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You may be saying why should I broadcast my wedding live over the internet? Every wedding has guests that are not able to attend. With today's economy, many people are opting to not attend weddings that may require travel or time away from work. Brides and Grooms who may be faced with this situation can choose to share their special day with these guests by broadcasting their wedding day live. It is also great for those couples who may have loved ones serving overseas. And for those couples who want to have a destination wedding and not all of their wedding guests can afford to attend, it is a great solution.

First, you will need someone to do the broadcast. That can be a family member, friend or a Professional Wedding Videographer. You will also need a laptop, an internet connection and a broadcast service.

When ready to do the broadcast you will need to consider the following.

1. Audio quality. Depending on whether you are using a consumer camera or a Professional camera will determine the quality of the microphone. If using a consumer camera, you will need to make sure that you are close enough the wedding couple to pick up their wedding vow exchange for the build-in microphone. For some cameras, you can also use a wireless microphone and put this on the Groom so that you can be more flexible in your filming location. Professional Wedding Videographers will have professional cameras and microphones.

2. Video Quality. The quality of the video depends on a few things. One aspect is the camera capabilities. Most consumer cameras will give a good quality picture but this should be tested before the big day. The video quality will be influenced by the lighting, style of shooting, and the laptop or computer used to connect to the internet. The computer you use should be fast enough to handle the video signal. When live broadcasting, the internet connection speed will also affect the quality of the picture so you will need to test this before the actual event.

3. Lighting is always a concern for photography and videography. Make sure you have plenty of lighting. Most cameras in auto mode can blend the aperture, white balance and gain to give a good picture. However, in those situations where you know the venue will be dark, you should consider additional lighting.

4. Internet Connection. This is necessary for the live internet broadcast. You should check with the venue location to see if they have an internet connection that you can use and what type. Typical internet connection speed of at least 350 Kbps is needed for a good internet broadcast. If the venue location does not have an internet connection, you can invest in a cellular internet card, such as the AT & T 3G card, to gain internet access.

5. Tripod. Even the steadiest hand person needs to use a tripod for the camera. Having the camera on a tripod will assist with moving the camera to keep up with subject movement through pans (side to side movement) and zooms. Internet broadcasting is not the same as television yet, so it is important to keep the movement to a minimum.

6. Shooting Location. When using a consumer camera, you will need to be closer to the Bride and Groom during the wedding event. The built-in-microphone may not be able to pick up the Bride and Groom if you are at the back of the crowd, so you may need to choose a location that is no greater than 6 – 10 feet from the couple. If using a Professional Videographer, they will have the professional camera and microphones to shoot from any location.

7. Broadcast Service. You should choose the service that gives you the most for your money and that allows you to customize your event. Things to look for are guest book, guest messaging, registry links, customization of the viewing screen, privatization of viewing, availability of the on demand video, and ease of use by your wedding guests.

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Source by Brian Pike