Wedding And Event Video Service
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Standalone Video
All parts of the day can be video'd in full from e.g. wedding getting ready through to the first dance and beyond. Usually two or more video cameras are used. The Service includes a full-length version covering as much as possible throughout your day plus a short highlights version if requested
Combined Photo-Video
A popular and long-established service. All parts of the day can be photographed in full typically using two stills cameras. In addition e.g. the wedding ceremony speeches and first dance can be simultaneously video'd in full typically using two or more video cameras each positioned to capture a different viewpoint whilst not being distracting n.b. the ceremony speeches and first dance are quite static predictable parts of the day and therefore it is very straight-forward for experienced operators to shoot both stills and video simultaneously with little or no compromise. The video footage is then edited to switch between each camera as the event unfolds.
Photo-Video Option Has Several Video And Slideshow Chapters
e.g. Wedding Chapter One = Getting Ready (photo slideshow); Chapter Two = Ceremony (full multi-cam video); Chapter Three = Cocktail Hour + Photo Session (photo slideshow); Chapter Four = Speeches (full multi-cam video); Chapter Five = Early Evening (photo slideshow); Chapter Six = First Dance etc (full multi-cam video).
Both Standalone And Photo-Video Options In 4K And High Definition
Includes a separate USB drive in a personalised box. MP4 files sized at 3840x2160p (“4K”Ultra High Definition) and 1920x1080p (High Definition)
USB mp4 files are optimised for playback on compatible televisions or via numerous devices e.g. Playstation 4. And watch your video file via personal computers tablets and smartphones
The Combined Photo-Video Service
Includes all the professionally edited high resolution photo files on a separate USB drive
View And Download
Video and photo files via private online links.
Peter Usually Works Alone
This ensures that shooting neither video nor stills are intrusive and do not impact on the enjoyment of your guests.
Good Audio Is Important
The groom may wear a small "lavalier" lapel microphone - similar to those you see TV newsreaders wearing - which transmits to a receiver in a separate audio recorder. This picks up audio from the groom the bride and (when close by) the celebrant. Peter may also ask the celebrant to wear a lavalier microphone. Peter also uses miniature audio recorders hidden in nearby flowers etc as these can perform better than in-camera audio. These audio options were not possible in some video samples on this page.
In addition to weddings Peter also shoots lots of video and photo Christenings and Baptisms, Parties, Anniversaries, Graduations, Summer Balls, videos for Funerals and Requiems Etc
Please contact to discuss your ideas and plans
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Standalone Wedding And Event Video Samples
All parts of the day can be video'd in full. Photography may not be included. See photo slideshow samples further down this page
A short version of a video of a wedding held at The Post Barn near Newbury Berkshire. It runs from just before the ceremony until shortly after the speeches
A short version of a video of an all-day gay wedding. The ceremony was in Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire and the reception at a nearby farm. The bride and bride are both Italian hence the strong Italian music connection!
A short version of a video of a wedding held at The Old Mill Aldermaston in between Reading and Newbury Berkshire. It runs from the arrival of the guests before the ceremony until the end of the speeches. Also browse this photo gallery
A short version of a video of a wedding held at The Oxford Oratory (also called St Aloysius Church) in the centre of Oxford. The reception was held at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock Oxfordshire. It runs from the arrival of the guests before the ceremony until well into the dancing in the evening. Also browse this photo gallery
A very short highlights wedding ceremony video at Newbury Registry Office. The clients required just one simple video camera setup as the editing needed to be finished the same day ready for running the next day at the bride and grooms reception in Italy. Also browse this photo gallery
A short version of a video of a wedding held at the Woodlands Park Hotel Cobham Surrey. Coverage runs from just before the ceremony until well into the evenings dancing
A short version of a video of a wedding ceremony at The Guildhall Windsor Berkshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this first dance video at The Crazy Bear Hotel Stadhampton Oxfordshire. Also browse this photo gallery
A short version of a video featuring highlights from a wedding ceremony at the popular nearby St Peters Church Burnham. Also browse this photo gallery
A short version of a video of a funeral service held at St Peters Church Earley a few minutes east of Reading in Berkshire. Also browse the Funerals Page
A short version of a video of a funeral service held at All Saints Church a short walk west from the centre of Reading Berkshire. Also browse the Funerals Page
A short version of a video of a christening ceremony at the Holy Trinity Church Bracknell. Also browse this photo gallery
Some Comments From Peter’s Video Clients
“Thank-you so much for this (video) - its absolutely wonderful! We all really love it! such a perfect record and memory of our special day. Basically, we really love the film you have made and think its completely spot on”
Christina & Giuseppe B (St Etheldredas Church Holborn London)
"As well as taking hundreds of beautiful photographs, Peter captured the most special moments of our day on video (ceremony and speeches). He did this in such a way that we were unaware of his presence and the results are entirely natural and captured the magical atmosphere in a way that photographs do not always. The video also includes many stills so that it catalogues the whole day. We have watched the video over and over again and we are sure our children and grandchildren will love doing the same. Thank you for everything Peter, 10/10!"
