Thank you for posting; I learned a lot from watching your approach. I'm sure you can find things to improve upon by re-watching your own footage. Glad you posted this.
Thank you for the very informative BTS! Question: What's your approximate shooting ratio for a deliverable like this? Meaning, when shooting for a 4 to 6 minute highlight film, how much footage do you usually end up coming home with?
No problem! It depends - if a highlight's the only deliverable, an hour or two's worth of footage will easily suffice. But with full ceremony edits, reception speeches/toasts, etc. it'll usually be around 3-4 hours.
For that first look with extreme wind I have found the rode Wireless pro/go ii to be phenomenal when you add the included windscreen. I had a windy day like this last year and used the tascam dr10L with the rode for insurance and I couldn’t believe how the tascam audio was completely unusable and all I heard was a very smooth hiss From the rode. Clutch!
So happy to find this video and thank you for making it. My question is which type and size of card, how many and how many batteries did you use on the A7rv thanks
No problem! I have a whole separate video on memory cards I'd recommend checking out: ruclips.net/video/d0X12ftmxLw/видео.html Usually 2 of the 256GBs per camera, and I usually use 2 or 3 batteries on the a7R V by the end of the night.
what do you think about rs3 mini compared to rs3 pro for a7rv and 24-70 gmII ? it is cheaper, 50% lighter, bluetooth,... and tested (2kg payload) with a7s3 + 24-70 F/2.8 Gen I.
It would technically work, not a bad option to save a little bit in size/weight and $. I prefer the regular RS3 given the additional weight capacity, and the battery being replaceable.
No problem! Depends on what software you're using to edit, for Final Cut, I have a video that talks about that more: ruclips.net/video/XanwiEOg68I/видео.html
Audio tip for averaging out the vast level between loud DJ music and soft toast speeches in the DJ direct feed: Using an audio mastering program like Audacity, apply selective compression to the WAV audio file.
No opposition, that can definitely work; I've done that in the past for a quick shot or two. Especially if the couple/guests are pickier about lighting during the reception.
Thank you for creating this behind the scenes video Andrew. As someone who’s starting out as a wedding videographer here in Australia, I learned a lot from watching your approach to each part of the wedding day. I’m curious to know why you choose to use the A7RV as your primary camera body, over the A7SIII? Is it because of the slightly more advanced autofocus and especially the tracking features of the A7RV, or some other features? I have the A7SIII and am considering the A7RV as my second camera, as outside of work, I enjoy shooting stills of landscapes and wildlife. I’ve watched a number of reviews, and the video capabilities of the A7SIII are still regarded by many as better than the A7RV, so I would have thought that for video work, the S would give better results, especially in the low light conditions during the reception and dancing. I also have the Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens, and would have thought the combination of the A7SIII with the 50mm f/1.2 would be unbeatable for this application. I’m genuinely interested to hear your thoughts on this.
Thanks Guy! As you said, Ive found the new features of the a7R V (breathing compensation, AI AF, variable shutter, having APS-C crop mode in 4K, etc.) to be an advantage for most situations even in video over the a7S III. Still can't beat the a7S III in low light or in terms of solid, uncropped high frame rate 4K, but totally comfortable using the a7R V as an A Cam for many video applications. Can't go wrong with either camera though, and I still use the a7S III as an A Cam for many things (and even the a7 IV in certain situations).
@@andrewsaraceni thank you for your thoughtful reply. That all makes a lot of sense. I found your channel when I went looking for a rig build for the A7R V, which looked really solid. After reading your reply, and now that I think about it, having the APS C crop mode in 4K would be like having another lens available at the flick of a switch, rather than having to physically switch lenses. So that makes using a prime lens a lot more attractive on the A7R V. Hmmm… lots to think about! Anyway, it sounds like the A7R V is definitely the way to go for me. Thanks again for posting this excellent video of a day in the life of a wedding film maker. Keep up the good work!
Hi. I bought a Sony a7r 5, tell me the main lens for wedding photography. 24-70 GM 2? I have 24-105, but the aperture is 4, it's not enough for dark rooms.
@@andrewsaraceni Thank you. Good luck to you. And I am a novice photographer in earning money. And so I've been photographing since 2012, for the soul.
Thank you for posting; I learned a lot from watching your approach. I'm sure you can find things to improve upon by re-watching your own footage. Glad you posted this.
Thanks, glad to hear it helped! Always more to learn and build upon, and helpful to think through things you might've handled differently, etc.
Thank you for the very informative BTS! Question: What's your approximate shooting ratio for a deliverable like this? Meaning, when shooting for a 4 to 6 minute highlight film, how much footage do you usually end up coming home with?
No problem! It depends - if a highlight's the only deliverable, an hour or two's worth of footage will easily suffice. But with full ceremony edits, reception speeches/toasts, etc. it'll usually be around 3-4 hours.
For that first look with extreme wind I have found the rode Wireless pro/go ii to be phenomenal when you add the included windscreen. I had a windy day like this last year and used the tascam dr10L with the rode for insurance and I couldn’t believe how the tascam audio was completely unusable and all I heard was a very smooth hiss From the rode. Clutch!
