Tips on selecting a Professional Videographer

Ask the Videographer: What format are you using?
Digital Video produces a sharper image. which yields better quality copies

What does your video package include?
The best packages include titles, photo montage, and special effects with the latest being digital video effects.

What coverage is included?
The videographer should cover the whole day, starting at the brides home, ceremony, park reception and end with the Bride and Groom saying good-bye.

Ask to see a sample of the Videographers previous work.

Look for image quality, creativity, lighting, and sound quality.

Attire? Does the Videographer dress in formal attire?

During the consultation look for personality. After all this person will spend most of the day with you.

Video Terminology

Titles
        Type on the screen introducing your wedding day such as "Our Wedding"

Photo Montage
        Collection of photos provided by the Bride and Groom, such as baby pictures, teenage, or other pictures.

Wipes, Fades, or Dissolves
        Transition from scene to scene.

Strobes
        Multiple freeze frames at various speeds.

Animation
        Cartoons or characters moving on screen.

Digital Video Effects
        A single frame is captured to produce video effects such as page turns, flips or customized digital video effects.

Romantic Love Story

         Romantic love story video of the Bride & Groom videotaped at a romantic location, beach, park or a location of their choice set to music and special effects