That Wedding Videographer Podcast
Welcome to That Wedding Videographer Podcast (TWVP)—your go-to hub for real talk, expert insights, and the unfiltered highs and lows of life behind the lens. From the latest industry trends to unforgettable mishaps (yep, we’ve all had them), we dive deep into everything that makes wedding videography unforgettable.
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That Wedding Videographer Podcast
Ep. 060 - Inside the Brain of a Luxury Wedding Filmmaker with Zade Film Co
Jason and Danny sit down with Zade from Zade Film Co. to explore his journey from skater and DJ to world-travelling wedding filmmaker. They dive deep into:
- His early beginnings in videography via skate edits and drone work
- The evolution of his style and gear (from Ronin-M to handheld cinematography)
- Team-based shooting logistics and the complexities of large-scale destination weddings
- His methodical approach to editing and sequencing
- The launch of his Wedding Filmmaking Guide, which has become a highly detailed, visual blueprint for solo and team filmmakers alike
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🎯 Top Takeaways & Insights
1. Zade’s Journey
- Started in drone videography for skating in 2015
- First wedding in 2017
- Transitioned from solo shooting to leading multi-person teams globally
2. Gear Evolution & Learning
- From clunky Ronin-M to handheld setups
- Credits Richard Lang’s Clarity course for impactful mindset shifts
- Mentions the benefit of being educated early to shortcut years of mistakes
3. Team Management
- Uses spreadsheets to pre-plan team roles with minute-by-minute breakdowns
- Radios with earpieces improve communication on large-scale shoots
- Multiple shooters give flexibility and creativity, especially for ceremonies, speeches, and fireworks
4. Editing Approach
- Starts with ceremony/speech multicam edits → dialogue extraction → music placement
- Builds story rhythmically and visually around best audio and cinematic B-roll
- Pulls real audio from bands/speeches for emotional authenticity
- Uses feature edits to inform shorter highlight reels
5. Marketing & Growth
- Clients often return after reviewing other videographers due to emotional impact of his edits
- Emphasises showing only the work you want to attract
- Instagram and vendor relationships are his strongest lead sources
6. Education & Guide
- Launched a 125-page Wedding Filmmaking Guide filled with:
- Visual workflow blueprints
- Solo and team shooting advice
- Gear tips
- Filming strategies for every wedding moment
- Guide evolved from mentoring slides over the course of a year
- Designed in collaboration with his branding team for high aesthetic value
- A masterclass course is in the works
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Danny Rizzo
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Jase Hunter
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