Second Shooting

  • Shooting specs: 60 fps (4K preferred).

    Overview: In addition to capturing details, make sure to capture at least 10-15 shots of candid laughter & celebratory b-roll.

    Lighting Tip: Turn off over head lights and move subjects next to a window to ensure all the shots are direct so that all of the action

  • Shooting specs: 24 fps (4K preferred).

    Overview: Please capture the full ceremony from processional to recessional.

    Camera Placement Tip:‍ ‍During the processional, guests will usually stand up. So make sure to find a spot for your camera that will have a clear view of the groom’s reaction even if people stand up.

  • Shooting specs: 60 fps (4K preferred).

    Overview: Make sure to capture at least 10-15 shots of candid laughter & celebratory b-roll of the bridal party and couple.

    Lighting Tip:‍ ‍Watch your exposure. We want the skies to be blue not white.

  • Shooting specs: 24 fps (4K preferred).

    Overview: Please capture b-roll of signage, decor, venue and celebratory b-roll of the cocktail hour and open dance floor. In addition, please capture the full speeches, special dances, grand entrances, cake cutting and any other important traditions.

    Tip: Make sure to check in with the lead videographer so that you are capturing a different angle of the action.

    Bonus Tip: check in with the photographer as well to make sure you are not in their shot.

Second shooter duties

During the Ceremony & Reception, shoot at 24 fps(1/50 or 1/60 shutter speed).

During the Prep & Out door Portrait Footage, shoot at 60 fps(1/120 shutter speed).

PRO TIP: Instead of shutter speed you can set your camera to shutter angle. Keep it at 180 degrees so you don't have to flip flop between 1/50 and 1/120.

Color Profiles

We want a natural and lower-contrast/saturation look. Please don’t shoot LOG as a lot of brides want to purchase raw footage. I’ve included color settings for all cameras below:

PANASONIC

Natural Profile

Contrast: -5

Sharpness: 0

Noise Reduction: -4

Saturation: -2

Hue: -1

SONY

Gamma: Cine 4

Color Mode: Cinema

CANON

Neutral Profile

Default or everything to 0

BLACK MAGIC

Extended video