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A Few Things To Consider When Selecting An

Indian Wedding Videographer

Indian marriages are all about the glitters and sparkles. The families, the couple, each and everyone there present, wish to capture the moments forever; this is the reason the selection of an Indian wedding videographer is one of the critical decisions. The cinematography for weddings is a specialised product and therefore needs a specialist to compose the best shots.

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The experience of the wedding videographer plays a major role in deciding whether to hire or not. There is no scarcity of wedding videographer London, who makes wedding videos for the love of videography, however how do you differentiate between videography enthusiasts, and professionals?

Here are a few things you must take into consideration before hiring a wedding videographer for your wedding:

Look at their spectrum of work Firstly, ask him to show some demo tapes which showcase their previous work. If they show any kind of hesitation in showing demos, strike them off from your list completely. Never go for any videographer without seeing a range of their previous work. Make sure you see the entire video right from the start till the end; so that you can assess how each stage of the event is covered.

Videography styles Each videographer has a particular style of capturing wedding videos however sometimes you will see variances in their work depending on the personalities of the couples and the general mood of the day. One size doesn’t always fit all, so take your time in selecting style that matches you. You can have cinematic style, home-made style or a documentary style, to name a few.

Cameras and equipments used by videographer It is not necessary, but if you have some knowledge on the subject of videography, make sure you ask the prospective videographer about the cameras and other equipments that he is going to use for making the video. Always remember, even an average camera in the hands of an expert videographer can create more magic than an expensive camera in the hands of an amateur videographer.

Editing Remember! At every OSCAR ceremony there is always a Bafta Award for the best film editor. Why is that so? That's because quality editing can make a huge difference to the videography. Ask for demos of wedding videos including a full length video, a 20 minute video, and finally a small trailer version. If you are tight on

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budget and you know somebody who can edit, then you can always book a filming-only package.

Communication skills of the videographer The communication skills of the videographer should be very personable so that he can communicate and be personable to all your guests. He should clearly communicate what he will give you in the video after listening to your expectations in due course. Anything specific that you want captured in a particular way should be declared before the wedding date at the earliest convenience. Also, they need

to communicate with both your guests as well as fellow professionals, so a good rapport can pave the way for a smooth wedding day.

Price Wedding videos are indeed costly. The professionals charge a lot for giving a fair deal to their clients. If any of the videographer gives a cheap quote to you, take it as a warning sign. Giving a specific price guide in this article is out of our capacity as the price varies from place to place and also in accordance with the videography style one chooses. But a word of caution here is that the cost of the professional videography is no less than professional photography. This is because creating a beautiful video takes time can take up to 5 days, requires hours of skilled editing and attention to detail. A wedding video is an investment, and a memento for the rest of your life. Choose wisely.