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.
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Ceremony lasted 75 minutes. You used 90-minute tapes, not 60s. Roll again!
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