Video offers two key elements which photographs lack - motion and sound. Your video gives you the opportunity to see and hear things you might have missed in all the excitement at your wedding.
Videos have gained popularity with 80% of couples choosing to have at least the ceremony, if not both the ceremony and reception videotaped.
Choose a qualified Videographer. Friends or relatives may offer to videotape the service, but a quality video requires the experience, expertise and equipment of a professional. View sample tapes from the professional you intend to hire. Ask for references.
Questions to Ask
How long have you been in business?
Are you the one who will be videotaping my wedding?
How many cameras do you use? Does that mean a second videographer?
What type of cameras do you use?
What kind of lighting do you use?
How many and what kind of microphones do you use?
How do you edit the wedding video?
Can I have my wedding on DVD?
How do you stay up-to-date in the video business?
How can I see samples of your work?
What other services or special effects do you offer?
What about the contract?
What will you charge to videotape my wedding based on the coverage
I am looking for?
When reviewing tapes pay close attention to colors, camera angles and to the clarity of sound. You want images that are sharp and voices that are audible. You will want smooth and steady panoramas, detailed close-ups and no jarring jumps from one scene to another or scenes that linger too long on unimportant people or events.
A professional videographer will be able to capture your day in vivid detail allowing you and your loved ones the chance to relive your happiest moments again and again!