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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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