Professional Videographer or Family Member Videotapes?

Re: Professional Videographer or Family Member Videotapes?

• ~mRm~

  

  December 2010 edited December 2011

  I would talk to a few different vendors in your area and see what they will quote you for only ceremony coverage. Prices vary from region to region, but most vendors are willing to work out custom packages if you request. Ceremony along should come in well under 1K.

  
  

  Video was very important to my DH and I. We contacted 6 different vendors, viewing video samples and packages to try and get the best deal for our budget. We ended up getting a vendor from a larger city, and even paying a travel fee got a lot more in the package for the same cost in town vendors were advertising. It never hurts to shop around!

  
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• [Deleted User]

  

  December 2010 edited December 2011

  I’m a videographer, bottom line, don’t skimp on the video; in this day and age it’s a small price to pay. Not to mention, use the opportunity to capture family heritage … sadly, even in times of joy, it may be the last time you’re able to hear a loved one’s voice. 
  
  Four things you’re paying for with a videographer:

  1.  Time on location: usually $100. – 150. Per hour
  2.  Time behind the editing system: usually 30 to 40 hours per hour of video shot (he/she will watch every frame of your event no less than 5 times) – some post productions are faster or slower depending on the editing system and processes used.
  3.  Creativity:  Videography, like photography is an art-- it takes time to create your masterpiece.
  4.  Basic entry tools of the trade are expensive (cameras run upwards of $3k, editing systems at $2k, mics $350 and up).
  

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• annandted86

  

  December 2010 edited December 2011

  This has been discussed many times here.  IMO, and no disrespect to the video pros, but I'd rather put the money into stills.  It's a matter of taste, but I don't want the over-produced romaticized video.  I want a basic recording for poterity.  At the ceremony, I can get that with a camera on a tripod.  At the reception, a family member can get me the important moments like the first dance or cutting the cake.  I don't need 30 minutes of dancing or individual wishes from everone in attendance.

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• mrsbridetobe68

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  I personally want a video but no one wants me to get a proffessional so I am looking into buying a good cam and having someone record it all for us. I would like to be able to look back and remember it all and I think this is another way besides pictures to do this.

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• Amivy06

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  $1,000 in my area is very reasonable. Most start at $3,000 and skyrocket from there.
  
  We are hiring a professional because they can do so much more than a family member can. That and family might miss something important because their battery dies or their kid starts to do something. Some family members are just not good with a video camera. If you do choose to use a family member, then make sure they know how to use a video camera. FHalfBIL recorded FSIL's wedding and we saw more video of the pews and floor than the actual ceremony.

  

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