Plan 1: Initial Consultation and Contract Signing
Schedule an initial consultation with the client to discuss their wedding video needs and preferences.
During the consultation, showcase your portfolio and explain your videography process and packages.
Once the client agrees to hire you, finalize the contract and collect a deposit.
Plan 2: Pre-wedding Preparation
Communicate with the client to plan the filming schedule, location, and shot list.
Conduct a site visit and/or a rehearsal session to familiarize yourself with the venue and its lighting and audio conditions.
Prepare your equipment, including backup cameras, memory cards, batteries, and microphones.
Plan 3: Wedding Day Filming
Arrive early at the venue to set up your equipment and coordinate with the wedding coordinator and other vendors.
Capture the essential moments of the wedding ceremony, reception, speeches, and dances, while also capturing candid footage of guests and decor.
Stay alert and adaptable to any unforeseen changes or challenges that may arise during the day.
Plan 4: Post-production Editing
Organize and transfer the raw footage onto your computer and back up the files to multiple drives or the cloud.
Review the footage and select the best shots for editing.
Edit the footage using professional video editing software, adding music, titles, color correction, and other effects.
Send the client a draft of the edited film for feedback and revisions.
Plan 5: Final Delivery and Follow-up
Make the necessary revisions based on the client's feedback and deliver the final film in the format agreed upon in the contract.
Provide the client with additional options, such as a highlight reel, social media teasers, or physical copies of the film.
Follow up with the client after delivery to ensure their satisfaction and ask for a testimonial or a referral.
Archive the project files and footage for future reference or re-editing.