Bakerture Photo + Video

Position: Second Videographer

V.1 (last update 2/3/21)

OVERVIEW

1. Brand Promise

2. Company Policies

3. Gear Requirements

4. Wedding Playbook

OUR BRAND PROMISE

BAKERTURE IS ROOTED IN A DEEP CONNECTION WITH OUR COUPLES TO EMBRACE AND CAPTURE THEIR OWN PERSONAL STORY WITH IMAGES THAT ARE LUCID, YET EMOTIONALLY POWERFUL. OUR PASSIONATE TEAM THRIVES ON PAIRING GENUINE MOMENTS WITH THE CRAFT OF CREATIVE STORYTELLING TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES OF YOUR WEDDING DAY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

COMPANY POLICIES

Harassment and Discrimination Policy

WE PROHIBIT HARASSMENT OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AND WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE AND IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS OR KNOWLEDGE OF VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS POLICY, HARASSMENT IS ANY VERBAL OR PHYSICAL CONDUCT DESIGNED TO THREATEN, INTIMIDATE OR COERCE AN EMPLOYEE, CO-WORKER, OR ANY PERSON WORKING FOR OR ON BEHALF OF BAKERTURE PHOTO & VIDEO.

WE PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS OR PRIVILEGES; TO CREATE DISCRIMINATORY WORK CONDITIONS; OR TO USE DISCRIMINATORY EVALUATIVE STANDARDS IN EMPLOYMENT IF THE BASIS OF THAT DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT IS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, THE PERSON’S RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, RELIGION, DISABILITY STATUS, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR MARITAL STATUS.

VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY MEASURES UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

DRUG USE AND ALCOHOL USE ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING ANY ASSIGNMENT. VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION.

Leave Policy

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SHOOT AN ASSIGNMENT, PLEASE LET THE STUDIO KNOW IMMEDIATELY.

Dress Code

• BAKERTURE SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED. DARK PANTS AND COMFORTABLE SHOES WILL BE PROVIDED BY ASSOCIATE.

• CLOTHING WITH OFFENSIVE OR INAPPROPRIATE DESIGNS OR STAMPS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

• CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE TOO REVEALING.

The Do’s

+PLEASE BE ON TIME. IF PARKING IN THE CITY, ALLOW 30-40 MIN. CHECK FOR EVENTS IN THE AREA THAT COULD CAUSE DELAY. 

+PLEASE WEAR CLEAN, PRESSED BAKERTURE SHIRT AND COMFY DARK PANTS & SHOES.

+PLEASE HYDRATE BEFORE AND DURING THE EVENT.

+PLEASE BE KIND TO FAMILIES AND GUESTS.

+PLEASE BRING YOUR GEAR CLEANED AND PREPPED.

+PLEASE TAKE TEST SHOTS BEFORE IMPORTANT ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENTS (I.E. FIRST LOOKS, CEREMONY, FIRST DANCES).

+AND LAST… PLEASE BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN.

The Dont’s

-PLEASE DO NOT HAND OUT YOUR BUSINESS CARDS DURING THE EVENT.

-PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE IN FRONT OF GUESTS (IF YOU NEED TO CHECK, PLEASE GO OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM EVENTS). 

-PLEASE DO NOT COMPLAIN.

-PLEASE DO NOT EAT COCKTAIL HOUR FOOD OR DRINK ALCOHOL.

-PLEASE NO LONG CONVOS WITH GUESTS.

-PLEASE DO NOT POST VIDEOS BEFORE THE STUDIO HAS POSTED THEIR BLOG.

GEAR REQUIREMENTS

Video Setting Requirements

• 4K 24P 10BIT 422

• 4K 60P – FULL FRAME OR S35 10BIT 422/420

• ALL-INTRA IF SUPPORTED IN 60P *PREFERED  ALL-I REQUIRED IN 24P

• LOG PROFILE REQUIRED 

Supported Cameras

1. PANASONIC GH5, GH5S, S1, S1H & S5

2. CANON R5, R6, 1DX MK III, C70

3. SONY A7S III, AND UPCOMING CAMERA IN 10BIT

4. NO NIKON AT THIS TIME

Minimum Gear Required

1. Monopod with video fluid head

2. Variable ND Filter

3. 24-70mm f2.8 or Equivalent

4. 50mm f1.8 or lower 

5. 70-200mm f2.8 * Is a plus

6. 1 compact sound recorder (Tascam DR-10L or equivalent)

WEDDING PLAYBOOK

PRE-WEDDING

Groom Details

MUST HAVE Shots:

• ESTABLISHING SHOT (24-70MM)

• Shoes, Socks, Tie, Cufflinks

• Jacket

• Heirlooms

LENS: 50MM

STABILIZATION: MONOPOD

FPS: 24

SOUND: SHOTGUN

LIGHTING: NATURAL

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Groom Getting Ready

MUST HAVE Shots:

• best man or Dad tying grooms tie (WIDE + CLOSEUP)

• adjusting cuff links (WIDE + CLOSEUP)

• putting on jackets

• tying shoes

• drinking/toasts

LENS: 50mm

STABILIZATION: monopod, handheld

FPS: 60

SOUND: shotgun

LIGHTING: natural

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Groom Gifts, Letters

Introduction: give groom space and privacy as this can be an emotional moment.

