.: Wedding/Event Videography
By:Travis Waack
Category:Home / Relationships / Weddings
A great wedding and event videographer is a creative storyteller and master editor who uses moving images and sound to paint a vivid memory you can relive, over and over, for generations to come. Their videos are timeless, entertaining, and full of life. Think of how many times you have watched your favorite movie. Each time you notice something you never saw before. Photography, important as it is, does not make you laugh and cry like a video does. Video is the only way to capture sights...sounds...and motion.
Here are a few things that you should consider when selecting a videographer for your special occasion.
Ask for samples of their work.
As you watch, you will want to take notice of the general creativity of the video, its clarity, the variety of shots, the sound quality, lighting and generally how smoothly the video flows even if only one camera was used.
Is the video interesting to watch?
Are there interviews?
How long is the finished product?
Is it on DVD or tape?
As a general rule, a well-produced video will not initially have you saying, “Wow, what a great video!” Instead, you will find yourself commenting on the content of the video – the beautiful dress the bride wore, the speech of the valedictorian, the slow-motion close-up, the excited look of a couple as they left the altar and walked down the aisle, the face of your child crossing the finish line first at the state finals and the many other emotional moments that only a professional knows how to capture. That’s when you know a lot of skilled work and planning have gone into both the pre and post production. A well-produced video will make you feel like you’re actually there over and over again.
This is what you should be looking for in a video, not just a recounting of your day.
If you are pleased with what you see and hear, then they are obviously doing something right, using quality equipment, and have the creativity you’re looking for. By asking the right questions you can be reasonably sure they will deliver a video you will cherish for the rest of your life.
The remainder of your checklist is to ensure that what you saw and heard is what you will actually get for your video.
Ask about packages and prices. Did what they show you reflect all that you will get, or are there additional charges for more cameras and operators, post production editing work, different locations, effects like slow motion, highlight montages, interviews with guests and family, etc? Remember to ask them how many copies you get and how much extras copies cost. Be careful to stay on budget, however be careful not to under-budget this important part of your special occasion. Very often people can’t remember most of their day because it blurs by so fast so don't underestimate the power and importance of capturing the moments that will last forever. A good wedding and event videographer may put 30 to 50 hours into a single video (weddings, special events) between shooting, editing and client meetings. These professionals work hard and earn their money. Excellence shows. You will get more than your money's worth when you hire a quality wedding and event videographer. As the old saying goes:
"Buy Right--Buy Once." You have but 1 chance to capture the moment.
A nice addition to any wedding and event video is a “highlights montage.” This is a tightly and creatively edited look at your day that is also set to music. This ‘snapshot’ of the day typically lasts from five to ten minutes and is great to show guests that pop in for coffee. This will usually cost you extra however, it is well worth the investment. Then, if they choose, they can sit and watch the two-hour full version, complete with a bowl of popcorn.
Talk to them about what you want and what you definitely don’t want, allowing them to make suggestions. They know what works and what doesn’t and may suggest items you never thought of including. If you book them, they will also do a pre-consultation with you prior to your day to make sure they have all the details. Along with your videographer, you are co-producers and directors in the making of your video. With today’s computer technology in film and video editing software, if you can imagine something, odds are high that it can be done, of course for a price.
A reputable wedding and event videographer will ask for a deposit. A deposit is a good sign. It means that they have enough business that they want to make sure that you’re serious about booking the time for your event. It’s also good for you, because you know that they are serious. Review any contracts carefully and make sure that everything you want is listed.
One final consideration, make sure to that you have permission from the "powers that be" to have video cameras present at any function or event that you are considering videotaping. Some events don’t allow cameras of any sort. Checking beforehand will save you time and headaches on the day of your videotaped event.
Article keywords: wedding, wedding videography, wedding videographer, videography, videographer, event videography
Article Source: http://www.articles32.com
Visit MyMovie Productions for your wedding and event videography information and resources.
.: New Weddings Articles
1). Wedding Albums - The Treasured Keepsake
Your wedding album will become a treasured keepsake that you will have forever to remember your day. For this reason, you need to make sure that you have it put together in the exact way that you like.