Katy & Christophe D (Glenmore House Surbiton)
"Thank you for our brilliant video! We watched it on Saturday and it brought back some lovely memories and a reminder of what a perfect day we had, there were tears and laughter all round. I have since lost my grandmother so it's lovely you have captured one of the happiest days of her life that we can cherish forever. We can't thank you enough"
Paul & Sadie W (Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire)
"Many thanks for our video, it is great and we love it! Very emotional watching it back. All the best in the future and we will always recommend you to anyone!!"
Kelly & Daniel H (Warbrook House Eversley Hook Hampshire)
"If you are looking for someone to capture your special occasion Peter is your man! We only wish we had asked Peter to photograph our wedding as well as video it. Our day was magical and flew by. We are so excited that Peter created something so special that enables us to relive our wedding day whenever we want at the touch of a button"
Tammy & Laura C (South Hill Park Bracknell)
"We just wanted to thank you for all you did with the photography and videography for our wedding day. The album and video are absolutely stunning and will always be a wonderful reminder of our special day. We will not hesitate to recommend you to family and friends. Thank you once again for all your help"
Parm & Mark E (Rivervale Barn Yateley Hampshire)
"Thank you SO SO much for the stunning photos and wonderful video you've created of our engagement party. We are absolutely thrilled with everything. You did so well to capture the video displays from all angles to include our guests reactions, and the photos capture so many fantastic moments. The photos you took of our Mothers are particularly special. We didn't even see you taking these individual shots - you were so discreet! Please do feel free to pass our details on to any prospective customers looking for a reference. Thank you again, we're so grateful for all your hard work"
Chantelle & John S (Coworth Park Ascot Berkshire)
"Very pleased with the photos, superb quality, they're all great, they captured our wedding perfectly and make a beautiful set of memories ..... and we didn't even notice you were there! We've watched the video and gobsmacked isn't even close. It is quite simply beautiful and has captured the extraordinary emotions ..... Becky is still in tears! Thankyou once more Peter from the bottom of our hearts"
Matt & Becky C (Basingstoke Registry Office + Holiday Inn)
"Thank you very very much for your prompt service we are super happy about it. We are glad we chose you as our videographer for the special day. You have been brilliant"
Alessia & Annabella P (Beaconsfield Town Hall Buckinghamshire)
Photo Slideshow Samples
n.b. these sample slideshows include photos of wedding ceremonies speeches and the evening dancing etc. Combined Photo-Video can include slideshow photo chapters in addition to the video chapters
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at The Cantley House Hotel Wokingham Berkshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at The Wokefield Estate Hotel Mortimer near Reading Berkshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at The Mill House Hotel Swallowfield near Reading Berkshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at St Lawrence Church and Hunton Park Abbots Langley Hertfordshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at Reading Registry Office in the Town Hall in central Reading Berkshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at The Manor Weston On The Green Oxfordshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at The Elephant Hotel Pangbourne near Reading Berkshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at Basingstoke Registry Office near the town centre Basingstoke Hampshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at Newbury Registry Office Shaw near Newbury Berkshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at The Oakley Hall Hotel Oakley near Basingstoke Hampshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at St Albans Registry Office near St Albans town centre Hertfordshire. Also browse this photo gallery
View this all-day wedding photo slideshow at The Elvetham Hotel Hartley Wintney near Hook and Basingstoke Hampshire. Also browse this photo gallery
Equipment
Some details - usually for the grooms - who are much more interested in the gear than the videos!
