Someone needs to make a video for "How to shoot a friends wedding solo" for that techy person who owns a decent camera and is asked by a close friend to film their wedding who cannot afford a professional. What's the most basic equipment needed and most basic things you want to catch to make a 5-8 minute video.
Seriously I recommend this course. I recently was hired to shoot my first wedding and I did the wedding course before hand. It was so helpful, and now I'm in the editing room happy and relieved that I have beautiful video AND Audio (I was stressed over the audio) Praise God. Thank you guys for making the course
The thing I love most about FTF is that you guys really show that everyone - even yourselves - can learn something new, progress, and continue to grow! Thanks for all you do!!
I do photography and videotography as a hobby but I’m not ready to do weddings. Maybe one day I’l do a wedding of a friend or someone else I know well. But for now I’m not interested
Was always thinking how can I add a better story to the video. Will keep that location tip in mind. Filming my third wedding this Saturday. Thanks Jake!
2:21 as a photographer learning videography, I usually just ask the people giving the speeches to stand over next to the couple so that I can get their speech and the couple's reaction in the same picture.
I’m On my way to film a wedding in Cancun as I find this video just to freshen up on what to think about. This video was right on time!!! Great stuff ✊🏾
I don't think people realize how valuable these tips really are, I came in looking for copper and found gold, big kudos to your team brother, Peter and you really are next level, I'm logging onto that course of yours, thanks big man
@@JakeWeisler what camera were you using for this video, it looks so freaking good and crisp, I shot a wedding with a canon eos rebel t6 but I need to upgrade
All good stuff! I took your recommendation to get A couple of torch lights from one of your older wedding videos. It has completely upped my game in the reception and the dance.
I shot my second wedding video a few days ago. Third coming up in less than a month and I just realized how much I actually need to work on... wow. I definitely need to make a few more purchases too. I am using the Sony A7III with the 24-70mm Gmaster lens. I could really use a 70-200mm because I want to be respectful of the guests and not get in the way of their viewing. I also have no audio equipment. I shot every clip in 120fps. I’m stuck on the slow motion train.. I definitely need to try new methods!
Really fantastic tips and presentation, Jake. Loved watching all the BTS and you really hit on the most important elements of capturing great wedding films. 👍🏼
I got some Inspo from watching your video even though I've been shooting weddings for over 15yrs, its always great to learn new things and tips from others. For me I rarely include real audio outside of vows & speeches in my highlight videos, so I found some inspiration from you on this, as I agree it did sound way more engaging to hear some of the ambiance. Great video mate.
This was an amazing video. No time wasted, I sat through the entire thing without getting bored once. I’m not always leaving comments, but this one deserved it for sure. Thank you!
What's up Parker! I am 12 years old and I really want to have your skills someday! You've taught me a whole lot of filmmaking, and sometimes I make tutorials based on what I've learned. Do you have any advice for young filmmakers like me?
You probably have more experience than me in filming but having 13 years of life experience ahead of you all I have to say is keep grinding keep pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone to perfect your craft. By the time you’re our age you’ll be a master. Most importantly enjoy the ride
Thank you, Parker - love all the advice. Relationships between others on different aspects of the visual teams does make for a better end product package for the couples. There are a number of women videographers who also have some great work and ideas - videography is fun because it's always evolving.
Such good insight here. Just filmed a wedding where literally all of these points kicked me in the butt. 1 shooter, no time to hook up lavs, photographer in damn near everyone of my shots, and the groom wanted nothing to do with me. Lol tough one to say the least but this inspires me to come back strong for my next one. Thanks for the inspiration.
A quick message to parker : GIVING THIS GUY AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE TEAM WAS HUGE PLUS TO BOTH THE FTF BUSINESS AND THE CHANEL HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING HE WOKS WELL ON HIS VIDEOS AND HE EXPLAINS WELL , CONGRATULATIONS AND LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE CONTENT FROM ALL OF YOU GUYS .
Man these clips of your edits are exactly what I want for my wedding and what I am trying to give to all of my friends and family for their weddings but you are an amazing creator make me look like a kid with a cheap Walmart camera lol
@@imagetouch I was the second shooter, definitely a good idea to start under a mentor, weddings get crazy! oh and where some athletic wear, good luck ey
Nice work! I love the 2.35:1 Panavision letterbox aspect ratio! And I love how you ADD LIGHTS to the dimly lit receptions! This separates the big boys from the rest of the pack as far as cinema quality with natural flesh tones.