2). Finding A Suitable Wedding Gift
There are many things to consider when buying a wedding gift, the ages of the couple need to be taken into account along with their interests, are they a loud and exciting couple or are they quiet and enjoy simpler things? By understanding the personalities of the bride and groom you should be able to find the perfect wedding gift that they both can enjoy.
3). How To Deal With An Awkward Guest At Your Wedding
In planning your wedding, you will eventually have to decide who makes the invitation list and who does not. Although many people will be eliminated, there will always be those few people you decide you do not want at your wedding, but you are somehow socially obligated to invite them.
4). Planning a Wedding - Helpful Tips
Planning a wedding should be one of the most fun times of your life. But oftentimes it turns into a bad dream due to cost, disagreements between those planning it, and other outside factors. Here are some tips for planning a happy time instead.
5). Choosing the Perfect Wedding Dress - Helpful Tips
Picking out a wedding dress is most often a wonderful dream that most women have from a very young age. But when the time comes to actually do this, the task can get rather daunting, to say the least.
6). Take Care Adopting Traditions From Other Cultures
Every culture has their own wedding traditions, and these traditions seem completely normal to the people who grew up with them.
7). Sept. 22, 2006 Our Marriage in the Clouds
An American couple said "I do" in a high-flying wedding ceremony over South Africa on the same flight and the same day they met exactly four years ago.
.: Top Weddings Articles
1). Wedding Etiquette - Your Most Common Wedding Etiquette Dilemmas Solved!
As one of the biggest and most potentially stressful events of your life, getting engaged and subsequently planning a wedding brings with it an onslaught of questions. As times change and weddings evolve, traditional rules of etiquette have followed suit, only adding to the confusion.
To gain perspective, first understand that "etiquette" is above all about treating people with courtesy and making them feel comfortable.
2). Free Wedding Invitation Templates
For casual ceremonies, the sky is really the limit as to style.
But most weddings follow a certain set of formalities in their
invitations. Here is a template for a normal wedding invitation:
Mr. and Mrs. John Doe request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Kathryn Marie and Mr. James Henry Smith on Saturday, the tenth of July two thousand and five at seven o’clock First Baptist Church 222 Ellerbe Road Paris, Texas
As for a formal wedding template, there are some rules of wording
that are appropriate:
1.
3). Honoring Now & Then, Traditional Native American Wedding Vows
Native Americans enjoy a strong and rich cultural heritage that still permeates many parts of their everyday lives, and particularly of those special moments. Many young Native Americans want a ceremony that not only keeps with modern traditions and celebrations, but that also includes a connection to their heritage, to make their wedding a cultural event that honors both the present celebration and the past.
4). Roaring Twenties Wedding Theme
Whether it’s the Great Gatsby or the look of gangsters, a roaring twenties wedding theme can add a fun and unusual spin to any wedding. If you are interested in being united in the look of the twenties, here are some different ideas to get you started.
The 1920’s had a style all its own and with a twenties wedding theme, planning will be enjoyable and memorable.
5). Avoid Wedding Drama: Special Situations And Invitation Wording
There are some families that may have different members in them, some that wedding books and etiquette guides are struggling to keep up with. How can you include everyone in such a way that all are equally important?
Well, to a certain extent, you can not. There’s only so much room on an invitation to include everyone in your life, but for those that you must, there are ways to handle the step and passed on parents in an invitation.
6). The Best Wedding Reception Site
Normally, reserving your wedding reception site should be one of the first tasks in your wedding planning strategy. The trendiest reception sites go quickly. It is best to reserve the venue at least one year in advance. It should be one of the first things you take care of on your wedding planning list.
It is true that first impressions are important.
7). Wedding Reception Ideas – Getting the Best for Your Bucks!
Wedding receptions mean big money for businesses, across the globe. In fact many hotels and resorts exist solely to provide wedding parties with a range of luxury reception ideas and venues. Choosing a wedding reception venue can be a daunting procedure, as popular venues tend to get booked up quickly. In fact, it is not uncommon to find that a couple feel pressured into selecting any available time slot and not really getting the wedding reception that they first envisaged.