
CineMotive_Socials: Content Creator Guide & Brief
Content Creator Agreement
Before joining us on any weddings, all CineMotive_Socials content creators must complete our official Content Creator Agreement.
This quick document outlines:
Footage ownership and usage rights
Professional conduct and dress code
Delivery timelines and editing expectations
Public liability insurance requirements
How to invoice and get paid 💸
It helps keep things clear, consistent, and respectful for our couples, venues, and team.
Please review the agreement and return a signed copy before your first job by email to: socials@cinemotive.com.au
Content Creator Guide & Brief
- Role: On-the-day mobile Content Creator for CineMotive_Socials
- Equipment: iPhone (or equivalent smartphone), gimbal, small audio recorder (optional)
- Shooting Rate: $80/hr (3.5-hr minimum coverage)
- Editing Rate: $80 per 30 sec Curated Reel
- Objective: Capture raw vertical clips and assemble polished Reels to showcase moments from each wedding day.
Work alongside the wedding photo/video team—do not stand in front of them. Be mindful of their positions, especially during the ceremony.
Liaise closely with the lead photographer/videographer to stay synced with key moments and coverage flow.
Feel free to accommodate couple's requests for specific shots or moments they want captured
- Folder Setup: Ensure you have access to the shared Google Drive folder at least 24 hrs before the event. Create subfolders: RAW and REELS.
- Battery & Storage: Charge phone, gimbal, and recorder; clear storage for at least 30 GB free space.
- Gear Check: Lenses clean, gimbal charged, backup power bank ready.
- Team Integration: Work alongside the wedding photo/video team—stay in the background, supporting their shots without being in front of them.
- Coverage Scope: Follow the wedding schedule—capture key moments across preparations, ceremony, portraits, and reception.
Shot Types & Durations:
- Establishing Shots: 5–10 sec (venue exteriors, detail pans)
- Moments & Reactions: 5–15 sec (couple interactions, family reactions)
- Action Clips: 3–7 sec (clapping, laughter, champagne toasts)
- Atmosphere: 10–20 sec (dance floor, decor, guest mingling)
- Detail Shots: If it looks like the couple spent money on it (big or small), capture it! Examples:
- Preps: Shoes, jewellery, dress, and other accessory items for both bride/groom and bridal party.
- Fun Interactions: Playful moments with bridal party, family, and friends (e.g., toasts, candid laughs).
- Framing & Movement: Use vertical orientation; keep horizons level; mix static framings with smooth gimbal moves.
- Audio Capture: Record live audio—no added music. Retain natural sounds for justified scenes (e.g., applause, laughter, toasts).
- Diversity & Storytelling: Aim for 50–70 raw clips that craft a narrative arc (getting ready → ceremony → celebration)
- Tools & Specs: Use ur preferred editing app.. Export at 1080×1920, 50/60 fps.
- Curated Reel Length: Approx 30-45 sec per Reel.
- Clip Selection: Curate 8–12 of your best clips per Reel for a concise storyline.
- Audio Use: Keep live audio only—no added music—to preserve authentic moments.
- Transitions & Style: Opt for clean cuts; minimal effects. Highlight emotional beats with pacing.
- Turnaround: RAW by 24 hrs; Reels by 48 hrs post-event.
Notification: We use Monday.com. You will be added to this board and taught how to use it after your trial.
- Discretion: Blend into the background; capture candid moments unobtrusively.
- Stay Charged: Monitor and manage battery swaps proactively.
- Quality Focus: Prioritise impactful clips over volume.
- Collaborate: Coordinate timing with the photo/video team to maximise coverage
The Teaser -Â
3.5 hours of coverage
 1 x Content creator
1 x Curated vertical Reel (up to 30 sec each)
All raw clips with original audio in a private Google Drive folder
The Storyteller
5.5 hours of coverage
1 x Content creator
3 x Curated vertical Reels (up to 30 sec each)
All raw clips with original audio in a private Google Drive folder
The Influencer
7.5 hours of coverage
1 x Content creator
4 x Curated vertical Reels (up to 30 sec each)
All raw clips with original audio in a private Google Drive folder
Featured on CineMotive socials (with tags and trending audio)
The Superstar
10 hours of coverage
1 x Content creator
5 x Curated vertical Reels (up to 30 sec each)
All raw clips with original audio in a private Google Drive folder
Featured on CineMotive socials (with tags and trending audio)