The wording there is perfect “your interpretation of a passionate kiss” it’s their kiss and they do it how they would not how you tell them too, that’s my biggest takeaway from the video
Excellent tips and a must if you want to create beautiful wedding films. I need a second shooter that moves. Bye bye tripod. Thanks for sharing Jake. Love your work.
This is super helpful. After doing Wedding Photography for some time now, I'm looking to push into the film side, but after watching this it's freaked me out a little, particularly with sound 😬 Great video though and very inspiring 👍
Thanks for this! I'm going into a family business with me being the videographer and my mother being the photographer. Definitely learned some really good stuff that you won't learn from photography like the story line and exposition of the scenery. Wish me luck lol... first wedding as a videographer in a few days. Excited but a little nervous.
@@dingdong5601 I did it for a few months, then my sister took over. Now I'm working with my grandparents on their new house, and when that's finished my father is starting a pressure washing business.
Here's a pro tip: Shoot the makeup AFTER the fact, coordinate with the makeup artist to do a reenactment of the makeup procedure. You get your establishment shots and your bride is in her most flattering look.
Thanks for the advice, i got a wedding in September & im nervous probably more nervous than the bride & the groom cause i dont want to mess up anything on their big day
What an amazing video! So many good tips👏🏼 I’m totally new to this whole videography thing but watching this I think I just saw a glimpse of my future as a wedding videographer! Thank you for inspiring me I’m gonna invest in your course asap😊
Excellent video, been scanning the net for information on this. I see so many wedding shooters that really offer a mediocre job, can't even get the exposure right, but this video explains not the basics but how to get that pro feel. Exactly what i have been looking for, all the things you mention are spot on. Only thing that will be difficult to include as i am just starting on events is a second shooter, most people money is a sensitive topic. So might have to build a reputation first before including this. Cheer for the info.
I’m filming a wedding next month and unfortunately I haven’t gotten enough experience to get a second shooter but I’m definitely taking that into consideration for the future.
8:04 that’s why I think audio is at least as important as the video. One great example, if you watch a video on TH-cam and the image goes away or glitches for a few seconds, no problem. If the audio goes away for a few seconds you are almost immediately annoyed becauseyou don’t know what he said.
My sisters boyfriend propsed to her today and she wants ME to be the wedding filmmaker. However i havent filmed a single wedding in my life. Plus im a filmmaker for only 4 years and i dont even have an actual camera so i have to buy it now.. im so nervous but honored at the same time. i hope it goes well
One thing you missed to tell is that in run_n_gun situations like wedding you don't need to use ND filters for slomotion shots just crank up the shutter speed and you are good to go
QUESTION! At @5:04 we see the focus on the bride and due to the angle and different planes, the groom was out of focus. This can very much be intentional, but I'm curious as to how you can get both in focus without compromising exposure. No knowledge from application here so forgive me if the answer is obvious to most.
Very helpful. Thank you. I prefer shooting solo; having someone else to help actually causes tons of more work and editing on my behalf...then again I don't have anyone really trained to help like that
Hi Jake/Parker, great video! Quick question - I'll be filming my own wedding (LOL), since we are having a small, backyard ceremony, and I was wondering what lens you would choose for just setting up a single camera? It will probably be a straight-on, long shot, so I can crop-in later if needed. I may also rent a second cam for a bride's face shot, or whatever you may suggest for a second, static angle. Thanks in advance!! 😀
@@BryanLopezProductions Pretty good, I set up a wide shot and had a buddy walking around getting the good angles. Looking back on this now, it was kind of a silly question - it depends basically. I could have used a wider angle lens if the camera had to be close, or a zoom lens if I wanted to put the camera far away in the distance. I ended up putting my cam a little bit back and out of the way, and zoomed in to around 50 or 60mm. This gave a natural look to the faces and still showed everything in the background that was needed since it was far enough away.
Someone needs to make a video for "How to shoot a friends wedding solo" for that techy person who owns a decent camera and is asked by a close friend to film their wedding who cannot afford a professional. What's the most basic equipment needed and most basic things you want to catch to make a 5-8 minute video.
This is exactly my situation 😂
Same here lop
Me also in about 2 days 😅
@@Valerossi0 Me too this coming Friday....
Me TODAY hahahaha
Whoever is reading this....Soon you will become the best wedding videographer😘😘😘
I will sure❤️
Thx man, I have my first job next week
Amen
thx
I'd bet my life on it.
Thanks for the shoutout Jake! 😁
Aye the boy. The master
Oh Matt, what an honour for this video to get a view from you 😁👍
Stoked for Venture!!
