"I LOVE it! Having a videographer was a luxury for us, but I am so glad that we chose YOU. The editing was perfectly done and made all the difference in the viewing experience..."
- Valerie L.
Q: Do you only offer one package?
A: The #1 question from all couples is about PRICING. The package you see listed on our pricing page is the best and most popular package we have offered over the last 2 years. Couples who chose this package in the past all had fantastic feedback and BY FAR were most likely to refer us to their friends and family. Plus, we were totally happy on our end because we knew they were getting what we consider the "essentials" of any Wedding Video. So we decided to make it our only package. Many videographers offer several packages. We did that too for years. So why only one package now? Well, it's almost like when you are looking at buying a MAC vs. PC. There are many PC choices, and only one or two MAC choices, but anyone who buys a MAC often swears by them as their quality and customer service is outstanding. Well, that's a rough analogy of our approach here. And once we made that switch, our business doubled in 2011! Personally I'd rather complete 5 great wedding videos than 10 stripped-down videos, even if that means we won't make as much money. For me, it's QUALITY over QUANTITY. We know that we may lose a few couples here and there who are looking for a super cheap video with less features, but our business is about giving you the very best Wedding Video you can get at a very competitive price, so why offer anything less? It's your Wedding! This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. This video will be cherished by you and your family for years (more than your pictures I believe) so you deserve only the best care and attention to detail. Now that being said...Can we offer MORE options to add to The Complete Wedding Package? Absolutely! The few "Additional Options" on the pricing page are all AWESOME additions to any Wedding Video. Simply put: The Complete Wedding Package has always been the most all-inclusive, cost-effective package we have to offer and we know you'll love it.
Q: Do I need TWO cameras? What about a 3rd camera?
A: Two cameras make for a more complete wedding video and we highly recommend it. That is why it is included in our package. We want you to end up with the very best Wedding Video you can get. We just spent $10,000 on HD cameras in the Summer of 2010 to take our business to the next level and give you the best picture possible. A second camera allows us to capture your Ceremony and Reception from 2 different angles/perspectives. While one camera maintains a master shot, the other camera can capture the close ups, reaction shots, and alternate angles of those unforgettable moments that may not be possible with one camera. We didn't add it to our package to make more money, we include it because it gives you the best video possible. A third HD camera is also available for additional angles, close-ups and coverage. With a third camera (which includes the extra operator) we can really get creative. We'll capture every moment of your day with the two included HD cameras while the third HD camera roams around and gets all the unique and cinematic shots that make you say "holy crap, what a shot!"
Q: What is a Highlight Video and why do you recommend it?
A: We put a great deal of time and care into every video we create because we know it will be enjoyed for years to come. I consider the Highlight Video to be the best part of any Wedding Video package. Every single one of our past clients that had a Highlight Video as part of their package ended up watching that video more often than anything else. These couples were also most likely to end up referring their friends and family to our services. Because of this, we spend the most time on this video knowing that it is the greatest way to quickly share all the best moments of the ENTIRE day with friends and family and each other in one 5-7 minute video. It's a GREAT addition to any Wedding Video and that is why its included in our video package. But know this, that while some Videographers put all their hard work into their Highlight Videos, their full length videos are more thrown together. Not with us. We put over 30 hours of editing into your full length video on average making sure that it too is enjoyable to watch from start to finish. Click HERE to view several samples of a Highlight Video.
Q: What if we need more or less than 10 hours of coverage?"
A: On our pricing page it shows that our Wedding Package includes "Up to 10 hours of HD Coverage". One of the main differences between Photographers and Videographers is that photographers often charge by the hour. This makes sense since the majority of their work is completed on the day of the shoot. However, for a Videographer, when the event is over, our work has just begun. Even if your event is only 4 or 6 hours we often have another 40 or 50 hours of editing ahead of us. That is why our company often stays beyond our "contracted time" at no extra cost to you because the most important thing to us is that you have all the coverage you need to make your video complete. If you have more questions about your specific event, don't hesitate to contact us.
