Straight Shot/Straight Cut: Covers the event in its entirety as it occurs and therefore is the longest version, often several hours long, since the filming is in real time. There is little or no editing and only one camera is used, making it the lowest cost of all the options.
Documentary/Interview Style/Director's Cut: Presents the wedding as a story, often with interviews with significant friends and family members and the bride and groom. It is filmed before, during, and after the event. The finished product is a very watchable one-hour length. The additional editing costs make it more expensive than a straight shot video.
Nostalgic/Artsy: Includes all the bells and whistles, like special effects, dissolves, titles, music, edited-in photos and clips from home videos. Often, more than one camera is used, and interviews are edited in as well, resulting in it being the most expensive choice.
While trimming costs may be important for your budget's sake, remember that your video will become one of the most treasured keepsakes from your wedding -- so do your research, consider all your options, and make the best choice for you.
The best time to start looking for a videographer is about nine to twelve months in advance. Begin with recommendations from family and friends, looking through tapes or DVD's for quality, style and formats that you like. As you view a tape with the videographer, look for pans and zooms. Are they smooth? Does the tape tell a story?Why Choose Video? Professional videography saves and protects life's most precious and beautiful moments--as they actually happened. And what is more important to hold precious than the sights and sounds from the most important day of your life--your wedding day! Because the event goes by so quickly , capturing all of the activities, your ceremony and reception, on video will mean your wedding will be preserved for you and your family now, and most importantly...for all the generations ahead. How important is a professionally-produced wedding video? Suppose a friend told you they had in one hand a book of professional photos of the day your grandparents were married, and in their other hand a professionally-produced video of that same day, in full color, with stereo sound, but that you could only choose one to view and keep as a family heirloom. Which would you choose? Today, thanks to new developments in digital technology and the advanced skills of professional videographers, your choices in professional wedding videography are unlimited! Only video (and now DVD) will allow everyone to relive your wedding day as it actually happened , to see you walk down the aisle, to hear your voices as you exchange vows and rings, to hear and see the toasts, the music, your first dance at the reception...and the chance to preserve the complete story of your wedding. This wasn't possible in the past. Even today, you have only one chance to be sure your wedding day is professionally captured....just one chance to be sure all of the emotions, the love and laughter are preserved for you to share again and again. Today professional videographers have become as natural a part of the wedding as the photographer. New Age of Unobtrusive Coverage Through new developments in digital technology, camcorders and microphones have grown much smaller than ever before. Old-fashioned bright lights and heavy equipment is no longer necessary. Wireless microphones, for example, are now smaller than an earring! Many videographers have invested in new digital video editing systems that have revolutionized the artistic expressions found in a finished video. Plus, a professionally-produced wedding video can be artistically enhanced with the use of classic effects such as slow-motion, black and white imaging, and dreamy dissolves that make your video flow seamlessly from beginning to end. Today, some brides opt for video coverage to begin on the morning of their wedding, while others begin coverage far in advance. Advance coverage may start with video of the planning stages of your wedding, the story behind your engagement, or your own special music video. You may also want to consider coverage of your rehearsal dinner, where emotional, heartfelt toasts are typically made. Many brides also prefer a special short-form photo/video montage that combines childhood and engagement photos and memories, which is shown at the reception. From very simple to very complete, your videography options today are exciting, elegant and unlimited! And each can be completely tailored to suit your individual needs and requests.
Words from the Wise If there's one thing newly married women today agree on, it's that future brides should have their weddings videotaped. This is according to a new, one-of-a-kind nationwide survey, commissioned by WEVA and conducted in December 2005, which asked women married in 2005 to weigh in on the value of wedding videos. The results of the survey show:
*98 percent of newlyweds recommend brides have their wedding videotaped.
*Brides don't appreciate the value of video until after the wedding: before the wedding, 52 percent of brides consider video a "Top 10" service; after the wedding, 75 percent of brides consider video a "Top 10" service.
*38 percent of brides did not have their wedding videotaped by anyone.
*68 percent now either somewhat or strongly recommend that future brides hire a professional videographer.
*98 percent of brides surveyed used the services of a professional photographer.
*29 percent of brides surveyed used the services of a professional videographer. Those who used both agreed that video does a better job of 1) capturing the emotions of the day 2) recording the history of the day 3) creating a visual memory that future children will enjoy more. When asked, "If you had a choice between looking at your grandparent's wedding photos or their wedding video, which would you choose?" 61 percent of brides said they would rather see the video. Double the Pleasure The results are quite clear. Video becomes more important to the bride after her wedding - but the challenge most videographers face is getting brides to realize that while they are in the planning stages so they can budget for both a videographer and a photographer. Without both services, it's impossible to fully capture your wedding day. Having one does not preclude having the other. Is it enough to just have a photo of you and your groom standing at the altar - or would you also like to hear the vows you said to each other and share that with your future children? Is it enough to have a photo of your first dance as a married couple - or would you like to hear the song you danced to and see the results of your ballroom dance lessons? Your wedding video is not "just a video," but a family heirloom that will be cherished for generations to come. If you think about it, video is not expensive, it's priceless!
I'm sorry, I can't make it to your wedding. I really hate that I'm going to miss it."
How many of your family members and friends will be unable to attend? Sometimes, work, school, business, and life in general, prohibit us from attending special events. However, when it comes to your wedding, what if there was another way for your loved ones to witness you take that all important, life changing step. Da Silva Video can make it happen.
Let your Family and Friends who are unable to attend in person see what happens on this most important day.