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When interviewing videographers, ask to see a demo tape. Look for clarity, steadiness and a smooth transition in the coverage of events.
Ask the videographer if he can provide the groom with a wireless microphone to pick up the vows segment of your ceremony.
Make sure you understand whether you are purchasing an edited or unedited tape. If you envision your wedding video looking like something on TV, or you want to include childhood photos, titles, special music or other special effect, then you will want an edited tape. Edited tapes are more expensive but provide a more finished, professional look due to the time, skill and talent required of the videographer after he has shot your wedding.
Questions to Ask a Videographer
Will you attend my rehersal? Are you familiar with my ceremony/reception site? These are critical questions since the videographer must determine the best angle, lighting options and sound needs for each site. Many ceremony sites have specific rules about where the videographer can set up. Some sites may also present sound or lighting challenges–the more familiar he or she is with the site, the better.
Exactly what will the final product look like? The master tape is the original tape. Some videographers keep this and give you copies just as photographers keep your negatives. If you want the master, shop for a videographer with a different policy. As for tape copies, they are usually extra. Plan ahead for this additional expense.
Explain your general wedding shooting schedule This way you can find out what they do before the ceremony, whether they do interviews or not and how they expect the evening to run.
Tell me about a wedding where something went wrong How did you handle it? This a great question for all wedding merchants, not just the videographer. How the videographer handles these situations is the key. Professionals roll with the punches and still produce an excellent product.
Videographer Questions ____________________ Operator's name ____________________ Company ____________________ Camera used ____________________ Back-up ____________________ Special Effects ____________________ Music Selections ____________________ Length of edited tape ____________________ Free copy for parents? ____________________ Finished tape will be ready on ____________________ Can you keep the unedited master? ____________________ Total Video Cost
Video Checklist _____ Select videographer _____ Sign agreement, pay deposit _____ Inform videographer of date, time, location of wedding and reception _____ Inform videographer of any restrictions the ceremony and reception sites have in regards to videography _____ Inform the videographer of sequence of events for the reception _____ Pay balance _____ Give videographer any special music you would like included _____ Give videographer any special photos you would like included
