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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