Yes that was really cool ;)
7 things i learned
1. shoot to edit
2. 2nd shooter
3. Focal lengths
4. Lighting
5. Audio
6. Vendors(working together( wedding planner/photographer/DJ)
7. Posing couple (first look, ceremony , bridal
Seriously I recommend this course. I recently was hired to shoot my first wedding and I did the wedding course before hand. It was so helpful, and now I'm in the editing room happy and relieved that I have beautiful video AND Audio (I was stressed over the audio) Praise God. Thank you guys for making the course
The thing I love most about FTF is that you guys really show that everyone - even yourselves - can learn something new, progress, and continue to grow! Thanks for all you do!!
appreciate it man, thank you!
I've watched this channel for so long, but i always call the group parker, jake, and the dude with the nice hair
Ha Landon does have great hair
Lionel Messi for the first time I saw the guy.
I was unconsciously using these tips from past months in my photography... the most i used was " shoot with edit in mind" THIS IS PRECIOUS TIP
I never thought about being a wedding photographer/videographer. But this definitely changed my mind.
I do photography and videotography as a hobby but I’m not ready to do weddings. Maybe one day I’l do a wedding of a friend or someone else I know well. But for now I’m not interested
It's a lot of fun. I still have LOADS to learn but I am freaking loving it.
If you do it long enough you'll learn to hate it.
Was always thinking how can I add a better story to the video. Will keep that location tip in mind. Filming my third wedding this Saturday. Thanks Jake!
2:21 as a photographer learning videography, I usually just ask the people giving the speeches to stand over next to the couple so that I can get their speech and the couple's reaction in the same picture.
I’m On my way to film a wedding in Cancun as I find this video just to freshen up on what to think about. This video was right on time!!! Great stuff ✊🏾
I don't think people realize how valuable these tips really are, I came in looking for copper and found gold, big kudos to your team brother, Peter and you really are next level, I'm logging onto that course of yours, thanks big man
The value in this video is just unbelievable!!! A must watch for any aspiring Wedding Filmmaker.
I’m leaving for my first job now!!!
i am now editing my first wedding video
Keep up the great work Jake. Love the style. 👌
Thank you guys!
@@JakeWeisler what camera were you using for this video, it looks so freaking good and crisp, I shot a wedding with a canon eos rebel t6 but I need to upgrade
wedding filmmaking tips on parker's channel are always best and different from others. You guys are best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I want to get married 17 times just so that I can hire Jake to film my wedding over and over.
😂😂😂😂. That makes sense
careful bro, I hear the costs ad up. not on the videos or the weddings, but the ex's
Good Luck😘
prenups buddy, prenups.
All good stuff! I took your recommendation to get A couple of torch lights from one of your older wedding videos. It has completely upped my game in the reception and the dance.
The way you capture the moment and you give sense to all the scene is just magnificent. You are absolutely incredible. Great job
FIRST!! ive learnt so much here! keep up the amazing work
I shot my second wedding video a few days ago. Third coming up in less than a month and I just realized how much I actually need to work on... wow. I definitely need to make a few more purchases too. I am using the Sony A7III with the 24-70mm Gmaster lens. I could really use a 70-200mm because I want to be respectful of the guests and not get in the way of their viewing. I also have no audio equipment. I shot every clip in 120fps. I’m stuck on the slow motion train.. I definitely need to try new methods!
Really fantastic tips and presentation, Jake. Loved watching all the BTS and you really hit on the most important elements of capturing great wedding films. 👍🏼
Thanks for the shout brother! You're definitely top shelf and killing it!
Idk who would dislike this!! This has to be the best tips tutorial I ever seen!!! 🙏🏾
I got some Inspo from watching your video even though I've been shooting weddings for over 15yrs, its always great to learn new things and tips from others. For me I rarely include real audio outside of vows & speeches in my highlight videos, so I found some inspiration from you on this, as I agree it did sound way more engaging to hear some of the ambiance. Great video mate.
Every new video from you guys makes us feel like we are new to film. MUCH LOVE FROM #UGANDA
This was an amazing video. No time wasted, I sat through the entire thing without getting bored once. I’m not always leaving comments, but this one deserved it for sure. Thank you!
These tutorials/guides are almost to good! Insane quality of every video you guys make!
What's up Parker! I am 12 years old and I really want to have your skills someday! You've taught me a whole lot of filmmaking, and sometimes I make tutorials based on what I've learned. Do you have any advice for young filmmakers like me?
Here is the opinion from at least 3 YT Creators.
Go Film!!!
