Wedding VideoLand (page 2)

Prep City. GO!

Talk to the couple.
Get baby photos for the opening montage.
Go over guest list.
Scout the location.
Talk to the minister.
Permission granted for altar-side camera location. Take a free turn!
Prep your gear. Lose 1 turn now, but gain 3 free turns later!
No equipment checklist? Return to square 1!
You buy two new batteries. Get out of "The Hokey Pokey" free!
You attend the rehearsal. Roll again.
Check on-camera light. Replace bad bulb in advance. Free turn!
You forgot extra batteries! Go back to Start!

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!

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