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<\/p>\nMost of us have very limited knowledge when it comes to videography. Sure, it’s now on many newer digital cameras, but how much do we really know when it’s time to hire a professional.\u00a0 Yes, do ask the standard questions like how long will you be there and how many locations will you cover.\u00a0 But also, consider these additional\u00a09 questions to guide you before you sign that contract.<\/p>\n
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Experience is a key component.\u00a0 Ask how many weddings they have done and get references as well.\u00a0 Generally an established company means that you can depend on them to deliver your final product.\u00a0 Beware of part-time new people that have no experience.<\/p>\n
Be sure to talk with the person who will actually be videotaping your wedding to be sure that you get everything you want and that you are comfortable with that person. \u00a0Discuss the flow of the day and what you expect them to capture and the method of capture.\u00a0 Some videographers can dominate a good part of your wedding day creating scenes that are made to imitate standard scenarios rather than just letting the day flow as it happens.\u00a0 For example, he\/she may say, \u201cMom, pretend to adjust the bride\u2019s veil, and give her a loving look.\u201d\u00a0 If you want things like that captured fine\u2026but if you want the day to be captured the way it actually happens, be sure to discuss that option.<\/p>\n
Secondly a second videographer can capture a scene from a different angle and perspective.\u00a0 Some will just set up a second camera and hope for the best, and others will bring along a second videographer.<\/p>\n
Two cameras could mean two videographers, or it could mean just a second camera on a tripod with a wide angle lens.\u00a0 Having a second videographer will be more expense, but sometimes it is well worth the extra cost due to the extra coverage that you will receive.<\/p>\n
Good audio quality is very important.\u00a0 At the ceremony, the groom should wear a wireless microphone and have another one on the podium for any readers or singers.\u00a0 At the reception, make sure that anyone who is giving a toast or blessing is using a microphone.<\/p>\n
Some use lights on their camera and some don\u2019t.\u00a0 A standalone softbox light will give off soft, even lighting.\u00a0 Ambient light at the reception helps keep video light not quite so harsh.\u00a0 (The photographer also needs some ambient light to do his job well.\u00a0 So, for the best quality, do not make the reception hall really dark.)<\/p>\n
As you probably know, the DVD is the current trend.\u00a0 Most videographers have gone away from VHS tape because there can be a loss of quality over time.\u00a0 Your wedding video can last for generations without deterioration when using a DVD, so I personally, would accept nothing but DVD.\u00a0 Also inquire about Blu-Ray.<\/p>\n
Video technology is an ever changing field and most videographers will spend between 30 to 40 hours on the computer editing a wedding.<\/p>\n
There are basically three types of cameras.\u00a0 A 3-Chip Digital offers the highest resolution at 530 lines.\u00a0 Super VHS & Hi-8 (they use analog tape) have 400 lines of resolution and VHS cameras have 230 lines of resolution.\u00a0 The higher the resolution the better the quality.<\/p>\n
Some videographers will have demo tapes, some will ask you to come to the studio to view, and others have streaming video on their website.\u00a0 You might also ask about special effect such as black & white, sepia, animation\u2026and so on.\u00a0 Ask the videographer how they differ from other videographers.<\/p>\n
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