MUST HAVE Shots:

• opening

• reading

LENS: 50mm

STABILIZATION: monopod

FPS: 24

SOUND: LAV

LIGHTING: WINDOW

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Groom Portraits

MUST HAVE Shots:

• portrait (24-70mm)

• details; boutoniere (50mm)

LENS: see above

STABILIZATION: GIMBAL

FPS: 60

SOUND: shotgun

LIGHTING: diffused natural

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Groom & Groomsmen Portraits

MUST HAVE Shots:

• walking, laughing, smiling

LENS: 50MM

STABILIZATION: monopod/handheld

FPS: 60

SOUND: shotgun

LIGHTING: diffused natural

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

First Look with bride

MUST HAVE Shots:

• bride walking up to groom

• bride tapping groom on shoulder

• reactions from the “first look”

• post first look spins, hugs, etc.

LENS: 24-70MM

STABILIZATION: monopod

FPS: 60

SOUND: shotgun

LIGHTING: diffused natural

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Ceremony Details

MUST HAVE Shots:

• Floral arrangements + arches

• religious details (if applicable)

• church and/or venue details

• Establishing shots of church or venue

LENS: 24-70MM

STABILIZATION: monopod

FPS: 60

SOUND: shotgun

LIGHTING: vary

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

CEREMONY

MUST HAVE SHOTS:

• PROCESSIONAL (24-70mm, 60fps)

  • SHOTS OF GUESTS

  • ANYONE (PEOPLE, DOGS, ETC.) WALKING DOWN AISLE

  • BRIDE WALKING DOWN AISLE

  • GROOMS EXPRESSION AS BRIDE WALKS DOWN AISLE

  • DAD GIVEAWAY

  • GROOM/DAD HANDSHAKE

  • MOMS EXPRESSIONS

• CEREMONY (70-200mm, 24fps)

  • vows – cover groom

  • KISS

• RECESSIONAL (24-70mm, 24 fps)

  • BRIDE AND GROOM EXITING (SIDE BY SIDE WALK WITH PHOTOGRAPHER)

• LENS: 24-70, 70-200 (see above)

• STABILIZATION: GIMBAL, MONOPOD

• FPS: see above

• SOUND: shotgun

• LIGHTING: natural

• PLAYBOOK:

CEREMONY

PRECESSION

KISS + CEREMONY EXIT

VOW EXCHANGE

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Reception Details

TO DO: SETUP SOUND RECORDER TO DJ, SETUP LIGHTS FOR DANCE FLOOR

MUST HAVE SHOTS:

• entrance of reception space (24-70mm)

• tables (50mm)

• centerpieces

• cake

• florals arrangements

LENS: 24-70mm, 50mm

STABILIZATION: GIMBAL

FPS: 60

SOUND: shotgun

LIGHTING: natural if possible

sample footage:

RECEPTION

MUST HAVE SHOTS:

• GRAND ENTRANCES (GIMBAL)

• B&G FIRST DANCE: CLOSEUP + WIDE (GIMBAL)

• PARENT DANCES: CLOSEUP + WIDE (GIMBAL)

• SPEECHES/TOASTS: SPEAKER (TRIPOD) **(CONFIRM SECOND COVERS COUPLE EXPRESSIONS)

• DANCING: CLOSEUP + WIDE (HAND HELD)

• LENS: 24-70MM

• STABILIZATION: monopod/gimbal

• FPS: 60

• SOUND: SHOTGUN

• LIGHTING: SET OF APUTURE

• SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

CHECKOUT

• CHECK IN WITH LEAD videographer TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO OTHER SHOTS to shoot BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE.

DELIVERY

FTP (FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL)

1. USE STUDIO MEMORY CARD IN BACKUP SLOT OF CAMERA BODY

2. ONE (1) DAY OR LESS AFTER THE WEDDING YOU WILL BACKUP YOUR CF/SD/XQD CARDS TO YOUR HARD DRIVE (PLEASE KEEP IMAGES ON HARD DRIVE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS PER CONTRACT). PLEASE ENSURE YOUR LAPTOP IS CONNECTED TO A SURGE PROTECTED OUTLET TO AVOID DAMAGING CARDS DURING TRANSFER.

SHARING ON SOCIALS

YOU MAY SHARE WORK AFTER THE STUDIO HAS POSTED THE FINAL VIDEO – PLEASE DO NOT TAG CLIENTS, GUESTS, ETC. AS NOTED IN THE AGREEMENT.