You probably have more experience than me in filming but having 13 years of life experience ahead of you all I have to say is keep grinding keep pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone to perfect your craft. By the time you’re our age you’ll be a master. Most importantly enjoy the ride
thank you both @Michael Studio Films and @Ahmed Reads for the tips!@ I really appreciate it! :)
Get systems in place, set expectations early on, and secure the bag
Iam also 12
Man, this is solid content. I feel like I can shot just about any event with these directions! Thank you
They should teach this video at any film class! It is amazing Thank you very much!
Thank you, Parker - love all the advice. Relationships between others on different aspects of the visual teams does make for a better end product package for the couples. There are a number of women videographers who also have some great work and ideas - videography is fun because it's always evolving.
Awesome! I am always looking to learn more! Great video!!!
It’s dope how you started saying you learn from people better than you and now you’re teaching others! Share knowledge ! I’m a filmmaker too 🙌🏽
Such good insight here. Just filmed a wedding where literally all of these points kicked me in the butt. 1 shooter, no time to hook up lavs, photographer in damn near everyone of my shots, and the groom wanted nothing to do with me. Lol tough one to say the least but this inspires me to come back strong for my next one. Thanks for the inspiration.
Elaborate on the groom
A quick message to parker : GIVING THIS GUY AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE TEAM WAS HUGE PLUS TO BOTH THE FTF BUSINESS AND THE CHANEL HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING HE WOKS WELL ON HIS VIDEOS AND HE EXPLAINS WELL , CONGRATULATIONS AND LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE CONTENT FROM ALL OF YOU GUYS .
Great tips always
I have been a fan since 2017
Man these clips of your edits are exactly what I want for my wedding and what I am trying to give to all of my friends and family for their weddings but you are an amazing creator make me look like a kid with a cheap Walmart camera lol
Beautiful work as always, and you are a calm and friendly teacher! good work
Awesome, appreciate you providing every detail with such clarity!
13:00 MY MAN´S SAID "HE ON X-GAMES MODE" LMAOOOOOO
I'm glad you guys released this video. My wedding films have been lacking too but this greatly puts it into a new perspective.
Did my first every wedding shoot yesterday, twas exhausting but an amazing experience!
congrats! did you have a second shooter? I got asked to do one, but i think i prefer to be a second shooter first
@@imagetouch I was the second shooter, definitely a good idea to start under a mentor, weddings get crazy! oh and where some athletic wear, good luck ey
Nice work! I love the 2.35:1 Panavision letterbox aspect ratio! And I love how you ADD LIGHTS to the dimly lit receptions! This separates the big boys from the rest of the pack as far as cinema quality with natural flesh tones.
The wording there is perfect “your interpretation of a passionate kiss” it’s their kiss and they do it how they would not how you tell them too, that’s my biggest takeaway from the video
Thanks for all the wedding filming tips🎦
Indian weddings are totally different.. it's like similar to shoot a feature film , you will need more than 5 cinematographers
Can you name 1 youtube channel? i would love to watch (Brazilian here)
@@youkito48 go and watch wedding filmer, wedding story, wedding nama, same and ekta, cupcake production, and wedding sutra
@@youkito48 The Wedding Filmer
House on the Clouds
The Wedding Stories
You killed this video Jake🔥🔥🔥
Excellent tips and a must if you want to create beautiful wedding films. I need a second shooter that moves. Bye bye tripod. Thanks for sharing Jake. Love your work.
Awesome video Jake!
This is super helpful. After doing Wedding Photography for some time now, I'm looking to push into the film side, but after watching this it's freaked me out a little, particularly with sound 😬
Great video though and very inspiring 👍
your work its amazing , I am a beginner but I feel so far reaching the quality of your videos, it is incredible
Did I just hear ray roman 🎉❤❤
Really great work Jake, well done
Keep killing it Jake!
Thanks for this! I'm going into a family business with me being the videographer and my mother being the photographer. Definitely learned some really good stuff that you won't learn from photography like the story line and exposition of the scenery. Wish me luck lol... first wedding as a videographer in a few days. Excited but a little nervous.
So how did it turn out?
@@dingdong5601 I did it for a few months, then my sister took over. Now I'm working with my grandparents on their new house, and when that's finished my father is starting a pressure washing business.
Great ! video, Clear and concise guidelines.... Absolutely love it! thanks for sharing!
Here's a pro tip:
Shoot the makeup AFTER the fact, coordinate with the makeup artist to do a reenactment of the makeup procedure. You get your establishment shots and your bride is in her most flattering look.
