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Guest guide

You do not need to be a videographer.

Someone handed you a camera because you were going to be here anyway. Two minutes and you are ready.

The camera
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A few simple rules.

  1. 01

    Press record.

    One button. A red dot means it is running.

  2. 02

    Hold the camera normally.

    Like a phone. Two hands if you have them free.

  3. 03

    Do not constantly pan.

    Pick something. Stay on it. Move slowly if you move at all.

  4. 04

    Let moments happen in front of you.

    You are not directing. You are witnessing.

  5. 05

    Record before and after.

    A few seconds either side. That is where the good stuff hides.

  6. 06

    Big moments: keep rolling.

    Vows, speeches, first dance — do not stop until it is over.

If you only remember one thing

Point it at people's faces, not at the room. The reaction is always the shot.