Advice For The Amateur Wedding Videographer
One of the biggest advantages of having a professional videographer is their ability to get good shots. They have probably done hundreds of weddings and just know what works and what doesn't. They also have the ability and experience necessary to edit the video and create a polished product from it. Something that will last a lifetime. If you are having a family member or friend shoot your day, make sure they get this info. It will help immensely.
Use a tripod to stabilize your shots. Especially if zooming in while capturing the ceremony. Nothing screams amateur like a shaky video and zooming in magnifies the shake.
Extra tape, extra batteries, anything else? Just be prepared.
Some shots that they should plan on getting
a) The bride and bridesmaids dressing, just keep it clean
b) The exterior of the church
c) The wedding party arriving at the church
d) The entire ceremony, if possible capture some shots from behind the officiant
e) Follow the photographer for the posed shots
f) Wedding party leaving the church
g) First dance, mother/son, father/daughter, etc
h) Toasts
i) Cake cutting
j) Garter and Bouquet toss
k) Consider having candid interviews with the guests where they can offer the couple some advice. These usually go over very well.