The various video packages have all kinds of options for you to choose from—-and most of them are an additional cost. Whether you want editing, titles, graphic images, there are many options. Some videographers are very creative and have add-ons that you can include in your video package. Explore different videographers to see what is available in your area.
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As you saw from the Video Styles video, you have options from plain raw footage right through to fully edited video with titles and music. Videographers create packages at various price-points so everyone can afford some video for their wedding—depending upon what they think is important.
When speaking to a videographer, get the details of the packages that you are interested in. Read all the fine print, and if something seems to be much cheaper than other videographers find out why! There is something that will not be included in that package. The most expensive packages are not necessarily the best, so get all the details.
There is digital and there is high-definition, and you should ask to see what format your videographer is using. High definition is super sharp and detailed video that shows everything exactly as it is. Do you want every little imperfection for all to see? Not all older DVD players can play DVDs made with the latest technology, so be sure to ask.
Many DVDs come encrypted and you will not be able to make copies of them. Videographers do this so you are forced to purchase copies from them.
There are lots of options that are added to the various video styles. One of these options is the addition of “voice overs” which is a commentary by the couple, or maybe the parents. It adds interest and gives background information over less exciting video to keep the audience engaged.
Another technique used by some videographers is to create openings to the video that mimic tv shows like the Brady Bunch or Friends. Sometimes, when there is footage of someone wishing the couple well, they project wedding day footage behind them to create more interest.
With high speed Internet, some videographers offer live Internet broadcast of your wedding so distant family and friends can see your wedding live. This can be a great option for some couples.
Some videographers offer retrospective packages where they interview the couple the day after the wedding, or right after the honeymoon, and then blend that footage into the wedding day footage to make it interesting.
If your videographer gets a great shot of a special moment, they sometimes offer to create a still photo of that frame. Although the quality may not be as nice as those photos taken by a professional photographer with the professional equipment, they are still of good quality.
Some videographers put in navigation buttons just like a DVD, with video segregated into topics like ceremony, cake cutting, and so forth.
Videographers will have different options depending upon their technology and their creativity. Look around, and compare packages thoroughly. If you are going to spend $1,000 or more, you might as well get a unique and lovely product.
Have fun!