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# 1 - Quick Tips and Pointers
- It is essential that you
review the videographer’s work. He or she may not have a studio but most likely
has a copy of his/her work from another wedding for you to view. The videographer
will be with you for most of your wedding day Take time to talk about your
expectations. Let the videographer get to know you and you to know him/her. You
need a high comfort and trust level with this person who will capture precious
moments that you will have for generations. An interested photographer will ask
questions about your life style. Review the quotation with a fine toothed comb.
Usually the videographer has a plan that can meet your budget.
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# 2 - About
- Have a video of your wedding
is a relatively new element of a wedding. The service is becoming more sophisticated
and creative. If you want Uncle Bob to video your wedding to save on costs, then
you will most likely get a video that looks amateurish – with extra movements,
blurred sections, and unedited filming. Professional videographers will provide
you with a quality film that has been carefully edited and flows smoothly. The
equipment will be several notches higher than Uncle Bob’s equipment. If you are
serious about a lively creation of your wedding, then take the time to find a good
videographer.
Itemize a checklist to follow so that your most important moments are
captured. If possible, deliver your checklist to the videographer a few days
before the event to better prepare him/her for the day.
If you aren’t sure where to find a good videographer, always ask friends
first for a referral. Local bridal shows usually have a handful of videographers.
Many wedding videographers advertise in the Yellow Pages and local circulars
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# 3 - Contracts- Get a contract signed to
commit the date. Communicate your special requests. Confirm the order again at
least one week before the wedding. The truth about wedding videos is this: the
newlyweds, parents, close relatives and close friends enjoy the first viewing of
the wedding video. Later, some of the relatives may see the video again. Afterwards,
the only ones really interested in the video are the newlyweds. Maybe the video is
viewed on the first anniversary, on the second anniversary, and maybe the third.
The video is really only special to the bride and groom (and moms). When it’s time
to order the number of videos, it probably makes sense to order only three to five
copies (as opposed to 25-50 copies).
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# 4 - Questions to Ask -
- Available on your wedding date?
- May I view a sample video of a recent wedding?
- How many months/years has he/she serviced weddings?
- How many weddings does he/she film in a month? Average jobs in the month you
want to marry?
- How much deposit is required to secure the date and exactly what does the
deposit cover?
- Ask for a detailed price sheet or quotation.
- Ask if the videographer is familiar with the site of your ceremony and/or
reception. (A benefit is having experience with previous weddings at the location.)
- Ask about the details of his/her refund policy in case the videographer does
not show up on time or does not capture the moments you specifically wrote down.
- Ask when you will receive the final product. Ask if you can see the uncut
version before the final film is completed.
- Find out if the videographer will bring an assistant; how much equipment
he/she will bring.
- Ask about a backup plan if the videographer is ill on the day of your
wedding, or equipment doesn’t work.
- Find out if the videographer plans to dine at the wedding and don’t forget
to add him/her to the final head count.
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