Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of equipment do you use?

We use  professional 3 chip digital camcorders to cover all our events. We use
wireless mics to cover the vows during weddings and also for guest interviews.
We edit your video on a computer with digital editing software.

How much do I have to put down to book the date? When is the remainder of
payment due?

A deposit of $200 is required to book the date. The remainder is due five days before
the event. Weddings booked within two months of the date is required to put 50%
down to book the event.

Why should I choose a videographer over a photographer?

Well, I would always encourage both services if you can afford it, but here are a few
differences to help you decide.
A print can be taken from almost any frame of video.
A photo album is a book that you flip through and pass it around the room, a video is
movie that all your guests can reminisce and enjoy at one time.
Photos fade. Videos can be recopied. Faded photos can be retouched and recorded
to video.
Photographs are captured moments. Video is a live retelling of the day.

For those that wish they had the budget for both...
There are ways to cut costs too, how many pictures do you really need? Clients, family,
and friends agree that after spending $2000 for pictures, they only needed a couple
portraits for the wall and a small album to bring to work or for visiting. I'm still digging
through all the snapshots that guests took for me through the day. With today's
technology anyone with a good digital camera can take good quality portraits for you,
but you definitely need high quality equipment for a videographer to contend with
potential audio and lighting issues. Uncle Joe's video camera is not going to hear your
vows from the fourth pew back without a lavalier microphone. Aunt Mary's reception
footage will not show a thing in a candlelit room without a professional camera
mounted light. Ask to see your friends to see their photo albums and videos and
you be the judge.

What's the difference between a two camera shoot and a back up camera?

A two camera shoot is two cameras each operated by a videographer. The footage
from both camaras is edited together in the video. One camera is videotaping the main
event going on and the other camera is videotaping shots to insert in the main event.
For example you have the readers reading and occasionally we will cut to the bride and
groom or guests in the church.
A back up camera is usually set up on a tripod. The footage from the back up camera
is used if necessary for back up.


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