The Marriage Transition

What does it look like?

This shot features the camera slowly pushing into a kiss then cutting into a tight shot of a similar framing. The kiss continues as the camera pulls back revealing they have just got married.

How’s it done?

It’s done using a dolly track or Steadicam.

When should I use it?

It should be used when you want to show a time passage from first kiss to walking down the aisle together.

The Wedding Singer (1998)

Synopsis: Wedding band front man Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) anxiously awaits his marriage to his longtime girlfriend. But when Robbie gets jilted at the altar, a reception-hall waitress (Drew Barrymore) tries to end his heartbreak by enlisting his expertise in planning her wedding.

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