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It’s really important for us, as wedding filmmakers, to keep pushing forward. In our businesses, and specifically with our skills as filmmakers. Because everyone else around us is constantly learning and growing, and if we’re not, then we might as well be moving backwards.

But it all starts with filmmaking. Because without the right raw materials - aka your footage, you really can’t make something out of nothing in the editing room. I truly believe that no matter what level you’re at, there is room for improvement. I don’t think thereis a destination, we are just all on a journey towards becoming better, at all times. 

There are 3 areas to improve in as a filmmaker that will really help the overall quality of our films. 

1. Technical skills: lighting, composition, movement, and how to use a camera properly
2. Anticipation: knowing where to be and when on the wedding day. And knowing where to look for specific emotions and actions that will really add to your films.
3. Interactions: knowing how to interact with a couple on their wedding day in a way that helps them feel comfortable, so that they come across as being comfortable on camera.

Mentioned in this episode:
YouTube Videos:
- Cinematic Lighting Techniques by Parker Walbeck
- 5 Ways to Instantly Make Better Videos by Peter McKinnon
- Visual Storytelling 101 by Film Riot
- Cinematic Gimbal Movements by Parker Walbeck
- Shutter Speed for Video Explained by Matt WhoisMatt Johnson
- Establishing Shots Tutorial by Matt WhoisMatt Johnson

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