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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