As usual, there are always ways to save money. Learn some great alternatives to the usual high priced professional, without sacrificing quality.
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Money saving options are everywhere and how much you save on videography depends upon your choices.
The first and most obvious choice is to hire someone to create a raw footage video, and then edit the footage yourself. If you or a friend has a Mac computer, use iMovie to create an iDVD. The software is easy to use and you can easily create edited video footage.
You can get a friend to video the wedding, but splurging to rent some great video equipment will make your finished product even better.
If there is a video package that you just love, but you can’t afford, ask if they can make a scaled-down version of that package that can meet your budget. Tell them the elements you really want, and see what they can do. If they can’t accommodate you, see if one of their competitors can.
Videographers from smaller cities tend to be less expensive than in large cities. So if you are from a large city, consider contacting some videographers from smaller cities in your area.
If you want multiple copies of your video or DVD, ask about getting a volume discount. Since the cost of a DVD is so expensive, creating copies should be much less expensive. If you need multiple copies, keep looking until you find the kind of package you are looking for.
Never tell you videographer what you are paying for your photographer. It might ruin any chances you have of negotiating a lower price. They like to think they are worth as much or more than a photographer.
There are many part-time professional videographers who have a regular day job, and moonlight doing weddings. Media department professors at a local school, or a television station cameraman are some ideas to explore. Ceremony site coordinators have met many videographers, so you could ask at your ceremony site. Phone around—it is worth the money you can save.
Just following one or two of these ideas will save you hundreds of dollars.