Just as it is hard to choose the right vendors for your wedding, choosing a good videographer can be complicated.  Photographers and videographers will each argue the point that one is needed over the other.

A good photographer can capture moments that are breath taking and use their editing tools to add their own unique spin to a photo.  Videographers are no different.  They can do many, many things with the film they capture from your event.  However, the events and how they occurred should be the upmost important.  Reason is, 30-50 years from your wedding, time will decrease your memory of you and your spouses glorious day.  By hiring a video artists, they can ensure the moments last, no matter what the effects of time.  But if your whole wedding isn’t film and filmed correctly, it may lead to confusion of the actual events that took place.

What you want to look for in a videography service is not only the editing style, but the capture style as well.  Traditional videographers just capture the event in it’s entirety, while more artistic videographer can produce film products in many different creative ways in addition to the true footage.

Some of the questions that should be on your mind while selecting a videography/photography vendor/artist is: What shots do they capture during, before, and after a wedding?  Is the services they offer the services I need or want?  How do they capture audio during the event?  What do they do that makes them different from the rest?  What different products do they offer?  Are the prices reasonable for the work I want done?  How is the product packaged?  How long is the turn around for the product from the day it is filmed?  Will I get to proof the product before the project is finished?  What is the quality of the film/camera used to capture the event?  How responsive is the vendor to my questions?  Is the vendor easy to get along with?  Each of these questions are highly important and should be asked during the selection phase of both a videographer and photographer.

Don’t be afraid to ask the videographer/photographer of your choice for sample work to make sure their style is compatible with yours.  If you like the vendors style or chemistry in conjunction with your own, tell them exactly want and make sure they can produce the product you want.  Or if you feel comfortable with the videography service you selected, you may want to just give up the stress and let the video artist create a magical and unique product for you.

It may also be nice to let your videographer/photographer know who you have hired for the wedding so they can speak before the event if they need too.  While your event is going on, most of the time, the photographers and videographers are dancing around each other to make sure they capture those perfect shots they need and want to produce your product.  So on occasion, it is nice for the two to get together before the event to discuss what they want and workout a situation that is perfect for not only the vendors, but the client.

Remember, this is a time when your mind should be on enjoying your event.  This makes each selection prior to your wedding paramount to ensure true satisfaction.  Keep in mind, there is also engagement products you can choose to tell your true loves whole story.

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nFocus Pictures is a videography company which specialize and video editing and artistry.  No two weddings are the same and they create unique products for each client based on the couple and each artists creativity.  nFocus Pictures also contracts out photographers who have passed their quality tests to make vendor selections easier for the clients.  Visit their website for product packages, prices, or contact them with any questions.  See your event and life as amazing as it really is.  But most importantly, keep what matters the most, nFocus

Many individuals ask why should I pay for a pro video when myself or friends and family can tape it with our camcorders? Even with access to camcorders today, most friends and family don’t have the training and or experience as well as the professional broadcast equipment of a professional videographer.

Professional videographers have made the investment of purchasing state of the art broadcast quality cameras and editing systems that most of the public cannot afford to invest in. Professional video production companies also have other equipment that most consumers don’t have such as camera cranes, dolly systems, multiple cameras, professional audio microphones, and most of us have college degrees and years of training at broadcast stations and cable networks.

If you are an individual and have an important event to capture such as a wedding or special event that you want to keep for a long time, then it is smart to hire a professional videographer that has the skills and the ability to make the production look professional.  

The best way to come to a decision about hiring a professional videographer is not by price alone. Meet with the video production company and discuss what your needs are. A price quote alone can result in hiring an individual or company that may not live up to your expectations.

Make sure to ask to see a completed video production. Demo tapes only highlight the best video clips they have compiled.

For technical specifications you should look for video that is stable shot mostly with a tripod. Why pay someone to do a video for you when the shots are shaky out of focus and you can’t hear the sound.

Make sure the videographer uses multiple audio microphones to capture every person that speaks. Look for quality of the video, make sure it is color corrected and is not over saturated or completely dark. All these qualities are important when hiring a competent videographer.

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Authored by Victor Sieff.

Victor Sieff is owner and operator of VS Video Productions based in Denver, Colorado. The website for VSVP is http://www.vsvideoproductions.com.