Many couples I talk to are 50/50 when it comes to hiring a videographer for their wedding. They want to put most of their money into pictures and don’t feel that having a videographer is really worth it. I think a videographer is completely worth it and always give them a few reasons why they may want to reconsider.
1. If I had the chance to show you your grandmothers photo album or a DVD of your grandmothers wedding what would you be more interested in seeing?
2. There are a ton of BAD videographers out there. And many times, that is what they're basing their opinions on - bright lights, big cameras, cheesy editing and late turnaround times. The truth is, with today’s technology, if you choose the right videographer, you won’t even know he or she is there and you will get a professional, customized video.
3. This will be something that you will watch for years to come. It is also something you can share with your kids. It will be worth it, trust me.
So, now that you may be reconsidering, let me give you a few tips on what to look for.
-Book a videographer that will cover your wedding day the way you want it to be covered. If footage of you and your bridal party getting ready and your ceremony are most important to you, then choose a package that will cover that. If you would prefer just your ceremony and reception covered, then keep that in mind when choosing a package. However if you want the whole day covered from start to finish then make sure you discuss that with your potential videographer. Decide what parts of your day are the most important to you and make sure they will be covered!
-Ask about editing time. A normal video should take 1-2 months to get back to you. Some higher end companies might take 2-4 because the editing is very intense. Waiting 6 months or more for you video is a bit much.
-Ask to see a video they did for a past bride to get a good feel for their work. Even better, ask to see a video of a wedding that happened at your reception venue.
-Most importantly, make sure you are clear with your videographer in what you're looking for from your finished video. Make sure they know what is important to you and they will be sure to capture the right moments so your video is everything you want it to be.
-Just like any other professional you will hire for your wedding, videographers come in all different price categories. Do your research, find someone you are comfortable with and trust.
Here are some videographers we recommend:
Steve at All Occasion Video Productions, Dave at DVideography and Drew at Tangerine Media Group. Check them out when you have a chance!
-Jason
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Q&A with Drew of Tangerine Media Group
I saw Drew, of Tangerine Media Group, at a networking event last month and we spent quite a bit of time discussing lighting, why it's important and the best ways to use it. After our conversation I thought it might be nice to pick Drew's brain and get a videographer's perspective.
Becky: How long have you been in the event/wedding industry?
Drew: I have been involved in the event industry for 15 years. I was a DJ for the first five and I have been a videographer for the past 10 years.
Becky: Why do you feel lighting is an important addition to a reception or event room?
Drew: Decorative lighting is the single most powerful and cost-effective way to transform your event space. Whether your event is in a hotel ballroom, a country club, an urban loft, a museum gallery, a historic mansion or an outdoor tent, absolutely any space will be greatly enhanced by the addition of decorative light. Lighting adds texture, depth and visual vibrancy. I often overhear guests say “wow” when entering an event space that has decorative lighting.
Lighting is also such a flexible medium that easily allows you to personalize your event space. Whether it is the use of your wedding monogram or corporate logo projected onto the wall or dance floor or the use of certain colors to evoke a specific mood or theme, lighting is the answer. It also can be strategically used to draw your guest’s eyes to the points of interest in the room that you want to highlight, such as the cake or centerpieces. When working with a lighting designer, they will ensure that the lighting scheme you choose augments all of the floral and decorative aspects in the room.
Decorative lighting also serves a very practical purpose in your wedding ceremony space. If you are getting married indoors in a location that is not a church or synagogue, etc., decorative room lighting ensures that your guests can see the ceremony and read the ceremony programs. If you are getting married under a chuppah, make sure that the chuppah is lit so everyone’s faces can be seen and the rabbi will have enough light to read the ketubah and blessings. Even if you want to have a “candlelight ceremony,” a good lighting designer can create that effect without making the room dark.
Becky: Is there something specific you always recommend to your clients? Why?
Drew: Often we find that many clients had not considered the possibility of using light as part of their décor. We always convey to them, if there is no decorative lighting, their facility typically has no choice but to dim the overhead fixtures usually leaving only “muddy,” unflattering light mixed with any candle light that may be on the tables. Bottom line, turning off or just dimming the lights doesn’t make the room atmosphere romantic or intimate, it just makes it dark, simple as that. So then what is the point of having beautiful flowers, linens, cake and elegant place settings in a dark and flat atmosphere?
