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The practice of recording the ceremony and reception on video has become commonplace. The whirlwind of the event, and the monumental nature of the process is often more than couples can take in, and large periods of time simply don't remember. With a video recording of everything that transpired on the day, the couple can fill in the blanks and maybe even glimpse a few special moments they would never have seen at all. |
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The video equipment that has evolved is amazing and can accommodate a candlelight ceremony or bright sunny day. There are definitely videographers around who have not updated their equipment, and if hired, would show up with floodlights and there are others that will bring only the lights that are absolutely necessary. |
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Good videographers will book up early, so its not unrealistic to start interviewing a year ahead of your wedding date. It is quite common to find photography studios with a videography arm, so ask. |
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Once you have chosen the videographer, you'll want to see the videographers work. Remember when looking at work to pay attention to Focus, Originality, Clarity, Editing and Sound. |
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Focus Shots should be in sharp focus throughout the video. |
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Original Your video should be original and not like other videos you have seen, unless you want it to look like a particular one you have seen. |
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Clarity The colours and lighting should be clear and not gloomy. |
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Editing The editing should not cut away sharply or linger unnecessarily or go out of focus. |
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Sound Sound should be clear at all times. |
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Ask the videographer to show you tapes of several other clients whose celebrations took place in a location and conditions similar to those you've chosen. Then ask if you can contact the clients directly as references. DO NOT BOOK IF YOU CAN NOT SPEAK TO THE CLIENTS |
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Be sure the video you are watching as reference is the one of the videographer that is going to videograph your wedding and not someone else. |
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Watch the tape and then follow what your instincts say, don't be overwhelmed with technical talk. |
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Check how the film will be edited and how long the final cut of the video be. Make sure you know what the video is going to include i.e. arrival at the church, ceremony, reception etc. |
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Is there any special footage you require, let the videographer know. |
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Is the video going to have background music or are going to hear the background noise of the reception. Will the video have professional titling. |
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Make sure you get everything confirmed in writing. |
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