WeddingCreate an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! .Discussing and Planning Before the EventBefore the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with thebride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremonyand whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes. Byunderstanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be able toshoot more appropriately.o Finding out the route of entrance .The highlight of a wedding reception is the entrance of the bride and groom.Find out which door they will enter from and the route they will take from theperson-in-charge of the wedding hall in advance. Set up the tripod at a placewhere you can follow the couple using zoom without having to move around.o Number of times and timing of clothes-changingFind out the timing of any changing of clothes so as to capture the scene wellwhen the bride and groom enter again.You can also make use the time while the bride and groom are changing torecord comments of well wishes from the guests.Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groomo Composing the picture with the groom in front and theguests at the back .The main characters of a wedding are of course the bride and groom. Recordtheir expressions clearly during the toast, speech, entertainment programs,and other scenes. Another recommendation is to capture the face shots ofthe guests, then pan towards the groom. Picture composition containing thecrowd of guests only lacks fun, so be sure to pay attention to the shootingangle and size.Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guestso Setting the shot from eye level to chest level .You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Pleasesay a few words for the bride and groom". This can be done at the guests'waiting room, when the bride and groom are changing, or during theentertainment programs.Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speecho Touching highlight scene .The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom’s thank youspeech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of appreciation fromthe bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not bemissed.Start by closing up on the bride’s face using zoom. As the tears start to formin the bride’s eyes, continue shooting for a little longer. Then, slowly zoomout to the wide angle to show the parents who are moved by the speech.Advanced Operation with Two CamcordersIf video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a videowith varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend whohas a camcorder at home. Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focuson taking close-up shots of the bride and groom. In this way, the othercamcorder can be moved around to record other scenes, enabling aninteresting video with changing scenes to be created through editing andcompilation. As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, evenif you are really unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures tothe video at various points is also a good way to add variety. Do give it a try!o Closing up on the bride and groom all the time .o Useful Shooting Techniques6