WEDDING VIDEOS – A VISUAL HEIRLOOM

A flurry of interest on YouTube for a wedding video gone awry may earn a couple the fifteen minutes of fame that renowned Artist Andy Warhol said everybody craves, but it’s a sure bet that down the line, the happy couple will be wishing they had 180 minutes of quality footage instead.
And who could forget the good old days of the handheld video recorder?   The highly anticipated end product was often a huge disappointment.Usually, there were long periods of ‘floor footage’ when the camera was on – but forgotten – and the really important moments were out of focus or left out altogether. 
It’s a relief to know that these days, videography has improved to Hollywood standards.State-of-the-art equipment and technology enables a huge range of special effects such as slow motion, inserts and photo montages, all with pin sharp quality footage.
What often happens is that brides are so busy with other preparations for the wedding day that the video is an afterthought.   The fact is, memories fade and a video is the only way to relive every detail of the special occasion as it happened.  It’s worth investing time and effort in making sure the video is perfect.There’s only one opportunity at it.
Follow these tips from a leading Perth wedding video company on how to go about hiring – and working with – a wedding videographer to ensure that you can relive your big day over and over again.
* Spend some quality time thinking about how you want your video to turn out.Do you want it to be a personal history of your relationship, do you want the speeches included, do you want it to be formal or informal? 
• When deciding on a videographer, do your homework thoroughly.Do your research, look on the internet and get word of mouth referrals.Draw up a list of three or four possible companies and take a look at their work.Interview the companies to get a feel for how they operate and to see if the chemistry is right.  You have to be absolutely comfortable in their presence as it’s an intimate working relationship -  especially when stress levels escalate..   
* Don’t be tempted by the cheapest deal. Look for professionalism, craftsmanship and experience.If they’ve been in business for a while, they’ll know the intricacies of the venues, churches etc. and will be able to advise on a host of elements from weather conditions and the angle of the sun to the best locations for photos.Their experience is an advantage to you.
• Book early.  The best companies will be booked up and it’s best to have a firm commitment, even up to 18 months in advance.
* Investigate what special effects are offered.You’ll need to make decisions on music or sound for your video.  Check the sound quality.
• ‘Future-proof’ your video.Check whether your video can be digitally mastered so that copies can be made that are true to the original.
* Make sure you read the small print.  Check what’s included in the price (hours of coverage, editing, how many final copies etc) and make sure you understand everything, so there are no nasty surprises.
A wedding video is an opportunity to relive your big day, whenever you want.As a top wedding video company in Perth, DemicVideo, said : “A wedding video is something that should give pleasure and memories for generations.Choose your videographer carefully – after all, it’s an investment in a visual heirloom.”