Thanks for the advice, i got a wedding in September & im nervous probably more nervous than the bride & the groom cause i dont want to mess up anything on their big day
What an amazing video! So many good tips👏🏼 I’m totally new to this whole videography thing but watching this I think I just saw a glimpse of my future as a wedding videographer! Thank you for inspiring me I’m gonna invest in your course asap😊
Awesome tips man! You make this work look so easy…!
"But that's for today guys" x2 at the end lol. Great video and very informative Jake. Keep up the good work FTF
Dude this is gold. Better than a college course, Thanks for sharing 🤙🏽
Thanks for new learning. Newbie here as a videographer from Philippines.
Normally I don’t watch unless it’s a Parker video but I like your take on wedding videography
You’ve really taught me something very important and interesting.
God richly bless you.
Just started shooting wedding videos, and honestly I need to learn a lot more. Thanks for this, very helpful and informative. 🙌🏼
Hey! You were in my neck of the woods! It was funny to see some familiar venues and I've worked with Kristen many times. Great video!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us for free!
This wedding edit is so packed with postive vibes, i love it. 😍
Great video Jake, congrats
Excellent video, been scanning the net for information on this. I see so many wedding shooters that really offer a mediocre job, can't even get the exposure right, but this video explains not the basics but how to get that pro feel. Exactly what i have been looking for, all the things you mention are spot on. Only thing that will be difficult to include as i am just starting on events is a second shooter, most people money is a sensitive topic. So might have to build a reputation first before including this. Cheer for the info.
I’m filming a wedding next month and unfortunately I haven’t gotten enough experience to get a second shooter but I’m definitely taking that into consideration for the future.
Long life parker 😍
Always informative! Thanks FTF
Fantastic video! At 4:00, I would have a close-up of the groom so you match the shot of the close-up of the bride.
Just shot my first wedding. So Happy!
Love all your videos and hope to do exactly what you do 💯
Really cool. Would have liked to hear a little of the DJ, and music, and people dancing, and their thoughts on the wedding...
Liked before finishing the video.
Excellent! Thank you Parker Walbeck
Casually mentions $8,000 worth of lenses 🫠
That camera pole or one leg stand - never know about it before. I think that can help a lot in dolly shots.
First Love the vids man
This was awesome! Thanks man!
I'm doing a wedding in october and this is very helpful.
That wedding video was absolute 🔥 🔥🔥
8:04 that’s why I think audio is at least as important as the video.
One great example, if you watch a video on TH-cam and the image goes away or glitches for a few seconds, no problem.
If the audio goes away for a few seconds you are almost immediately annoyed becauseyou don’t know what he said.
My sisters boyfriend propsed to her today and she wants ME to be the wedding filmmaker. However i havent filmed a single wedding in my life. Plus im a filmmaker for only 4 years and i dont even have an actual camera so i have to buy it now.. im so nervous but honored at the same time. i hope it goes well
Superb Bro
i Saw Every Videos filmed By Parker ..
I M from INDIA.
Mono pod seems really handy for push in and out shot😍
One thing you missed to tell is that in run_n_gun situations like wedding you don't need to use ND filters for slomotion shots just crank up the shutter speed and you are good to go
100% helpful. Having a 2nd shooter is a great tip. Thank you!
Awesome. So Professional and cinematic...
QUESTION! At @5:04 we see the focus on the bride and due to the angle and different planes, the groom was out of focus. This can very much be intentional, but I'm curious as to how you can get both in focus without compromising exposure. No knowledge from application here so forgive me if the answer is obvious to most.
Very helpful. Thank you. I prefer shooting solo; having someone else to help actually causes tons of more work and editing on my behalf...then again I don't have anyone really trained to help like that
beautiful tips for wedding film makers! thank you! bro.
This is good ! Shows lots of talent !
Hi Jake/Parker, great video! Quick question - I'll be filming my own wedding (LOL), since we are having a small, backyard ceremony, and I was wondering what lens you would choose for just setting up a single camera? It will probably be a straight-on, long shot, so I can crop-in later if needed. I may also rent a second cam for a bride's face shot, or whatever you may suggest for a second, static angle. Thanks in advance!! 😀
so how did this go?
@@BryanLopezProductions Pretty good, I set up a wide shot and had a buddy walking around getting the good angles. Looking back on this now, it was kind of a silly question - it depends basically. I could have used a wider angle lens if the camera had to be close, or a zoom lens if I wanted to put the camera far away in the distance. I ended up putting my cam a little bit back and out of the way, and zoomed in to around 50 or 60mm. This gave a natural look to the faces and still showed everything in the background that was needed since it was far enough away.
Wow, man I learn something new I didn’t know. Thanks for the sharing keep up the good work 💼