Frequently asked questions

My friend has a camcorder!

'My friend has a camcorder & has offered to film our wedding!' is one of the most common things we hear at wedding fayres. Now thats a great & generous offer, but don't you also have a friend who has a pocket digital camera?, would you ask them to take your official Wedding Photos? - probably not!

You are not the cheapest quote we’ve had!

We genuinely believe that we offer the best value for money of any 'full quality' Wedding DVD service available - many companies offering a similar level of service to us, literally charge double our prices!.

There are companies that charge far less, but they normally only offer very little editing (single shots lasting several minutes at a time) & offering what we feel is an unprofessional service. As with many things in life - you unfortunately get what you pay for. It's your big day, please don't spoil your memory of it by choosing a videographer simply on price alone.

We have heard horror stories of people getting their DVD's back with shots of the floor, in-audible sound during the ceremony, 'blair-witch' style shaky camera work, and we once even heard of a videographer who didn't film the speeches, saying 'they're not important'.

Why are you different?

We try to make all of our Wedding DVD's fun, exiting & easy to watch. We feel that this gives them the 're-watchability' factor. The traditional Wedding Video/DVD that you may have seen normally comes in a padded case, has titles with swirly writing, continuous slow motion shots, lots of soft focus, fixed camera positions for minutes on end, the list goes on!
They are normally 3 hour epics, with little or no editing (other than stringing the shots together), and you will probably watch it a couple of times, & then it will end up on the shelf for months at a time! Our unique style, uses contemporary packaging & titling, upbeat editing techniques and dynamic camera positioning. We DO use slow motion, but sparingly - to enhance & build on the moment, to take you on an emotional journey that you'll want to watch again & again!

What are the benefits of employing the services of a professional videographer?

The benefits are similar to employing any professional service to do a job you have no experience in doing. If I wanted my walls painted I would higher a painter/decorator, if I wanted my teeth whitened I’d go to the dentist. Yes there are always DIY options for most things but the finish would rarely be of professional quality. Employing a professional videographer ensures the receipt of a quality product and will simply eliminate the worry of having a friend or family member creating “Blair Witch” style shaky footage and the possibility of missing half the vows or any other important part of the day.
The professional videographer will have professional equipment and the right experience to ensure your DVD is of professional standards.

When should you start looking for your videographer in the planning process?

Most people start to organise their weddings roughly a year in advance so as a result the majority of wedding suppliers take bookings a year in advance so to ensure you get the videographer you want I’d start enquiring a year before your wedding.

How long will you spend on location?

It depends on the package you are after but our standard Silver Package includes between 8 and 10 hours of our time on location.

What should you expect from the finished product (ie. special effects, music)?

For a Silver Package the finished product should be between an hour and half to two hours long. The main parts of the day will be covered i.e. Arrival of the guests, arrival of the groom, arrival of the bridesmaids, arrival of the bride, ceremony, ceremony exit, drinks reception, guests mingling, speeches and first three dances. The parts of the DVD that has no dialogue i.e. guests mingling there should be accompanying music of the couple’s choice and at the end of the DVD there should be a highlights clip of the whole day that lasts between 3 and 5 minutes.

How long does it take to get the video back? What does that process involve?

Depending on the time of year our turnaround time is between 6 and 8 weeks. When we are filming 2 to 3 weddings a week in peak season the turnaround time is likely to be closer to the 8 week mark.
Each DVD is painstakingly edited in real time with adjustments to the sound, colour correction, render time (turning the footage into a file that can be burned onto DVD), graphic design, print production and DVD production. Then of course there’s quality control. This whole process is standard practice and if done properly you will receive a professionally finished quality product.

If you would like to chat about your needs or even meet up for a coffee please feel to call us or send us an enquiry from our contact page.

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