iron my shirt now : )
Wish me luck!
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Do you go to the rehearsal?
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I love your post.
I need to get a wireless mike. This is a must!
I like your ideas: The itinerary, clean lens (I know what you mean) and the tapes. How true about getting your outfit ready, I wear black anyways, must be a Florida thing. I definitely go to the rehearsal, especially, if I’ve never been there before. And batteries, batteries and more batteries. -- joopdog --
Yes weddings are tough to shoot, I'm just glad I have my wife with me to help out.
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