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Chapter 10
Finding and Hiring the Videographer
 

Again, good videographers are booked for Saturdays at least 6 months in advance. Book them early

Start with recommendations, then resort to the phone book. Your photographer, venue and DJ might know good ones. Make sure it's not just a brother in law. Tell them you really insist on knowing one who is truly diligent.

Compare, compare, compare. Look at sample work.

Allow the videographer to tour the venue beforehand, so he can get ideas for camera placement, etc. You should be able to show him at this time where things will be (Band stage, catering tables, etc.)

Having a friend or relative as the videographer is not nearly as much of a no-no as trying to have one as a caterer or photographer. Bad video won't ruin the entire wedding.

Have a list of video shots you want beforehand. Make sure the videographer knows the program and knows where you want him to be and when. Go over the whole thing with him and make sure he takes notes.

A couple weeks before the wedding, check back with the videographer and verify details, venue, date. Make sure he's still around and in good standing.

Videographer Checklist

NAME _____________________________________

CONTACT PERSON:___________________________________

PHONE:_____________________________________________

PRICE:____________________DEPOSIT___________________
How does he charge? By the hour or by the package?

 

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What format does he use? Larger professional formats are highest quality (8 mm, beta or beta SP), then transferred to VHS.

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What sort of editing package does he offer? Are there extra charges for voice over, character (title) generation, etc.?

 

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Will he do location work apart from the wedding and/or reception? Sometimes it's nice to get cutaways of the two of you walking on the beach, etc. You can also film these yourselves and have them add them to the video edit.

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Photographers contract should contain: 1) Specified arrival and departure time 2) Price 3) Hours of editing time allowed, type of editing 4) Estimated length of final tape 5) Special instructions section 7) List of must-have shots 9) If deposit required, deposit receipt acknowledgement 10)Deposit refund policy if wedding is cancelled or postponed

 

 

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