Specifically, we usually suggest up lighting which tends to be the foundation of any lighting design. Then we suggest a nice color wash on the dance floor. We also suggest that the dance floor be evenly lit without bright “hot spots” and dark corners. From a videographer’s perspective, any pattern or design that is projected onto the dance floor area should be soft and diffused and not sharp. Sharp light patterns create a “Swiss cheese” effect on people’s faces as they are dancing, which is not very attractive. Also, any event with a live band should have the band lit with some color wash because it looks silly to have performers in the dark. If at all possible, it is preferable to have any monogram projection be on a wall ensuring that it will be visible all night long. A monogram projection on the dance floor disappears once guests start dancing.
Becky: How does lighting effect your job? Positively? Negatively?
Drew: Good lighting is almost a necessity to your videographer and your photographer. It helps us immensely because we can capture better images and video with depth and background. Decorative lighting allows us to use very little on camera lighting, sometimes none at all. That makes us be even more unobtrusive. We also “play” with the lighting to capture more artistic and dramatic video. Simply put, decorative lighting is a must.
Thanks so much Drew! it was great chatting with you and thank you so much for the insight!
Becky: How long have you been in the event/wedding industry?
Drew: I have been involved in the event industry for 15 years. I was a DJ for the first five and I have been a videographer for the past 10 years.
Becky: Why do you feel lighting is an important addition to a reception or event room?
Drew: Decorative lighting is the single most powerful and cost-effective way to transform your event space. Whether your event is in a hotel ballroom, a country club, an urban loft, a museum gallery, a historic mansion or an outdoor tent, absolutely any space will be greatly enhanced by the addition of decorative light. Lighting adds texture, depth and visual vibrancy. I often overhear guests say “wow” when entering an event space that has decorative lighting.
Lighting is also such a flexible medium that easily allows you to personalize your event space. Whether it is the use of your wedding monogram or corporate logo projected onto the wall or dance floor or the use of certain colors to evoke a specific mood or theme, lighting is the answer. It also can be strategically used to draw your guest’s eyes to the points of interest in the room that you want to highlight, such as the cake or centerpieces. When working with a lighting designer, they will ensure that the lighting scheme you choose augments all of the floral and decorative aspects in the room.
Decorative lighting also serves a very practical purpose in your wedding ceremony space. If you are getting married indoors in a location that is not a church or synagogue, etc., decorative room lighting ensures that your guests can see the ceremony and read the ceremony programs. If you are getting married under a chuppah, make sure that the chuppah is lit so everyone’s faces can be seen and the rabbi will have enough light to read the ketubah and blessings. Even if you want to have a “candlelight ceremony,” a good lighting designer can create that effect without making the room dark.
Becky: Is there something specific you always recommend to your clients? Why?
Drew: Often we find that many clients had not considered the possibility of using light as part of their décor. We always convey to them, if there is no decorative lighting, their facility typically has no choice but to dim the overhead fixtures usually leaving only “muddy,” unflattering light mixed with any candle light that may be on the tables. Bottom line, turning off or just dimming the lights doesn’t make the room atmosphere romantic or intimate, it just makes it dark, simple as that. So then what is the point of having beautiful flowers, linens, cake and elegant place settings in a dark and flat atmosphere?
Specifically, we usually suggest up lighting which tends to be the foundation of any lighting design. Then we suggest a nice color wash on the dance floor. We also suggest that the dance floor be evenly lit without bright “hot spots” and dark corners. From a videographer’s perspective, any pattern or design that is projected onto the dance floor area should be soft and diffused and not sharp. Sharp light patterns create a “Swiss cheese” effect on people’s faces as they are dancing, which is not very attractive. Also, any event with a live band should have the band lit with some color wash because it looks silly to have performers in the dark. If at all possible, it is preferable to have any monogram projection be on a wall ensuring that it will be visible all night long. A monogram projection on the dance floor disappears once guests start dancing.
Becky: How does lighting effect your job? Positively? Negatively?
Drew: Good lighting is almost a necessity to your videographer and your photographer. It helps us immensely because we can capture better images and video with depth and background. Decorative lighting allows us to use very little on camera lighting, sometimes none at all. That makes us be even more unobtrusive. We also “play” with the lighting to capture more artistic and dramatic video. Simply put, decorative lighting is a must.
Thanks so much Drew! it was great chatting with you and thank you so much for the insight!
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