"Wedding videography has become so popular that it seems like anyone who purchases a camcorder wants to get into the business. Unfortunately most people don't realize that videotaping weddings is much more complicated than just pointing the camera and pushing a button," says Brian Mikkelson. "Today's bride doesn't want an amateurish product. She wants to be able to put her complete trust in the videographer to document the once-in-a-lifetime event creatively and professionally."

The "Professional Wedding Video Production Specialist" training and certification classes are open to anyone interested in wedding video. Even brides who are thinking about having their weddings videotaped are encouraged to attend the class because it will help them to recognize and confidently select a true professional for their own wedding..

Some of the topics covered in this unique class are video lighting conditions, video and audio equipment, working with the "still" photographer, and videotaping spontaneous events. Other topics cover important information about the wedding rehearsal, camera and microphone set-up, videotaping the ceremony and reception locations, post-ceremony and pre-reception events, videotaping the reception, conducting interviews or comments, and more! In fact, the class structure is so thorough that it even covers dress codes and vulgarity.

The class can be presented in two informative versions. The 8 hour version can be presented in one day. The 10 hour version of the course consists of one 2 1/2 hour evening session per week for 4 weeks.

Space is limited, so for more information on class registration, locations, and scheduling, contact Brian Mikkelson at BRYCIN Productions.