Why should we get a Pro wedding video?
1. To many brides & grooms so much happens on their wedding day that often many memories become a blur or get completelly forgotten. 2. You cannot be everywhere at once, and your video will capture many precious moments that you would otherwise never see. 3. How about your first kiss, cutting of the cake, the moment your dad's voice breaks when he is giving a toast, or when your grandmother shares her words of wisdom on the camera? 4. Still photos just can't capture all the emotion, all that is said, or your first dance you took lessons for :-). 5. Not everyone can attend your wedding - but you can send them a copy of the video. 6. Your video will also come in handy in reliving your special memories during your anniversaries, or when it's time to share the special moments with your children. 7. Hiring a professional pays off because a) it looks great since it's shot on broadcast quality cameras, b) it sounds great because a variety of microphones are used, c) it is edited and much more fun to watch than raw footage of the cameraman's feet or a 5-minute shot in which nothing really happens, d) a pro knows what to do, where to be, and what to expect, and is also fully dedicated to what's going on at all times.
How many weddings do you do every year?
I try not to book more than 12-15 weddings per year because I am very busy working on other projects as well.
Every year, I make music videos, summer camp yearbook(s), web videos, corporate tours, short movies, etc.
Also, I like to have fun while working and a diverse workload is the way to keep it like that.
Do you have backup equipment?
Yes, I bring 2 video cameras to every wedding, just in case. I bring extra batteries and extra tapes, too.
How many hours do you spend at the wedding?
As many as it takes! There is no limit.
I want to capture the whole day
from the time the bride starts doing her hair and I stay as long as people are having fun at the reception.
Can we just get raw footage?
Yes and no. Editing video takes most of the time of the whole project and if you are not interested in it, I can certainly skip this part. However, there are many parts during the wedding where the sound is quiet or very loud. Even with the raw footage, I like to adjust the audio levels so the sound is consistent throughout, and to do basic cuts and color corrections. This can all be done for $995+.
Can we choose any music for our video?
Yes, you have to provide your music on CDs or in mp3/wma format.
The final product is intended for your personal use only.
How many songs do we need to provide for the video?
One for the getting ready part.
One for the formal photos and cocktail hour.
One for the highlights video (optional).
One for each slideshow (optional).
How long are your edited DVDs?
They usually clock between 50-60 minutes so they're not long boring epics, but they have everything important.
Each project is different, though, and you certainly have a say on how intensive editing you prefer.
I made DVDs that are as short as 27 minutes and as long as 106 minutes.
Do you subcontract your work?
No, I record and edit everything by myself. Occasionally, I might have someone help me with certain aspects of the production, but the final copy is not done until everything goes through my hands, eyes and ears :-)
Do you give refunds?
I have never had to give a refund yet as a full 100% of my clients are completely satisfied. If there is a reason for a refund, then it will be given. Deposits are refundable until six weeks before the wedding date, provided that the date was not turned down for another job.
Can we meet in person first?
I would love to! My place is good (Bath), your place is good (if it isn't too far), or somewhere in between (I'll bring the laptop).
More questions?
luminosea@gmail.com
