AWARDS MPB FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR
WEDDING CAPTURING THE ROMANCE OF GREAT CELEBRATIONS
and their families, you see a powerful, emotional connection continuing from morning to night. It’s the base of this film,” said Drew. “In our work, we search for distinctive and delicate moments that showcase the couple’s personalities.” Shooting weddings is very popular and continues to grow. This category aims to honour the best and most creative – no matter what religion or type of ceremony.
Drew and Tracy Johnstone of Jst Married Weddings Films submitted a stylish, romantic and evocative film shot on the hottest day of the year. The couple’s personalities became the focus of their wedding story. The attention in the details of the day, such as location, the bride’s dress and even the custom stationery, helped deliver an authentic touch. “Filming the couple
Successful wedding films might be shot under massive pressure, in unpredictable weather and tricky locations, but the best show the emotions of the day and capture special moments that the happy couple can treasure for the rest of their lives. The modern wedding film is a cinematic masterpiece with bags of room for creativity – and that’s what last year’s winning entry exemplified.
photographed and graded on its website, so you can buy or sell in confidence. You’ll save money while helping the planet; MPB is the best option for all types of filmmaker.
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for your money when buying kit. One way to save cash is through buying used cameras and lenses – as long as they’ve been fully tested and are guaranteed. You simply can’t run the risk of taking just one camera or lens that was bought off an auction sight. Professional wedding filmmakers need at least one backup camera, ideally on hand with a different lens, to capture the event as it happens. Many have a second shooter to ensure that nothing is missed, or even a social media shooter creating content on the go. That’s a lot of outlay on equipment, so it makes sense to buy used, yet fully tested equipment from a specialist. MPB has massive stocks and you can even part-exchange your old kit or sell it for cash.
One of the most common paths to professional cinematography is shooting weddings, which can open up a world of creativity while paying well. But running a wedding filming business calls for dedication to much more than just shooting the day and making the edit. Marketing, insurance and cash flow can make or break these enterprises, as most weddings happen during the summer months. This is why it makes sense to spend as wisely as possible and get the most
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