Bakerture Photo + Video

Position: Lead Videographer

V.1 (last update 2/28/21)

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. (2) camera bodies with (2) memory card slots

2. Monopod with video fluid head.

3. Variable ND Filter

4. 24-70mm f2.8 or Equivalent

5. 50mm f1.8 or lower 

6. 70-200mm f2.8 * Is a plus

7. 3 Axis Gimbal

8. LED Fresnel Light (Apurture LS 60x or equivalent)

9. 2 compact sound recorder (Tascam DR-10L or equivalent)

10. XLR to 3.5mm Cable

11. XLR Switchable Attenuator (or xlr recorder)

12. RCA to 3.5mm Cable 

13. Portable Sound Recorder with XLR

14. XLR Cable 

15. Quadcopter (AKA Drone)

WEDDING PLAYBOOK

Pre-Wedding

• On the Wednesday before the wedding the studio will host a brief creative team meeting to review the following; day of team members, accountabilities, wedding day logistics, shooting locations and walk-thru notes.

• Ask questions at creative team meeting, as opposed to the day of the wedding.

• Charge batteries for cameras and lights.

• Clean and inspect lenses and cameras.

• Format memory cards prior to event.

• Double check your gear to ensure you have everything.

• Pack bags.

• Ensure vehicle has gas and cell phone is charged.

Wedding Day

Bridal Details

Introduction: 

• Lead Photographer will style bridal details. Work in and out with Photographer to get your shots.

Must Have Shots: 

• ESTABLISHING SHOTS OF LOCATION (24-70mm, gimbal)

• Invitation suite – styleD with florals, rings, etc.

• Dress

• Shoes + Bouquet

• Jewelry and/or Heirlooms

Lens: 50mm

Stabilization: mono

FPS: 24

Sound: shotgun/camera

Lighting: natural

Sample Footage: 

Bride Getting Ready

Introduction: 

• follow the Lead Photographer direction

Must Have Shots: 

• MAKEUP APPLICATION (50mm, monopod, 60fps)

• Toasts IN ROBES (24-70mm, handheld, 60fps)

• BRIDESMAIDS GETTING READY

• Mom/MOH zipper the dress

• BRIDE PORTRAIT BY WINDOW

Lens: 24-70

Stabilization: gimbal

FPS: 60

Sound: shotgun/camera

Lighting: natural

Sample Footage: SEE ABOVE

Bride Gifts and/or Letters

Introduction: 

• This may be an emotional moment so be sure to give the Bride space and privacy with a long lens. Do not approach or chat until she has finished reading/opening and is ready.

Must Have Shots: 

• Opening

• Reading/Viewing

• Reactions IN REAL TIME

Lens: 50mm

Stabilization: MONO

FPS: 24

Sound: LAV

Lighting: natural

Sample Footage: 

First Look with Dad

Introduction: 

• BE SURE TO HAVE ROOM CLEARED OF CLUTTER AND ALL BRIDESMAIDS.

Must Have Shots: 

• Anticipation

• Initial Reaction

• Hugs/Kisses

• Spin

Lens: 24-70

Stabilization: GIMBAL

FPS: 60

Sound: LAV* + SHOTGUN

Lighting: natural

Sample Footage: 

Bride & Bridesmaids Portraits

• Introduction: follow LEad photographers lead and assist as needed.

• Must Have Shots:

  • Bouquets Only: align bouquets closely together

  • Walking SIDE BY SIDE towards camera – have them smile and laugh at one another AS WALKING

Lens: 24-70

Stabilization: GIMBAL

FPS: 60

Sound: SHOTGUN

Lighting: DIFFUSED OUTDOOR

Sample Footage: 

Bridal Portraits

• Introduction: follow LEad photographers lead and assist as needed.

• Must Have Shots:

  • looking at bouquet

  • looking Over the shoulder

  • Action shot – spin & twirl dress

  • Bouquet

  Lens: 24-70

  Stabilization: gimbal

  FPS: 60

  Sound: shotgun

  Lighting: diffused outdoor

  Sample Footage: 

First Look with Groom

• IntroDUCTION: Notify SECOND VIDEOGRAPHER WHERE TO STAND.

• Must Have Shots:

  • Bride walking up to groom – switching focus between groom and bride

  • Bride tapping groom on shoulder

  • Reactions from the “first look”

  • Spins, hugs, kisses, etc.

