Getting The Right Wedding Videographer
The beauty of video is that it is able to
capture the whole day, from the small
intimate details to the broadest spectrum of
emotions. Improvements in technology,
smaller cameras and the need for less
artificial light can allow the right
videographer to capture the day's events
without actually being a part of it. In
addition to being a precious keepsake of
your wedding day, your wedding video is a
great way to capture moments you may
otherwise miss.
When considering a videographer, select
the package that highlights the events that
are most important to you.
When viewing a videographer's work, you
will become aware of the many intangibles
that become subjective through the eyepiece
of the camera and in the mind of the
videographer director/editor. You will
instinctively know when a particular
videographer's emotional style clicks with
your own.
Tips
for Selecting a Videographer
Look for a videographer
who is experienced, creative and artistic.
When viewing examples of
work, look at the clarity and quality of the
video, the composition, as well as the
details of shooting and editing.
Questions To Ask Your Videographer
- What type of lighting
will the videographer use?
- How will the
videographer be dressed at the wedding?
- Do you have sample
videos I can see?
- How long have you
been in business?
- What packages do you
offer?
- Do you use
Professional Quality equipment,
accessories and supplies?
- How many cameras do
you use?
- Do you have back-up
equipment that is comparable in quality
to the original?
- Do you use wireless
microphones?
- Do you offer
Non-Linear Digital Editing?
- Do you copy-protect
or scramble the videotape?
- What are your
guarantees and liabilities?
- Do you have a written
contract?
- Are you unobtrusive?
- Will the shoot
interfere with the proceedings in any
way?
- How much do you
charge for additional hours beyond the
agreed contract?
- Do you work with the
photographer to ensure mutual
cooperation?
- Are you there
throughout the entire reception?
- Will you go to a
location (like the beach or a park)
without additional charge?
- How much are
additional copies of the wedding tapes?
- Do you have
references that I can call?
A Professional Wedding
Video isn't expensive, it's Priceless!
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