First Photo Above
Left: a Canon dSLR in video mode attached to a window ledge with a Manfrotto Magic Arm and Super Clamp. This enables the camera to minimise its view by avoiding larger tripods
Centre: camera on a Zhiyun Crane 2 electronic gimbal. This enables Peter to pick up and walk around with a minimum of camera shake (Google "gimbal" for lots of details)
Right: Peter often uses a monopod with its feet for ease of use and minimal intrusion in confined spaces - unlike larger tripods. The microphone on top is a Rode Videomic Pro, providing far higher quality than in-camera microphones. The furry cover in the centre photo is called a "dead cat" and minimises wind noise
Second Photo Above
Separate audio equipment can make a significant improvement to the audio quality
Left: a tiny "lavalier" microphone is placed close to the bride and groom and the celebrant, and wired to a small audio recorder hidden under the table
Centre: A standalone audio recorder is clamped under a nearby flower display
Right: An audio recorder is completely hidden among the flower arrangement
Third Photo Above
Church ceremonies can be particularly tricky when recording audio
Left: A small audio recorder is clamped onto the lectern to record the readers and the priests homily
Centre: Theoretically its possible to record audio direct from a church audio board. In practice often its inaccessible or locked away, or its a rats nest of cables which the staff do not understand
Right: As a backup Peter often records audio from a position close to one of the church speakers
Fourth Photo Above
Left: A groom has a "lavalier" microphone clipped to his tie or lapel
Centre: The microphone cable runs to a wireless transmitter clipped to the side of the grooms belt or dropped into a pocket
Right: This microphone is disguised by the groom's button hole flowers. Usually if lavalier microphones are worn at all this is only during the ceremony as they are seldom needed for other parts of the day e.g. small standalone audio recorders are usually utilised during the speeches
Fifth Photo Above:
Left: Tiny "Gopro" cameras, often used in extreme sports, can record great video while not being seen at all
Centre: Two Gopros have been set up to record from different viewpoints
Right: (photo being updated) Small video cameras such as Gopros can be attached to windows using sucker clamps, enabling different viewpoints that may not otherwise be possible
Please note that Gopros can struggle to achieve good technical quality in very low ambient light
Sixth Photo Above
Left: Another Canon dSLR camera in video mode attached in an unintrusive position for a wedding ceremony
Centre: Church weddings tend to be larger venues than those of civil weddings. A video camera with a long lens positioned on a tall stand at the back or on a rear balcony can provide a lovely alternative viewpoint
Right: Audio transmitters are picked up by wireless audio receivers - unsurprisingly! This has two receivers - one from the groom and one from the priest - attached to a standalone audio recorder which can take up to three separate transmitters / receivers
Seventh Photo Above
Typical range of equipment which may be used at various parts of the day
Wind rumble reducer - commonly called the "dead cat" helps to prevent nasty low frequency noise in outdoor wind conditions
Rode Videomic Pro greatly improves in-camera audio quality
Canon dSLR video camera. Illustrated is the Canon 6D Mark II. Peter also uses Canon 5D Mark IVs and others. dSLR's have largely taken over from camcorders for wedding work as they offer superior quality in low ambient light among many advantages
Articulating screens are much easier to use than fixed position screens. All the screens are now touch screens and all the cameras can be wireless controlled via smartphones and tablets
Canon 24-105 f4L IS lens. A great general purpose lens which includes image stabilisation. Lenses can be switched to wider e.g. 20-35 f2.8L and longer e.g. 70-200 f2.8L IS. Zooms lenses tend to be more practical than prime lenses for fast moving unpredictable wedding video work
Manfrotto quick release plate enables Peter to instantly remove the camera from the gimbal
Zhiyun Crane 2 electronic gimbal enables the reduction and even the elimination of camera shake during moving around. Canon cameras can be controlled from the actual gimbal. Peter prefers the form factor of the Crane 2 rather than the later Crane 3
Standalone audio recorder (with wind rumble reducer for illustration). Sometimes it is preferred to use these rather than videomics attached to video cameras
Zhiyun dual grip. An optional extra for the Zhiyun Crane 2 makes the handling of the equipment much easier, and can also have other devices attached to the grip
Gopro Hero video camera. This version of the Gopro can eliminate the fisheye effect common with earlier versions. It can provide a second alternative viewpoint to the main video camera. It can be attached to the gimbal or to the main camera's shoe mount (remove the videomic)
Friction arm. The Gopro is attached to the dual grip of the Zhiyun gimbal
Manfrotto quick release plate. Similar to the plate higher up in the photo, it enables the entire gimbal assembly and cameras to be removed instantly from the tripod / monopod in order to walk around shooting
Manfrotto video tripod head. The main means of attaching a video camera to a tripod - obviously! Peter also uses a smaller head on monopods and on lightstands
Manfrotto base leveller enables the equipment to be perfectly level - which would otherwise be tricky on uneven floors and outside
Carry strap. You sure do need these when moving equipment from your parking area to your venue
Ball head for accessories. Self-explanatory really. Devices such as audio recorders and Gopros can be attached and removed quickly
Manfrotto tripod. Peter utilises various tripods, monopods, light stands, arms, and clamps to best position the cameras with minimal intrusion