The Wedding & Event Filmmaking Course – Mackenzie Marts

AUDIENCE

• Existing film and video creators that want to learn more about shooting live events (not just weddings)
• Anyone wishing to see what a career in wedding videography would be like and the processes used
• Those wanting to avoid the pitfalls of starting a new wedding videographer business
• Couples contracting services of a wedding videographer so they know what to expect
• Anyone wanting to learn the processes a 10-year veteran uses to deliver excellent wedding films to satisfied paying clients

COURSE DETAILS

This course is designed to take a videographer with no or limited experience and give them the tools and tips they need to capture and edit a wedding as a professional.

This course will cover:

• How to plan the filming of a wedding
• The two films you’ll shoot for each client
• Working with the marrying couple and vendors
• Legal issues to protect yourself and your clients
• Audio, camera and accessories you’ll need to film a wedding
• The step-by-step process to get the best footage of the wedding day.
• Methods used to be discreet and not distract the couple or their guests during the event
• How to edit and deliver a short wedding highlight film and a full-length documentary video
• Tips, tricks, and much more

HI! MY NAME IS MACKENZIE MARTS.

As a professional cinematographer for over 10 years, I have had the honor of capturing romantic moments of weddings and turning them into beautiful films that take couples back through the wonderful memories of their special day.

It is my goal to help you create these wedding films that couples you are serving can enjoy and cherish for years to come.

Additionally, you’ll learn many things you didn’t know about filming live events from this course.

If you want to learn more about me and the films I create, check out the bio below.

Here’s What You Get

EVENT & WEDDING FILMMAKING COURSE
Chapter 1. Welcome To The Wonderful World Of Weddings

1.1 Introduction to The Basic Wedding Filmmaking Course (1:28)

1.2 The most important thing to remember. (0:50)

Chapter 2. Before The Wedding

2.1 Getting to know your couple (1:48)

2.2 The Deliverables (2:37)

2.3 Things to ask your lawyer (Contracts and Agreements) (9:09)

2.4 The Wedding Timeline (5:05)

2.5 Communication with The Other Wedding Vendors (6:29)

2.6 Audio Gear (4:24)

2.7 Camera gear (4:16)

2.8 Tripods, Monopods, and Other Accessories (1:41)

2.9 What Not To Wear (1:32)

2.10 Pre-Wedding Checklist (0:48)

Chapter 3. The Wedding Day.

3.1 General filming tips for the day (5:25)

3.2 How to Put on Microphones (3:55)

3.3 What to do when you first arrive (1:15)

3.4 The Venue (1:29)

3.5 Details and Bridal Dress (3:10)

3.6 Bride Prep (4:19)

3.7 Groom Prep (1:30)

3.8 Letter Readings (2:22)

3.9 First Looks (1:45)

3.10 Ceremony Camera and Audio Setup (2:54)

3.11 Ceremony Décor (0:59)

3.12 Ceremony Processional (3:26)

3.13 Ceremony (2:19)

3.14 Kiss / Recessional (1:55)

3.15 IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CEREMONY (1:01)

3.16 Family Portraits (0:49)

3.17 Bridal Party Photos (0:50)

3.18 Romantic Photos (1:27)

3.19 Cocktail Hour (0:37)

3.20 Reception Décor (1:15)

3.21 Reception Set-Up (1:28)

3.22 Grand Entrance (1:03)

3.23 First Dance / Parent Dances (1:38)

3.24 Toasts and Speeches (0:59)

3.25 Dinner (0:43)

3.26 Cake Cutting (1:44)

3.27 Bouquet Toss / Garter Toss (1:40)

3.28 Party Dancing (1:06)

3.29 Exit (1:36)

Chapter 4. Editing

4.1 STOP! Before you do anything else! BACKUP YOUR FILES! (1:37)

4.2 Prep for your Editing Project (Works for ANY EDITING PROGRAM) (1:49)

4.3 Multi-cams (1:07)

4.4 Editing the Documentary Video (4:44)

4.5 Music Licensing (1:47)

4.6 Editing the Highlight Film (4:47)

4.7 Video Export and Online Delivery (2:27)

Chapter 5. Bonus Features

5.1 What to do when something goes wrong? (2:03)

Chapter 6. Closing

6.1 Course Member and Instructor Room Comments