| ring the perfect wedding day video takes more than | | | | equipment, the videographer also advocates technical |
| just luck. There are a number of factors involved that | | | | knowledge such as an understanding of white balance, |
| should be considered when you're planning your | | | | manual focus and shutter speeds. Ask to see |
| wedding video whether you're the one behind or in | | | | examples of their work to judge the picture quality for |
| front of the camera. | | | | yourself. |
| 1. Experience | | | | 5. Lighting |
| Make sure the videographer has considerable | | | | When discussing locations for the wedding day, ensure |
| experience, has just about seen it all and can anticipate | | | | that the videographer has lighting equipment suitable |
| what is about to happen in order to capture events as | | | | for indoor filming and will be able to transport it to each |
| they unfold. Take note of any recommendations from | | | | venue, to ensure each picture is evenly lit and |
| people you know or testimonials to this regard. | | | | exposed. |
| 2. Communication | | | | 6. Sound |
| The videographer must be prepared to liaise with | | | | Ask if it is possible for the groom to wear a tie-clip |
| other people who have key roles in your day, from the | | | | microphone in order to pick up both sets of vows |
| photographer to the hotel manager, in order to be | | | | being made. Even the most confident of couples can |
| alerted to upcoming highlights such as cutting the cake | | | | be softly spoken when exchanging vows and this is |
| and the speeches as well as ensuring s/he is updated | | | | the most important moment in your marriage |
| of any changes to the schedule. | | | | ceremony that will want to be relived. This |
| 3. Post Editing | | | | inconspicuous device will record voices onto the video, |
| The video service should be able to provide additional | | | | which may otherwise be lost. |
| interesting extras, such as background music and slow | | | | 7. Discretion |
| motion shots, which will give your finished video a | | | | The ideal videographer will be unobtrusive and record |
| professional and polished touch, distinguishing it from a | | | | the day without becoming a feature of it. Choose |
| regular home movie. | | | | someone who understands the sensitivity needed to |
| 4. Expertise | | | | get all the shots whilst remaining invisible. Look for |
| The wedding video should be a professional piece of | | | | comments highlighting this ability when checking |
| work, make sure that as well as having top quality | | | | recommendations. |