Some of the Best Wedding Video Effects to Try Now

Adding some oomph and glamor to your wedding videos depends heavily on the editing and post-production work that you do.

Wedding video effects can instantly lift footage and give it some special quality.

The key to making effects work is choosing one and utilizing it cohesively throughout the video.

If you overdo the effects or you fail doing a seamless job, the end result will get cheapened.

Certain wedding video effects have been trending due to the freshness they add to the end result.

If you’d like to impress your clients and create a beautiful portfolio of contemporary-looking videos, choose the following effects for your upcoming projects.

 

Slow-Motion and Time Lapse

 

Both of these wedding video effects are popular with the cinematic approach towards post-production.

The aim of the effects is to add a sense of dreaminess and fantasy to regular wedding footage.

They easily enhance dramatic storytelling, highlighting some of the most important moments that the videographer wants to put emphasis on.

The slow-motion effect is perfect for highlighting small but important details.

It gives the viewer an opportunity to take their time and explore the entire scene.

In order to make the most of it, do plan the slow-motion shots in advance.

For the purpose, you may want to watch wedding videos created by other videographers to gather inspiration and adopt the most impactful approach towards editing.

Keep in mind that time lapse videos require patience and excellent editing skills to give you the most stellar outcome.

Here’s an example of a beautiful timelapse (introduced alongside drone videography) to give a better idea about the scale and impressiveness of the event:

 

 

Timelapse works best when used sparingly to put emphasis on a specific moment. It’s only impressive if it adds meaning and purpose to the footage.

Here’s another example that will give you a good idea about the moments that can really benefit from the addition of time lapse effects:

 

 

3D Montage Videography

 

You can employ two strategies to get this effect.

The first approach involves using a 3D camera to capture footage that will be ready for basic editing and corrections.

Alternatively, use some kind of video editing software that will enable the introduction of a 3D effect while you’re doing the post-production work.

Editing tools like 3D Max and Cinema 4D have excellent three-dimensional effect capabilities.

They make it very easy to introduce three-dimensional graphics or chapter titles.

Animated three-dimensional elements can also be introduced to give the video some funky personality.

Here’s an example of how a wedding was captured with virtual reality 180-degree lens for the most immersive and all-encompassing viewing experience later on:

 

 

Lens Distortion Effects

 

To add visual interest to the most memorable parts of the video, choose a lens distortion plug-in effect.

As the name suggests, this is an effect that “distorts” the footage that a wedding videographer has captured.

Various different types of distortion can be employed to transform reality – barrel distortion (straight lines appearing curved outward), mustache distortion (creates a rather curvy effect and very commonly applied to ultra-wide focal length shots) and pincushion distortion (the opposite of barrel distortion – straight lines bending inward).

Diagonal and fisheye distortion filters can also be explored to completely transform the appearance of the venue or a specific moment.

Distortion can be introduced through the way you shoot the video and the specific lens you employ.

It can also be added during the post-production process. Distortion works when it’s not distracting and it actually increases the visual appeal of the shot.

If distortion takes away from the impressiveness of the moment, it should probably be corrected instead of endorsed.

 

Adding Still Images to Videos

 

Not precisely an effect in itself, this technique can create a very interesting effect by changing the pace of the wedding video.

Introducing still images inside the footage breaks up large chunks of information and creates shorter clips.

The images themselves can be used to highlight some interesting moments and bring more attention to those details.

For example, you can start the video by featuring a few beautiful images of the bride getting ready for her special day.

You’ll obviously need to work with the wedding photographer to get the desired outcome.

Make sure that both of you are using the same stylistic approaches.

Otherwise, the images added to the video will stick out like a sore thumb rather than enhance the overall vibe.

 

Creative Use of Typography

 

 

Typography itself can be a powerful element and very often, it will turn in the star of the show (check the example above for smart and seamless use of typography as a wedding video effect).

The selection of the right fonts and the strategic placement of captions can both be very impactful.

Letters can feature a very distinctive font. They can be animated or they can fade away after the message has been delivered.

Most professional video editing tools give you access to a large typography library.

Various effects can be used alongside the letters to make the message whimsical, romantic or cinematic.

Having ornate typography in the beginning and the end of the video, as well as between the different chapters, will help you set the tone and break large chunks of footage.

 

Wedding Video Effects That Create Retro Vibes

 

 

if you’re working with a bride and a groom who want to get a vintage wedding film, prepare for a lot of work.

The lens ad camera you choose will play a massive role in delivering those vintage vibes.

You’ll also need to touch the colors and the grading during post-production.

Retro effects could also be available in some post-production tools to deepen the sentiment even further.

One of the easiest ways to create those retro vibes involves the creation of a black and white wedding film.

Through the addition of the right effects, you’ll get the speed and the camerawork imperfections that are so typical for silent movies.

The faded color grading effect is a great way to handle the project and you’ll also discover extensive libraries of vintage templates in various post-production tools.

Just make sure the one you pick doesn’t give your clip generic vibes.

 

Light Effects

 

Adding short and intense flashes of light to your wedding video is known as the strobe effect.

Light effects are great to speed up the overall pace of the video. You can also count on the approach to introduce something unexpected.

This video uses the light effect in a few key places to highlight important moments:

 

 

The effect brings the drama and can be employed as a storytelling tool. With light effects, less is always more.

Strobe lighting will quickly become repetitive and it can also take away from the genuine emotion that’s been captured on film.

 

Using Wedding Video Effects to Make a Statement

 

To use wedding video effects in the best way, you have to start out with a concept.

For the best result, that concept should be in place when you start discussing wedding videography with your clients.

Take some time to acquaint yourself with the post-production tools and their capabilities.

Do a couple of practice shots and editing rounds. By engaging in such exercises, you will master post-production techniques.

Good expertise and an extensive skillset will be required to give your clients a seamless result.

You don’t want effects that stand out for all the wrong reasons.

That’s precisely what will happen if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Smooth integration and tweaking the right settings will be needed to deliver a natural outcome.

If you’re not confident enough in your post-production skills, consider outsourcing the process.

This is going to be especially important for videos that require a lot of editing and the use of multiple effects/transitions or templates.

Skilled professional teams like the WedCuts post-production experts will understand the brief and utilize the effects and techniques bound to enhance the footage you’ve created.

Outsourcing will speed things up, save you money and result in a much more impressive outcome that your clients will quickly fall in love with.