Update on the day: I had my first mishap of the year. I went to set up my drone last and realized my cable to connect the controller to my phone was missing so I figured no big deal I’ll buy one before I get there. Bought the wrong cord 🤦♂️ and no store around has it, so no drone shots today. My heart hurts 😂
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in 👳🏿♀️ the_academy_lounge
March 07
It’s late and I hope someone sees this lol. I’m going to film my first wedding of the year and the first one I’ve ever filmed in this documentary style tomorrow. I’m so nervous 😂 I’m going in with my camera, gimbal, drone, and a DIY light diffuser and reflector, and 2 deity pr2s. That being said what’s some last minute tips or advice to go into tomorrow with to feel more comfortable?
March 07
• Edited (Mar 07, 2025)
I’ve just picked up the zoom F3 to run as a float for my shotgun mic on my rig problem is I can’t work out where to put it so that the rig remains balanced. If I put it between the screen and the V mount it throws the weight off if I put it on the top handle it becomes top-heavy and I also then can’t use the easy rig. Has anyone come up with a clever idea or if you wanna share pictures of your rigs for some rig-spiration I’d be grateful!
in 👳🏿♀️ the_academy_lounge
March 04
Anybody use Vidflow for both video and photos? I've been having a lot of issues with photo-related uploads/downloads.
in 👳🏿♀️ the_academy_lounge
March 03
• Edited (Mar 03, 2025)
Hey everyone, besides lav mics. What would you think is the best way to mic this setup would be?
Edit - it’s the request from the people to not use lav mics.
in 👳🏿♀️ the_academy_lounge
February 23
Yesterday was my first time filming a wedding solo and, while I think it went well, there’s definitely a lot I feel like I could improve on. Do y’all have any general tips for solo, documentary-styled wedding filming?
in 👳🏿♀️ the_academy_lounge
February 21
• Edited (Feb 21, 2025)
Hey Guys! I'm Mike From FRANCE here's my first post! What do y'all think about my color grading from my wedding documentary film ( I'm really trying to bring something really cinematographic 🙂
in 👳🏿♀️ the_academy_lounge
February 16
• Edited (Feb 16, 2025)
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Some Florida BTS. So glad I got to work with Nicholas Vo from the academy this past week. I learned so much while shooting with him. 🙌
in 👳🏿♀️ the_academy_lounge
February 20
Got an inquiry from a bride; I told her I’m available for her wedding date, and I offered her a couple of specific times/dates to set up a call but she responded with this. For context, she knows my starting prices. Seems like she is just price shopping. Where do I go from here?
in 👳🏿♀️ the_academy_lounge
February 16
Hello all! Just joined, and of course so freaking happy to be here!
Justin Porter long time stalker..... I mean fan....
I have been in the weddings industry for a little over 3 years now, based out of Northwest, Iowa. It's been going fine, but it's 2025. It's time to make some changes, start learning how to really run the industry instead of letting it run me. I'm trying to buy my first home, support my family of 4, and I think this is a great place to find the answers I need to make it all come together.
I would love the opportunity to work alongside some of you either in the field or as an editor. I'm just ready to stop wasting time and put in the work. 💪 And yeah.... that means hitting the gym these next few months to get my arms as big. Jeeze!