How To Have A Customized Wedding Video
A wedding video is a recording which you want to keep in your closet for ever, something you want to show your children and grand children. For most of us, when there are a hundred factors under consideration when organizing a wedding, selecting the right videographer is given minimal attention. We might just ask the neighbors who their videographer was and ask them to book him for us. What I mean to say is, few of us are even aware that careful scrutiny while hiring the right person and guiding him with the right details can give you a unique and timeless video which can be a pleasure to view over and over again. It can be personalized and must reflect your own style and élan.
When hiring the videographer, the details you must consider are:
• Your own budget. If you have a budget limit, express it.
• Ask the videographer if he is a member of the Wedding and Events Videographers Association (WEVA.com).
• Check up how many years of experience he has. Ask for a few demo reels of his work. Has he shot at your venue before?
• Is every wedding shot differently and does it have a personalized touch.
Now that you know that your wedding video can be customized, there are a few special requests that you can make:
Photo Montage: You can use snap shots of the bride and groom in their childhood and youth, and then move on to pictures of both of them during their courtship .The screen will be an interesting add-on at the reception.
Engagement video: If you plan ahead, you can engage the same firm for the engagement. If not, you can give him the engagement video and photos. Use all the candid shots you have. An experienced hand can combine the pictures and video, add some music and create a good wedding backdrop.
The Love Story: The couple tells their story in their own words. It can be made effective by showing the spot where he proposed and how. Add a few romantic gestures and screen it at the reception.
Real Film: Many videographers will add-on some real 8mm film to the video to create a charming film effect.
Streaming Video: Some couples have a web site which they keep updating with wedding details until the wedding. Engagement details and photos, theme details can be introduced on the site. It’s a fun way to involve everyone and add to the excitement.
Select a good videographer who offers clarity, sound and effects. Then give him all the relevant details. He must be given a copy of the wedding invitation, the schedule of events, list of speakers, any performances to be held for entertainment and list of all family members and friends to be included in the video. Provide a list of your favorite tunes which could be added on. Ask him to attend the wedding rehearsal and discuss the camera angles. Share these details with the family and request all to cooperate with the videographers so as to get the best shots.
Now that you are well prepared, let the cameras roll and get that personalized video.