Q: What is a "Couple's Video"
A: We are the ONLY company that specializes in creating ENTERTAINING Couples Videos for your Wedding. Your Reception is a PARTY...so our Couples Videos compliment that and keep the PULSE of the party going. So what is it? Our Couples Video is quickly becoming our signature addition to your video package. See our new "Couples Video" page for more (including a sample video)! In brief, we've all been to Weddings where the couple plays a slideshow that shows pictures of them growing up mixed with maybe a little bit of video all set to a few music selections. These videos are fairly sentimental, however, they also can be fairly boring. How about a custom video that will have everyone on the floor laughing and then crying just a few minutes later? Our version is like a slideshow on steroids. The response to our Couples Videos shown at Receptions has been overwhelming. Many Videographers create a nice, romantic account of your history for their Couples Videos. Well I say there's enough sentiment already at a Wedding and people are ready to have a good time! Our goal is to simply HAVE FUN telling your story. Together we will sit down and create a memorable video with interviews of the couple (individually so the other one doesn't know what they say), re-enactments, green screen special effects, pictures from your past, or whatever we want to TELL YOUR STORY. You both have a lot of history. The day you met. Your first date. The day he (or she) proposed. That's GREAT, and often hilarious, material! We have a full film-lighting kit to create an unforgettable 10 minute video (approx.) for your Wedding day that will also be included on your final Wedding DVD. "Is 10 minutes too long?" Not at all. If it were 10 minutes of sappy or boring materiel, yes...but that's not what we do. Often our couples videos are a bit longer than 10 minutes and every single one we have EVER done has left the entire Reception cheering for more (no exaggeration). You have to remember, the ones watching are all your friends and family...its the perfect audience to entertain! Wanna see an example? Sure! Check out our new Couples Video page for more info on this! More samples will be added soon. The couples that have added this to their package are my best sales people because they LOVED IT!
Q: Can you stream our Wedding LIVE online?
A: YES! It's awesome! And let me just say this...we don't just open up a laptop and stream live using your webcam over Skype. No, no, no. We take it to a whole other level without being invasive. Everyone has friends and family that either couldn't make it to the Wedding or were just not invited, right? Well, now you can tell them to tune in and watch your Wedding LIVE as it happens. You will get your own dedicated private page on our site where friends and family near and far can watch every moment of your day unfold as it happens. Provided the venue has high speed internet access, this great feature includes not one but TWO high end dedicated video cameras AND an operator who will capture every moment of your Ceremony and/or Reception live! If your venue is at a secluded church or outdoor location and you don't have a wired high speed connection, we now offer WIRELESS streaming too at NO additional cost! We don't just use a little laptop camera. Instead, we use a professional Panasonic DVX-100B Video Camera (which allows us to zoom in close and not miss any moment) and a super stealth mini-HD cam that we can hide in really cool place to get that 2nd view that would NEVER be possible with just one camera. PLUS! We have a dedicated wireless mic for whenever you or your guests want to stop by the camera and say a few words to everyone watching online. Isn't technology great! The possibilities are endless! For more info on great addition, contact us today!
Q: What do you mean by "Full Length HD Video" and how long will it be?
A: That varies depending on length of the Ceremony and things like toasts, the main dances, and other parts of the day. If your Ceremony is an hour long, your video will obviously be much longer than those couples who have a 20 minute Ceremony. Using two HD cameras to get the best angles on every moment, we capture the entire Ceremony, first dances, toasts and other "main events" of your Wedding day in their entirety. Mix that up with montages of your final preparations, the cocktail hour (that couples often never get to see in person), your photo sessions, and all the fun on the open dance floor, and you are left with, on average, a fully edited HD Wedding video that's between an hour to an hour and a half. Oh and don't forget each video comes complete with an extensive custom chapter menu for easy navigation throughout the entire video. No matter what length, our goal is to create a video that is enjoyable to watch from start to finish. And with the added Highlight Video you have a great way to quickly share the entire day with friends and family in just a few minutes!
Q: What is your style?
A: Our style adapts to the style of Weddings we shoot. We shoot over 40 Weddings every year and we bring that experience and attention to detail to every shoot. Many videographers like to "stage" certain moments. That's NOT really our style. We choose instead to stay out of the way of the photographers and other vendors using more of a fly-on-the-wall approach yet still capturing every moment of your day in all its beauty as it happens NATURALLY. I would say that MOST videographers in our price range choreograph "fake moments" in order to capture you both doing certain things. Again, that's NOT our style. My personal feeling is that a Wedding is already filled with enough real moments to have to fake our own just for the video. We just make sure we are on the spot capturing every real one as it happens so that your final video is a direct reflection of your ACTUAL wedding and not a staged or contrived interpretation of how your Wedding day actually unfolded. Before we sign any contract, we meet personally with every couple to ensure that we create the custom, CINEMATIC documentary of their wedding day that will exceed all of their expectations. Every video we create is different because every couple is different. We combine the CINEMATIC BEAUTY of a movie with the STRAIGHTFORWARD ACCURACY of a simple documentary in order to capture the essence and feel of your unforgettable day. We make sure not to get overly cutesy or cheesy with excessive graphics or outdated music as seen in many Wedding Videos. On average, we spend at least 40-50 hours editing each individual video using only the music that you've preselected as the most special to you as a couple.
