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Choosing A Videographer
By Leah Steenstra
Many of today’s brides are hiring videographers to
record their special day. Knowing what to look for
in a videographer and what to record in writing will
help ensure that all goes smoothly.
Things To
Do:
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Ask for recommendations from banquet managers and
photographers.
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Make sure that your videographer does not use a
regular VHS camera. The standard video camera
for professionals is S-VHS, although if you have
the money and you want television quality, find
a videographer who uses a Beta Cam or JVC KY27.
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Ask that your final copy be recorded on Hi-Fi tape. It
is more durable and should last longer.
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View full-length demonstration tapes of videographers
and check them carefully for lighting, sound and
the inclusion of important wedding traditions.
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Check to make sure that your ceremony site allows
videotaping.
Include in Your Contract:
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General wedding information – the date, times and
locations of all events and the number in your
wedding party.
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The video – what you want included in your videotape
(music, baby pictures, any special effects,
etc.) how many cameras will be used in the
shooting, the name of the cameraman, how many
final copies you will receive and the length of
the video.
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Other important information – what package you're
getting, how many hours it includes, your
deposits and remaining balance and when these
payments are due.
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