{"id":79453,"date":"2016-08-17T12:41:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T17:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=79453"},"modified":"2018-06-21T17:01:34","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T22:01:34","slug":"best-free-wedding-video-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-free-wedding-video-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Free Wedding Video Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

These are the best places to help you craft stunning cinematic wedding videos. These helpful guides and free assets are a must for anyone shooting wedding video.<\/h2>\n

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When it comes to making\u00a0wedding videos,<\/strong> there are a ton of resources out there,\u00a0some far more helpful than others<\/strong>. \u00a0In an effort to better help those looking to shoot and edit wedding videos,<\/strong> here are some of the best and most helpful articles \u2014 and some exceptional\u00a0free wedding video assets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Running a Wedding Video Business<\/h3>\n

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Before you even book a wedding, there are a few things you’ll want to have in place business-wise. Yes, marketing efforts should be a consideration<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 but if you’re still very early in your wedding video<\/strong> career, you may not have a lot to show off.<\/p>\n

The first thing you should do is get your paperwork in order. You will want to have some type of brochure or packet that lists the services your offer, as well as the always necessary wedding video contract.<\/strong>\u00a0If you don’t have any paperwork, you can download a\u00a0free wedding contract template<\/a> and\u00a0free wedding packet template<\/a> over on our Ultimate Guide to Producing\u00a0Wedding Video<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Once you have your paperwork in order, it’s time to meet with the couple. A face-to-face meeting is always the best approach, giving you the ability to really get to know one\u00a0another. You’ll want to discuss the wedding day, and get as many details that are already set in place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here’s a list of questions to ask couples before the wedding day<\/a>. If you and the couple agree to move forward, be sure to start the paperwork at the meeting<\/strong>. This could be as simple as giving them the contract to take home or accepting a retainer fee.<\/p>\n

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Shooting Wedding Videos<\/h3>\n

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Once the big day arrives, you’ve got to be prepared. Wedding shoots<\/strong> require a ton of gear, so be prepared to haul around a few bags. If you need some help deciding on the right gear, here are several helpful resources.<\/p>\n

Stillmotion<\/a> teamed up with Vimeo<\/a>\u00a0to create an excellent\u00a0How to Shoot a Wedding Video<\/a> <\/em>page where you can\u00a0learn all about gear and capturing the right shots<\/strong>. Take a look at the lenses Stillmotion recommends, and see how they use various lenses to capture different parts of the day.<\/p>\n