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Your wedding video in addition to your wedding photographs are
your only means of recording those special moments of the big day.
After everything is over and all memories of the event have begun
to fade away your wedding video will keep every moment fresh in
your mind even years later. Therefore, you may want to allocate
a reasonable chunk of your wedding budget to securing the right
professional for the job.
Given the importance of your wedding video only an experienced and capable wedding videographer should be assigned this job. So how do you go about finding such a person or company that will give you what you need without taking a deep bite out of your wallet?
Wedding Video Pointers
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The process can be complex but here are a few pointers to help you get the best wedding video.
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Consider hiring a professional who is a member of a video association such as WEVA. It is likely that their members receive training and information on the latest equipment in use.
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Does the videographer have access to equipment that's reasonably up to date? You don't want a cheap camcorder recording your wedding. The quality of any video is also dependent on the quality of the camera not just the person recording.
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Consider booking your event a year or more in advance if possible. By booking your videographer well in advance you may be able to lock them in at a cheaper rate. Be sure when you sign your contract that the price you originally negotiated has not been changed.
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Find out whether they use microphones to capture sound coming from a distance. For example, during the exchange of vows.
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Ask if you can attend a live wedding event where they'll be taping. This will give you an indication of the personailty and other traits of the person you'll be dealing with. Is he dressed appropriately? How does he work with his assistant(s)? Ask if you could see the final version of this taped event. If the quality matches or exceeds your vision you know you have someone you can work with.
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How many cameras will they be using and how many angles will they record from? For example, a single camera in the back of the church will record footage you would want included. A second camera in the front of the church in one of the corners would record the guests' reaction to each moment as they unfold. Therefore, footage from multiple cameras could make a difference depending on the things you would like captured on your special day.
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Ask how your wedding video will be edited. You have a choice between accepting an output with minimal editing or a movie-like production with footage added from several cameras. If the cost is not prohibitive you might want to go with the movie-like production since you'll get the best output possible from the recording.
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Ask about their price and be sure you know what you are paying for before signing anything. Ensure that you get a videograher with years of experience. Be sure to inquire about the experience of the individual who may substitute for him if he cannot make the wedding.
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Be careful with companies offering these all-in-one photograhy and videography packages. The package might seem attractive in terms of price but the quality might be lacking. A person might be great at photography but has little or no experience in videography. Worst yet, they might hire a third rate videographer who will only produce third rate work.
With these pointers you should be able to get a wedding video you'll
love watching. It will take a little time to do your research but
it will be time well spent. Your goal should be to get a wedding
video of the highest quality and at an affordable price. Once you
know beforehand what you want your wedding video to be you'll do
a great job in selecting the professional that's right for you.