What is a Documentary Cut?

A NuView Documentary Wedding Film

  • Editing style: Light editing of raw footage set in chronological timeline. It is essentially a play-by-play video of your wedding day’s events from start to finish, professionally edited in a way to engage the audience.

  • Audio: Unedited dialogue, no added music

  • Length: Varies with coverage

  • Package: Add On

  • Delivery: Youtube and email via wetransfer.com. Delivered to you on a USB drive

The documentary edit is a chronological play back of your entire day, including first look, ceremony, entrance, speeches, cake cutting, and general reception dancing. All footage is synced and dubbed to the natural audio. No other stylistic editing has been applied to this edit. They are not edited in cinematic style like our Wedding Films.

  • Please note that our Documentary Edits are not edited in the style of a cinematic movie. Rather, it is a straightforward playback of what was captured and includes the ceremony, dances and toasts in full.

Example of a NuView Weddings Documentary Wedding Film

Benefits of a Documentary Cut Wedding Film by NuView Weddings

Choosing a documentary cut for your wedding video can offer several benefits, providing a unique and comprehensive perspective on your special day.

Here are some advantages of having a documentary cut:

  • Comprehensive Coverage:

    • A documentary cut aims to capture the entirety of your wedding day, providing comprehensive coverage from the pre-ceremony preparations to the post-reception celebrations.

  • Chronological Storytelling:

    • The documentary style presents events in chronological order, creating a cohesive and narrative-driven storytelling experience that reflects the flow of your wedding day.

  • Extended Storytelling:

    • Documentary cuts often result in longer videos compared to highlight reels, allowing for extended storytelling and a more in-depth exploration of the day's events.

  • Capturing Candid Moments:

    • The unscripted nature of documentary cuts captures candid and authentic moments, showcasing the genuine emotions, interactions, and reactions of the couple, family, and guests.

  • Complete Ceremony and Speeches:

    • Couples who value having the complete ceremony, speeches, and other significant moments included in their wedding video may prefer a documentary cut for its comprehensive coverage.

  • Memory Preservation:

    • A documentary cut serves as a memory preservation tool, capturing not only the major events but also the smaller, candid moments that contribute to the overall atmosphere and mood of the day.

  • Showcasing Relationships:

    • The documentary style allows for the genuine showcasing of relationships, capturing the interactions and emotions between the couple, family, and friends throughout the day.

  • Personalized Experience:

    • Couples can personalize the documentary cut by including specific elements or moments that are meaningful to them, ensuring that the video reflects their unique wedding experience.

  • Behind-the-Scenes Moments:

    • Documentary cuts often include behind-the-scenes moments, providing a glimpse into the preparation, anticipation, and candid interactions that occur when the cameras are rolling but not necessarily in the spotlight.

  • Historical Record:

    • A documentary cut serves as a historical record of the wedding day, allowing future generations to witness the events, celebrations, and relationships that were significant on that particular day.

  • Emotional Impact:

    • The unfiltered and unscripted nature of a documentary cut can enhance the emotional impact of the wedding video, as it captures genuine reactions and expressions.

  • Complete Overview:

    • Watching a documentary cut allows the couple to have a complete overview of their wedding day, reliving the journey from start to finish and appreciating the nuances of each moment.

Choosing a documentary cut is a matter of personal preference, and couples who appreciate a more extended, chronological, and authentic representation of their wedding day may find this style to be a fitting choice for their videography needs.