*CHURCH WEDDING FILMING SOCIETY*
FILMING IN CHURCH - OUR VOLUNTARY CODE OF CONDUCT
In light of the recent Royal Wedding and the magnificent images from the wedding ceremony, we as professional video producers would like to be able to continue our tradition of offering similar discreet, but emotive to all our wedding clients who choose to marry in Church.
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We pledge to carry out work with utmost respect for the environment we are working in. We offer full cooperation with clergy regarding the locations of equipment placed within a church. We understand that in some cases churches have limited space for a tripod and camera at the front, but if possible, this offers not only the best recording of the couple making their vows before God, but also allows capture of all their joy and happiness that make these scenes so memorable for the bride, groom and their families.
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The following is a voluntary code of conduct, which we hope will demonstrate that we take our services to couples being married in the Christian church very seriously. Equally we hope it will show that we treat the church and it's ministers with the utmost respect and appreciate the sanctity of the wedding service is paramount.
We value the solemnity of a Christian church wedding and believe a professionally filmed wedding DVD can act as a regular reminder to married couples of their promised wedding vows and help to reinforce and strengthen their Christian heritage and beliefs. We feel our services play a small but important part in helping to build the christian foundations of their married life together.
Some operators will attend the rehearsal, but others who travel long distances will arrive in good time before the ceremony for a few minutes discussion with either the Verger or Clergy regarding suitable camera positions.
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We undertake that all operators adhering to this voluntary code of conduct will have adequate public liability insurance and also hold all licences required for the filming of organ music and hymns, a copy of which will be made available on request. Many operators use radio microphones for recording. Where they are used, we request time to carry out a brief check to ensure no interference with the internal Church systems -------------------------------------------------
We all undertake to remain in the same position throughout the wedding ceremony to ensure the dignity and solemnity of the service.
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All operators are aware of 'crown copyright' during the signing of the registers and where 'live signing' is allowed you can be assured that no filming of the register itself will take place.
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We will ensure appropriate and respectful standards of dress are maintained at all times whilst in or around the church and it's grounds
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We would like all Church officials to keep a diary of any misbehavour or lack of respect during wedding services and to inform xxxx via email xxxxx or telephone xxx of any operators who fail to keep to the terms set by the clergy in charge.
Any associated producers who fail to abide by the above terms will be warned of their behaviour once only. Any subsequent failures will then have their details removed from our list of recommended operators.
Sounds good Branny. Not quite sure about
xxxx via email xxxxx or telephone xxx
Who exactly do they contact?
Hi Arthur! Not really sure yet about the contact point. If there are no volunteers, I'll do it myself. Setting up a website etc once the 'brand' is agreed by everyone who's gonna be on board.
If this isn't set up soon then the enthusiasm will disappear and everyone will be back in the same boat. Regular complaints about the clergy and unhappy clients.
What is needed if this is to go ahead is confirmation of the name *ALLIANCE OF PROFESSIONAL WEDDING DVD PRODUCERS* (I feel this is too much of a mouthful, so suggestions please) and a logo. Who's good at logos?
Looks good, particularly like the section regarding "live signing", too many times when putting a wedding film together, it seems to fall flat when we have to skip to the staged signing.
You can also put me down for point of contact and, anything else that will help move this along.
An acronym may help a wordy name - preferably with an apt twist (unlike NUT/ Teachers).
when I was in IT thinking of similarly structured names was fun.
Not my game but 'ows about:
'Videoing of Weddings Society'
aka VOWS!
or
Digital Industry Video Of Religous Ceremonial Events.
.. maybe not on the latter.
The former carriers the subliminal message, that it's a reminder for what was agreed before the Deity on the chosen day, and hopefully enable vicars to appreciate the positives.
Who's good at logos?
I nominate Richard. :)
An acronym may help a wordy name - preferably with an apt twist (unlike NUT/ Teachers).
When I was in teaching our Business & Management Studies Department had a problem ... BAMS. Had to change the name of the department.
Harry
I nominate Richard. :)
don't distract me from my work!!!!! AAAAH! ;) ;)
Wow! Thanks everyone for the responses. Great to have everyone's positive input, especially Pete for the contact point offer.
The name's a sticking point but the acronym VOWS works well, though 'Video Our Wedding Society' may be better.
The more producers we add to the list the more united we appear in our desire to work with the Churches and ministers and just based on this forums responses to join in all helps.
Once a name has been agreed and finalised I'll create a starter logo for others to improve upon, then we can hopefully post prompts on other UK forums to swell the ranks
More name ideas please:)
Just a thought! The word 'Video' though it's understood by everyone, especially Church ministers, it does seem dated. So, how about FOWS - say it! It sounds just like VOWS!
Film Our Wedding Society?
There is a great acronym generator here. Just had a play with it..
how about
FWIC - Filming Weddings in Church
FICS - Filming in Church Society
Some that came from my brief play with it!
OK guys, vote time. The name can be symbolic or as the original. My final offering is Christian Wedding Filming Society UK - Thoughts or votes and let's keep the ball rolling.:)
How about "Church Wedding Filming Society"
How about "Church Wedding Filming Society"
That'll do fer me Pete! Thumbs up from everyone?
And . . . A logo into the pick and mix :)
Register that URL, quick!
Ok guys n gals. I've added a little more detail to the COC and altered the name (assuming everyone likes it)
Have a think over the weekend and if no-one mentions a change of name, I'll go ahead and set up a cheap n cheerful website.
Ain't heard from Steve or the IOV, but this will go ahead anyway. Their endorsement of our code of conduct, if they're aggreeable, can be added later.
The important thing is we get this live as a reference for us all to link to, and refer clergy to, as to our good intentions.
I personally know some friendly clergy who would also give us a reference as to our past good behaviour and these will be added to the site. Likewise if any other members have contacts please let me know via pm and these can all be added.
Every Church wedding we attend will be given a card with the website details on and ask if we may use them for endorsing our filming in Church conduct too.
The more happy clergy we have on board, the quicker the word will spread.
So ........ Have a serious think about the detail's and have a good weekend!
Ok guys n gals. I've added a little more detail to the COC and altered the name (assuming everyone likes it)
Have a think over the weekend and if no-one mentions a change of name, I'll go ahead and set up a cheap n cheerful website.
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Please god never ever ask a Vicar if he's had a look at our COC :eek:
Yep ......... hilarious that lusky :)
Yep ......... hilarious that lusky :)
Thanks, I do my best with the megre talents god gave me ;-)
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Good news from Steve (chrome) at the APV - Here's his email.
"I think what you're trying to do with this code is highly commendable and I would be happy for the APV to be mentioned as an 'official' endorser. Feel free to use the logo if you like"
He has added a few very constructive suggestions and I'll add these to the original agreement on Monday to make sure everyone's happy. Gotta dash!
In the meantime, so long as it meets with Branny's approval, I'm happy to take on the role of coordinator regarding participants.
Once endorsed by Branny, if anyone interested in joining the scheme could pm me their details, I will keep an up to date list until such time we have other arrangements in place.
Excellent, good man Pete! Once we have Business/Contact names and numbers + website links and logos, these will all be listed alphabetically on the new website.
If the names still a winner for everyone and anyone who wishes to put their logo design here for a quick vote, then we can crack on. :)
Okay, inbox emptied and waiting.
The quicker we get details in, the quicker we can have this up and running.