We will be sharing everything we do to manage our business, our journey and our entire editing process. You will be able to absorb more than 9 hours of course material in this class. You will also have access to our Facebook group, where you can discuss the topics further. File size: 10 GB
Wedding Filmmaking Workshop – Maru Films Online Masterclass
“Take your wedding film business to the next level. Covering all topics from A-Z, from pricing and marketing to shooting and creative editing.”
We will be sharing everything we do to manage our business, our journey and our entire editing process. You will be able to absorb more than 9 hours of course material in this class. Access to our Facebook group will allow you to discuss the topics in greater detail.
What’s Included
Attracting the right clients
You always wanted to have a special type of clients. You can use logic to get what you want.
Getting destination weddings
While it can be inspiring to travel for weddings, it can also lead to larger budgets. We share how we got ours and how you can approach them.
How to market your business
Marketing can be hard work, but understanding the possibilities and how to approach them can make it much easier.
Increase your income
Find out how to price and market your services smartly. Get more for your money and start charging higher prices right away.
How to shoot
Step by step-By-Step-by-step guide on how to shoot a wedding, how to work with couples and how to get maximum value from this.
Storytelling
This is what we believe to be the most important part of creating films. This is how we apply it to our wedding films.
Our editing process
Davinci Resolve allows you to organize and cull your footage. You can also synchronize audio with other sources.
Color grading
Final touches for your films. Davinci Resolve teaches you how to read scopes and correct footage.
Sound design
You can add sound effects to your films with the power of sound. Find out where to find the best sounds and which sounds you should choose. Also, learn how to achieve the perfect balance.
Plus, much more
For who
- Have you ever wanted to attend one our workshops but were unable to? This is your opportunity to learn directly from us via our online workshop. Get all the ins & outs, learn from our years of experiences, there’s no holding back. Let’s go!
- You are starting your own wedding videography business and need a guide.
- You want to make your business more successful.
- If you are interested in how to have destination weddings.
- If you need inspiration.
- You feel that you are worth more, but don’t know what to charge.
- We would love to hear about your work.
- You want to learn how to edit wedding films better.
- You have a burning desire to tell compelling stories.
- Commercial filmmakers looking to shoot weddings.
- You can find many more…
Ourse Content
This page provides an overview of the lessons and chapters within the course. Each lesson lasts between 5 and 30 minutes.
Chapter 1: About Maru Films (14 mins)
- Lesson 1 – A – Our background story
- Lesson 1: B – How did we start weddings?
Chapter 2: Creating Opportunities (25 minutes)
- Lesson 2: A – How did we get here?
- Lesson 2 – B – Creating opportunities
- Lesson 2 – C – Getting our first destination wedding
- Lesson 2 – D – Finding our voice
Chapter 3: How to get the right clients (32.2 minutes)
- Lesson 3: A – Getting (right) clients
- Lesson 3: B – Finding the right content
- Lesson 3 – C – Marketing channels
- Lesson 3 – D – Destination weddings
- Lesson 3 – E – Social media
Chapter 4: Business side (27 mins).
- Lesson 4: A – The business
- Lesson 4 – B – CRM
- Lesson 4 – C – Pricing
- Lesson 4 – D – High-End Pricing
- Lesson 4: E – Pricing tips
Chapter 5: Our philosophy (16 minutes)
- Lesson 5: A – What’s a Wedding Film?
- Lesson 5 – B – Working with Couples
Chapter 6: How To Shoot (13 Mins)
- Lesson 6 – A – Composition
- Lesson 6 – B – Camera movement
- Lesson 6 – C – Getting to the content
Chapter 7: The gear (23 minutes)
- Lesson 7 – A – Camera’s & Lenses
- Lesson 7 – B – ND Filters
- Lesson 7 – C – Audio recorders
- Lesson 7 – D – Other gear
- Lesson 7 – E – Getting the best out of your gear
Chapter 8: How do you shoot a full day of weddings (about 6 minutes)
- Lesson 8 – A – Bride prep
- Lesson 8 – B – General shooting tips
- Lesson 8 – C – Groom prep
- Lesson 8 – D – First look
- Lesson 8 – E – Vows
- Lesson 8 – F – Ceremony
- Lesson 8 – G – Ceremony Audio
- Lesson 8: H – First dance, party
Chapter 9: Couple shoot (31 minutes)
- Lesson 9 – A – Couple shoot
- Lesson 9 – B – Couple shoot 2
Chapter 10: Our inspiration (11 Mins)
- Lesson 10 – A – Inspiration
Chapter 11: Storytelling (1 hour, 12 minutes)
- Lesson 11 – A – Storytelling intro
- Lesson 11 – B – Storytelling Fundamentals
- Lesson 11 – C – Putting it all together
- Lesson 11: D – Story structures
- Lesson 11 – E – Wedding Film stories
- Lesson 11 – F – And the plot thickens
- Lesson 11 – G – Listen with your heart
Chapter 12: Editing (33 minutes)
- Lesson 12 – A – Project organisation
- Lesson 12 – B – Syncing
- Lesson 12 – C – Clip selection
- Lesson 12: D – Music Selection
- Lesson 12 – E – Live editing
Chapter 13: Into Edit (30 minutes)
- Lesson 13 – A. Into the edit.
- Lesson 13 – B – Into The Edit – The Story
Chapter 14: Color grading (35 mins)
- Lesson 14 – A – Color grading
- Lesson 14 – B – Understanding and using the RGB Parade scope
- Lesson 14 – C – White Balance
- Lesson 14 – D – Skintones
- Lesson 14 – E – Color correction process
- Lesson 14 – F – Color grading process
- Lesson 14 – G – LUTs
Chapter 15: Sound design (15 mins)
- Lesson 15 – A – Sound design
Chapter 16: Creativity (25 minutes)
- Lesson 16 – A – Creativity
Chapter 17: Bonus (13 Mins)
- Lesson 15 – A – Sound design
About us
Maru Films The leading team of wedding filmmakers in the industry. Since 2012, we have been filming weddings. We are based in Amsterdam, but shoot weddings around the globe. We do this to capture the most incredible stories for our couples.
We are able to create compelling stories that set us apart from other wedding filmmakers. We have been speaking at workshops and conferences all over the globe to reinforce our skills.
Below are some examples of our awards.
- 2020 – Best Wedding Filmmaker Europe (WUN).
- 2020 – Best Wedding Film Europe (WUN).
- 2019 – Best wedding film (For Love’s sake)
- 2018 – Best wedding film (For Love’s sake)
- 2017 – Finalist Europe’s best wedding film (WUN)
- 2016 – Best Wedding Worldwide Videographer (WEVA)
- 2015 – Best Dutch Wedding Film (BFFA).
Course Features
- Lectures 1
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 200
- Assessments Yes