This is so good! I have been struggling creatively with my wedding films so this is a huge help

Loved these tips! Especially in regards to not focusing on only the details but the story of the couple. Many couples see the generic wedding films online and think that’s every film but we have to convince them that their story’s is worth more than a slow motion montage. We’ve been digging much deeper with our couples lately and they loved us for it because we gave them something they weren’t even expecting.

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Yes yes and yes!! That’s what it’s all about 🙏🏻 Keep crushing it man!

you are the first person that actually suggests using songs from the same key. I feel the same way too. it makes scene transitions so much more seamless

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Its so helpful and makes building a soundtrack simple, even for non music majors or professional composers which most of us aren't.

@peterjamesjaime8401

Ай бұрын

@@WaywardNorth any tips on how to check the key for the music aside from listening and knowing the key?

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

@@peterjamesjaime8401 Musicbed shows you the key within the “Song Details” section. If you aren’t using Musicbed, there’s an app I use called AutoKey that you can download on the App store

@peterjamesjaime8401

Ай бұрын

@@WaywardNorth Thank you so much for the tips! I just started in wedding videography and this really helps a lot!

I've heard you say 'start with a moment' a few times and it's really stuck with me. When I sit down to edit a new film, I'm looking for that moment rather than drone shot, detail, detail, detail.

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Love that its sticking! Its such a good tip especially when you are stuck on how to start. 🙌🏻

Thanks for this. Was very helpful filming my first wedding Saturday. So just trying to learn as much as I can before then.

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

You got this! Enjoy the journey, don't overthink it, capture moments as they naturally unfold, you'll make mistakes and thats okay, give yourself grace and keep filming.

@carmenranni5450

Ай бұрын

@@WaywardNorth aye thanks man really appreciate it. Your videos have been helping a lot as well.

Thanks the advice to kickstart with an emotional moment is such a great info, i will do it next time.

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Glad you love this tip, honestly its been a game changer for setting the tone creating an authentic film!

Dude the quality of your ceremony coverage in that wedding you were cutting to is blowing my mind. Did you have a second shooter? Looked fantastic. Great video thanks for the tips!

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

I actually didn’t have a second shooter for this one. This was a Covid ceremony with just the couple and their parents. I had 2x C100 mark iis with a 135 on the left and the right. A Canon EOS R for a lower angle shot, and then a GH5 Handheld capture a mix of parents and dialogue 💪

@brianrbraxton1494

Ай бұрын

I was actually talking about the one towards the end of the video. The groom with the beard. I mean they both look fantastic lol But I was impressed by the amount of different angles and they all look so perfectly framed and focused. That’s hard to do during a ceremony.

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

@@brianrbraxton1494 Haha oh yes that one! This wedding was with a second shooter 🙌🏻 Gimme all the angles!

Just want to say your colour grading is insanely good!

@WaywardNorth

29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Means a ton seriously!

@dmacfilm

29 күн бұрын

@@WaywardNorth I bought your LUTs which are amazing, I need to learn more though to get anywhere close to your level 😅

This video is helpful and valuable. Thanks for the tips.

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch! Appreciate you

That intro bro 😂 I’m stealing it

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Haha do itttttt

you are so right men

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Appreciate you!

totally agree on the slow motion in every shots

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Its a tough habit to break but crucial for elevating your storytelling!

This thumbnail was gold 😂

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

Haha glad you appreciate it 🙌🏻

I love the idea of chasing the story, do you have a template/guide on how to do that? For example, I’m totally guilty of the 30 second b roll intro, but it’s a cookie cutter plan I have for the day off that gives me a mental checklist so that I can “feel” organized and accomplished by the end of it. So what kind of checklist/approach do you take to be a “journalist” on the wedding day?

@WaywardNorth

Ай бұрын

I totally get the mental checklist keeping you on track. My wedding day questionnaires help me so much in the early stages of getting to know the couple. Something I’ve been doing lately is filming a story session with the couple. Interview style where they recount their story to each other. This gives me more opportunity to truly get to know their story before the day. On the day, it’s really about being present. Listening to the conversations in the room, studying the faces and reactions, and using all the material you have to build off of throughout the day. And sometimes even with an ironclad game plan and strategy, some of the best weddings are combination of spontaneity. You can’t always prepare for the speeches being well rehearsed, an emotional first look, heartfelt vows, sometimes the stars align and you’re in the right place at the right time but the more you can do to prepare, the more luck you’ll end up having.

@mirrorlessmemory

Ай бұрын

@@WaywardNorth dude thank you so much for that detailed response! 🙏🫶