Since last week's article in the Saturday Globe about technology and weddings, we have received several inquiries about live streaming. Yes, we can stream to anywhere in the world that has internet access. Yes, we can stream from anywhere that has internet access.
The way we do it is to have a primary videographer who will be handling the video stream, and an assistant with a laptop tethered to the camera checking the feed and following the camera person around.
Prior to the wedding week, all guests who are not coming to the wedding will receive a custom made invitation, a website link and login for the stream. We can stream live for 2 hours, 4 hours or more; and 50 or more virtual guests can watch the ceremony (and reception) as it's happening.
The live feed is then hosted for 90 days on the site, during which time family and friends can watch it, share it, and even download it.
Typically, we will film the wedding with 2-3 additional cameras for reaction shots, different angles, etc. to be used in the film edit.
The cost for live streaming is considerably less than the cost for feeding an additional 10-50 guests at the wedding - and since the live stream invites everyone to participate, we'll often see the family and couple at the wedding offering shout-outs to guests watching from a distance. We've even seen long-distance friends and family call in to the couple's parents during the ceremony to share their excitement - so that the communication truly becomes live and two-way.
Of course it's imperative to have all videographers and photographers present working as a well-coordinated, rehearsed team. The streaming camera will be capturing the main angle, so it's imperative that they have an unobstructed view of the ceremony and reception.
Here is a clip from a live webcast we produced a year ago: https://vimeo.com/22903105 and here is the trailer we produced from the same wedding. https://vimeo.com/2478687
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