When you think of a wedding, your mind likely conjures up images of the happy couple walking down the aisle, exchanging rings and saying “I do.” While photography is a necessity for many couples, adding video to your day will bring it to life when you’re looking back on the memories. In addition, having a full-length film is something that you’ll cherish for years to come.
If you’re a sucker for a romantic comedy, can’t get enough of twisty docu-dramas or love Old Hollywood classics, you’ll want your wedding video to evoke the same feelings when you watch it back. Luckily, wedding videographers are more than happy to help you achieve your cinematic dream. In fact, some pros even specialize in wedding films and are masters at capturing these precious moments in such a way that it makes you feel like you’re reliving your day all over again.
A highlight reel is a short video that includes b-roll of key events from your day, typically in the 3–5 minute range. It’s a great way to give your friends and family a mini version of the day that can be watched on their commute, over breakfast or whenever they have a few spare minutes.
A full film includes everything from your highlight reel but also includes full-length videos of the ceremony, vows and speaches. It’s the most complete option and allows you to relive your whole day, not just the highlights.
The main purpose of a wedding video is to capture and preserve your special day for you and your family to remember forever. It’s a huge honor to be entrusted with this task, so make sure you take your time to find the right professional for you. You’ll want to meet with them before booking to ensure they’re a good fit and understand your vision for the film. During this meeting, ask about their style and what kind of films they’ve previously worked on.
Whether you’re shooting your own wedding video or have hired a professional, it’s important to have the best equipment possible. A high-quality camera and professional editing software will ensure that your film has the highest quality and looks as beautiful as possible. It’s also essential to set up a tripod for your footage, unless you’re doing a handheld shoot. This will keep your shots steady and avoid any blurriness or shaking.
Wondershare Filmora provides wedding filmmakers with a wide range of royalty free music and stock video footage that will add an extra touch to your finished product. Using our Filmstock subscription, you’ll be able to choose the perfect clip from our huge selection of options and incorporate it seamlessly into your wedding film. Plus, you can add text, titles, effects and overlays to create your own unique wedding video edits. Check out our Wedding Video Tips for more useful tips and tricks to help you plan the perfect wedding video.
