People come to life in a video, the way they cannot in other formats. There is no better way to capture the sights, sound and movement of your wedding than with video. The emotional words of the ceremony, the comical words of the toast. How well those dance lessons paid off, or the many guests unique dance skills coming to life. Photography is an art form, and it captures one aspect of the day beautifully. But a DVD can show you how you walked down the aisle, how long the tears took to come down your father’s cheek when he kissed you goodbye, and what it sounded like the first time you were pronounce husband and wife.
Why do I need a
professional?
Everyone has a video
camera or knows someone who has a
video camera these days. So why pay
someone to shoot your wedding?
The answer is simple:
quality. You will only have one wedding
day. You will only have one chance
to say your vows, dance with your
parents, and cut the cake. Not only
do you want a professional mic to
make sure the quality of the audio
for the vows is clear and crisp, but
you also want the assurance that your
videographer has done this before
and knows how to capture the important
moments without stepping on the toes
of the other professionals you’ve
hired. And, in the end, you want a
wedding video that you will want to
watch over and over again –
not something you’re going to
fast forward through to get to the
good parts, or only take out when
someone asks to see it.
How do I choose a videographer?
Like any other vendor for your wedding day, much of the choice is subjective. Do you like the person? Do you like her work? Does she suit your style? There are, however, a few general questions you can ask to help you in your choice.
How much experience does she have? There is little difference between two and five years, but a great deal of difference between 6 months and 6 years. Live events move quickly and there are no second chances. Experienced videographers know how to avoid making grave mistakes.
What technology do they employ? There are a lot of great professional cameras and mics available. Primarily, you are looking for someone with up to date, broadcast quality equipment. You also want to make sure you receive your final product in the format you want, whether it is strictly DVD, VHS copies for family, or Podcasts for your Ipod.
Do you know your videographer? Sounds like a funny question, but a lot of video companies employ subcontractors. Make sure you are getting the videographer you think you are getting and that the samples of the work you see are actually produced by the person who will be at your wedding.
Will my videographer interfere with my photographer?
A lot of brides are worried about their vendors getting along, particularly the photographer and videographer. I work side by side with the photographer. Video captures 30 frames in a second. I have many more chances to capture the moment than the photographer, who only has a couple frames to snap in a second. Knowing this, I tend to give the photographer a lot of leg room and that has made all the photographers I’ve worked with happy to work with me.
Will the videographer be obtrusive?
One of the comments I hear most from the bride and groom is, we didn’t even notice you were there. I and my crew try to capture the day’s events without interfering with any of it. We do not interview guests, use bright lights, or get in people’s faces. We take our cues from the bride and groom and their guests, being as involved or not as they want us to be.
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