As a reminder to fellow wedding videographers (either new to the industry, or with some experience), don’t forget that I am personally running 1-to-1 training sessions, in half-day or full-day blocks, to help turn you into professional wedding cinematographers.  Click here for more details.

This service has been an instant success, and has superceded my own personal expectations. I’ve now taught some first-class people, who have turned into close friends, from as near as London, and as far as Scotland and Northern Ireland.

It is a bespoke service, touching on filming and editing aspects that will most benefit the individual student, or company team.  In other words, I concentrate on exact elements students wish to learn or improve on, whether it’s filming techniques, storytelling editing, colour-grading, or advanced editing techniques.

Here are some recent testimonials, that some students have very kindly emailed across:

“I spent a day with Richard Wakefield of FX Films. As a novice to wedding videography, I had a few problems with camera handling, editing, DVD building, customer service, business decisions, dealing with clients, the right equipment to buy. In short, how to be a successful videographer from A-Z. With his professional yet easy manner,he covered all what it takes to be in the business. It was really worth the investment..”
Akinola W

“Spent a day with Richard at FX Films. His advice on what equipment to buy? That alone was worth the cost of the course and has saved me making expensive mistakes in the future.You know the phrase “it does what it says on the tin”. That sums up Richard’s course. EVERYTHING he advertises is covered on a one to one basis that not only makes sure you understand and learn, but gives you the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered by a man who knows exactly what he’s talking about. His generosity in sharing his incredible knowledge of videography is refreshing and when you see how good his work is, you just know how well he understands this business. His follow up e-mails are instructive and invaluable. I can’t recommend the course highly enough and it was wonderful to know that not only had I spent my money wisely gaining an incredible insight into Richard’s work but it has given me the confidence to know that I WILL succeed in my ambition to be a good videographer.”
Martin D

“Having a 1-to-1 training with Richard from FX Films was a great experience. With his knowledge of the industry and personal experience over several years, he can certainly help many people with various experience levels. Some of his tips and tricks will save me hours of researching and editing! His storyboard illustrations used to describe various scenarios or layouts has given me confidence in many of the unknowns, and filming techniques which I’m sure I will encounter at weddings in future. Richard is very approachable and open to any questions. He’s an excellent contact to have.”
Mark B