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Selecting a Videographer
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A Dream Picture
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Many
couples have their wedding videotaped to capture all the
excitement and emotions of their special day. It's a great memento to share with your family and
friends. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to show your
children one day? I'm
sure they will enjoy watching it as much as you will! The price for a video package can range anywhere from $800
to several thousand dollars. The fee will depend upon many factors such as:
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Quality of the
equipment
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Number of cameras
used
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Amount of editing
needed
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Time
spent by the videographer at the wedding
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Whether
you search for a videographer through the yellow pages or the
internet, be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau for any
complaints against the company. Of course, the best
reference is by word of mouth. Ask friends and relatives if
they can recommend someone. Also, view their
demonstration tapes carefully. Look for the following details:
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Be sure the lighting
looks natural
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Is
the camera held steady?
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Make sure the sound
is clear and not muffled
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Also be sure that
there is not too much background noise
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Be sure that the
picture is sharp and clear
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The
video should look seamless as it fades from one shot to the
next
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Make
sure the video doesn't jump from one subject to the next
without finishing the story
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Most
importantly, the video should capture all the major events of
the wedding
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Concerning a Videographer:
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How many years have you been taking wedding videos?
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What will you be wearing?
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Do you have a backup in case of an emergency?
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Concerning Taping:
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What does your package
include?
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What type of tape do you use?
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How many hours of coverage will we have?
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How many people will be taking video?
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Are you familiar with both our ceremony and
reception sites?
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Do you do any special affects? If so,
what?
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What type of microphone do you use?
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What type of flash/lighting do you use?
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Concerning the Final Tape:
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What type of editing do you provide?
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When will the final tape be ready?
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How much does it cost for copies?
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Will you include tape and/or photos we give
you? For example, baby photos and current photos, footage of parent's weddings.
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