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amhill87amhill87 member
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I am starting my search for a videographer.  I have called a few and have gotten quotes.  I  was just wondering if anyone had some that were not on theknot.com. 

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    CherandAlCherandAl
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    edited December 2011
    I don't know if he is on theknot but Dave at Waves Media is fantastic. It's his business so he'd be the one you talk to anyway.

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    RIFallBrideRIFallBride member
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    edited December 2011
    Our photographer recommended Fresh Focus Productions, we haven't met with her yet but I trust our photographer.  I want someone that is going to get all the video without being in our faces.  It is more about capturing the moment than playing to the camera.  I did take a quick look at the reviews on weddingwire and they are all positive.  GL!
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    RoyalOrientRoyalOrient member
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    David Bettencourt offers modern cinematography. I am not sure what your budget is but I also love Jeff Brouillet films.
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    Island_Bride2011Island_Bride2011 member
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    I highly recommend John from Wedding Stories if you are looking for a true filmmaker.  I can't speak highly enough of John & his team.  The passion, vision & energy they bring to the table is just above & beyond.  He also offers DSLR video & same-day-edits, both which were extremely important to me when selecting a cinematographer.


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    jmorta04jmorta04 member
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    I also can't say enough wonderful things about John from Wedding Stories.  He has been professional, wonderful to work with and his talent is extraordinary.  I haven't received my full video yet, but based on the sneak peek I saw just days after my wedding, I cannot wait to see the whole thing.  I highly recommend him!  Here is a link to my sneak peek:
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    nikkibelnikkibel member
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    I used Timothy Bakland out of Beverly, MA. He is AMAZING.  He does a DVD trailer a week or so after your wedding, ours is so awesome.  And he just confirmed that I'll have our DVD by the one-month mark, So by Oct. 10th (we were married 9/10/11).  I cannot say enough good things about this guy. 

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    JMD1121JMD1121
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    edited December 2011
    I used vacilando.  They weren't on The Knot when I booked them, but I believe they are on Wedding Wire.  I wrote a review for them there.  We enjoyed them -- their price was right, we liked their style, and we think they did a great job.
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    saradragon2saradragon2 member
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    edited December 2011

    Royal Orient---Can you expand your expertise on modern cinematography as opposed to cinematography? I checked out Davisd Bettencourt and thought he had a more classic and vintage approach. Very nice. I just wanted your input on your take of modern cinematography. . I see that your opinion is well respected so I would like some advice in this matter. TIA.

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    RoyalOrientRoyalOrient member
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    Modern cinematographers like David Bettencourt use a variety of recordings including the latest digital image sensors producing high quality films in HD. Some also use film, which produces vintage videos. I believe David uses super 8 film. While he does create classic documentaries, his work is definitely not old school. There are no crazy or cheesy special effects of any sort. He is a storyteller and his approach and technique to capturting the day is all about quality shots and great editing. 

    There are still many videographers out there who still shoot videos with the same look and feel from the 80s. Modern cinematographers are not the uncle bobs out there with a nice camera - they are filmmakers and artist. If you watch Jeff Brouillet's films, you would know what I am talking about. His work is at another level. 
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    DansBride52911DansBride52911
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    We used David Bettencourt and I love his modern approach! He used a Canon 5D I believe. He had so many creative ideas on our wedding day and we got some fantastic footage.

    Here's our highlight: http://vimeo.com/24899393

    Our full-length movie was shot in the same fashion and it's amazing!

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    cozyczcozycz member
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    I also recommend John from Wedding Stories! I actually picked him based on other brides reviews here. He was great to work with the day of, and I was super impressed with the teaser he sent us in less then 24 hours!

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    Barrington78Barrington78 member
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    edited December 2011
    I also suggest Weddingstoriesri. John is amazing! He had a phenomemal video streaming before my reception was even over!
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    amhill87amhill87 member
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    edited December 2011
    thanks for all the recommendations.
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