Shooting wedding videos is a big and lucrative business. If you have experience and technical knowledge of videography, but have never done a wedding, you will need some basic information. You should be up front with your potential clients about your lack of experience shooting weddings. Show them samples of whatever work you have done so they can see you're not a novice with a video camera. Offer the bride and groom a great deal on your wedding packages and keep your prices lower than the competition until you have some successful weddings under your belt.
You will have to have contracts made up especially for weddings and include all the usual information as well as a place to note any special requests. It is perfectly acceptable to ask the bride or her parents if a meal will be provided for you. It's a long day and you don't want to be working on an empty stomach.
Arrange to attend the wedding rehearsal at the location or locations. It is important to see the layout of the church, taking note of lighting, sound and placement of your camera or cameras. If you're shooting in a church, speak to the minister or officiant regarding his or her "rules" about placement of your equipment. Determine if you need more than one camera. Some ministers and priests want you as far away as possible, like in the choir loft. You need to be prepared to shoot from anywhere.
To prepare for the job on the big day, go over all your equipment, including backups. Make sure you have what you need for any situation. If you have any new equipment, test it before the wedding. Get to the church early so you can park as close as possible and you have lots of time to set up.
If you do not have an assistant, you will need to be quick on your feet. Shoot everything, even the guests being seated. You can always edit down the footage later.
After the wedding, head to the reception location as soon as possible to set up. Pay attention to where the bridal party table will be, as well as the band or disc jockey. Also, make sure you're in a location where you have power outlets. Again, shoot everything. One exception would be shooting the guests while they are eating. Keep your eyes open for drunk party goers and remember, your camera is picking up sound as well so you may have to edit certain comments.
Most importantly, remember the bride and groom are the stars of the show. They will keep the wedding video you produce for a lifetime and will be sharing it with their children and maybe even their grandchildren. You want them to have a complete documentation of their special day.
This article has been was written by myself for my newsletter and since the author is the same person, permission for use is granted.
Joe Sabol is an Internationally known videographer with almost 28yrs experience in the video industry. Please visit us at http://jandjvideoproductions.com for more information.
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Tips for Hiring a Wedding Videographer
If you're planning a wedding, you may be considering a wedding videographer. A video of your special day allows you to go back after all the excitement and the honeymoon to enjoy the day that flew by so fast. The question is, how do you go about hiring a wedding videographer?
Most videographers have websites that showcase some of their work, but even searching through local wedding videographers online can turn up a lot of results. It can be overwhelming to look through several websites and get all the information you need. Here are some tips to choosing the right wedding videographer.
The first thing you want to see is samples of the videographer's work. When you click on their online videos, keep in mind that if it looks more like a Hollywood production than a true, wedding with real people, it may be completely staged with professional models and special effects. These special effects may look amazing, but the cost is much higher than a typical wedding.
After you have found two or three websites that look promising, you'll have to call and schedule an appointment for more detailed information, including cost, as many wedding videographers do not post their price list online. It may seem time consuming, but it is definitely worth it.
Because just about anyone can buy a video camera and put up a website claiming to be a professional videographer, there are some specific things you'll want to ask during your appointment.
For example, does the videographer work and charge for a set number of hours or is he there for the entire day? Some wedding videographers charge by the day and some may charge by the hour so this is important. They may also charge extra for recording at additional locations.
You'll want to ask your wedding videographer if he is equipped for recording in all kinds of lighting. At a wedding and reception, there are many different levels of light, from sunlight to candlelight. A true professional will be prepared to correctly shoot in any situation, in any kind of lighting.
Another thing to consider is sound. It is important to inquire about the videographer's ability to record sound at appropriate levels. Will there be addtional microphones available or will the microphone on the camera be adequate? You want to be able to hear not only the music, but the all important wedding vows too.
Another thing to consider is, who will actually show up on your wedding day. Is the wedding videographer you meet with going to be the one doing the work, or will it be an employee you haven't met with? If you like the work you saw on the website, you will want the person who shot that video to be the one shooting your video.
Finally, a professional wedding videographer should have a prepared contract to go over with you to specify date, time, locations and any other specifics. What you expect should be the same as what the videographer is contracted to provide.
This article has been was written by myself for my newsletter and since the author is the same person, permission for use is granted.
Joe Sabol is an Internationally known videographer with almost 29yrs experience in the video industry. Please visit us at http://jandjvideoproductions.com for more information.
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Most videographers have websites that showcase some of their work, but even searching through local wedding videographers online can turn up a lot of results. It can be overwhelming to look through several websites and get all the information you need. Here are some tips to choosing the right wedding videographer.
The first thing you want to see is samples of the videographer's work. When you click on their online videos, keep in mind that if it looks more like a Hollywood production than a true, wedding with real people, it may be completely staged with professional models and special effects. These special effects may look amazing, but the cost is much higher than a typical wedding.