  Lens: 24-70

  Stabilization: gimbal

  FPS: 60

  Sound: lav on groom, shotgun

  Lighting: diffused outdoor

  Sample Footage: 

Wedding Party

• INTRODUCTION: DON’T OVERSHOOT HERE

• Must Have Shots:

  • CANDIDS

  • WEDDING PARTY CHEERING

  Lens: 24-70

  STABILIZATION: GIMBAL

  FPS: 60

  SOUND: SHOTGUN

  LIGHTING: DIFFUSED OUTDOOR

  SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Ceremony

• Introduction: Converse with the LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER AND Second videographer to ensure you’re both on the same page.

• Must Have Shots:

  • Processional (24-70mm, gimbal, 60fps, shotgun mic)

    • 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:

    • OFFICIANT SPEECH (ensure second covering groom) (70-200mm, monopod, 24fps, shotgun)

    • VOWS – COVER BRIDE (ENSURE SECOND COVERING GROOM)(70-200mm, monopod, 24fps, shotgun)

    • kiss (70-200mm, gimbal, 60fps, shotgun)

  • Recessional:

    • Bride and groom exiting – back pedal SIDE BY SIDE WALK WITH PHOTOGRAPHER (24-70mm, gimbal, 60fps, shotgun)

• playbook:

PRECESSION

CEREMONY

VOW EXCHANGE

KISS + ceremony exit

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Bride & Groom

• Introduction:

• MUST HAVE SHOTS:

  • couple posing (closeup & wide, push in & out)

  • couple walking, holding hands

  • Couple hugging/cuddling

  • Groom twirling bride

  • Solo Portraits

LENS: 24-70

STABILIZATION: GIMBAL

FPS: ?

SHOT TYPE: ?

SOUND: SHOTGUN

POSITION: 

LIGHTING: DIFFUSED OUTDOOR

SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Reception

• Introduction: CONFIRM SECOND VIDEOGRAPHER SHOT ALL DETAILS. DOUBLE CHECK/TEST AUDIO RECORDER SETUP WITH DJ. DOUBLE CHECK LIGHT SETUP.

• Must Have Shots:

  • details – ESTABLISHING SHOTS OF RECEPTION SPACE, Cake, Tables, DECOR, Flowers, etc. (24-70, 50mm, monopod/gimbal, 60fps, shotgun)

  • Grand Entrances (24-70mm, gimbal, 60fps, shotgun)

  • B&G first dance: CLOSEUP + WIDE (24-70mm, gimbal, 60fps, shotgun)

  • Parent dances: CLOSEUP + WIDE (24-70mm, gimbal, 60fps, shotgun)

  • Speeches/Toasts: cover speaker/toaster (70-200, monopod/gimbal, 24fps, shotgun) **(CONFIRM SECOND COVERS COUPLE EXPRESSIONS)

  • Dancing: CLOSEUP + WIDE (24-70mm, HAND HELD, 60 fps, shotgun)

  • Cake Cutting: CLOSEUP (24-70mm, HAND HELD, 60 fps, shotgun)

  • Sparkler Exit: WIDE (GIMBAL)

• SOUND: RECORDER, SHOTGUN

• LIGHTING: SET OF spotlights

• SAMPLE FOOTAGE: 

Sound Setup

• The cleanest (as long as there is not interference in the speaker or HIS) and fastest way to get audio is plug the recorder directly to the speaker, but you might need a sound attenuator. *Check photo for reference.

• The most common scenario will be to ask the DJ to allow us to connect either 1/8 TRS or RCA cable to the sound console.

• Make sure you do a mic check and you see the levels moving on the recorder display, WITH THE MICROPHONE THAT WILL BE USING FOR SPEECHES.

• Ceremonies usually have a small mixer with RCA output with is label as “tape”.

RECORD SETTINGS:
24Bit
48Khz
Audio Limited “ON”
No Low pass filter
Audio Safe Track if supported.

Sound playbook

Checkout

• Check in with lead photographer to ensure there are no other shots the clients would like taken before your departure.

• if additional hours are requested, please stay and we will compensate you afterwards.

• TIPS ARE SPLIT AMONGST LEADS

Delivery

1. Download GoogleDrive for Desktop

2. (coming soon) Fill out the post event form

3. Please upload RAW video files into the respective folders in google drive

Sharing on socials

please do not tag clients, guests, venues, etc. as noted in the agreement.