Extra Cameras

Adding extra cameras, such as a mobile roaming camera or even a drone, allows us more flexibility to include more angles and footage in your live stream and recorded video. It boosts production values and fully immerses your viewers into every aspect of the ceremony. If the event is bigger, more complex or has special requirements, we can scale up our coverage with extra staff and cameras as needed.

Adding a mobile camera

Our standard live streams are filmed with two static cameras by a solo operator. We constantly mix between a changing variety of different angles and shots, clearly capturing all elements and detail of the ceremony. Some ceremonies benefit greatly from including a second operator with a mobile roaming camera in the mix.

Benefits of extra cameras at weddings

Our CeremonyCast Plus and Max packages for weddings steps things up a gear by adding an extra camera operator with a mobile roaming camera, allowing us more flexibility to include more angles and footage from a wider area around the venue.

This option particularly suits larger, more complex or multicultural weddings where there are lots of different things happening around the ceremony. Or it’s great for ceremonies which involve several stages over a longer period of time.

Having a roaming camera allows us to show much more of the venue and the setting, as well as areas outside of the standard camera’s view. We are able to broadcast from other rooms, track the marrying couple and wedding guests, and really give a fully immersive experience.

If we’re also at the reception, the extra camera means we can capture the fun and formalities, like the speeches (in full), cake cutting, first dance etc. We start filming when the couple makes their entrance and continue through until the opening of the dance floor to guests. Once the DJ or the band kick in, we pack away to safely clear the way for lots of energetic dancing!

Benefits of extra cameras at funerals

An additional roaming camera is essential at larger funerals where it’s more challenging to film around the large amount of people present. Having the flexibility of movement makes a tremendous difference and greatly enhances the experience for those watching remotely. It ensures we are able to capture all the details of the funeral, large and small, as well as events outside the church or venue such as the hearse farewell which can be included in the live stream.

If the funeral ceremony is being held outside or in a notable location, the mobile camera adds to the sense of scale and place. An extra camera provides the most comprehensive and complete coverage of the day.

Adding a drone

Live or recorded video from a drone may be an important addition to your ceremony live stream. CeremonyCast’s Drone Pilots can help elevate your video to a whole new level. Video from a drone is always impressive and adds a level of production value previously only afforded to high-end film and TV productions.

Our Pilots are registered and accredited with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for commercial flying. This means they adhere to the required safety rules and flying regulations and have passed a CASA knowledge test. We are fully insured and we fly with discretion and sensitivity. We use the latest smaller and quieter drones to avoid any disturbance as much as possible.

Please note that drone use is subject to strict rules. Conditions on the day also are a factor. We’ll advise what may be possible at your ceremony location in advance and will conduct a safety evaluation on the day. Should we be unable to fly, we will instead provide a substitute service of additional camera coverage from outside the venue at ground level.