This is a really late post, but I have a wedding tomorrow and don’t like going too many days without putting something up, so I’m going to post a clip. Plus I’m just so happy because I got a lot done tonight. The other day I actually fell asleep in front of the computer while working, which I did not think was possible, but I guess you learn something new everyday.
This is the part of Nicola and John’s wedding when they exit the church. I edit in order of the day (at least until the entrances during the reception), so I am well past this part and now going back to show this clip.
It’s actually a few seconds of raw footage and not edited or anything. I just really like this shot. It’s my favorite one from their wedding. The flower peddles and rice that everyone threw really shows up well.
You can see the people who were standing in front of me popping their heads in and out and they actually cover the groom as he’s walking down the steps, but it’s not too bad and the focus is always on the bride, so most people wouldn’t even notice I think.
This is also a good example of how no matter how well you try to set things up, you’re recording on the fly, so you can’t control what’s going to happen. When I set up the shot, I got in position and no one was in front of me really, but then right when I turned on the camera and they started to come out, people started to get in front of me and it was too late to readjust or move in front again for a clearer shot. You can kind of see me moving the camera to adjust at one point.
A also only had 1 minute of tape left in the camera when this was happening because it was a long ceremony, then the receiving line afterwards, so there was no time to grab a new tape and pop it in before they exited the church and I’m not going to ask someone as soon as they get married to hold up so I can change a tape. I was actually worried I may not get the shot as a result, so instead of running the camera the entire time like I normally do, I actually had it off while waiting to make sure I got the shot.