After you have found two or three websites that look promising, you'll have to call and schedule an appointment for more detailed information, including cost, as many wedding videographers do not post their price list online. It may seem time consuming, but it is definitely worth it.
Because just about anyone can buy a video camera and put up a website claiming to be a professional videographer, there are some specific things you'll want to ask during your appointment.
For example, does the videographer work and charge for a set number of hours or is he there for the entire day? Some wedding videographers charge by the day and some may charge by the hour so this is important. They may also charge extra for recording at additional locations.
You'll want to ask your wedding videographer if he is equipped for recording in all kinds of lighting. At a wedding and reception, there are many different levels of light, from sunlight to candlelight. A true professional will be prepared to correctly shoot in any situation, in any kind of lighting.
Another thing to consider is sound. It is important to inquire about the videographer's ability to record sound at appropriate levels. Will there be addtional microphones available or will the microphone on the camera be adequate? You want to be able to hear not only the music, but the all important wedding vows too.
Another thing to consider is, who will actually show up on your wedding day. Is the wedding videographer you meet with going to be the one doing the work, or will it be an employee you haven't met with? If you like the work you saw on the website, you will want the person who shot that video to be the one shooting your video.
Finally, a professional wedding videographer should have a prepared contract to go over with you to specify date, time, locations and any other specifics. What you expect should be the same as what the videographer is contracted to provide.
This article has been was written by myself for my newsletter and since the author is the same person, permission for use is granted.
Joe Sabol is an Internationally known videographer with almost 29yrs experience in the video industry. Please visit us at http://jandjvideoproductions.com for more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joe_Sabol
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Wedding Videography Today
Wedding videography has changed a great deal over the years. The first cameras available for the home market were big and cumbersome and there was no such thing as a professional wedding videographer.
Uncle Bob would bring his new home video camera and capture the day on grainy, poorly lit, video tape. Sound and lighting were hit or miss.
Today's high tech video equipment makes it possible for an experienced wedding videographer to produce a bright, clear, hi-def video without the need of special lighting. Sound and special effects have become a snap to produce. There are endless possibilities for a creative, personalized keepsake of your wedding day.
Most professional wedding videographers offer a range of packages to accommodate any budget. Even your most basic package will include a video of the entire wedding, including, shots of the guests, the processional, the ceremony, the recessional and the exit from the church, all done with today's high tech cameras. Today's brides are savvy enough to know there are endless options available to make their wedding video special.
If your budget allows, you can start with a "Save the Date" video. This is a wedding announcement set to music and filmed like a movie trailer, with the bride and groom as the stars.
The wedding video itself can start with the bride and her bridesmaids at home getting ready or even at the salon getting hair and makeup done.
You can shoot scenery at different locations or have interviews with family members and friends. You can include a reflections montage that shows pictures of the bride and groom from childhood to the time they met and became a couple and finally to their wedding day. This is usually set to music and is a fun look back for family and friends.
It is important to sit down with the bride and groom prior to the wedding and find out if they have any special requests, such as shots with certain family members. Are they looking for something more serious and formal, or do they want relaxed and fun? Ask questions that will give you a clue as what they are like as a couple.
Much of the production of a professional wedding video is done by the editing of the raw footage. This is where mistakes and bloopers can be cut out and special effects and creativity can be added. Typically, people walk in front of the camera and you get a close up of some random face or the back of someone's head. Kids or intoxicated party goers often do or say things you don't want to remember forever. Today's editing software allows for endless graphics and special effects to make your wedding video a true keepsake of your special day.
This article has been was written by myself for my newsletter and since the author is the same person, permission for use is granted.
Joe Sabol is an internationally known videographer with almost 29yrs experience in the video industry. Please visit us at http://jandjvideoproductions.com for more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joe_Sabol
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Uncle Bob would bring his new home video camera and capture the day on grainy, poorly lit, video tape. Sound and lighting were hit or miss.
Today's high tech video equipment makes it possible for an experienced wedding videographer to produce a bright, clear, hi-def video without the need of special lighting. Sound and special effects have become a snap to produce. There are endless possibilities for a creative, personalized keepsake of your wedding day.
Most professional wedding videographers offer a range of packages to accommodate any budget. Even your most basic package will include a video of the entire wedding, including, shots of the guests, the processional, the ceremony, the recessional and the exit from the church, all done with today's high tech cameras. Today's brides are savvy enough to know there are endless options available to make their wedding video special.
If your budget allows, you can start with a "Save the Date" video. This is a wedding announcement set to music and filmed like a movie trailer, with the bride and groom as the stars.
The wedding video itself can start with the bride and her bridesmaids at home getting ready or even at the salon getting hair and makeup done.