That's good to know - I do keep a pack of lav windscreens just in case, that's more than likely a must in any situation like that.
@@andrewsaraceni amazingly informative video, thank you, I enjoyed!
You tell everything cool, very cool. Thank you.
Thanks Alex!
@@andrewsaraceni Is it worth 24-70 GM 2.8 of the second version?
@@AlexKim-po5lx I think so, the GM II is great if you can afford it, but the GM I is still a great buy for a lot less.
So happy to find this video and thank you for making it. My question is which type and size of card, how many and how many batteries did you use on the A7rv thanks
No problem! I have a whole separate video on memory cards I'd recommend checking out: ruclips.net/video/d0X12ftmxLw/видео.html Usually 2 of the 256GBs per camera, and I usually use 2 or 3 batteries on the a7R V by the end of the night.
@@andrewsaraceni thank you so much, I have a quinceañera coming up in June and those can be just like a wedding.
Cool video, thanks! This is exactly my strategy for capturing!
No problem, Mike! Glad to hear you follow a similar strategy.
what do you think about rs3 mini compared to rs3 pro for a7rv and 24-70 gmII ? it is cheaper, 50% lighter, bluetooth,... and tested (2kg payload) with a7s3 + 24-70 F/2.8 Gen I.
It would technically work, not a bad option to save a little bit in size/weight and $. I prefer the regular RS3 given the additional weight capacity, and the battery being replaceable.
thank you for posting- one question whwn i see 100% speed and 40% speed where do i put that.
No problem! Depends on what software you're using to edit, for Final Cut, I have a video that talks about that more: ruclips.net/video/XanwiEOg68I/видео.html
Audio tip for averaging out the vast level between loud DJ music and soft toast speeches in the DJ direct feed: Using an audio mastering program like Audacity, apply selective compression to the WAV audio file.
That's a great point. I usually apply a little compression, EQ, etc. in post similarly (either in FCPX, or Audition separately).
Any opposition to using an additional camera-mounted light to add a little fill? I know you're using the hotshoe mount for the external mic.
No opposition, that can definitely work; I've done that in the past for a quick shot or two. Especially if the couple/guests are pickier about lighting during the reception.
Just came across this. Great content!
Thanks Jeremiah, glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for creating this behind the scenes video Andrew. As someone who’s starting out as a wedding videographer here in Australia, I learned a lot from watching your approach to each part of the wedding day. I’m curious to know why you choose to use the A7RV as your primary camera body, over the A7SIII? Is it because of the slightly more advanced autofocus and especially the tracking features of the A7RV, or some other features?
I have the A7SIII and am considering the A7RV as my second camera, as outside of work, I enjoy shooting stills of landscapes and wildlife. I’ve watched a number of reviews, and the video capabilities of the A7SIII are still regarded by many as better than the A7RV, so I would have thought that for video work, the S would give better results, especially in the low light conditions during the reception and dancing. I also have the Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens, and would have thought the combination of the A7SIII with the 50mm f/1.2 would be unbeatable for this application. I’m genuinely interested to hear your thoughts on this.
Thanks Guy! As you said, Ive found the new features of the a7R V (breathing compensation, AI AF, variable shutter, having APS-C crop mode in 4K, etc.) to be an advantage for most situations even in video over the a7S III.
Still can't beat the a7S III in low light or in terms of solid, uncropped high frame rate 4K, but totally comfortable using the a7R V as an A Cam for many video applications. Can't go wrong with either camera though, and I still use the a7S III as an A Cam for many things (and even the a7 IV in certain situations).
@@andrewsaraceni thank you for your thoughtful reply. That all makes a lot of sense. I found your channel when I went looking for a rig build for the A7R V, which looked really solid. After reading your reply, and now that I think about it, having the APS C crop mode in 4K would be like having another lens available at the flick of a switch, rather than having to physically switch lenses. So that makes using a prime lens a lot more attractive on the A7R V. Hmmm… lots to think about! Anyway, it sounds like the A7R V is definitely the way to go for me. Thanks again for posting this excellent video of a day in the life of a wedding film maker. Keep up the good work!
do you shoot manual or auto? I found that when the dress was against a window, the camera had trouble deciphering what was what in auto.
Typically auto for shots like that, but I will switch into manual if/when it's finicky.
Hi. I bought a Sony a7r 5, tell me the main lens for wedding photography. 24-70 GM 2? I have 24-105, but the aperture is 4, it's not enough for dark rooms.
24-70 GM II is a great choice, you'll see I use it for most of this wedding.
@@andrewsaracenithank you. I have 24-105 and 85 Sigma 1.4
@@AlexKim-po5lx Both great choices, especially for weddings!
@@andrewsaraceni Thank you. Good luck to you. And I am a novice photographer in earning money. And so I've been photographing since 2012, for the soul.
I looked at your gear list - no nd or vnd filters ??
I use the PMVND v2 ND filters, but this gig was mostly just cranking shutter: amzn.to/3rXH3kt I talk about it around 47:25.
Are they still married?
Does it matter? 😛 But yes, as far as I know they are.