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When considering whether you really need a videographer as well as a photographer, have a look at the big picture. While a photograph may capture a moment in time, a video allows you to record time in motion. A videographer can record sound and voices as ...
If the wedding kitty does not permit, some couples choose to settle for one or the other. However, if having a photo album is your priority, why not choose a basic video package, which will at least capture the sights, sounds and action of the day. You can always have it edited at a later date. Hot shots Here’s how to ensure the “reel” deal! The criteria for choosing a video producer are similar to those for selecting your photographer. If in doubt, let experience be your guide. There are no rehearsals or second takes when making a video, and the producer must get it right first time, which takes years of hands-on experience. When you first meet with a videographer, ask to see complete videos of the weddings he or she has recently filmed and not just composites. The video should follow a script and tell a story, and not consist only of a collection of random and unrelated events. Factors to note include the quality and steadiness of the picture, image sharpness and sound clarity. Pay particular attention to the classic shots, such as close-ups during the vows and ring ceremony. Also take note of camera positions and angles, and whether the wedding party are captured as well as the bride and groom. Editing technique is another important factor: you should not be able to see when the camera was turned on and off. Is background music included, and if so, does it flow with the images on screen? As with a photographer, check that the videographer uses professional equipment and has back-up equipment to avert any potential problems. Your photographer may have a partner who specialises in video and is able to offer this as part of a total package. This is a definite advantage as they should already have formed a good working rapport, and it will save on transport costs too! It is important to find out whether your videographer has a partner or assistant who can step in if he or she, for some unforeseen reason, is unable to be present on the day. Once you are happy with your choice, ensure that everything you agree upon is drawn up in writing and signed - from the date and time of your wedding, the cost and conditions of payment and length of time he or she will be at the wedding, to the fee per hour should you request him or her to stay longer.
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