Wedding VideoLand (page 2)

Prep City. GO!

Ceremony Boulevard

You arrive early. Sun through stained glass is beautiful. Roll again!
Got great shots of the stained glass windows, flowers and candles. Move 2 spaces.
You need more extension cords. The church custodian loans you some. Roll again!
Bridal party arrives early. You're ready. Roll again!
Bride's mom compliments you on your attire. Move 3 spaces!
Got an exterior shot of guests arriving and entering the building. Keep shooting!
Got an interior shot of the auditorium as people enter and take their seats.
Procession begins. Tape is rolling. Take another turn!
Shot of the bride is obscured when the guests stand. Lose a turn while you raise your tripod.
Your new wireless mic system is clear as a bell! Go again!
Great shot of newlyweds hugging in hallway. Roll again!
Nice audience shot of groom's mom and dad holding hands. Roll again!
Lose your balance and bump your tripod. Go back back 4 spaces.
Your altar side-stage left position is perfect for the bride's vows. Roll again!
Got good shots of the vows, rings and the pronouncement that the couple is now husband and wife. Proceed.
Ceremony lasted 75 minutes. You used 90-minute tapes, not 60s. Roll again!

Receptionville

Outlets are available for lights and battery chargers. Roll again.
DJ introduces wedding party. As they arrive you get the shots.
As the couple arrives, everyone stands. You anticipated that and still have a good shot. Roll on.
You shoot interviews with guests in the lobby.
The cake is cut and the "cake smear" is civilized. Your lens stays clean.
The Hokey Pokey begins...
The best man is sober and keeps his toast brief. Roll on.
Your battery is dead and you don't have a backup. Go directly to Edit Row. Lose a turn while you think about how to tell the couple you missed the flower toss and their departure.
During the bouquet toss, none of the bridesmaids are seriously injured.
The couple departs. You get a great shot of the "Just Married" sign on their car as they pull away.
HOKEY POKEY HELL. The dancing lasts till dawn. Bride's dad says you must stay.

Edit Row

All your camera tapes are properly labeled. Proceed.
You have plenty of "B-roll" for a nice opening sequence. Roll again.
Your review of all the footage confirms: good pictures and audio. Take another turn.
The bride and groom's "family photos" for the photo montage are cute. Proceed.
Your editing system has a built-in heart wipe. Proceed.
Some of the reception shots are a bit dark. Your editor can fix this. Roll again.
Too many heart wipes. Go back three spaces and re-edit the family photo montage.
Uncle Maury's "wedding joke" at the reception is actually pretty funny. Proceed.
You find a freeze-frame of the newlyweds stealing a kiss. Perfect closing shot. Roll credits!
Oops! Misspelled the groom's name in the graphic. Lose a turn while you find your scribbled notes from Prep City.
You Win! Deliver your finished video to the happy couple.It's a wrap!

Bill Davis | August 2007

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