Love Story Media

Videographer's Application

Videography Requirements

Acceptable Formats

  • .mp4
  • .mov
  • .braw
  • H.264
  • H.265

Color Space

  • LOG is acceptable if necessary, but CINE or natural picture profile is preferred.

Additional Notes

  • Raw files only – please avoid applying special filters or edits.
  • If you plan to use a format not listed above, connect with the manager for approval before shooting.

Must Have

  • Experience: Must have experience shooting at least two weddings.
  • Manual Settings: Never use AUTO mode. All camera settings must be manually adjusted and set before filming starts.

Video Quality

  • Record all footage at 60 fps in either 1080p or 4K resolution.
  • Vows/Speeches can be recorded at 24 fps if more light is required.
  • Footage should be recorded in 8-bit 4:2:0, which is sufficient for our needs.
  • Maintain a bitrate within the range of 50-200 Mbps to keep file sizes manageable.

Audio

  • Vows and speeches must be recorded with a lavalier mic or other high-quality external audio equipment. Inner camera audio is not acceptable.
  • Consider using a field recorder for additional audio recording.
  • If audio coverage is booked, the first look, ceremony, and toasts must be recorded in full with proper audio quality.

Lighting

  • Use external lighting in low-light situations (e.g., indoor reception shots).
  • We recommend an angled key light and a hair light behind the subject for optimal results.

Stabilization

  • Use a gimbal or other stabilization equipment for filming. Handheld footage and monopod shots are not acceptable.

Exposure

  • Ensure images are neither overexposed nor underexposed. The histogram values should be as centered as possible.

Composition

  • Maintain a straight horizon in your shots.
  • Focus on capturing emotions and candid moments.

Camera Maintenance

  • Ensure the camera sensor is clean.

White Balance

  • Use custom white balance instead of AUTO for both photo and video to ensure color accuracy.

Videography Equipment Requirements

Main Camera

  • A DSLR or mirrorless camera capable of shooting at least 8-bit, 1920×1080 resolution at 60fps.
  • Recommended models: Sony A7S III, Sony FX3, Canon R5, or equivalents.

Backup Camera

  • A reliable backup camera capable of recording 1080p at 24fps with a similar color profile to the primary camera.
  • Example models: Sony A7M3, Sony A7M4, or equivalents.

Lighting

  • LED video light or flapjack light for consistent lighting.
  • Recommended setup: An angled key light and a hair light behind the subject for optimal results in low-light scenarios.

Lenses

  • A range of lenses to cover various shooting needs: wide-angle lens
  • Semi-wide-angle lens
  • Telephoto lens (e.g., 24-70mm, 70-200mm)
  • Macro lens (e.g., 90mm)

Stabilizer

  • A reliable stabilization system (e.g., gimbal, high-end stabilizer).
  • Proper knowledge of how to balance the stabilizer is required.
  • Note: Monopod shooting is not acceptable.

Audio Equipment

  • Lavalier mic (e.g., Rode Wireless Mic, Zoom, Tascam).
  • Digital voice recorder for high-quality sound capture.
  • Accessories: headphone male to RCA male cable
  • RCA female to 1/4-inch male adapter
  • RCA male to XLR male cable
  • Windshield for lavalier mics to handle unpredictable weather.

Memory

  • Cameras that support recording to dual cards simultaneously are preferred for redundancy.

Accessories

  • Extra batteries
  • Tripod
  • Additional LED lights or external bulbs for low-light conditions
  • Ample storage media (SD cards, SSDs, etc.)
  • Laptop for on-site backups and file management

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