Videography tips
and articles:
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- When coming up with your video budget, keep in
mind that the
cost will depend on the videographer's expertise and experience
as well as the amount of time involved, how many
cameras they
use, how much editing and special effects will be involved, and
what type of copies you want and how many.
Ask yourself these questions ... Are you going
to want "raw" footage or a fully edited version? Do you want
the final copy on DVD, VHS or maybe both?
Make a list of
things you want to be included in your video. Like camera angles,
different viewpoints, added special effects, guest
interviews, etc. Then
take this list to the prospective Videographers you meet
with
and be
sure they can meet your needs and wants.
Find out
about their contract, and ask to see a copy and ask questions
if you don't understand something. Find out all the
fess upfront, how much is the deposit and when is final
payment expected, what about over-time rates? Do they offer any additional
services such as a photo slide show and if so, what are the
fees. And ask how they will be dressed for the
wedding.
Ask to see a
demo of a finished video. Ask about the equipment they use, how many
cameras, what kind, microphones, etc. Ask how early they will arrive
to set up and how long it takes to break down, and
is this time included
in the fee? Ask how much it would cost for additional
copies of the video to be ordered after the wedding.
Ask how long it
takes to get the finished video back. Keep in mind
that if you are getting a fully edited version, this takes
some time,
about 6 weeks after the wedding is a pretty good average.
It is also a good
idea to give your videographer (as well as all your vendors) a time-line or order of events for
the ceremony and reception. This will help him/her to
be aware of what is to happen so they can be prepared.
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