How to save time finding music for your wedding videos: avoid these 3 mistakes

Aspiring wedding videographers and video editors often make costly mistakes when looking for music for their videos. As a result, the process of looking for music turns into one of the longest and most difficult stages of editing. Why does this happen? Let’s find out.

1. Searching without a specific request in mind

You can only find what you want when you know what you want. Otherwise, the search can turn into long and aimless wandering among the many options – it’s like firing a cannon at sparrows. All the music you listen to seems “wrong”, and the chance of finding “the right track” feels like winning the lottery.

You need to be clear about what you are looking for on a case-by-case basis: the genre, mood, dynamics, tempo, even musical instruments in the desired music. The more precisely you formulate your request, the faster you will find “the track”.

2. Inefficient use of filters

This is an essential tool that will save you a huge chunk of time. If you don’t know how to use filters to their fullest and filter out 90% of inappropriate music, then I recommend finding a tutorial on YouTube. Check the manuals for the service you use.

If you have been using any music service for a long time and already know how to work with built-in filters, stay tuned for news and updates. Service developers often add new features that can make your life easier.

3. Not creating your own playlists

If you don’t create your own collections of music, then every time you need to find music you will start over. Listen to music, save your favorite “for the future” and divide it into categories. Give it a couple of hours a week or when inspiration strikes, it doesn’t matter: just do it at some point and you will see results!

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