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WEDDING VIDEO FAQs |
Why choose video to remember your day? According to a recent survey by WEVA of recent newlyweds, as opposed to brides-to-be: |
| Why not get a friend or guest to video the day? Would you be happy for them to sew the dress, perform the ceremony or make the cake? You wouldn't trust any of these duties to anyone but a professional, so why would you want an amateur filming and editing your wedding video? Trying to cut corners on a video is most probably a decision you'll regret. It's only when you sit down weeks or months after the day to watch it that you'll think - "I can't hear the vows at all" or "all I can see is the ground " or "The footage is so shaky - why didn't we get this done properly?" This is a special day that should be given the respect it deserves - one of the most important rites of passage that we go through as humans deserves to be captured properly and by a professional. |
Why does professional wedding video production cost what it does? On your day, there video production will involve many thousands of dollars in equipment used to ensure that it is captured properly. In addition to the camera equipment, there are microphones, professional video tripods, additional audio sources and so on. Up to 12 hours on the day (not including pre-wedding footage) is spent by a professional videographer, a master of their craft, under challenging and sometimes ever-changing conditions. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event, where there is only one chance to get it right - it's not a feature film, where there are multiple takes. Once the footage is aquired, this is when the real work begins. Depending on the package and final product, a wedding video DVD can take up to 40 - 50 hours to edit from start to finish, on many, many more thousands of dollars worth of equipment. In total, there is a trained, accredited professional working on your wedding video with tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment for over 60 hours!. With the exception of the photographer, there is no other service that comes close to devoting that amount of time on your wedding. Now imagine what a hire care and chauffer for 60 hours would cost you... |
| What about audio? In years gone by, wedding videos had a bad rap, due in no small part to the sub-par audio quality that was being produced. This is now a thing of the past. Hearing a bride or groom recite their vows, or say "I do" is priceless. To capture these moments, prior to the ceremony we attach a small, discrete lapel microphone to the groom (or officiant where applicable). This ensures the audio on the day is crystal clear. We also set up smaller audio recorders in appropriate locations during the ceremony (e.g. at lecterns for readings, recitals etc.) Even in challenging audio situations like beach weddings, our audio quality sets us apart. |
| Do you use external lighting? Our camera equipment is excellent in low light situations, so in most cases additional lighting is unnecessary. However, video cameras love light, and sometimes it can be a trade-off. On the occassions where additional lighting is needed, we use a very diffused, soft lighting system (as low as 3-10W - by comparison, most household light bulbs are around 60-75W). This ensures there are no squinting guests due to blinding lights! |
| What style of videos do you produce? Our wedding videos are often described as contemporary, classical and timeless. Contemporary: in that they are shot and edited in a modern, up to date style that maintatins pleasing visual aspects at all times. Classical: in that the footage and editing is done in an elegant fashion. We do not use any tacky effects - any that are used are done tastefully and in a subtle style and blend seamlessly into the final production. Timeless: in that although the fashions or music of your day may date - the way in which your wedding video is produced will not. It will be a pleasure for generations to watch many years from now. |
Who to choose?
Of the 2 points, the 1st probably goes without saying, but the 2nd is probably one of the most overlooked. You will spend more time with your videographer than anyone else on the day. They are the only ones that will be with you from start to finish: from getting ready to the end of the reception - this can be up to 12 hours of more (not including any pre-wedding footage taken). Before spending this amount of time with someone, and entrusting the capturing of the most important day of your life with them, you want to ensure that you get along - they can have a huge bearing on your day.
The two of them are worlds apart. One of the most common wedding video compliments we receive from couples whose wedding videos we've produced is that they don't remember seeing us much on the day - we blend in seamlessly and don't hijack your day. We realise that our job is to capture your day - not run it. |
What kind of turnaround do you offer? When can we expect our DVDs? |
Our work, our passion ... Having filmed wedding videos from Caloundra to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Byron Bay to Sydney and as far south as Mollymook on the south coast of NSW, our relaxed nature and experience in all kinds of situations gives you the piece of mind on the day that only a professional can offer. We have filmed nearly every denomination and kind of wedding you can imagine. Please take the time to look around the video still frame or wedding video galleries - you should get a good feel for the style that our wedding videos are produced in from there. If you would like a free demo wedding DVD sent out, then contact us with your wedding date and details and also any questions and if the date's available, one will be sent out to you straight away. This will allow you to sit back in the comfort of your own home and view our work. Congratulations on your engagement - you've got a wonderful and exciting time of your life in front of you! We hope you decide to select us to help you capture your day. It would be an honour. |
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