If We Were A Movie
By bstewart | January 26th, 2009 | Category: Videography | No Comments »
Is your wedding ready to roll? Make sure with these eight tips from local movie mavens.
Your videographer wants to know …
1. What you don’t want
“This is so important,” says Dustin Topham, owner of Motion Media in Lehi. “Knowing what brides don’t want makes the process so much easier.”
2. Who the main players are
“It’s helpful to know how much time we should spend on your family. Obviously, this is important to every couple, but some couples want a lot of time spent with family and some want only the basics,” says Doug Larson, owner of Pointe Digital. “In some weddings I’ve done, the bride appointed a family member to walk around the reception pointing out who I should get on video. It definitely helps to have an ‘assistant.’”
3. What you want to remember
“It seems obvious, but many times this isn’t communicated,” Dustin says. “We want to know what’s most important to you. Is it the décor? The guests? The way people talked? Let us know and we’ll capture those moments.”
4. What music you want
“The music defines your video,” Doug says. “Choose songs that enable the videographer to create the type of video you want. If you want a slow romantic video, slow romantic songs are the way to go. If you want it to be upbeat and fun, choose upbeat and fun music. Personally, I think a good mixture is the best.”
5. If there are any sensitive situations
“It’s always good to know if there are cases of divorce or other potentially sensitive relationships within the family,” Dustin says. “Having a feel for the family dynamics is key.”
6. If you want your video played at your reception
“Obviously, everyone wants their video played at their reception,” Doug says. “However, not everyone gives their videographer enough time to put it together. Most professional videographers need about 4 hours to edit the video, so keep that in mind.”
7. What makes you feel most confident
“I want to know what makes her feel self confident and, by contrast, self conscious,” Dustin says. “I want to be armed with all the tools to make her feel great.”
8. Who your photographer is
“We like to know ahead of time who we’re working with and if they’re professional,” Doug says. “There are many photographers here we have good relationships with, which is essential. The key is respect. Working together makes for an enjoyable experience for you and your spouse.”