How To Choose A Wedding Videographer
Thinking of hiring a wedding videographer for your event? Here are some questions you need to ask, if you want to get the best!
Do I really need a wedding video? YES, and here’s why!
Often couples will write-off having video at their wedding, due to the added expense, and the focus on the wedding photographer. Undoubtedly the pictures are SO IMPORTANT! However, without video, you will never be able to look back and hear your vows, readings, and the toasts given! Those once-in-a-lifetime moments will be lost to distant memory without video. Not to mention that video proof of the wild party animals in action will be lost as well! With your wedding video, your wedding will be captured to treasure for years to come!
What experience and strategies do you have that others don’t for getting the best video?
Make sure your videography company is experienced and has been doing weddings for at least 5 years. Video Memory has been filming weddings since 1980, and knows all of the tricks of the trade to capture your special day and get great footage. One example for sunny days – for church ceremonies – the videographer will have someone shut the doors after the bride and her father enter the church. This allows for better lighting (less backlight) for the bride and her father during their processional! Another example is for when we shoot a wedding. We have a checklist of positioning and particular shots that must be made. This is crucial for the fine details of your wedding, so that everything is captured to treasure for years to come!!! Those particular moments include guests arriving to the ceremony and reception, and also cocktail hour mingling. This helps set the scene of what happened and who was at your wedding. Again, small parts like this ensure nothing is left out of capturing the biggest day of your life!
What is your backup equipment?
A good videographer will have backup equipment that is the same quality or identical to their primary camera. Also ask how many cameras the videographer carries with him/her.
How do you ensure quality audio?
This is especially important. A good videographer must have at least 2 sources of audio for your event! If any weather, or unforeseen circumstance was to interfere with 1 audio source, there must be at least one backup! Having 3 Sources of audio is the best!!!
How will I get my final video and what quality will it be in?
Will the videographer send it to you via USB, DVD, BLU RAY ? This is a great question to ask before you are sent a format that is not convenient for you. For example, if you do not have a Blu-Ray player then you may want it in a streaming format, or USB.
How many hours of coverage is included in the price?
This may seem basic, but be sure to compare services and quotes because some companies may offer more or less hours of coverage. Videographers range in price vastly, so be sure to check around, and get specifics of exactly what is included in your price. Also how long will the video be that is being produced? Do you get all, or most of the raw footage? These are all great questions to ask while comparing services and researching options.
After reading this we hope you are well-equipped to get the best videography service that is right for you! To engaged couples, we wish you congratulations, and the best of luck with the wedding planning process! The adventure is beginning, and what fun it will be! Cheers! And don’t forget to get wild for the video!!!!