Pre visualization requires us to forecast whatever potential footage we could create in the location. By doing that we are very certain of what we are going to shoot. A choreography move is therefore essential to make sure the footage is in line with the theme and concept desired by the customers . A well choreographed event sequence can eliminate unnecessary scenes which are considered redundant in non linear editing process. This is necessary as we have to integrate and fuse suitable elements in real time with minimal / optimum utilization of video Fx effects. Overdoing it would render the final product to become like secondary students' PowerPoint projects as they tend to incorporate too much surprising elements to impress pretty faces near the front row seats. Less is more should be the ideal foundation in producing pleasant to look at clips. Furthermore it will look professional and most important of all the clips should represent the way you convey the ideas in creative format without 'additional attention grabber struggle.' It has to be effortless and that's when the 'moments alert intuition' kicks in like an unstoppable Nostradamus protege. The precious moments are like lightnings, never strike twice. Could you ask the parents of the bride to shed their tears again? Even if they agree, it will be like asking Fidel Castro to do zapin or Arnold Schwarzenegger to sing dangdut.
Insist for schedule from your clients. If they can not give you print out page then make sure you are able to jot down vital point by calling or meeting them personally. Being a wedding / function cinematographer requires sniper-like concentration. The snipers have handlers or those who anticipate Coriolis effect that might change the end result using state of the art gadgetry so they can concentrate on the target and fully reap the benefit of getting the diazepam in the system. What do we have?
Nothing more than a sharp mind and steady hands.