Q: What is your turnaround time?
A: When it comes to how fast you get your video back, we make sure we stay in step with our competitors. While the average turnaround time is 8 weeks, that may vary depending on the time of year. Summer months are generally much busier but we'll make sure that each individual couple gets their video when they need it. However, if you absolutely need it sooner, just let us know and we'll make it happen. That being said, we've always believed that NO Wedding video should ever be rushed just to meet a deadline. This is a lifetime memory so we want to make sure everything is perfect for you. For this reason, we don't really put time limits on how long you have us for on your Wedding day. We once stayed as long as 17 hours at a Wedding at no extra cost just to make sure we got everything we needed to make the best video possible for that specific couple. I've spokend to so many vendors at Weddings who say "I can't wait to get home." To some vendors, its just a thing they do to make a little money. A routine. For us, it's much more than that. It's personal. All that being said, we also understand that no one wants to wait 6 months for their video. Whenever we are shooting a Wedding, that couple is THE most important couple to us. The same goes for editing. We believe that 60-70% of what makes a great Wedding video is the editing. If you've looked around websites like TheKnot or WeddingWire or ProjectWedding, you'll notice that some videos are more fun to watch than others. That's the editing. When we edit a Wedding, we never rush and we make sure that every moment is meticulously and carefully shaped to look and sound its best so that your video is enjoyable to watch from start to finish. I personally treat every Wedding Video as if it were my own.
Q: How does your footage LOOK & SOUND on a big HDTV?
A: It looks great! Our professional HD cameras shoot at film speed (24fps) in up to Full 1080p High Definition giving it the film-look that we are used to seeing at the movies. The old cheap home-video style is out and a cleaner, more colorful picture is in. We use only the best wireless mics and on-camera mics to give you the best sound coverage of your Ceremony & Reception. The video samples you see on our site are compressed to play quickly online and do not accurately represent the high quality achieved on your final DVD. Plus, we now offer a custom Blu-ray option so that you can also enjoy your Wedding in full HD as it was intended. Not everyone has a Blu-ray player but those that do can now take advantage of enjoying their Wedding in all its beautiful detail. Feel free to ask contact us for more on this new option.
Q: Can you provide us with any referrals?
A: Yes. As a matter of fact, if you'd like to speak with ANY bride we've EVER shot, we can put you in touch with them. We are not a huge company that does cookie cutter wedding videos. Every wedding video is customized to that specific couple and we put as much time and care into every video as we would our own. We don't show up on-time. We show up early. Tired of trying to track down a vendor? You can email or call us at anytime of the day or night and we always respond right away.
Q: Got friends?
A: After we book your Wedding, if you refer us to a friend or family member who then books The Complete Package with us as well, we will send you a VISA Gift Card for $100. Just our way of saying "Thank you!"
One final note on Wedding Videos...by Jamie H.
"If you could see your parent's Wedding Pictures or a Beautiful Video of their Wedding, which would you choose?" Think about that for a moment. About 5 years ago I was floored to find out my parents have a Wedding Video. It was AWESOME to see them on video and ended up being one of the things that fueled my interest in Wedding Videos! The other thing that fuels me is the huge personal reward from knowing I've helped create a video that will be cherished for a lifetime. Great pictures are timeless and irreplaceable, but I'd like to see a picture replay those unforgettable vows, that hilarious toast, the way he/she held you close and danced your first dance, or that priceless footage of the maid-of-honor passing out just as midnight approaches (I've shot that before...good stuff). The videos you see on our site were most likely shot several months ago and since then we have only got better. Most couples tell me they were "unsure if they wanted a Wedding Video" but then decided to get one because a friend got one and recommended it. I believe that 5 years from now, a great professional Wedding Video will be as much in demand as a great photographer and its our goal to give you the very best video possible at the most competitive price. It's more than a business for us, it's personal.
