I shot a wedding video on Saturday. On the way to the church, I realised that my suit pockets still contained a few items from an earlier magic booking - cards, a TT and suchlike. And I was wearing my SYKYS watch simply out of habit.
So it gets to the reception, and one thing I always try to do for these videos is to ask the guests to record a simple dedication to the newlywed couple on camera. Even if it's something as simple as ppy wedding, merry Cristmas and wish you were here'. Problem is that in most cases, guests clam up, start looking really uncomfortable and plead with me not to point my lens in their direction.
But on Saturday, I took a different tack: If the whole table records a dedication for the bride and groom, I'll show you all some magic.
And it worked like a charm!
Not only did I get the wellwishing messages I had asked for, but everyone became infinitely more comfortable around the camera. They were talking to me like one of their friends, and the overall gig was one of the most fun video jobs I've done in quite a while.
Hurrah!
