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Feature Film Editing for Wedding Photographer

Professional video production services

Feature-length film editing with cinematic precision. — tailored for wedding photographer professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Footage Review & Selects

We ingest all raw footage, organize by scene, sync audio, and select the strongest takes for your story.

Technical details
Proxy workflow in Premiere Pro, multi-cam sync with PluralEyes, organized bin structure by scene and take number.
02

Rough Cut & Narrative

We build the narrative structure, establish pacing, and create an assembly edit for your review and feedback.

Technical details
Timeline assembly in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, J/L-cuts, match cuts, and dynamic pacing adjustments.
03

Fine Cut & Delivery

Precise trimming, audio leveling, color correction, graphics, and export in all required formats and aspect ratios.

Technical details
Final mix at -14 LUFS, ProRes 422 HQ master, H.265 web delivery, 16:9/9:16/1:1 exports.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Wedding Photographer Needs Feature Film Editing

In the Wedding Photographer sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Feature Film Editing delivers measurable results that transform how wedding photographer professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Wedding Photographer

Wedding photographers adding video to their offering face a unique dual-capture challenge: they must deliver both stills and motion without letting either medium suffer. The hybrid shooter model requires specific gear choices — mirrorless cameras that excel at both photo and video (Sony A7 IV, Canon R6), external audio recorders for vows, and stabilizers that quick-release for switching between handheld photo and smooth video movement. The business model shifts from per-event pricing to tiered packages where video adds 800 to 2,500 euros on top of photography fees. Marketing this dual service requires portfolio content that demonstrates both disciplines side by side. The most effective promotional format is a 90-second reel interleaving photo reveals with video clips from the same moment, proving the photographer captures both without compromise.

Video Challenges in Wedding Photographer

Capturing Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments

Wedding videography offers no second chances — every moment is unique and unrepeatable. The challenge is capturing authentic emotion while remaining unobtrusive during the ceremony. 92% of couples say their wedding video is the most treasured keepsake, yet many are disappointed by results that feel generic or overly staged.

Modern couples expect cinematic quality with documentary authenticity. They want films that tell their unique love story, not a cookie-cutter template. This requires technical excellence (low-light capability, audio in challenging venues) combined with genuine storytelling ability.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Destination Wedding Film

A couple's Provence wedding was captured as a 12-minute cinematic film with drone aerials, dual-camera ceremony coverage, and a same-day edit teaser. The highlight reel reached 180K views on Vimeo and generated 23 direct inquiries for the videography studio.

Key Benefits for Wedding Photographer

Emotional Legacy & Business Growth

Professional wedding video creates lasting family legacy while driving significant business: couples spend an average of 10-15% of their wedding budget on videography. Studios with cinematic portfolios command 60% higher rates. Social sharing of wedding films generates organic referrals — 78% of couples find their videographer through shared videos.

Our Feature Film Editing Process

Professional Editing Workflow

1. Media Ingestion & Organization: We import all raw footage, organize by scene/take, create proxy files for efficient editing, and synchronize multi-source audio.

2. Assembly & Rough Cut: We select the strongest takes, establish narrative structure, create the initial assembly, and review timing and pacing with you.

3. Fine Cut & Polish: Precise trimming, transition refinement, audio leveling, color consistency pass, and graphics integration. Two rounds of client revisions included.

4. Final Master & Export: Final quality check, export in all required formats and resolutions, organized file delivery with naming conventions.

What Makes Feature Film Editing Unique

Feature film editing is a sustained creative collaboration spanning 8-16 weeks. We manage hundreds of hours of dailies, organize selects by scene and take, and build the film's rhythm across 80-120 minutes. Our pipeline uses shared Avid or DaVinci Resolve projects with version-controlled timelines, allowing directors to review remotely. Final deliverables include a DCP master for theatrical distribution, plus broadcast and streaming versions at various bitrates. This service suits independent filmmakers and small production houses seeking professional post without a full in-house team.

What You Receive

You receive: final edited video in multiple formats (MP4 H.265, ProRes 422 HQ, web-optimized versions), project files upon request, separate audio mix, thumbnail/poster frame, and formatted versions for each target platform (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).

Technical Specifications

Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer | Formats: ProRes 422/4444, H.264/H.265, DNxHR | Resolution: Up to 8K, standard delivery in 4K/1080p | Frame rates: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps | Color: Rec.709, Rec.2020, HDR10

Getting Started with Feature Film Editing for Wedding Photographer

Ready to elevate your Wedding Photographer brand with professional feature film editing? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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