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Last minute wedding videography tips

Started Aug 19, 2016 | Discussions thread
larsbc Forum Pro • Posts: 18,282
Re: Last minute wedding videography tips
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Try to avoid using AF while shooting video.  I have my EM5 II setup so that it does S-AF.  Also, try to keep the distance between you and the subject consistent so you don't need to change focus while shooting.

Anticipate facial expressions and reactions and be ready to capture them.  Same as with shooting stills, really.

Don't be afraid to shoot too much video.  Extra footage before and after the good bit might be useful for doing transitions between clips.

I usually shoot at 60fps so I have the option of slowing the video output down to half-speed.  Helps to draw out the good bits if they happened too quickly.

Collect short, meaningful clips, rather than just filming the entire thing from a static location.  Get in close for detail shots.  Also shoot wide clips to set the scene.

Good luck!

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