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Click on a question for answers to some Frequently Asked Questions we get from people. I have a friend who has volunteered to video the wedding. Why not save some money and use him/her? My photographer will also do video. Why not save some time and money and use him/her? What if I choose a package with a certain number of hours and find I want to have you stay longer? Can you just send us a sample tape? How many copies of the finished tape do we get? How are you different from other videographers? Our wedding is very religious, and we do not want video people running around during the ceremony! Can you get video of the processional from the front of the aisle? We are having family come in from all over the country (or world). Should we do something special?
I have a friend who has volunteered to video the wedding. Why not save some money and use him/her? There are several reasons why many couples are quite unhappy after they go this route:
My photographer will also do video. Why not save some time and money and use him/her? Please see the answer to the question above. But in addition, many people do not understand how different creating a good video is from taking good photographs. The photographer usually treats the video as a secondary item, and it shows. Much of the magic of a good video is added in the editing phase, which has no real parallel in still photography.The important thing is to see complete videos from whoever you consider. Choose the videographer that captures your day, its feelings, and the people the way you like. Each package includes a certain number of hours of coverage on your wedding day based on the options you choose. In addition we usually attend the rehearsal. We will start filming whenever you like, though it must be at least a half hour before the ceremony starts. We often start one or two hours before the ceremony to capture the special "getting ready" moments. This allows Janet time to capture the interactions among the bride and other ladies in the wedding party as they get ready.
What if I choose a package with a certain number of hours and find I want to have you stay longer? If your preselected time is over and there are more events you would like covered, let us know. We can extend your coverage in half hour increments (for a small fee that includes the additional editing) as requested to get all of your celebration.
Can you just send us a sample DVD? Even though we have mailed sample DVDs, we normally prefer to use this time to start the process of getting to know you. The more feedback we have about what you like and don't like about the sample videos, the better we can customize your own video to be exactly what you want. Therefore we generally prefer to have you visit us in our studio to see sample videos. Of course, if you are not planning to be in the area, we can work with you to see samples.
How many copies of the finished tape do we get? Each package contains a certain number of custom packaged videos made directly from our master digital original. Additional copies may be purchased for a nominal fee.
How are you different from other videographers? Mainly we have better equipment, and we get to know who you are and are better able to convey that on your video. For some specific differences please click here.
Our wedding is very religious, and we do not want video people running around during the ceremony! We normally do not move around during the ceremony. Our positions and any movement are discussed in detail with you in advance. We will do what you want. We normally attend the rehearsal to identify the best positions and to discuss any issues with you and the officiant ahead of time. We are always respectful of any limitations imposed by the officiant and others, but this is not normally a problem.
Can you get video of the processional from the front of the aisle? As in the previous answer, it is up to you. If you like, one of us can move to the center of the aisle to get video of the processional in an unobtrusive way. We then return to our previous position before the bride and her father get to the front of the church.
We normally use two manned cameras. We often also use an additional unmanned camera in an inconspicuous spot to get a third angle and/or sound.
We are having family come in from all over the country (or world). Should we do something special? A wedding is often the only time (except for funerals) that all your extended family will get together. This makes a unique opportunity to preserve your family history in a vibrant, interesting way. We have done special videos which combined filming the wedding with getting footage to create a separate family reunion tape. Ask us about such an option.
Please call 1 (434) 9video1 or 1 (434) 984-3361, or email us for current pricing details.
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