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Why should we have our wedding filmed?

There is nothing like a professionally made film to capture all the sights and sounds of your wedding day, an event which has become one of the major social events in a person's life. What better opportunity to capture all of your family and friends and create a classic heirloom to be cherished for years to come? I have had many couples tell me that having a videotape made was the best thing they did on their wedding day.

Should a friend or family member video our wedding?

Certainly, but don't expect professional results. We have been filming weddings since 1994, and we know all the ins and outs of capturing such an important event. We have professional 3-chip cameras, digital mastering, titling, computer-based digital nonlinear editing equipment, professional microphones, tripods, and plenty of backup equipment to create a true television production. We have no problem with other guests videotaping as long as they do not interfere with our efforts.

Won't the cameramen be obtrusive and disruptive?

I have heard horror stories of bright lights during the ceremony and videographers stepping right up between the minister and the couple. The kindest compliment anyone ever gave us was "I never even saw you all day". We make every effort to record your wedding unobtrusively and tastefully, using no lights at the ceremony, remaining stationary and silent throughout, and using a documentary style in all of our taping.

What if my church has restrictions on video?

It is the client's responsibility to find out if there are any restrictions on videography wherever the event takes place and to notify us well in advance. Many churches and synagogues have guidelines, such as no flash photography and no moving around during the ceremony, and understandably so. The place of worship is not a television studio.
Most celebrants realise the importance of the film to the bride and groom and their respective families. One couple told us that watching their film was like renewing their vows, and it's hard to find fault with such a wonderful sentiment as that.

 

What do you film?

We typically begin a wedding day with a visit to the bride's home or other location where preparations are being made. Some of our most emotional and special shots have been made as the bride and her attendants are getting ready. We spend anywhere from 5 to 12 hours covering one wedding, but 7 hours is usually sufficient to get complete coverage of an average wedding.
Usually this will cover the following:

· Bridal preparation before the wedding
· Guests arriving at the wedding
· Wedding service
· Signing of the register
· Guests mingling & congratulations
· Family photos and bridal party photos
· Reception mingling
· Cutting of the wedding cake
· Speeches
· Guests eating / chatting
· First few dances

What should I look for in a professional film?

The picture and sound should be crystal clear. The titles should look professional and be easily read. The production should be tightly and tastefully edited, making the tape more enjoyable to watch than real time raw footage. Special effects should be enhancements to the production and not appear "gimmicky". The most important element to shop for is the actual videographer, whose experience and talents are what you really want.

How long will the finished film be?

On average we like to edit a complete production down to between 60 to 90 minutes.

What about DVD?

We currently are able to offer extra Wedding DVD's with chapters and artwork for 15GBP