A DOZEN WAYS TO GET ARTSY WITH IT

A lot of filmmakers dismiss shooting weddings as a boring and predictable endeavor that’s beneath their skill set. I say, if the video is boring, it’s because it was shot and conceived that way. Instead, constantly focus on how you can show things in a way that is fresh, visually interesting, and gives your skills a workout. If you’re such a creative artist, you should be able to paint any scene and make it look hot. Show and prove it. Grab your brush (camera) and get to work creating art in the medium of wedding videos.

Editing some sequences in black and white is a classy touch that can also help mask problems such as low light or poor color.

This low angle offers a different and dramatic viewpoint. The ...

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