Sony Philippines, in collaboration with RL Appliance, recently conducted the Cinematic Wedding Filmmaking masterclass in Tacloban, perfectly timed to celebrate RL Tacloban’s 7th anniversary. The event featured mastering the art of crafting cinematic wedding films, led by Sherard Yu, an acclaimed visionary and Sony Alpha Professional.
Recently held at Rotary Center Tacloban, the Cinematic Wedding Filmmaking masterclass was attended by local wedding photographers and videographers. The initiative aimed to equip visual storytellers with the knowledge and skills to immortalize special wedding moments.
The immersive one-day masterclass started with a comprehensive discussion where Sherard Yu shared invaluable cinematic wedding filmmaking techniques. From the fundamentals of capturing emotions to utilizing various camera features, emphasizing the significance of proper lighting, and integrating music and sound design to enhance the overall impact of visual storytelling.
“The most special element in any wedding is being able to capture the raw and natural moments. With Sony’s fast auto-focusing camera and lenses, we can capture candid moments for our clients’ special day,” Yu explained, emphasizing the significance of using the right equipment in filmmaking.
Yu shared that he currently uses Sony’s ZV-E1 full-frame vlog camera for its top-of-the-line features, such as Dynamic Active Mode and Framing Stabilizer, subject recognition, high-speed processing, and more, all packed into an impressively compact, lightweight body.
Following the lecture session, participants delved into a video editing workshop, igniting their creativity and empowering them to craft compelling output. The workshop covered various aspects of video editing, such as storyboarding, color grading, transitions, effects, and other important elements that elevate the visual allure of their wedding films.
Next up was the shooting experience, still guided by Yu, where participants immersed themselves in the art of capturing authentic moments and emotions to produce breathtaking wedding footage. They were given the unique opportunity to film a wedding couple — trying diverse shooting environments, framing shots, managing lighting conditions, and directing subjects which honed their technical skills while simultaneously nurturing their artistic vision and storytelling abilities.
As same-day edits have become a cherished tradition for weddings, participants were also immersed in the Same Day Edit segment. This encouraged them to put their newly acquired skills to the test in real-time editing scenarios, adding an extra layer of excitement and challenge to their learning experience!
The Sony Cinematic Wedding Filmmaking masterclass in Tacloban was made possible by RL Appliance.