Capturing Your Beach Wedding with a Video

When planning for your wedding video, your first step will be to set your videography budget.  The percentage of your overall wedding budget that should be allocated towared your wedding video should rest about about five percent.  You will find that the five percent is a small price to pay to gain the ability to view a playback of your special day whenever you choose with a touch of a button.  

It’s a sad fact, but our memories of that day will fade with time.  A videographer who will capture the events of that day can prove an invaluble resource.  Why?  Because he ro she will present you with a product that will allow you to relive all your memorable moments and will also allow you to witness events you may have missed. 

While your budget should remain at about five percent, there are few other featured choices to make.  For expample, would you be better off with one or two camera operators.  Having two cameramen will provide you with an advantage for making the most of your wedding video.  Two cameramen will be able to capture simultaneous moments (your fiances face during your walk down the isle).  Or, you might consider hiring a photographer that also does video.  This service usually means your photos and your video appear cohesive and will be esthetically complimentary.  Edits like these may cost you extra, but can be well worth it.

It might help you plan your video if you’re familiar with the jargon and details that go along with the job.  You should also familiarize yourself the varying types of microphones and cameras, as well as the varying style of video available.  You can get your video in documentary form or in cinematic form if you so choose.  Your decision on style will dramatically change your videographer’s approach to shooting.

The time limit on your video is also an important factor to consider.  Lots of photographers charge by the hour.  If you’re videographer charges by the hour, you will pay for both shooting and editing time.  Your videographer may also charge you extra if you ask for special effects; although, some offer them “a la carte”.  You can always ask your videographer up front whether he or she offers special effects at no additional charge. 

You will also want to determine whther or not your preference is for analog or digital video.  Digital varieties are now affordable and while they still cost a little more than the traditional variety, they will provide you with a very crisp picture.

When you shop for a videographer, you will be best served to know something about the work.  Some terms to know are analog cameras/footage, digital cameras/footage, digitization, DVD, DVE, ,in-camera edit, linear editing, NLE, outtakes, raw footage, video capture card, and HD Video.  Take some time to study up on this terminolgy before shopping for a videographer.  Doing your homework will ensure that your wedding video is the best it can possibly be!