Sound Track: "I Do"
Here are answers to 10 common questions about capturing clean, clear audio at weddings.
This month, we tackle the tricky issue of wedding sound. Why is it tricky? Because the sounds heard at a wedding are a huge part of the ceremony, be they whispered vows or musical solos. And, as anyone who has shot a wedding can tell you, the recording environment at most ceremonies is rarely optimum for capturing good sound.
What follows are 10 common questions asked about good wedding video sound, with ten workable answers. Remember that there is rarely just one perfect solution to a sound dilemma. The key to recording a perfect-sounding wedding is to stay flexible, be prepared, and rely as heavily on your brain as you do on…
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