You can shoot scenery at different locations or have interviews with family members and friends. You can include a reflections montage that shows pictures of the bride and groom from childhood to the time they met and became a couple and finally to their wedding day. This is usually set to music and is a fun look back for family and friends.
It is important to sit down with the bride and groom prior to the wedding and find out if they have any special requests, such as shots with certain family members. Are they looking for something more serious and formal, or do they want relaxed and fun? Ask questions that will give you a clue as what they are like as a couple.
Much of the production of a professional wedding video is done by the editing of the raw footage. This is where mistakes and bloopers can be cut out and special effects and creativity can be added. Typically, people walk in front of the camera and you get a close up of some random face or the back of someone's head. Kids or intoxicated party goers often do or say things you don't want to remember forever. Today's editing software allows for endless graphics and special effects to make your wedding video a true keepsake of your special day.
This article has been was written by myself for my newsletter and since the author is the same person, permission for use is granted.
Joe Sabol is an internationally known videographer with almost 29yrs experience in the video industry. Please visit us at http://jandjvideoproductions.com for more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joe_Sabol
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
What has Video Done to this World
I remember the date, November 22, 1963 as if it were yesterday. For those of you who were around and are history buffs, you might recall that date as the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas Texas. I remember listening to the radio at school and hearing reports of what happened. A lot of the newscasts that night were done through phone interviews from various reporters, and I don't remember seeing anything live until Lee Harvey Oswald was shot as he was leaving a building in the custody of Dallas police.
Things have really changed. On March 11, 2011, we saw tragedy unfold right before our eyes on television, the internet and cell phones. The ground hadn't even stopped shaking in Japan when the first live television news reports were being seen all over the world. You Tube has changed everything!
In the past 50 years or so, television and broadcasting has changed so drastically that we can watch events almost anywhere in the world as they happen. I never saw a tsunami until the Indonesian earthquake occurred.
Since the Japanese people embrace video like we embrace sports in this country, almost everyone has some type of recording device, whether it be a video camera, a digital camera with video capabilities or a cell phone. Video transmissions came almost as quickly as the tsunami.
I have never in my life, ever seen the graphic and clear videos that showed the tremendous force and power of the tsunami that struck Northern Japan. These were not shaky, out of focus or grainy videos. They were crisp and clear, as if I was standing right there watching the water come at me right out of my television.
In today's world, most people would not know what to do without video cameras or the internet. We have become a society that relies on these sources for our information. In fact some of the videos were already on the internet before the major television networks broke the story on national television.
I have to admit that when I was a kid hearing news of the Alaskan earthquake and JFK's assassination, I wanted to see what was going on. Sometimes it took hours and sometimes it took days. I would wait patiently to see the story on the evening news. Thank goodness things have changed. I No longer have to wait to see what happen. Let's not forget that over 25,000 people have either died or are missing, not counting the countless thousands of people that will die as a result of the nuclear fallout from the damaged reactors.
This article has been was written by myself for my newsletter and since the author is the same person, permission for use is granted.
Joe Sabol is an Internationally known videographer with almost 28yrs experience in the video industry. Please visit us at http://jandjvideoproductions.com for more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joe_Sabol
Things have really changed. On March 11, 2011, we saw tragedy unfold right before our eyes on television, the internet and cell phones. The ground hadn't even stopped shaking in Japan when the first live television news reports were being seen all over the world. You Tube has changed everything!
In the past 50 years or so, television and broadcasting has changed so drastically that we can watch events almost anywhere in the world as they happen. I never saw a tsunami until the Indonesian earthquake occurred.
Since the Japanese people embrace video like we embrace sports in this country, almost everyone has some type of recording device, whether it be a video camera, a digital camera with video capabilities or a cell phone. Video transmissions came almost as quickly as the tsunami.
I have never in my life, ever seen the graphic and clear videos that showed the tremendous force and power of the tsunami that struck Northern Japan. These were not shaky, out of focus or grainy videos. They were crisp and clear, as if I was standing right there watching the water come at me right out of my television.
In today's world, most people would not know what to do without video cameras or the internet. We have become a society that relies on these sources for our information. In fact some of the videos were already on the internet before the major television networks broke the story on national television.
I have to admit that when I was a kid hearing news of the Alaskan earthquake and JFK's assassination, I wanted to see what was going on. Sometimes it took hours and sometimes it took days. I would wait patiently to see the story on the evening news. Thank goodness things have changed. I No longer have to wait to see what happen. Let's not forget that over 25,000 people have either died or are missing, not counting the countless thousands of people that will die as a result of the nuclear fallout from the damaged reactors.
This article has been was written by myself for my newsletter and since the author is the same person, permission for use is granted.
Joe Sabol is an Internationally known videographer with almost 28yrs experience in the video industry. Please visit us at http://jandjvideoproductions.com for more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joe_Sabol
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