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Wedding
Videographer Questions
Forget about "years of experience".
They need to be able to answer these questions intelligently.
Do you use 3CCD camcorders?
(ANSWER: Yes, Yes, Yes - No Substitutes)
What are your lighting needs for the
ceremony and reception?
(ANSWER: Even the best professional camcorders need a
decent amount of light. I need more than Christmas lights and
candles. Give me as much light as possible without ruining the
mood.)
Will you attend the wedding
rehearsal to check the layout, lighting and audio setup?
(ANSWER: I always attend the rehearsal when possible.)
Do you use wireless microphones for
the groom and/or pastor?
(ANSWER: I do use wireless mics and tap into the house
sound board to use their audio feed when available. Can you put me
in contact with the audio technician at the ceremony venue?)
Will you bring any backup cameras and
microphones?
(ANSWER: Yes, I am always prepared for technical
difficulties.)
How early will you set up before the
wedding ceremony?
(ANSWER: At least one and a half hours before so I am settled 30 minutes
prior to the ceremony.)
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Wedding
Videographer Red Flags
Clues
that can help you decide if you should look for a more
professional wedding videographer.
He uses cheesy wipes and canned effects
in editing. Professional wedding videographers
primarily use cuts, dissolves and clean-looking graphics.
(Bottom Line: If the demo video
looks tacky, then don't expect any better for your video.)
He does not ask about setting
up a camera on stage for close-ups at the wedding ceremony.
(Bottom Line: He should fight for the best angles,
sound and lighting.)
He only shows you wedding
highlight reels and never offers to show a completed wedding
video.
(Bottom Line: Always ask to see a
final edited video to check for editing, sound and lighting)
He never runs through a checklist of
wedding day questions with you.
(Bottom Line: If he's not doing
his homework on your wedding, then he's asking for problems on your
wedding day.)
He is quick to give you a cheap
wedding video deal.
(Bottom Line: Good wedding videos
take a lot of time and good equipment. If he's not making
money, then he is not giving you his best work.) |
