Wedding Videographer Training + Quiz

Please watch all videos and review all materials thoroughly. The couples who select you to be their wedding photographer are relying on you to capture one of the most important days of their lives. It may be the only day their friends and family all come together, and remembering it through quality media helps reinforce those important bonds.

Video Style

We define our style as candid, journalistic, documentary, and fly-on-the-wall. We encourage our shooters to constantly be seeking the best combination of light, shape, color, and, most importantly, emotion.

That said, coverage is also paramount. If a detail is present, please capture video of it, preferably from multiple angles and focal lengths, especially if the detail was brought in or crafted rather than preexisting at the venue. We can always exclude unnecessary footage from the final video, but we can't recreate the day.

Coverage

During the following moments, one camera at least at all times needs to be rolling, steady, in focus, and well-framed:

Ceremony First Look Grand Entrance Toasts First Dances Exit

During these events, prioritize coverage and editable frames, not risky, unique, brief shots. Coordinate with the other videographer so both shooters are capturing frames that will work together in the edit. It all has to be covered!

The Basics

Bride & Groom Preps

The Ceremony

First Look & Candids

The Reception

What should you do with the client inspiration photos?

A

Audio levels are displayed and working.

B

SD Card is formatted.

C

White balance is set to auto.

D

Date and time are set properly.

E

All of the above.

What if the lighting is too dim during reception?

A

Lower the shutter speed.

B

Lower the frame rate.

C

Shoot near existing lighting.

D

Confer with any other Double Knot shooters.

E

Use additional continuous lighting.

F

All of the above.

How should you record audio at the ceremony and toasts?

A

Lav on the DJ board or the groom, phone backup recording placed near the speaker, shotgun mic on the camera closest to speakers.

B

Internal camera audio.

C

Single lav on whoever is speaking.

D

Shotgun mics on all cameras.

Is natural light or artificial light generally preferred?

A

Natural light.

B

Artificial Light

Focus on steady shooting, coverage, continuous recording, and less on creative shots.

A

Focus on steady shooting, coverage, continuous recording, and less on creative shots.

B

Flex your creativity and move around a lot to capture a bunch of options.

At which resolution/frame rate/shutter speed should you shoot?

A

1080p + 120fps + 1/240 Shutter Speed

B

4K + 120fps + 1/240 Shutter Speed

C

4K + 24fps + 1/50 Shutter Speed

D

1080p + 24fps + 1/50 Shutter Speed

Congratulations on completing your videographer training!

After completing all trainings, please email hello@doubleknotpictures.com to schedule your final setup meeting.